The Ten Virgins

This week we read the parable of the Ten Virgins. In the parable of Ten Virgins their are five wise virgins and five foolish virgins, waiting for the Bridegroom (Christ).  Each virgin represents those who profess to be followers of Christ.  The wedding in this parable represents the Second Coming and who is prepared and who isn't. 

I think that the "Bridegroom" chose the hour of midnight to weed out who was prepared and who wasn't.  The wise virgins saved the oil in there lamps so that they would have the light for Christ.  The foolish virgins used their oil up before the "bridegroom" appeared and had to leave to try and get more oil.    We need to remember to be more like the wise virgins and not the foolish ones.  We need to stay close to Christ, by daily scripture study and prayer.

Mark 13: Things to watch for in the Coming of Christ

This week's reading was on the second coming and the signs that we need to be on the look out for.

1.) Nations shall rise against Nations
2.) Famines and troubles
3.) Many shall come in the name of Christ to deceive many

The Last Week of Saviors Mortal Ministry

This weeks topic of study is the last week of the Saviors mortal ministry.  Here are the important events that took place each day.
Day 1: He went to the temple
Day 2: He challenged the Jewish religious leadership
Day 3: Jesus stopped teaching in public and only taught the twelve
Day 4: There is nothing recorded for the 4th day.
Day 5: Jesus introduced the ordinance of the Sacrament. He prophesied of his death and indicated who would betray him.  Jesus then went to the garden of Gethsemane and plead with the lord to let this cup pass over him, but said bus as thou will. Christ suffers the pain of all men.  Once Jesus rejoined the apostles he is taken by his betrayer.
Day 6: Jesus is tried in order to discredit him, and is put to death by crucifixion. 
Day 7: In spirit Jesus ministered to the departed spirits.
Day of the Resurrection: Christ has risen and shows himself to Mary.