Fulfillment of Prophecy

Understanding Prophecies about the Restoration

Elder Rasband discusses various prophecies from the scriptures that foretold the Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He mentions prophecies from Daniel, Peter, Paul, Joseph of Egypt, John the Revelator, Malachi, and Isaiah, highlighting how they have been fulfilled through the establishment of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

By divine design, ancient prophets of God, when moved upon by the Holy Ghost, prophesied of the Restoration and what was to come in our day, the last dispensation and the fulness of times.

The prophecies that have been fulfilled by the Restoration of the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ, including The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, are many.

• What are some of the prophecies Elder Rasband mentions that were fulfilled through the Restoration?
• How does the fulfillment of these prophecies testify of the truthfulness of the Restoration?
• Why is it significant that these prophecies were fulfilled through the Restoration?
• How can understanding these fulfilled prophecies strengthen your testimony of the Restoration?
• How can you share these fulfilled prophecies with others to help them understand the significance of the Restoration?

Witnessing the Fulfillment of Prophecies in Our Day

Elder Rasband shares personal experiences and observations that demonstrate the ongoing fulfillment of prophecies about the Restoration. He mentions the growth of the Church, the expansion of temple work, and the global recognition of the Church as evidence of these fulfilled prophecies.

It is a profound witness that Daniel’s words are being fulfilled as members of the Church, from all over the world, are watching and listening to the conference today.

We live in that time prophesied; we are the people charged with ushering in the Second Coming of Jesus Christ; we are to gather God’s children, those who will hear and embrace the truths, covenants, and promises of the everlasting gospel.

• What are some examples Elder Rasband gives of prophecies being fulfilled in our day?
• How does the growth and global recognition of the Church fulfill ancient prophecies?
• What is our role as members of the Church in fulfilling these prophecies?
• How have you seen the fulfillment of these prophecies in your own life?
• What can you do to contribute to the ongoing fulfillment of these prophecies?

Recognizing the Restoration as Ongoing

Elder Rasband emphasizes that the Restoration is an ongoing process. He testifies of President Russell M. Nelson's prophetic role in leading the Church and guiding its continued growth and development.

I testify that President Russell M. Nelson is the Lord’s prophet on the earth, and at his side are Apostles called of God, sustained as prophets, seers, and revelators. And, my dear brothers and sisters, the Restoration continues.

• How does Elder Rasband describe the ongoing nature of the Restoration?
• What is the role of the prophet and apostles in the ongoing Restoration?
• How does understanding the ongoing nature of the Restoration influence your perspective of the Church and its teachings?
• What can you do to more fully participate in and contribute to the ongoing Restoration?

Preparing for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ

Elder Rasband reminds us that the fulfillment of these prophecies is preparing the world for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. He emphasizes the need for us to be prepared in heart and mind to receive the Savior.

We do not know when the Savior will return, but this we do know. We must be prepared in heart and mind, worthy to receive Him, and honored to be part of all that was prophesied so long ago.

• What is the connection between the fulfillment of these prophecies and the Second Coming of Jesus Christ?
• What does it mean to be prepared in heart and mind to receive the Savior?
• How does understanding these prophecies help you prepare for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ?
• What can you do to be more prepared in heart and mind to receive the Savior?

Receiving Blessings through Following Prophetic Counsel

Elder Rasband promises that as we follow the counsel of Church leaders and heed the teachings of ancient prophets, we will be filled with the spirit of the Restoration and see the hand of God in our lives.

I promise as you follow the inspired counsel of our dear prophet, President Russell M. Nelson, his counselors, the Apostles, and other Church leaders, and as you pay heed to the ancient prophets who foretold of our day, you will be filled, deep in your heart and soul, with the spirit and the work of the Restoration. I promise you will see the hand of God in your lives, hear His promptings, and feel His love.

• What promises does Elder Rasband make to those who follow prophetic counsel and pay heed to ancient prophecies?
• What does it mean to be filled with the spirit and the work of the Restoration?
• How have you experienced the blessings Elder Rasband promises as you have followed prophetic counsel?
• What can you do to more fully heed the teachings of ancient prophets and modern Church leaders?