Come Follow Me 37

Come Follow Me Lesson 37


Introduction:

Isaiah can be understood through the Spirit. Isaiah’s words can help open our eyes to the work of redemption. He spoke much about Jesus coming to be our Savior, and also about the scattering and gathering of Israel. He also spoke of the building up of Zion and the Lord’s Second Coming.

Isaiah: the Lord is Salvation.

Personal Study: How can I better understand the teachings of Isaiah?

3 Nephi 23:1–3 The Lord has commanded us to search the words of Isaiah.

As you read Isaiah, ask yourself, “What am I learning about Jesus Christ?” 1 Nephi 19:23

The prophecies of Isaiah are of great worth, and they can be understood through the Spirit of Prophecy (or the testimony of Jesus Christ). 2 Nephi 25:1–8

“Cease to do evil.”

What was the spiritual condition of the people in Isaiah’s day? How does that compare to our day?
Look for both messages of warnings and of hope.

God will do a great work in the latter days.

Doctrine and Covenants 113:1–6 provides helpful insights about Isaiah 11

How are we part of the gathering?

Isaiah 5:26; 10:20.

Prophets are called of God.

Isaiah records his call chapter 6.

Isaiah prophesied of Jesus Christ.

Isaiah prophesied that the alliance (with Syria) would fail and counseled Ahaz to trust in the Lord (see Isaiah 7–9, especially Isaiah 7:7–9; 8:12–13).

Isaiah 7:14 a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. Matthew 1:21–23

8:13–14 he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence Matthew 21:44

9:2, 6–7 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Luke 1:31–33

Matt 4:16  The people which sat in darkness saw great light

Family Study:

Isaiah 1:16–18 We can be cleansed through His blood.

Isaiah 2:1–5 We more fully learn the Plan of Salvation in the Temple.

Isaiah 4:5–6 And the Lord will create upon every dwelling place of mount Zion, and upon her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night: for upon all the glory shall be a defence.

6 And there shall be a tabernacle for a shadow in the daytime from the heat, and for a place of refuge, and for a covert from storm and from rain. Exodus 13:21–22

Isaiah 7:14 Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

 9:1–7 The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light…For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

To understand the scriptures, we need personal revelation. The Lord has promised, “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you” (Matthew 7:7).

https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/isa/1?lang=eng

The people of Israel are apostate, rebellious, and corrupt; only a few remain faithful—The people’s sacrifices and feasts are rejected—They are called upon to repent and work righteousness—Zion will be redeemed in the day of restoration.

Vs 16-18 Just like with ancient Israel, the Lord cannot be happy with our nation. There is an invitation here for us to repent, return until Him, and be clean through and through.

https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/isa/2?lang=eng

Isaiah sees the latter-day temple, gathering of Israel, and millennial judgment and peace—The proud and wicked will be brought low at the Second Coming—Compare 2 Nephi 12.

The temple is key in preparing the world for the Savior’s second coming. The millennium will be a beautiful time.

19, 21 when he ariseth to shake terribly the earth.

https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/isa/3?lang=eng

Judah and Jerusalem will be punished for their disobedience—The Lord pleads for and judges His people—The daughters of Zion are cursed and tormented for their worldliness—Compare 2 Nephi 13.

Vs 10-11 Righteous and wicked rewarded according to their deeds.

15

https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/isa/4?lang=eng

Zion and her daughters will be redeemed and cleansed in the millennial day—Compare 2 Nephi 14.
Mark the verses.

https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/isa/5?lang=eng

The Lord’s vineyard (Israel) will become desolate, and His people will be scattered—Woes will come upon them in their apostate and scattered state—The Lord will lift an ensign and gather Israel—Compare 2 Nephi 15.

Vs 13 If you have no knowledge, you are captives.

Vs 26 He will lift an ensign to the nations.

https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/isa/6?lang=eng

Isaiah sees the Lord—His sins are forgiven—He is called to prophesy—He prophesies of the Jews’ rejection of Christ’s teachings—A remnant will return—Compare 2 Nephi 16.

Vs 8-9 Isaiah is like the Lord. When He was called, he said, "Here am I, send me."

https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/isa/7?lang=eng

Ephraim and Syria wage war against Judah—Christ will be born of a virgin—Compare 2 Nephi 17.

Vs 14-16 A wonderful sign that was given was that Jesus would be born. His mission is one of salvation for all people.

https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/isa/8?lang=eng

Christ will be as a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense—Seek the Lord, not muttering wizards—Turn to the law and to the testimony for guidance—Compare 2 Nephi 18.

Vs 12-13 Don't worry so much about other people's interpretations of what is going on. Rely on the Spirit and on the testimony of Jesus Christ.

https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/isa/9?lang=eng

Isaiah speaks about the Messiah—The people in darkness will see a great Light—Unto us a Child is born—He will be the Prince of Peace and reign on David’s throne—Compare 2 Nephi 19.

Vs 2, 6-7

https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/isa/10?lang=eng

The destruction of Assyria is a type of the destruction of the wicked at the Second Coming—Few people will be left after the Lord comes again—The remnant of Jacob will return in that day—Compare 2 Nephi 20.

Vs 21-22 I remnant will return.

Vs 27 the yoke destroyed because of the anointing.

https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/isa/11?lang=eng

The stem of Jesse (Christ) will judge in righteousness—The knowledge about God will cover the earth in the Millennium—The Lord will raise an ensign and gather Israel—Compare 2 Nephi 21.

https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/isa/12?lang=eng

In the millennial day, all men will praise the Lord—He will dwell among them—Compare 2 Nephi 22.

The Church’s website was not working correctly, so I didn’t mark ask many scriptures as I wanted to. I hurried through these chapters, but I really enjoyed them. Because of the Book of Mormon quoting Isaiah, they are all familiar.

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