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The End of the Sixth Dispensation

If Christ continues to follow His plans as He has unfolded them in the past, then the sixth dispensation should end around the year 2000, ushering in the seventh and final dispensation in which Christ will come again to rule and rein over the earth. The year 2000 is just three years from now (Ludlow, 1992).

Before the end of the sixth dispensation, three things must occur. First, the gospel must be spread to all nations (D&C 77:8,10; Rev. 7:1). This is being accomplished now (Ludlow, 1992).

Second, extraordinary natural phenomena will occur (Rev. 6:12-14; Joel 2:1-11; D&C 88:87 ). John speaks of a great earthquake, such as the world has never known. He also states that the sun will darken, the moon will have a blood-colored hue, and stars will fall from the heavens (Ludlow, 1992).

Third, there will be a special calling given to 144,000 high priests (Rev. 7: 3-4; 14:3-4 ; D&C 77:11). These individuals are to receive special ordinances to administer the everlasting gospel throughout the earth (Ludlow, 1992).

The Seventh Dispensation

At the Beginning of the seventh dispensation, John, states, there will be seven plagues (Ludlow, 1992).

• The first will be major electric/lightning hailstorms that will burn up 1/3 of the trees and grass in the affected areas (Rev. 8:7; Ludlow, 1992).
• The second plague was described as a great burning mountain plunging into the sea which will destroy 1/3 of the ships and the sea life (Rev. 8:8-9; Ludlow, 1992).
• Third, will be the coming of a great star from heaven falling from heaven, burning like a lamp, which disintegrates and falls upon 1/3 of our earth's waters, turning them bitter and poisonous (Rev. 8:10-11; Ludlow, 1992).
• The fourth is the sun, moon, and stars loosing 1/3 of their bulk which causes them to emit less than 1/3 of their regular light to the earth (Rev. 8:12; Ludlow, 1992).

The next plagues will be more severe than the first four (Rev. 8:13).

• The fifth plague will be five months of stinging locusts (Rev. 9:1-12) which will torment those individuals who do not have the seal of God in their foreheads (Rev. 9:4; 7:3-4; Ludlow, 1992).
• The sixth is war (Rev. 9:13-21; 16:14-16). Two legions of legions will gather together for battle bringing much destruction and death to the world (Ludlow, 1992).
• John states that this battle will contain a three and a-half year siege in which two prophets in Jerusalem, seal the heavens so no rain falls and pronounces other plagues on the wicked.

At the end of the siege the two prophets will be martyred and have their bodies lie in the street for three days before their resurrection, just as a great earthquake hits the Holy City (Rev. 10:1-11;13; D&C 77:13-15; Ludlow, 1992).

• The seventh and final woe is a great conflict between the forces of good and evil, with seven powerful punishments to befall the wicked who refuse to repent (Rev. 16). These will end as the temple in Jerusalem is desecrated and the battle of Armageddon is fought (Ludlow, 1992).
• It is then that Christ will appear on the Mount of Olives (Rev. 11:15-19:21; Ludlow, 1992).

Be Prepared

These things will happen. We have been told about them so we can be prepared. The Lord doesn't want his people to be hurt, but that is exactly what will happen if we will not listen. Who among you have your food storage? Who among you can last for long without water when the waters have been poisoned and there is no food. What will you do when your children and sisters come crying to you for help. Get all of you prepared. This is your stewardship as a mother, wife, friend, and Relief Society President.

I was taught in a collage salesmanship course that people turn a deaf ear to scary disturbing things. This is so they don't have to be scared any more and they don't have to do anything about those disturbing things. I hope this is not the case this time. If you don't believe what I have told you, you have the right and the obligation to ask God if its not true. In Moroni 10:5 it says: "And by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things."

Being Personally Converted

You must be personally converted to the commandment of food storage and then testify the truth of it to others and so they and you will be prepared for the disasters that will come before Christ's coming.

If you and the sisters you are responsible for do not have food storage, start now. The Lord says that by small things great things can occur. Out of each pay check have your sisters and you buy something that your families will need/eat for your one year's supply of food and water.

Gain a testimony, then start storing.

If you have a testimony, there should be no reason why your ward, friends, non-member friends, and you are not ready for the plagues which will be in your life-time.

Bible, (King James version).

Book of Mormon (1993). Salt Lake City, Utah: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Ludlow, Victor L., (1992). Principles and Practices of the Restored Gospel. Salt Lake City, Utah: Bookcraft, Inc

McConkie, Bruce R., (1972). Mormon Doctrine. Salt Lake City, Utah: Bookcraft, Inc. Smith, J. (1981). Doctrine and Covenants. Utah: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

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