COME FOLLOW ME
JOSEPH SMITH—MATTHEW;
MATTHEW 24–25; MARK 12–13; LUKE 21
Commentary by Lynne Hilton Wilson Ph.D.
LAST DAY OF JESUS’ PUBLIC MINISTRYM
The last day of Jesus’ public ministry begins with teaching at the temple and ends with a discussion about the destruction of the temple and His Second Coming. At that time, Jesus Himself did not know when these events would occur, so His prophesies may seem overlapping. The Book or Mormon explains us that Jesus’ First and Second Coming are typified and represented throughout covenant history in both the Old and New Testaments.1 After His last public event, Jesus leaves the temple and retires to a secluded setting on the Mount of Olives to answer His disciples’ questions. They ask Him about the timing of His Kingdom. After His explanation, He illuminates His message with four parables
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Come Follow Me Commentary: The New Testament published by Book of Mormon Central
Chapters
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Come Follow Me - Matthew 21-23; Mark 11; Luke 19-20