The Coming of Jesus Christ

Book of Mormon

This flow traces prophetic expectation, miraculous signs, destruction, divine appearance, and covenant renewal around Jesus Christ’s coming.

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Prophetic Expectation Prophetic Expectation from "Book of Mormon". The Messiah Foretold Long Preparation Lehi, Nephi, Alma, Samuel the Lamanite, and other prophets announce the coming of Jesus Christ.

Prophetic Expectation from "Book of Mormon". The Messiah Foretold Long Preparation Lehi, Nephi, Alma, Samuel the Lamanite, and other prophets announce the coming of Jesus Christ.

The Messiah Foretold Long Preparation Lehi, Nephi, Alma, Samuel the Lamanite, and other prophets announce the coming of Jesus Christ. Covenant Meaning The Redeemer will answer the Fall, bring resurrection, and invite repentance. Narrative Importance The whole record moves toward an event already embedded in prophecy.

Night Without Darkness Night Without Darkness from "Book of Mormon". The Promised Sign Threatened Believers Unbelievers set a day to kill those who trust Samuel’s prophecy.

Night Without Darkness from "Book of Mormon". The Promised Sign Threatened Believers Unbelievers set a day to kill those who trust Samuel’s prophecy.

The Promised Sign Threatened Believers Unbelievers set a day to kill those who trust Samuel’s prophecy. Divine Fulfillment Night becomes light, and a new star appears. Narrative Importance The sign protects the faithful and turns prophecy into public historical knowledge.

Signs of Death Signs of Death from "Book of Mormon". Judgment in Nature Cosmic Upheaval Storms, earthquakes, fires, sinking cities, and darkness strike the land.

Signs of Death from "Book of Mormon". Judgment in Nature Cosmic Upheaval Storms, earthquakes, fires, sinking cities, and darkness strike the land.

Judgment in Nature Cosmic Upheaval Storms, earthquakes, fires, sinking cities, and darkness strike the land. Moral Interpretation The destruction answers generations of rejected prophets and secret violence. Narrative Importance The coming of the Redeemer is joined to a decisive exposure of human wickedness.

Voice of Mercy Voice of Mercy from "Book of Mormon". The Crucified Lord Speaks Judgment Named Jesus Christ declares the destruction of cities and explains that wickedness caused their fall.

Voice of Mercy from "Book of Mormon". The Crucified Lord Speaks Judgment Named Jesus Christ declares the destruction of cities and explains that wickedness caused their fall.

The Crucified Lord Speaks Judgment Named Jesus Christ declares the destruction of cities and explains that wickedness caused their fall. Invitation Extended He calls survivors to repent, come to him, and be healed. Narrative Importance Justice does not end the story; the voice of mercy follows immediately after devastation.

Appearance at Bountiful Appearance at Bountiful from "Book of Mormon". The Risen Christ Appears Personal Witness Jesus Christ descends at the temple and invites each person to feel his wounds.

Appearance at Bountiful from "Book of Mormon". The Risen Christ Appears Personal Witness Jesus Christ descends at the temple and invites each person to feel his wounds.

The Risen Christ Appears Personal Witness Jesus Christ descends at the temple and invites each person to feel his wounds. Identity Revealed He declares himself the God of Israel, the God of the whole earth, and the slain Redeemer. Narrative Importance Prophecy becomes embodied testimony shared by an entire multitude.

six hundred years after Lehi leaves Jerusalem

the night before Jesus Christ’s birth

thirty-fourth year after the coming of Christ

during the three days of darkness

at the end of the three days of darkness