spect Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 Joseph Smith said of the rainbow: “I have asked of the Lord concerning His coming; and while asking the Lord, He gave a sign and said, "In the days of Noah I set a bow in the heavens as a sign and token that in any year that the bow should be seen the Lord would not come; but there should be seed time and harvest during that year; but whenever you see the bow withdrawn, it shall be a token that there shall be famine, pestilence, and great distress among the nations, and that the coming of the Messiah is not far distant.” (Smith, Joseph. Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith. Joseph F. Smith, 1976., pp. 340-41). So what do you supose could happen so that there would be no rainbow? Do you take from this statement that the Lord will come in the year with no rainbow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 http://www.lds.net/forums/lds-gospel-discussion/22571-signs-second-coming.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgia2 Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 yep. each year I see a rainbow I know we're safe for the time being! Sunday21 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spect Posted October 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 If there were no rainbow we would know that the Lord is coming. I think that is a good thing because until that happens things will only get worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spect Posted October 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 Speaking about the quote above and one other quote that Joseph Smith made I say:What are we able to deduce from a close analysis of these two statements? Here are my conclusions.In the first quote we learn that “in any year that the bow should be seen the Lord would not come”. So, conversely, “in any year” that the bow should not be seen the Lord will come. We are also told that “in any year that the bow should be seen…there should be seed time”. From this we can conclude that something will happen that year to interfere with “seed time” and of course without planting there can be no harvest. We need to be looking for the lack of a rainbow early in the year for it to be a warning to us. Apparently, by “seed time” whatever is going to happen will have already commenced.In the second quote we learn that “in the year when the bow was not to be seen would commence desolation, calamity, and distress among the nations, without seed time or harvest”. So taking these two statements together we conclude that “in the year” when “desolation, calamity, and distress” will “commence”, the Lord will come. “The year…without seed time or harvest” act as verification that the sign is authentic. So if we consider the commencement of “desolation, calamity, and distress among the nations” in a year “without seed time or harvest” to be a part of the sign, we can also expect that he will not come until the fulfillment of the entire sign is complete. If this were the case, we should not be looking for the Lord to appear until after “harvest” time.I remember listening to a speaker talk about the idea that Joseph Smith’s birth coming just after the winter solstice, when the days get longer, was symbolic of light coming into the world. He also taught that his death coming just after the summer solstice, when the days get shorter, was symbolic of light going out of the world. I think the title of his adderss was something like, “All things testify of Christ”. Considering the amount of symbolism contained in the gospel and the fact that all things do testify of Christ, we should not be surprised if he makes his appearance just after the winter solstice.You can read a more about this at Home. See chapter 22. We live in the last days and can expect to undrstand much of what is going on if will take the time to study and ponder. Go to my web site here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgia2 Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 from the past post it seems some people think this quote is rumor. I know I have read it, possibly in a deep doctrine book that I am constantly digging in to! Doctrines of Salvation is a really good one that has some surprising things in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 Joseph Smith said of the rainbow:“I have asked of the Lord concerning His coming; and while asking the Lord, He gave a sign and said, "In the days of Noah I set a bow in the heavens as a sign and token that in any year that the bow should be seen the Lord would not come; but there should be seed time and harvest during that year; but whenever you see the bow withdrawn, it shall be a token that there shall be famine, pestilence, and great distress among the nations, and that the coming of the Messiah is not far distant.” (Smith, Joseph. Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith. Joseph F. Smith, 1976., pp. 340-41). So what do you supose could happen so that there would be no rainbow?Rainbows are caused when light enters raindrops and reflects off the side of drops and exits. The rainbow acts like a prism. What it takes to make it so their are no rainbows are no light or no raindrops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAngelPalmoni Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 (edited) Well everything is really symbolic in the scriptures... There shall be no sea, doesn't mean there isn't going to be an ocean, Moon turn to blood, Sun shall be darkened, stars fall from heaven. Birds in the trees, beasts of the field, fishes of the sea all symbolize different levels of people, CEL TER TEL. The Rainbow Symbolizes a Covenant made with Noah and sometimes represents Noah. What any of this could mean? I have no idea... Edited October 25, 2009 by pam link must be in signature not in body of message Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justice Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 Joseph Smith said of the rainbow:“I have asked of the Lord concerning His coming; and while asking the Lord, He gave a sign and said, "In the days of Noah I set a bow in the heavens as a sign and token that in any year that the bow should be seen the Lord would not come; but there should be seed time and harvest during that year; but whenever you see the bow withdrawn, it shall be a token that there shall be famine, pestilence, and great distress among the nations, and that the coming of the Messiah is not far distant.” (Smith, Joseph. Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith. Joseph F. Smith, 1976., pp. 340-41). So what do you supose could happen so that there would be no rainbow?Do you take from this statement that the Lord will come in the year with no rainbow?Drought?I believe the prophecy is both physical and spiritual. But, the physical rainbow we see only comes when moisture is present.(Sorry, I'm still catching up... I only read the OP) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenRaines Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 Is that a calendar year or just the next 365 days? If I see a rainbow am I safe for the next 365 days or just until December 31? What if the rainbow is somewhere else in the world and not where I live. Is it rainbows throughout the world or just in my neighborhood? Nuclear winter would keep there from being a rainbow. I think the wisdom in being prepared and if you are prepared you shall not fear is best. Are you wise or foolish? Going to wait for the sign to prepare? To late if you wait for the sign. Ben Raines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dravin Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 Rainbows are caused when light enters raindrops and reflects off the side of drops and exits. The rainbow acts like a prism. What it takes to make it so their are no rainbows are no light or no raindrops.Don't forget a fundemental change in the way light acts (or water I suppose), that'll do it too. Oh and if everyone is struck blind (similar to your lack of light supposition) then the conditions would be met. I'm not sure that a literal reading is the way to go, and if I recall one of my first introductions to you on this board's former incarnation neither do you. :)If we don't insist on a literal reading a severe drought might be what is being described. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moksha Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 Signs of the Second Coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deseretgov Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 Well I should get a picture of a rainbow and put it in my wallet. So I can constantly check to see if he second coming is near. Sunday21 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeNotMoved Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Rainbows are caused when light enters raindrops and reflects off the side of drops and exits. The rainbow acts like a prism. What it takes to make it so their are no rainbows are no light or no raindrops.Finally someone with some common sense. I was going to write this very thing. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Finally someone with some common sense. I was going to write this very thing. ThanksYou're welcome.There's no sense in worrying about dogma when science can address the issue. Sunday21 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skalenfehl Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 (edited) There's a lot more to it than this. An acquaintance of mine at ldsfreedomforum.com wrote a book on it and shares the first six chapters online for free. Really worth reading!Click: Book Preview Edited August 30, 2011 by skalenfehl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlue32 Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Joseph Smith said of the rainbow:“I have asked of the Lord concerning His coming; and while asking the Lord, He gave a sign and said, "In the days of Noah I set a bow in the heavens as a sign and token that in any year that the bow should be seen the Lord would not come; but there should be seed time and harvest during that year; but whenever you see the bow withdrawn, it shall be a token that there shall be famine, pestilence, and great distress among the nations, and that the coming of the Messiah is not far distant.” (Smith, Joseph. Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith. Joseph F. Smith, 1976., pp. 340-41). So what do you supose could happen so that there would be no rainbow?Do you take from this statement that the Lord will come in the year with no rainbow?A severe drought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennarator Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 It could also mean that there is so much pollution that you can't see the rainbows. That would make the sun darken and the moon red. So many other things can happen, too. We just don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnn727 Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 So what do you supose could happen so that there would be no rainbow? Extreme DroughtDo you take from this statement that the Lord will come in the year with no rainbow? Thats the myth. I doubt it though. Worldwide no rain during a time when the sun is shining (which is when a rainbow occurs) for an entire year? seems unlikely to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RipplecutBuddha Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 When I reach the end of the rainbow, as fortune may intend, Murphy will be there to tell me the pot is at the other end. --Unknown Blackmarch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom88 Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 I would say we are getting very close both temporally and spiritually. California is having the WORST DROUGHT IN 1200 years! Wake up people (of the world)!. It is said that California has 1 more year of drinking water left too. Also, the "sign of the rainbow" could be referencing the "LGBT" / gay rights flag. When the flag disappears (when they have "won" the political battle), that's when the Savior will intervene and stop the wickedness from getting worse, just like Sodom and Gomorrah. Isaiah also spoke about the 2nd coming and said "their faces doth declare their wickedness to be even as Sodom and Gomorrah" (paraphrasing). http://www.nbcnews.com/science/environment/californias-drought-worst-1-200-years-researchers-say-n262621http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/california-drought/death-yoda-650-year-old-tree-tells-tale-southwest-drought-n195251 Death of Yoda the 650-Year-Old Tree Tells Tale of Southwest Droughthttps://www.lds.org/manual/doctrines-of-the-gospel-student-manual/chapter-36-the-lords-second-coming?lang=eng Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom88 Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 It is also clear that the food system will be "upended" by California's lack of water. Famine could be coming too? If You Think the Water Crisis Can't Get Worse, Wait Until the Aquifers Are Drainedhttp://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/08/140819-groundwater-california-drought-aquifers-hidden-crisis/http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-trees-dying-california-drought-20150505-story.htmlCalifornia’s Drought Could Upend America’s Entire Food Systemhttp://thinkprogress.org/climate/2015/05/05/3646965/california-drought-and-agriculture-explainer/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palerider Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 Speaking of rainbows ..... Every time my wife sees one she always says ... Well the Lord won't be coming yet. Sunday21 and Blackmarch 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmarch Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 Joseph Smith said of the rainbow: “I have asked of the Lord concerning His coming; and while asking the Lord, He gave a sign and said, "In the days of Noah I set a bow in the heavens as a sign and token that in any year that the bow should be seen the Lord would not come; but there should be seed time and harvest during that year; but whenever you see the bow withdrawn, it shall be a token that there shall be famine, pestilence, and great distress among the nations, and that the coming of the Messiah is not far distant.” (Smith, Joseph. Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith. Joseph F. Smith, 1976., pp. 340-41). So what do you supose could happen so that there would be no rainbow? Do you take from this statement that the Lord will come in the year with no rainbow?well if there is little to none water precipitation that will happen. Or if there is a long enough cloud cover (or ash cover). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdfxdb Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 I would say we are getting very close both temporally and spiritually. California is having the WORST DROUGHT IN 1200 years! Wake up people (of the world)!. It is said that California has 1 more year of drinking water left too. Also, the "sign of the rainbow" could be referencing the "LGBT" / gay rights flag. When the flag disappears (when they have "won" the political battle), that's when the Savior will intervene and stop the wickedness from getting worse, just like Sodom and Gomorrah. Isaiah also spoke about the 2nd coming and said "their faces doth declare their wickedness to be even as Sodom and Gomorrah" (paraphrasing). http://www.nbcnews.com/science/environment/californias-drought-worst-1-200-years-researchers-say-n262621http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/california-drought/death-yoda-650-year-old-tree-tells-tale-southwest-drought-n195251 Death of Yoda the 650-Year-Old Tree Tells Tale of Southwest Droughthttps://www.lds.org/manual/doctrines-of-the-gospel-student-manual/chapter-36-the-lords-second-coming?lang=engpretty extreme. Are we sure CA is having the worst drought? Your news articles are less than authoritative, plus they reference the drought in the 1600's......... they must be talking about the drought during the little ice age 1300 - 1850......when the world was much colder than it had ever been.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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