1–6, The Saints are commanded to prepare for the Second Coming;7–16, All men are commanded to flee from Babylon, come to Zion, and prepare for the great day of the Lord;17–35, He will stand on Mount Zion, the continents will become one land, and the lost tribes of Israel will return;36–40, The gospel was restored through Joseph Smith to be preached in all the world;41–51, The Lord will come down in vengeance upon the wicked;52–56, It will be the year of His redeemed;57–74, The gospel is to be sent forth to save the Saints and for the destruction of the wicked.