Isaiah 42; Isaiah 43; Isaiah 44; Isaiah 45; Isaiah 46; Isaiah 47
Isaiah speaks about the Messiah. The Lord will bring his law and his justice, be a light to the Gentiles, and free the prisoners. Praise the Lord. To Israel the Lord says, I am your God; I will gather your descendants; beside me there is no Savior; you are my witnesses. The Lord’s Spirit will be poured out on the descendants of Israel. Idols of wood are as fuel for a fire. The Lord will gather, bless, and redeem Israel and rebuild Jerusalem. Cyrus will free the captives of Israel from Babylon. Come unto Jehovah (Christ) and be saved. To him every knee will bow and every tongue will take an oath. Idols are not to be compared with the Lord. He alone is God and will save Israel. Babylon and Chaldea will be destroyed for their iniquities. No one will save them.
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Isaiah 37; Isaiah 38; Isaiah 39; Isaiah 40; Isaiah 41
Hezekiah seeks counsel from Isaiah to save Jerusalem. Isaiah prophesies the defeat of the Assyrians and the death of Sennacherib. Hezekiah prays for deliverance. Sennacherib sends a blasphemous letter. Isaiah prophesies that the Assyrians will be destroyed and that a remnant of Judah will flourish. An angel slays 185,000 Assyrians. Sennacherib is slain by his sons. Hezekiah’s life is lengthened fifteen years. The sun goes back ten degrees as a sign. Hezekiah praises and thanks the Lord. Hezekiah reveals his wealth to Babylon. Isaiah prophesies the Babylonian captivity. Isaiah speaks about the Messiah. Prepare ye the way of the Lord. He will feed his flock like a shepherd. Israel’s God is incomparably great. To Israel the Lord says, Ye are my servants; I will preserve you. Idols are nothing. One will bring good tidings to Jerusalem.
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Isaiah 31; Isaiah 32; Isaiah 33; Isaiah 34; Isaiah 35; Isaiah 36
Israel is reproved for turning to Egypt for help. When the Lord comes, he will defend and preserve his people. A king (the Messiah) will reign in righteousness. The land of Israel will be a wilderness until the day of restoration and gathering. Apostasy and wickedness will precede the Second Coming. The Lord will come with devouring fire. Zion and its stakes will be perfected. The Lord is our Judge, Lawgiver, and King. The Second Coming will be a day of vengeance and judgment. The indignation of the Lord will be upon all nations. His sword will fall upon the world. In the day of restoration, the desert will blossom, the Lord will come, Israel will be gathered, and Zion will be built up. The Assyrians war against Judah and blaspheme the Lord.
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Isaiah 26; Isaiah 27; Isaiah 28; Isaiah 29; Isaiah 30
Trust in the Lord forever. Jehovah will die and be resurrected. All men will rise in the Resurrection. The people of Israel will blossom and bud and fill the earth with fruit. They will be gathered one by one and will worship the Lord. Woe to the drunkards of Ephraim!. Revelation comes line upon line and precept upon precept. Christ, the sure foundation, is promised. A people (the Nephites) will speak as a voice from the dust. The Apostasy, restoration of the gospel, and coming forth of a sealed book (the Book of Mormon) are foretold (compare 2 Nephi 27.) Israel is scattered for rejecting the seers and prophets. Israel’s people will be gathered and blessed temporally and spiritually. The Lord will come in a day of apostasy to judge and destroy the wicked.
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Isaiah 19; Isaiah 20; Isaiah 21; Isaiah 22; Isaiah 23; Isaiah 24; Isaiah 25
The Lord will smite and destroy Egypt. Finally he will heal her, and Egypt and Assyria will be blessed with Israel. Assyria will overrun Egypt and make her ashamed. Babylon is fallen, is fallen!. Other nations also are destroyed. Jerusalem will be attacked and scourged. The people will be carried captive. The Messiah will hold the key of the house of David, inherit glory, and be fastened as a nail in a sure place. Tyre will be overthrown. Men will transgress the law and break the everlasting covenant. At the Second Coming, they will be burned, the earth will reel, and the sun will be ashamed. Then the Lord will reign in Zion and in Jerusalem. In Mount Zion the Lord will prepare a gospel feast of rich food. He will swallow up death in victory. It will be said, Lo, this is our God.
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Isaiah 13; Isaiah 14; Isaiah 15; Isaiah 16; Isaiah 17; Isaiah 18
The destruction of Babylon is a type of the destruction at the Second Coming. It will be a day of wrath and vengeance. Babylon (the world) will fall forever. Israel will be gathered and enjoy millennial rest. Lucifer was cast out of heaven for rebellion. Israel will triumph over Babylon (the world). (Compare 2 Nephi 23 -24) Moab will be laid waste, and her people will howl and weep. Moab is condemned, and her people will sorrow. The Messiah will sit on David’s throne, seeking justice and hastening righteousness. Israel was scattered because she forgot God. Yet the nations that plunder her will be destroyed. The Lord will raise the gospel ensign, send messengers to his scattered people, and gather them to Mount Zion.
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Isaiah 8; Isaiah 9; Isaiah 10; Isaiah 11; Isaiah 12
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. 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. 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. 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. In the millennial day, all men will praise the Lord. He will dwell among them. Compare 2 Nephi 18-22.
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