Preparation
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Read, ponder, and pray about the following scriptures:
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a. Revelation 5:1–5; 6. John sees through revelation a book with seven seals and observes some of the events of the first six seals, or time periods. He sees that Satan has fought against the righteous in all time periods.
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b. Revelation 19:1–9; 20:1–11. John sees that Satan will be bound and Christ will reign in triumph during the Millennium.
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c. Revelation 20:12–22:21. John learns that after the last judgment takes place, the righteous will dwell with God.
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Additional reading: Doctrine and Covenants 77; Bible Dictionary, “Revelation of John,” 762–63.
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Suggestion for teaching: “Above all, the most important preparation is of yourself. Prepare so as to have the influence of the Holy Ghost” (Boyd K. Packer, Teach Ye Diligently [1975], 219). Each of us should be striving to live as the Savior lived and to teach as he taught. Prayerfully consider what you can do to ensure that you are teaching with the influence of the Holy Ghost.