Old Testament Questions and Notes

Come Follow Me Lesson 40 Introduction: The mighty Deliverer that Isaiah spoke of is Jesus Christ. Isaiah 9:3–7 To save us from oppression and affliction, God sent His Son who would be oppressed and affliction, even unto death. Isaiah 53:3–4 He sent a Lamb. Isaiah 53:7 His ways are better than ours. Isaiah 55:8–9 Jesus has taken upon Himself all our sins and hardships. He can free us from the oppression and prisons we find ourselves in. Isaiah 53:4–5, 12 He will suffer along with us and help us through. Isaiah 54:8, 10 Personal Study: The future is bright for the Lord’s people. Look for messages of hope in Isaiah 50-52. Do you have the faith you need to be freed from prisons of your own making and oppression for others? You can repent and be cleaner, and you can forgive others and give them that chance too. ( example,  Isaiah 50:2, 5–9 ;  51:3–8, 15–16 ;  52:3, 9–10 ) What is the Lord inviting you personal to do to make your future brighter and mo...

Come Follow Me Lesson 39 Introduction: How can we bring comfort to the Lord’s people? Beginning in chapter 40, the emphasis of Isaiah’s message changes direction, beginning with the word “Comfort.” His earlier message was one of warning about destruction and captivity. It seems clear why the message would then be one of comfort. These people saw Jerusalem destroyed, their temple desecrated, and they were taken into captivity. Isaiah’s words, the Lord’s message here, is for our day too. He can comfort us in our own challenges. “Fear not” Isaiah 43:1 . God is at the helm. He created all things and you are His sons and daughters. He has all power to comfort, sustain, protect, and direct you. Isaiah 42:5 He is more powerful that anyone or anything that holds us captive! He pleads for us to return unto Him, because He has redeemed us. Isaiah 44:22 (This is past tense. It is finished. He has redeemed us, and we need to trust Him enough to choose redemption and the blessings He offer...

Come Follow Me Reading: Isaiah 15-23, 31-34, 36-39 https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-individuals-and-families-old-testament-2022/38?lang=eng Introduction: https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/isa/15?lang=eng Moab will be laid waste, and her people will howl and weep. https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/isa/16?lang=eng Moab is condemned, and her people will sorrow—The Messiah will sit on David’s throne, seeking justice and hastening righteousness. https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/isa/17?lang=eng Israel was scattered because she forgot God—Yet the nations that plunder her will be destroyed. https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/isa/18?lang=eng The Lord will raise the gospel ensign, send messengers to His scattered people, and gather them to Mount Zion. https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/isa/19?lang=eng The Lord will smite and destroy Egypt—Finally He will...