Points to Ponder in Isaiah 13-14; 22; 24-30; 35

 

To accompany your Come, Follow Me study for September 12-18

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Points to Ponder in Isaiah 13-14; 22; 24-30; 35

1. What passages from these chapters help increase your faith in God and/or in the truthfulness of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?

2.  What passages from these chapters help teach, motivate, or inspire you to live better?

3.   What prophetic passages do you find that relate to the mission of Jesus Christ?

4.  What passages did you find that relate to the latter days?

Possible Answers to Points to Ponder in Isaiah 13-14; 22; 24-30; 35

1.  What passages from these chapters help increase your faith in God and/or in the truthfulness of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?

My list includes:

  • 13:19-20:  As foretold by Isaiah, ancient Babylon was completely deserted by the first century A.D.  See the related commentary in the Institute student manual for details. 
  • 24:5-6:  A vivid description of the latter-day apostasy, with not only transgression of laws but also changing ordinances and breaking the everlasting covenant.
  • 24:22:  Sounds like work for the dead, including the preaching of the gospel to those in spirit prison.
  • 28:7:  Another picture of the Great Apostasy, where both priests and prophets have erred in vision and stumbled in judgment.
  • 29:10:  Another prophecy of the apostasy, where the eyes of the “prophets” are closed.
  • 29:4, 11-12, 18:  Remarkable prophecies fulfilled in the coming forth of the Book of Mormon.
  • 29:13-14, 24:  Prophecy of a marvelous work and a wonder in the latter days.

2.  What passages from these chapters help teach, motivate, or inspire you to live better?

My list includes:

  • 13:12:  A man can (and should) be more precious than fine gold.
  • 14:12-16:  Dangers of pride and unbridled ambition
  • 22:13: The Lord chastised the people of Jerusalem for “partying instead of praying,” and taking the attitude of “let us eat and drink; for to morrow we shall die.”
  • 26:3:  Perfect peace for those who focus on the Lord and trust in Him.
  • 26:9:  Importance of seeking the Lord early
  • 28:9-10:  Learning and progress come line upon line, little by little
  • 29:21:  The folly of becoming easily offended.
  • 35:3:  Strengthen the weak hands and confirm the feeble knees.

3. What prophetic passages do you find that relate to the mission of Jesus Christ?

My list includes:

  • 25:8:  Christ would swallow up death in victory.
  • 30:26, 30:  The Lord binds up the breach of His people and causes His glorious voice to be heard.
  • 32:1:  A king shall reign in righteousness.  (This was not one of the assigned chapters, but is a good one.)
  • 35:4:  God will come with a recompense and save you.

4. What other significant passages, not already mentioned in your answer to question 1, did you find that relate to the latter days?

My list includes:

  • 13:9-11, 13:  The sun will be darkened, the moon and stars will not give their light, and the world will be punished for its iniquity.
  • 14:1-2:  Latter-day gathering of Israel
  • 14:7:  Peace during the Millennial reign
  • 24:1:  The Lord will make the earth empty
  • 24:20-21:  Earthquakes and destruction of the wicked
  • 24:23:  The brightness of the sun will be insignificant compared to the glory of the Lord Himself, when He comes to reign.  See also 30:26.
  • 25:6:  A great latter-day “feast of fat things,” likely both literal and symbolic.
  • 26:19:  Literal resurrection of the body
  • 27:6:  “Israel shall blossom and bud, and fill the face of the world with fruit.”
  • 27:12:  Gathering of Israel one by one, as through missionary work.
  • 30:29-30:  Glory and beauty of the Millennium
  • 35:1:  Desert to blossom as the rose.
  • 35:4-10:  Gathering of Israel and the blessings they receive from the Lord.

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Isaiah 13-14




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"He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from off all faces."


Isaiah 28:7-8:  "The priest and the prophet have erred through strong drink...."




Professor Charles Anthon fulfills prophecy during his encounter with Martin Harris.  






Isaiah 30:17:  "One thousand shall flee at the rebuke of one...."




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