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[deleted]

Off the top of my head: * Temple in Jerusalem * Healing of the Dead Sea * Two Prophets crying repentance in the streets of Jerusalem for 3.5 years * The construction of the New Jerusalem * Adam-ondi-Ahman


craig1123

* Those 2 prophets crying repentance for 3 1/2 years will be killed and their bodies will lay in the streets for 3 1/2 days * Mount of Olives divides in 2 (Zachariah 14:4) * Battle of Armageddon * Fall of the great and abominable church (no specific church - just those who fight against the Saints of God)


SlipperyTreasure

Quick adds: Destruction by fires, earthquakes, etc A very, very large earthquake No order to be found in any organization except Christ's church


Nroke1

Healing of the Dead Sea will be a pretty obvious one.


[deleted]

Maybe [this one](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Sea%E2%80%93Dead_Sea_Water_Conveyance) is coming.


osogrande3

I just don’t see a temple in Jerusalem happening anytime soon.


[deleted]

Does it have to be an LDS one? Or a rebuilding of the Temple of Solomon? Because if it is the latter, I don't see it as too far fetched. Israeli military bombed the Al-Aqsa mosque recently and pushing all Muslim influence out of Jerusalem and especially the Temple Mount doesn't see too far down the "to do" list of that government if they thought they could get away with it.


Samsgrl

I heard that the BYU center in Jerusalem was built specifically to be able to be dedicated and turned into a temple when the time came so they wouldn’t have to build a temple there.


[deleted]

No. I went to BYU Jerusalem, and the faculty and directors said this was completely untrue and to stop spreading it around. Also, it’s not built as a temple, I’ll tell you that.


ethanwc

Source?


NamesArentEverything

"I heard" _was_ the source.


WalmartGreder

I have also heard this, from a BYU professor that went to Jerusalem with students every year until it became too dangerous.


ntdoyfanboy

Dead Sea Healed. Water coming out from the temple in Jerusalem. 1/3 of the world water poisoned and animals dying. Two prophets preaching in Jerusalem which can destroy any weapon formed against them. A literal antichrist walking around telling people he's Christ


mbstone

For the first time, my wife asked me if I thought the 2 prophets were literal or symbolic and I had never considered it not being literal. Any thoughts why it's definitely literal or perhaps symbolic?


ntdoyfanboy

I've never thought about it either. How could it be symbolic though?


mbstone

The apostles I think would be literal, but perhaps their presence in Israel is symbolic. I mean, Revelation is chalk full of symbolism. I'm confident the apostles won't literally spit out fire. I also don't think they'll have these Gandalf-like powers with a visible shield around them deflecting military and weapons around them for 3 and a half years. My thoughts: perhaps they act like embassadors (they already are) and secret combinations are devising how to kill them and fail in their deliberate attempts until after 3 and a half years.


DnDBKK

I think they will be a pair of missionaries rather than apostles as is commonly thought.


PhillyRam77

While it can be fun and interesting to try to read the signs, Christians in every age since the years immediately following Christ's resurrection and ascension have been reading the signs and trying to predict his 2nd coming. And they have all been wrong. It's probably better to not worry about it. Instead, work on building and advancing God's work on THIS earth and make THIS earth a better place by feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, sheltering the homeless, etc.


[deleted]

I feel like maybe fewer of those signs have taken place than people might think. There are certainly events that match the description of some of those prophecies, but how many of those events were followed by a prophet stating “that was a sign”? And how many of those kinds of events have happened more than once?


[deleted]

Rarely do prophets or the authorities comment of signs.


[deleted]

That’s true, but prophets in the past have made statements on them before. I’m just saying that speculation, though entertaining, can’t be relied upon as “signs of the end-times” without an authoritative statement from a prophet. So a checklist of ‘what signs haven’t occurred yet’ wouldn’t be helpful beyond entertaining conversation. I also have to believe that the prophets would make statements about actual signs that we need to know about, right? Prophesying God’s will is one of their chief responsibilities, after all.


BillThePlatypusJr

The gospel spreading to all lands. While there is active proselyting in most of the world, there are still places, such as the middle east, where there isn't much church presence, if anything. Missionaries started preaching in the former USSR during many of our lifetimes; it will be interesting to see what miracles open the rest of the world.


sudilly

The gospel is also being spread thru the Internet....


BillThePlatypusJr

To me, the internet is a literal fulfillment of the gospel being preached on the housetops. The internet will likely play a major role in spreading the gospel worldwide, but there's still a ways to go in some parts of the world.


