Unshaken Saints Finding Faith Lesson #2 - The Why and the When
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Mar 7, 2026 They explore why seismic imagery in scripture frames our age as a time of spiritual upheaval. Revelation’s sixth seal and cosmic shaking are unpacked as metaphors for collapsing certainties. Personal quake stories and temple retrofitting illustrate how to prepare. The talk highlights rising religious shifts, the pivotal ages for belief, and how faith can be forged in darkness.
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Grandma’s Fear in a California Quake
- Jared recalls childhood California quakes and his grandmother’s panic to illustrate secondary fear when loved ones shake.
- His point: others’ faith struggles can unsettle even those personally steady.
Northridge Wake-Up Call
- Jared recounts the 1994 Northridge quake, freeway collapse, and local destruction to show how earthquakes reveal structural weaknesses.
- He uses neighborhood damage as a metaphor for identifying spiritual areas needing retrofit.
Prophecy Intends To Prevent Blindside Doubt
- Joseph Smith Matthew emphasizes deception and earthquakes in diverse places as pivotal signs of the last days.
- Jared highlights the repeated prophetic phrasing “I have told you before” to prevent being blindsided by doubt.
