Life and Times of Isaiah
What are the two main themes of Isaiah?
Scarlet
sin, corruption
How did Isaiah describe Christ's beginning in chapter 53?
A tender root, no physical beauty
Who was inspired by the words of Isaiah and wrote a great musical work in 24 days? What is it called?
Handel, The Messiah
How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth ____ ____, that publisheth peace, that publisheth salvation...that sayeth unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!
Isaiah 52
good tidings
What were the names of the two kingdoms? What were their capital cities?
Israel (Samaria) and Judah (Jerusalem)
Rock
Savior, gospel
Why did Isaiah describe Christ as a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief?
His own experiences and also the Atonement
What doctrine is taught in Isaiah 53:3-5?
The Atonement of Jesus Christ
Behold, I have ______ thee upon the palms of my hands...
Isaiah 49
graven
How did the 10 tribes come to be "lost"?
They were taken captive by the Assyrians and scattered
Vineyard
Israel
What do we need to do to rid ourselves from the effects of sin? What does it mean?
Isaiah 52:2
Shake off the dust, become aware, repent
Which DM scripture teaches us that our sins can become "white as snow"?
Isaiah 1:18
But he was wounded for our ______; he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are _____."
Isaiah 53
transgressions, healed
Which conquerors kept the Israelites together in captivity, allowing them to preserve their traditions?
Babylonians
Lehi's equivalent of Babylon, used symbolically
The Great and Spacious Building. (Wordly corruption, those who persecute followers of God)
What do you think "sprinkle many nations" means? (Hint: check the footnotes!)
Isaiah 52:15
He would cleanse the nations
Which scripture in Isaiah teaches that the Restoration of the gospel is a "marvelous work and a wonder"?
Isaiah 29:14
For a small moment have I _________ thee, but with great mercies will I _____ thee.
Isaiah 54
forsaken, gather
When was the prophecy in Chapter 61 fulfilled?
When Christ began His ministry
Name three attributes of trees that make them a good symbol for the righteous.
Isaiah 61:3
1. They grow towards the light
2. They are strengthened by opposition
3. They bear fruit
4. They have roots and are not moved
5. They don't grow well in isolation
How long before Christ's birth did Isaiah live on the earth?
About 700 years
What principle can we learn from Isaiah 51:7
If the Lord’s law is in our hearts, then we have no need to fear the mockery of others.
...he hath sent me to bind up the ______ ...to proclaim liberty to the captives...to comfort all that mourn...to give unto them ______ for ______ ...
Isa 61
brokenhearted, beauty, ashes