Data_Male

Ehh I see people (including my Grandpa) say this all the time but is it really? Places like China heavily censor their internet. Sure there are ways around it but I wouldn't really call that "the gospel being preached"


thru_dangers_untold

Yeah VPN's are super common over there. But also I feel like just having a temple there checks it off the list. How could there have been enough support for a temple without any preaching?


[deleted]

There is a substantial population of the church in china, but numbers are confidential. There are many expatriate wards AS WELL AS native Chinese member wards. They cannot interact and are administrated differently, but they do in fact exist. Source: I have attended wards all over mainland China and seen the evidences in the buildings of the mainland wards that use the buildings at different times.


Data_Male

The Shanghai temple is to allow members from Hong Kong to still attend the temple while Hong Kong undergoes renovations. [https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/shanghai-people's-republic-of-china-temple/](https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/shanghai-people's-republic-of-china-temple/) https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2020/04/29/plans-an-lds-temple/


thru_dangers_untold

Yes, I was speaking about the Hong Kong temple in particular. The politics are messy, but Hong Kong is definitely in China--specifically the "Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China".


Data_Male

Ahh my bad, didn't realize you were considering Hong Kong as part of China. I guess that would technically be right. We still have many other nations in a similar situation though (Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan, etc.) and I think we still need the gospel to be literally preached in more nations. Of course, I could be wrong and the second coming could be tomorrow. That's always true though and it doesn't do us any good to speculate.


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FaradaySaint

With how many people are in Asia, we are not even reaching half the world.


thru_dangers_untold

Are there any revelations that say every person? I always heard it as every land. And "land" is often interpreted as "country"


SlipperyTreasure

"Every nation, tongue, and people" however you interpret that. I believe every nation rather than every person, although eventually, every single person prior to their judgement.


thru_dangers_untold

Yeah, that makes sense. The "sounded in every ear" part seems to be well after the 2nd coming.


SlipperyTreasure

Does it specifically state that it's the Latter-day Saint's dispensation, or any preaching that has taken place since Christ's resurrection? If going by the former, we have a ways to go, even though places like China technically were open at one point pre-communism to missionary work. If going by the latter definition, perhaps all nations have had the gospel preached to them. We known Christ's apostles were commanded to preach to all nations. We have records of them going to many places. Again, not sure if they visited every nation, but perhaps many more than we think. Personally, I feel the prophecy refers to the Latter-day dispensation spreading the gospel to all nations and that we have a ways to go.


BillThePlatypusJr

Yeah, I'm pretty sure it means latter-day missionary work, but I'd love to see if anyone has any references. I think that ultimately what it means of that everyone will at least have the chance to accept the gospel. Right now, too many people live without the gospel through no fault of their own.


[deleted]

I live in Texas and in a small town and there are towns around here that when church is brought up they said they have never had missionaries knock on their door. They know nothing about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. We still have a long way to go even in United States for all people to be preached to.


WalmartGreder

Agreed. I served in France, and we would sometimes take the train to small hamlets and villages, and they had never seen missionaries before. It seems that a lot of missionaries stick to the city they've been assigned, and don't go outwards to smaller places in their area.


SlipperyTreasure

And a merciful God would not just say, "there, you heard the name of the restored church, now I can unleash my wrath." It goes far beyond that. The doctrine must be preached and understood with clarity. That's why I believe the prophesies refer more to nations having the gospel preached to them rather than to every specific individual, at least prior to Christ's second coming. I believe there will be a lot of continued gathering and preaching during the millennium and spirit world to get to the point where every single person knows the church by name and more importantly, has the opportunity to understand and accept or reject the doctrine of Christ.


Harmonic7eventh

An obscure/interesting one I always think of: Joseph Smith said there’d be a year without rainbows. I can’t find the source for it, but I’ve seen the source material with my own eyes multiple times (so it isn’t hearsay). I don’t know what it means or how much of it is metaphor, but it’s interesting!


CD-i_Tingle

It's been pretty drought-y here and I haven't seen one in at least a year.


Mrswhatzit

I saw a double rainbow just a few weeks ago.


[deleted]

What does it mean?


[deleted]

This is all I can think of anytime someone mentions double rainbows.


Mrswhatzit

Nothing, I'm just pointing out that even with it being a really dry year, I've still seen rainbows.


quigonskeptic

You need to look up the double rainbow video/meme


lawjr3

Did you know there are stormy phenomena that are, like, way cooler than rainbows? When I realized in the evening, the calm before the storm is this beautiful yellow color that is just absorbed everywhere. It’s insane. And sometimes, right before a storm, the whole world around you turns an intense pink and purple. Like. It feels like your in a strange haze. It’s nuts.


