Sabbath Day Delight
According to Isaiah 58:13, what day does the Lord want us to call a delight?
The Sabbath day.
According to Isaiah 58:14, in whom will we delight if we honour the Sabbath?
The Lord.
Who is the central figure prophesied of in Isaiah 61?
Jesus Christ, the Messiah.
According to Isaiah 61:2, whom does the Savior comfort?
Those who mourn.
Find the verse in Isaiah 58 that tells us to call the Sabbath a delight.
Isaiah 58:13.
According to Isaiah 58:13, whose day is the Sabbath?
The Lord's holy day.
Isaiah 58:14 promises blessings to those who honour what holy day?
The Sabbath day.
Isaiah 61:1 says the Lord sent His anointed one to preach good tidings to whom?
The meek, poor, afflicted, or humble.
Isaiah 61:3 describes the Savior giving "beauty for ______."
Ashes.
Find the verse in Isaiah 58 that describes the blessings of delighting in the Lord.
Isaiah 58:14.
Isaiah 58:13 teaches us not to pursue our own ______ on the Sabbath.
Pleasure or personal desires.
Isaiah 58:14 refers to riding upon the "high places." What might this symbolise?
The Lord helping His covenant people rise above obstacles, receive protection, and draw closer to Him.
According to Isaiah 61:1, what does the Messiah do for the brokenhearted?
He binds up or heals their broken hearts.
In Isaiah 61:3, what does the Savior give instead of the spirit of heaviness?
The garment of praise.
Find the verse in Isaiah 61 that mentions healing the brokenhearted and proclaiming liberty to captives.
Isaiah 61:1.
What does it mean to call the Sabbath a delight rather than just treating it as another day off?
To find joy in worshipping Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and choose activities that help us draw closer to Them.
How can keeping the Sabbath holy help someone who feels spiritually exhausted?
It can provide opportunities to worship, pray, partake of the sacrament, study the scriptures, and reconnect with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.
According to Isaiah 61:1, what does the Messiah proclaim to captives?
Liberty or freedom.
What might "beauty for ashes" teach us about Jesus Christ's power to help us through difficult experiences?
The Savior can bring healing, hope, peace, and growth even after painful experiences. He can help us move forward without pretending our pain never happened.
Find the verse in Isaiah 61 that talks about comforting those who mourn and giving beauty for ashes.
Isaiah 61:2–3.
A friend says, "Sunday is boring because I can't do all the things I normally do." Using Isaiah 58:13–14, what could you say to help them see the Sabbath differently?
Answers will vary. Explain that the Sabbath is an opportunity to worship God, renew spiritual strength, serve others, and find joy in the Lord.
A student says, "I attend church every Sunday, but I don't feel any closer to God." What could they consider changing about their Sabbath worship?
They could reflect on their intentions, participate more meaningfully in the sacrament, pray, study the scriptures, serve others, and choose activities that help them focus on the Savior.
Isaiah 61:1–3 describes several parts of the Savior's mission. Name four things He came to do.
Preach good tidings to the poor and afflicted, heal the brokenhearted, proclaim liberty to captives, comfort those who mourn, and bring joy and beauty to those experiencing sorrow. Any four are acceptable.
A young person feels that their mistakes have ruined their future. Using Isaiah 61:1–3, explain how the Savior could help them.
Jesus Christ can forgive, heal, comfort, and help them change through His Atonement. Their mistakes do not have to define their future as they repent and turn to Him.
Which New Testament passage records Jesus Christ reading from Isaiah in the synagogue and declaring that the scripture was fulfilled?
Luke 4:16–21.