Isaiah Facts
Who was Isaiah?
A prophet of God.
Isaiah 35 talks about people shouting and singing because of something wonderful that is coming. What is coming?
The Lord's salvation/redemption.
If your friend is having a really hard day, what is one Christlike thing you could do?
Help them, listen, encourage them, pray with them
Isaiah says, essentially, “Don't be afraid.” Why do you think God tells His children this?
Because He loves us and will help us
Isaiah taught that the Lord's people should trust in whom?
The Lord/Jesus Christ.
Isaiah 24 talks about the earth being shaken and people experiencing difficult times. What does Isaiah ultimately point us toward?
The Lord and His power/salvation.
Isaiah teaches that the Lord can be our refuge. What does refuge mean
A safe place or protection
Imagine you're nervous about starting middle school. How could something Isaiah teaches help you?
Trust God, pray, have faith, and remember that He is with you
Isaiah 35 describes a time when the desert will become what?
A beautiful, fruitful place—like a garden.
Isaiah 25 teaches that the Lord will eventually destroy something that affects every person. What is it?
Death. Isaiah 25:8
True or False: We should only turn to Jesus Christ when we have a big problem.
False
Isaiah describes people who hear God's words but don't really understand or follow them. What's the difference between hearing something and acting on it?
Hearing means receiving the information; acting means actually doing it.
Isaiah said that people who were blind would one day be able to do what?
See
Isaiah 25 describes the Lord preparing a great feast for His people. What does this symbolize? Isaiah 25:6
The blessings and salvation the Lord offers His people.
Name three ways you can show Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ that you trust Them.
Prayer, scripture study, keeping commandments, serving others, repentance
Someone says, “I don't need God. I can figure everything out myself.” Which Isaiah teaching could you use to respond?
We should trust in the Lord rather than relying completely on our own understanding.
Isaiah often used pictures and symbols to teach about the Savior. Why might a prophet use symbols instead of simply saying something directly?
Symbols can help us understand and remember spiritual truths
Isaiah 29 contains a prophecy involving a book that is delivered to someone who cannot read. What famous event does this prophecy connect to? Isaiah 29: 11-14
The coming forth of the Book of Mormon
Isaiah teaches that sometimes people rely on their own wisdom instead of trusting God. What could that look like for an 11-year-old today
Ignoring commandments, refusing good advice, thinking you always know best, choosing popularity over what is right
If Jesus Christ suddenly appeared in the room and asked, “What have you been doing to follow Me?” What would you want to be able to tell Him?
You tell me.