The Work of The Father
The “work of the Father” is set to commence in a time “when this gospel shall be preached among the remnant of this people.” Nephi and Isaiah wrote extensively about this work, with Jesus Christ himself explaining it to the Nephites during his visit, stating that Israel will be gathered and Zion redeemed with power as the Father prepares “the way whereby they may come unto me, that they may call on the Father in my name.”
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Scriptures About the Work of the Father
- 1 Nephi 14:1-17 – The time frame of the work of the father established: “And when the day cometh that the wrath of God is poured out upon the mother of harlots, which is the great and abominable church of all the earth, whose founder is the devil, then, at that day, the work of the Father shall commence, in preparing the way for the fulfilling of his covenants, which he hath made to his people who are of the house of Israel.” (vs 17)
- D&C 103:15-18 – Zion must be redeemed with power.
- 3 Nephi 20 – The remnant of Jacob comes to know the Lord. Jesus is the prophet “like unto Moses,” The Lord’s people will be gathered.
- 3 Nephi 21 – The work of the Father defined: “And then shall the work of the Father commence at that day, even when this gospel shall be preached among the remnant of this people. Verily I say unto you, at that day shall the work of the Father commence among all the dispersed of my people, yea, even the tribes which have been lost, which the Father hath led away out of Jerusalem. Yea, the work shall commence among all the dispersed of my people, with the Father to prepare the way whereby they may come unto me, that they may call on the Father in my name.” (vs 26-27)
- Isaiah 54:14-17 (Isaiah Institute Translation) – The heritage of the servants of Jehovah described. No weapon shall succeed, every accusation against them will be refuted.
- 3 Nephi 23:1-4 – The Lord’s commandment to search Isaiah – “a commandment I give unto you that ye search these things diligently; for great are the words of Isaiah. For surely he spake as touching all things concerning my people which are of the house of Israel”
