Post by Nephi – Isaiah again repeats his pattern of prophecy, that of apostasy, judgment, and restoration. This time he uses a powerful metaphor of Jehovah as a nurturing husbandman, caring for his crop, Israel. Jehovah is referred to as “My Well Beloved” and Isaiah illustrates His efforts to raise a covenant people and the…
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Seven women for one man?
Post by Nephi – In some future day you too will be able to actually read the writings of Isaiah just as I do today. You will read of Isaiah’s prophecies of impending destruction of to proud. Their pride has been and will be the main element in the Jews rejection of the Messiah and…
Daughters of Zion?
Post by Nephi – As I continue reading the writings of Isaiah, I am very interested in this next prophecy. I personally witnessed most of it take place. Its conclusion I saw in vision. I witness it was fulfilled just as over a hundred years ago, Isaiah said it would be. Many of Isaiah’s prophecies…
Mountain of the Lord’s House
Post by Nephi – Lets get back to Isaiah. The kingdom of Judah had been in existence for about 200 years when Isaiah, who was a resident of this southern kingdom, wrote about the mountain of the Lord’s house being established in the top of the mountains, to be exalted above the hills, and all…
Great promises await Israel in the last days
Post by Jacob – As I continue studying Isaiah’s writings, it is very clear that in the last days the Lord’s covenants will be fulfilled. Latter-day people will find hope and happiness in the promises He has made to bring an end to the fallen condition of the earth. He will renew the earth and…
Transgression is the cause of estrangement
Post by Jacob – It is a little awkward to try to share what I am learning from Isaiah’s writing without including some of his actual writings so you can compare what I think he is saying to what you learn as you read his actual words. Therefore I came to the conclusion to tell…
Understanding Isaiah
Post by Nephi – As Jacob shares the teachings of Isaiah with you, let me give you a few keys that help me understand Isaiah’s writings. I recognize that though I delight in plainness, I also delight in the writings of Isaiah which some say are the furthest thing from plain. I admit that Isaiah…
Why we include Isaiah’s prophesies.
Post by Jacob – I am pretty sure I won’t be the only contributor to this blog who will quote Isaiah’s writings. There is so much that he spoke, prophesied, wrote and taught. I wouldn’t be surprised if other prophets from other dispensations in other lands will also quote Isaiah. The reason for Isaiah’s popularity…
