3 Nephi 22 – 25
It sounds to me as if in large measure the wicked of the world will be allowed to thrash themselves and destroy themselves as they turn their aggression against the righteous before the Millenial reign of the Prince of Peace after the children of the covenanthave been gathered together but that those who are gathered shall be protected such that they neednot even be afraid.
Malachi’s words probably applied to the mortal ministry of Christ but the fact that the Savior had the Nephites record this prophecy after His mortal ministry informs us that it will be fulfilled in the fullness of times. Christ shall appear suddenly or unexpectedly at His temple. I wonder if that will be one of the modern, dedicated temples or if it refers to the remnants of or a rebuilt temple at Jerusalem. Then he shall purify his people so that only righteousness is found among those who remain so that the Sons of Levi do offer up again an offering in righteousness. It may be that His appearance in Kirtland fulfilled the prophecy of His sudden appearance and that the refining work is currently under way.
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