There is so much difficulty and stress going on around us. DC 45 shares that there are other difficulties to come before the 2nd Coming. What are we supposed to do? We learn the plan God has for us to create a place of peace, safety, and refuge for our families.

Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week Instructor.

Sources:

DC 45:64

Genesis 6-9

3 Nephi 3

Alma 27

The Home: A Refuge and Sanctuary Elder Eran A. Call, October 1997

A Defense and a Refuge President Boyd K. Packer, October 2006

What are the principles driving the law of consecration and how do they still apply today?

We look to the Bible, Book of Mormon, and Doctrine and Covenants to get answers.

Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week instructor.

“Swallowed Up in the Will of the Father” Elder Neal A. Maxwell October 1995

Reflections on a Consecrated Life Elder D. Todd Christofferson October 2010

Our Heartfelt All Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2022

God promises that if we are prepared we don't need to fear. How can we build our preparation in our lives today? We look at Bible, Book of Mormon, and Doctrine and Covenants stories along with quotes from modern Church leaders to understand how we can prepare.

Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week instructor.

Sources:

DC 38:30-32

Matthew 25:1-13

Alma 48:7-10

Genesis 6-9

Genesis 41

Preparation for the Second Coming Elder Dallin H. Oaks, April 2004

Spencer W. Kimball, Faith Precedes the Miracle, Deseret Book Co., 1972, p. 256.

2020–October Russell M. Nelson, Embrace the Future with Faith

What We Need Today Elder M. Russell Ballard October 2002