After the signs of Christ’s birth, many people believed in Jesus Christ and there was peace in the land for several years. But in a very short amount of time, again many of the people grew prosperous, prideful, and wicked. At the time of Christ’s death, just as Samuel had prophesied, there was great destruction throughout the land. Storms, fires, earthquakes, and floods destroyed cities and changed the face of the land. A thick darkness covered everything for three days.

After three days, people began to gather near the temple in the land of Bountiful. They marveled at the changes and talked about the signs of Christ’s death. They heard a small voice from heaven, but they didn’t understand it at first. Again they heard the voice, but didn’t understand. As they turned to listen, they heard the voice say “Behold my Beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased, in whom I have glorified my name–hear ye him.” Jesus then descended from heaven. At first, the people didn’t know who he was, but He said, “Behold, I am Jesus Christ, whom the prophets testified shall come into the world.” He told them He had taken upon himself the sins of the world. He invited the people to come and see the nail prints in his hands and feet. Then Jesus taught the people about baptism, showing them how to baptize in His name, so there would be no disputations among them. 

Even now in our day, we can turn our hearts towards Jesus Christ, and do our best to hear Him.