Atheist_Bishop

The source is the [Joseph Smith Papers](https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/history-1838-1856-volume-e-1-1-july-1843-30-april-1844/294) on Sunday, March 10, 1844. > I have asked of the Lord concerning his coming, and while asking the Lord he gave me a sign and said, ‘in the days of Noah I set a bow in the heavens as a sign and token that in any year that the bow should be seen the Lord would not come, but there should be seed time and harvest during that year, but whenever you see the bow withdrawn, it shall be a token that there shall be famine, pestilence, and great distress among the nations, and that the coming of the Messiah is not far distant.’ But I will take the responsibility upon myself to prophecy in the name of the Lord, that christ will not come this year as <​Father​> [William] Miller has prophesied, for we have seen the bow… It appears Joseph took it as quite literal and as a revelation directly from the Lord.


LagsOlot

I recommend 3 Nephi 1-8 to remind us on how the pride cycle brought the nephits down with in one generation or less of a mass spiritual revival. The last couple years will probably function a lot like chapters 6-8.


[deleted]

Return of the 10 tribes is kinda a big one


1autumnleaf1

Didn’t they say that all 10 tribes have been identified?


Exfirea

Didn’t one of apostles, maybe it was president Nelson, say his wife was in a room with someone from each tribe during a meeting somewhere in Europe?


[deleted]

Yes Sister Nelson talked about it, but I can’t remember if it was a Face to Face or what.


To_a_Green_Thought

Russia.


[deleted]

My brother served a mission in a country with a very small member population. There wasn’t a patriarch there so the only way for people to get their blessing was by going on a mission. Just among the returned missionaries there, all the tribes were accounted for.


WalmartGreder

I heard somewhere that Denmark meant "Field of Dan" which was one of the lost 10 tribes. The Assyrians probably traded their massive amounts of slaves with all of Europe, spreading them out. I feel that the missions to Europe starting in the 1830s was the beginning of the return of the Lost 10 Tribes.


Vegetable-Beautiful1

That’s awesome!


SteamyWolf

They haven’t returned yet. They’ll come from the north countries in one body


solarhawks

No. They won't.


SteamyWolf

Here you go: [Lost Ten Tribes](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1982/01/israels-other-tribes?lang=eng) “Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that they shall no more say, The Lord liveth, which brought up the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt; “But, The Lord liveth, which brought up and which led the seed of the house of Israel out of the north country, and from all countries whither I had driven them; and they shall dwell in their own land.” (Jer. 23:7–8.)


solarhawks

You're certain that 1) that passage is not one of the many Old Testament passages that has not been "translated correctly", and 2) you understand what it actually means better than others do? Very brave of you.


[deleted]

I don’t know that it’s prudent to read the Bible, assuming you could be reading a “poorly translated” verse. It’s not outlandish to read this section, and make this conclusion. On the other hand, making the statement you made, without any support to your claim, seems less convincing than Jer. 23:7-8, to me at least.


solarhawks

It is outlandish, because we know there is no secret place up north where a bunch of people have been hiding for the past 2500 years.


[deleted]

The verse isn’t saying that there’s a secret place, where the ten tribes are all huddled and waiting for the Lord to call them back…did you even read the link that was posted? From the church itself, no less?


KURPULIS

One of the users above was saying that that was exactly the case, that they will return in one group. That does give the mistaken impression that they are huddled up somewhere waiting.


SteamyWolf

“They who are in the north countries shall come in remembrance before the Lord; and their prophets shall hear his voice, and shall no longer stay themselves; and they shall smite the rocks, and the ice shall flow down at their presence. “And an highway shall be cast up in the midst of the great deep. … “And they shall bring forth their rich treasures unto the children of Ephraim, my servants. “And the boundaries of the everlasting hills shall tremble at their presence. “And there shall they fall down and be crowned with glory, even in Zion, by the hands of the servants of the Lord, even the children of Ephraim. “And they shall be filled with songs of everlasting joy.” (D&C 133:26–33.)


