When you think about the Second Coming of the Savior, are you thrilled, frightened, or a little of both? Zechariah 14 describes some of the events that will happen at the time of the Second Coming. As you read, look for verses that could help a person be less worried about the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, remembering that “if ye are prepared ye shall not fear” (D&C 38:30).
Understanding the Scriptures
Zechariah 14
| Spoil (v. 1) | Wealth | |
| Rifled (v. 2) | Robbed | |
| Ravished (v. 2) | Raped | |
| The residue of the people (v. 2) | The rest of the people | |
| Living waters (v. 8) | May literally mean fresh water, may symbolically mean knowledge from heaven | |
| Former sea, hinder sea (v. 8) | the Dead Sea and the Mediterranean Sea | |
| Turned as a plain (v. 10) | Made like a level valley | |
| It shall be lifted up, and inhabited in her place (v. 10) | Jerusalem will be raised up but not moved out of her place. | |
| Consume away (v. 12) | Rot | |
| Tumult (v. 13) | Confusion or panic | |
| Feast of tabernacles (vv. 16, 18–19) | A holiday to remember how the Lord prospered the children of Israel in the land of Canaan after he led them there |
Zechariah 14:6–7—It Will Be Light at Evening Time
Compare Zechariah 14:6–7 to 3 Nephi 1:8, 15–17.
Studying the Scriptures
Do activity A as you study Zechariah 14.
Events before the Second Coming
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1.
According to Zechariah 14:1–7, what great miracle will the Lord perform for the Jews at the Second Coming? (see also D&C 45:47–53).
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2.
According to Zechariah 14:20–21, how will the situation on earth be different when the Lord comes?
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3.
What events related to Zechariah’s prophecy of the Second Coming help you anticipate when the Savior comes again? Read also Isaiah 11:4–9; Doctrine and Covenants 29:7–13; 133:17–35 for additional details on events prophesied in Zechariah.
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4.
Read Doctrine and Covenants 106:4–5 and identify what you can do to be prepared for the Second Coming if it comes in your day so that it will be a glorious day for you rather than a dreadful one.
