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I know a few people whos patriarchal blessings say that they will LIVE to see the 2nd coming of Christ. How would most LDS interpret this...it is what it is, or could it mean something else? One lady I know is in her 90's and I guy I know is almost in his mid thirties. Both their patriarchal blessings say the same thing. This thought raises a lot of questions in relation to what scripture reveals about events that will occur before the 2nd coming of Christ and things that must be in order before hand. Will this woman live to be 130 years old? or will Christ come before all revelation takes place? I highly doubt? What sayest thou? OR maybe I am in all just reading too much into it aye? Your comments are great appreciated. Thanks.

thanks for the responses, but I didnt get a response that hit home. I agree that patriarchal blessings are personal and should be kept sacred, however, these people voluntarily shared this information with me which sparked many questions in my mind. There are revelations in relation to prior to the 2nd coming that have not yet been fulfilled....we still have a lot of work to do. I dont think the 90 year old woman will live long enough to see these things completed in mortality. On the other hand the guy in his mid thirties raises brows. He was not bluffing, he was serious. Dont be afraid to say you dont know, when you dont. Saying that someone you dont know is lying or is stupid is uncalled for when you dont have the answers. We dont have ALL the answers, so it is safer to admit that we dont, rather than pretend that we do. However, the Lord will make ALL things complete when he reigns again. I hope that when the day comes, he will call me by my name. One luv!

Answer 1

A patriarchal blessing is for that person and for them alone to understand. Jesus's disciples were confused by a similar statement that John would not die.

John 21:23 Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him, He shall not die; but, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee?

Answer 2

Though we do not know the day or time that the 2nd coming will occur, like you said, many people have received a promise in their patriarchal blessing that states that they will live to see it.

If you study the book of Revelations you can read some of the things that have been prophesied to happen before the 2nd coming. It is true that several things haven't happened yet, but doesn't it seem that a lot of the prophesies have been fulfilled? We don't know how fast events will occur. I PERSONALLY (it's not something i heard in church) believe that the 2nd coming COULD occur within the next couple decades. I mean, just read the scriptures and think about what our world is like right now.

Anyway, aside from personal studies and thoughts about the 2nd coming, I fully believe that if that lady you know has a promise of seeing the 2nd coming, she will, regardless of weather she is 100 or 130 or whatever. And I believe that everything will happen how it has been prophesied.

Answer 3

To live at the second coming and to live until the second coming are two completely different things. Because there will be saints who rise on that day there will be many people who will live in a resurrected form (be crowned as saviors on Mt. Zion I think is the phrase), but that doesn't necessarily mean that they will live until or through the Second Coming.

I agree with the comments that have been said; the Lord will come, and patriarchal blessings are true revelations and prophecies that will be fulfilled. We just don't know when or how any of these will be fulfilled. I think we are not far off from the our Savior's coming, and we should remember that it is soon; sooner than it was 150 years ago... Thank you for the question.

Answer 4

I was Mormon my whole life until I found out the truth.

As a Mormon, I believed I would live to see the 2nd coming. I thought it was very, very near. Therefore, if I knew someone whose patriarchial blessing said they would live to see the 2nd coming, I believed it. An individual close to me had a patriarchial blessing that suggested that he would be one of the "144,000" called to meet at Adam-ondi-ahman. I read his blessing and believed it.

Then I learned the truth.

I read the sealed portion of the Book of Mormon, which is the "rest of the story." Those leaders in the church would have the members believe that The Sealed Portion would only come from one within the church. That was not the case, nor has it ever been.

Once I read the Sealed Portion, even though I was a life-time, active, "worthy" temple recommend holder, I left the church cold turkey. It was very, very difficult for me to admit, but they do not know the truth. They wish they did, but they don't. Christ is not coming for many years. The Sealed Portion reveals the time table.

The things told to people in patriarchial blessings are just the vain and foolish imaginations of man. Their supposed "priesthood" is not what they proport it to be--and patriarchial blessings are not necessarily true. I too had proudly and sacredly protected the contents of my blessing as literal instruction from God.

And understand, I am not a disgrunteled ex-mormon. I loved the church and the people in it. I loved my life while a member; they just do not have the truth. I took the LDS Church, its leaders, and its doctrine as the absolute truth. I was as "Molly Mormon" as they come. I still love the people there. In 2 years since learning of the sealed portion, no one we know has dared to read it.