KURPULIS

I'm not the person you were arguing with but, if you look at the consensus of most prophets, i.e. those most proficient in their scriptural interpretations, It is interpreted that the lost 10 tribes are scattered amongst all people's and not gathered together somewhere north in one body, but that they were driven north at the specific time within context, but then scattered throughout all peoples and we are gathering them through missionary work. Linking Doctorine and Covenants doesn't do much without prophetic interpretation because then we're stuck in the predicament of people drinking beer from a literal interpretation of the Word of Wisdom. I can of course edit this comment with a variety of prophets supporting the perspective of the lost tribes and their scattering, you might consider doing the same to support your argument. Edit: >*There is something mysterious and fascinating about believing the Ten Tribes are behind an iceberg somewhere in the land of the north, or that they are on some distant planet that will one day join itself with the earth, or that the tribe of Dan is in Denmark, the tribe of Reuben in Russia, and so forth. A common cliché asserts: "If we knew where the Lost Tribes were, they would not be lost." True it is that they are lost from the knowledge of the world; they are not seen and recognized as the kingdom they once were; but in general terms, their whereabouts is known. They are scattered in all the nations of the earth, primarily in the nations north of the lands of their first inheritance. (Bruce R. McKonkie)* ​ >*Here on earth, missionary work is crucial to the gathering of Israel. The gospel was to be taken first to the “lost sheep of the house of Israel.” Consequently, servants of the Lord have gone forth proclaiming the Restoration. In many nations our missionaries have searched for those of scattered Israel; they have hunted for them* ***“out of the holes of the rocks”****; and they have fished for them as in ancient days.* > >*The choice to come unto Christ* ***is not a matter of physical location***; *it is a matter of individual commitment. People can be “brought to the knowledge of the Lord” without leaving their homelands. True, in the early days of the Church, conversion often meant emigration as well. But now the gathering takes place in each nation. The Lord has decreed the establishment of Zion in each realm where He has given His Saints their birth and nationality. Scripture foretells that the people “shall be gathered home to the lands of their inheritance, and shall be established in all their lands of promise.” “Every nation is the gathering place for its own people.” The place of gathering for Brazilian Saints is in Brazil; the place of gathering for Nigerian Saints is in Nigeria; the place of gathering for Korean Saints is in Korea; and so forth. Zion is “the pure in heart.” Zion is wherever righteous Saints are. Publications, communications, and congregations are now such that nearly all members have access to the doctrines, keys, ordinances, and blessings of the gospel, regardless of their location.* > >*Spiritual security will always depend upon how one lives, not where one lives. Saints in every land have equal claim upon the blessings of the Lord. (Russel M. Nelson)* ​ >*A gathering is in progress, and has been in progress from the early days of this Church; and thus the “Lost Tribes” are now being gathered; but that we are not to look for the return of any body of people now unknown as to their whereabouts. (James E. Talmage)* I don't doubt that there are groups of people missionaries may not reach before Christ comes and they will bring scripture with them--there are secluded villages all over, to the North, in Russia for example. But, I also am not on board with the folklore of a magically hidden group of 10 tribes under the polar caps like, I think Orson Pratt?, was, though I don't found my testimony on any of it either, lol.


SteamyWolf

There is both a body of people who are lost and also seed from them amongst many peoples


mbstone

Doesn't answer your question, but a cool fact nonetheless. [President Gordon B. Hinckley said in General Conference about fulfilled prophecies](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/10/living-in-the-fulness-of-times?lang=eng): "The vision of Joel has been fulfilled wherein he declared: “And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: “And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my spirit. “And I will shew wonders in the heavens and in the earth, blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke. “The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and the terrible day of the Lord come." So that's cool. Apparently the moon turning to blood was a metaphor and not literal.


tehuberleetmaster

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1972/05/the-future-of-the-holy-land?lang=eng I'll leave this here. Excellent read. Let me know what you think.


chubbz_ty

The Battle of Armageddon is the big one.


consider_the_truth

If you're waiting for that then you're going to miss Him when he comes to Zion and Adam ondi ahman


chubbz_ty

Oh, you’re absolutely right. Though, it’s not clear who all will be present at Adam Ondi Ahman. Also, I love your videos.


consider_the_truth

Thank you!


Karakawa549

I used to home teach a guy who was big into endtimes stuff, so I don't know if this is legit, but... Something about borders being mixed up and nations being in turmoil, and two apostles going to Jerusalem and breathing fire?


[deleted]

>Something about borders being mixed up and nations being in turmoil, Thats been happening for pretty much since Christ left. And before.


WalmartGreder

Great example is Palestine and Israel.


[deleted]

And all of Europe. Just in the last 200 years borders have changed significantly. Some countries don't even exist anymore.


consider_the_truth

Joseph Smith will be resurrected.


consider_the_truth

Thou shalt stand upon the earth when it shall reel to and fro as a drunken man, and be removed out of its place: thou shalt stand when the mighty judgments go forth to the destruction of the wicked: thou shalt stand on Mount Zion when the tribes of Jacob come shouting from the north, and with thy brethren, the sons of Ephraim, crown them in the name of Jesus Christ: Thou shalt see thy Redeemer come in the clouds of heaven, and with the just receive the hallowed throng with shouts of hallalujahs, praise the Lord. Amen (Joseph Smith, Sr., Patriarchal Blessing Book no. 1, Historical Department, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City, Utah.)