Book of Helaman 14 Signs of the Lord.pptx

Signs of the Lord

1. Helaman 14 “Signs of the Lord”

2. Signs of the First and Second Coming Just as Heavenly Father used signs to prepare the ancient Nephites for the coming of His Son, He uses signs in our day to help us prepare for the Second Coming of His Son.

3. What are signs from God and why does He give them? “Signs are events or experiences that demonstrate the power of God. They are often miraculous. They identify and announce great events, such as the Savior’s birth, death, and Second Coming. … “Some people claim that they would believe in God or His work if they were able to receive a sign. But faith does not come by signs; it comes through the Holy Ghost as individuals study the scriptures and prayerfully seek to learn the plan of God. … Such signs are given to those who are faithful and obedient to strengthen them in their faith and to help them carry out the will of God” (Gospel Topics, “Signs,” topics.ChurchofJesusChrist.org). (See also Doctrine and Covenants 63:7–10.)

4. One truth we can learn is that  knowing signs God has given can affirm our belief in Jesus Christ . How do you think witnessing the signs given by Samuel to announce the birth and death of Jesus Christ would have affected you? Ponder what signs or experiences God has given you to confirm your belief in the Savior. These might include signs that precede the Savior’s Second Coming.