Life and Times of Isaiah
Symbolism in Isaiah
Jesus Christ in Isaiah
Doctrinal Mastery
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Team Efforts
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What are the two main themes of Isaiah?
Warning and comfort
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Scarlet
sin, corruption
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How did Isaiah describe Christ's beginning in chapter 53:2?
A tender root, no physical beauty
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Isaiah 58:6-9 -- If we fast in the way the Lord intends, then....
He will loosen the hold of wickedness or sin upon us v6
He will undo heavy burdens v6
We will care for the poor and needy v7
He will bless us with light and health v8
He will answer our prayers v9
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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
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Choose one of the following examples of how the Savior fulfills His mission by helping someone with a challenge.
What does this account teach you about how you can invite His power into your life?
Afflicted: Man, sick of the palsy (Mark 2:1–12)
Brokenhearted: The woman with an issue of blood (Mark 5:24–34)
Captive: Alma the Younger (Alma 36:16–21)
Mourning: Mary and Martha (John 11:20–36)
Weighed down: Alma and his people (Mosiah 24:8–21)
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What were the names of the two kingdoms? What were their capital cities?
Israel (Samaria) and Judah (Jerusalem)
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Rock
Savior, gospel
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Why did Isaiah describe Christ as a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief?
His own experiences and also the Atonement
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What doctrine is taught in Isaiah 53:3-5?
The Atonement of Jesus Christ
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Behold, I have ______ thee upon the palms of my hands...
Isaiah 49
graven
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Read the following verses, marking phrases that help you feel excited for the Savior’s return:
Isaiah 60:18–20
Isaiah 62:11–12
Isaiah 65:17–25
“Violence shall no more be heard in thy land” (Isaiah 60:18)
“The days of thy mourning shall be ended” (Isaiah 60:20)
“The voice of weeping shall be no more heard” (Isaiah 65:19)
“They shall not hurt nor destroy” (Isaiah 65:25)
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How did the 10 tribes come to be "lost"?
They were taken captive by the Assyrians and scattered
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Vineyard
Israel
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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
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Which DM scripture teaches us that our sins can become "white as snow"?
Isaiah 1:18
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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
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Each person on your team should look up one scripture account: Looking for actions the Savior performed on the Sabbath.
Matthew 12:8–13 Mark 2:23–28/See JST
Luke 13:11–17 John 5:2–16 *
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Which conquerors kept the Israelites together in captivity, allowing them to preserve their traditions?
Babylonians
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Lehi's equivalent of Babylon, used symbolically
The Great and Spacious Building. (Wordly corruption; those who persecute followers of God)
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With the world in turmoil, we all long for moments of peace. When Jesus Christ comes again to reign for a 1000 years, what feeling will we experience?
The Savior Jesus Christ will return to the earth and reign for a thousand years, ushering in a time of peace.
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Which scripture in Isaiah teaches that the Restoration of the gospel is a "marvelous work and a wonder"?
Isaiah 29:14
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For a small moment have I _________ thee, but with great mercies will I _____ thee.
Isaiah 54
forsaken, gather
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Read Isaiah 61:1-3 and finish this statement...Heavenly Father sent Jesus Christ to ...
Preach the gospel to the poor, afflicted, & humble v1.
Heal the brokenhearted v1.
Free the captive v1.
Comfort all who mourn v2.
Give beauty and joy to those weighed down v3.
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When was the prophecy in Chapter 61 fulfilled?
When Christ began His ministry
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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
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Isaiah 61:3. What might “give unto them beauty for ashes” mean?
Each of us will taste the bitter ashes of life, from sin and neglect to sorrow and disappointment. But the atonement of Christ can lift us up in beauty from our ashes on the wings of a sure promise of immortality and eternal life. He will thus lift us up, not only at the end of life, but in each day of our lives. ~Elder Bruce C Hafen
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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.
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...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
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Isaiah 61:3, 10. What might Isaiah mean when he talks about being “clothed … with the garments of salvation” or “covered … with the robe of righteousness”?
President Nelson taught, “In Hebrew, the basic word for atonement is kaphar, a verb that means ‘to cover’ or ‘to forgive.’” Thus, the images of being clothed by garments of salvation and being covered with a robe of righteousness have a direct connection to the blessings that come to us through Jesus Christ and His Atonement.