The truth is available for one who is truly seeking though.

And I did not think I was seeking for anything. Once I humbled myself though, and admited I could be wrong, I was able to read the book. I thought, "It's just a book. I will know if I read it if it is true. It is just a book." I had always told myself that if I had lived in the time of Moses, that I would have been one to have simply "looked" at the serpent on the staff to be healed. And all I had to do was "look." And so I did.

I kept my patriarchial blessing for nostalgia sake, but I now know the truth about Christ and his life and the endowment, and Revelation and more. I now understand what the "144,000" represent. I understand why the church was "suffered" to be. I understand now that the most (and ONLY) important thing is to Do Unto Others What I Would Want Done Unto Me.

That is what Christ taught. And the message he taught in Matthew and 3rd Nephi is simply beautiful once the plain and precious parts have been restored. If we follow what he taught, and believe that the "FULLNESS" of the gospel is in the Book of Mormon, then it IS.

That was probably more than you were asking--I guess I got carried away. As time goes on, I imagine more and more people will see that what they were told in their own patriarchial blessing or others they have know will not come true. What will they say then? They may rationalize it away, saying that the person was not worthy of the promise, or that they didn't do everything they were "supposed" to in order to have the blessing come true.

The truth is, what is given in the blessings is from man, not from God.

Answer 5

I thought that most people do not discuss what their patriarchal blessings are, but then again I may be wrong.

I know that the power of the priesthood is amazing, and if what the Patriarch told them was true, then it will come to pass.
*Edit*
What is told to a person in their patriarchial blessing comes from God, who knows the time and place of when Christ will return. It doesn't matter if the woman is 90 years old or 15, what God tells us always comes to pass. If you read in

Answer 6

people of all faiths have these kinds of questions, and they have throughout history. Truth is, there are no answers except from either yourself or God. (and unfortunately, God doesn't have a Yahoo account.)
it's okay to ask questions, its a sign of intelligence. But focus on being a good person, loving God and loving everyone around you, and don't wait or anticipate the second coming or the revelation. because through out history, people of all faiths have been predicting the end of days, and, almost always during their own lifetime. (some of this is out of wishful thinking, and some of it is because it helps people find religion). So far, they have all been wrong, so you have to take all of these predictions with a grain of salt. besides, It may be another thousand years, it may happen tomorrow. You don't know for sure, so no bother worrying about it.
anyway, you sound like a good soul, and if there is a heaven, that alone will earn your place in it.

Answer 7

Bartolomeo:

I am not looking to answer this question, at least not in public. I just want to say that I am thankful for your very even-handed, mature compliment on my answer to another question. I was pleased that a devout LDS member would be so open and objective dealing with a subject that is so difficult for people to share. I could not contact you in any other way other than this. I would be very willing and open to discuss any topic that you wish because I can tell that you are going to be an adult with an open mind.

Given that I am not a member, I will leave no comment in response to this question as requested.

Answer 8

I knew someone who's blessing said that too. That person is now dead. So either it was crap, or it just means he will be brought back to life or something. BTW, has anyone ever really compared their patriarchal blessings. Of course not, because the church tells you not to. And do you know why? My wife compared hers to her best friends, (they got it from the same guy) and theirs were identical, almost to the word. So they contacted their Stake President, and found out everyone who got a blessing from the same guy was all identical. It was like the guy just memorized one blessing and gave it to everyone. How can you TBM's explain that one. Oh wait, let me guess, "free agency" "man's imperfection" which is true, but why would God call someone to be patriarch if he would do that.

Answer 9

Two things are true.
1. Christ will come when He comes.
2. Your patriarchal prophets are correct.

So, yes, the woman who is now 90 will be however many years older when He comes, and the patriarchal blessing will be proven true.
Now -- go feed a hungry person or visit someone in prison.
Happy Holidays!

Answer 10

I have no idea what to make of this. It could mean many things, as far as I know. But, if we take what it says literally, it could mean that the 2nd Coming will occur before she dies. Of course, everything is contingent upon her living her life in such a way that she earns this particular blessing.

If you are that curious about how to interpret this, talk to your friend and find out what she thinks. You could talk with your parents, and with your priesthood leaders.