The question posed by this lesson is how does the book of Isaiah help bring us to Christ?
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Lesson 37: “Thou Has Done Wonderful Things”
Isaiah, as well as the rest of the Lord’s prophets, used symbolism to both reveal and conceal the truth about the Lord and his gospel. The animated yet sometimes ambiguous language can be confusing and frustrating to readers, but dedicated Latter-day disciples can lay hold upon these inspired and inspiring images of Isaiah in such a way as to increase faith in the Lord and faithfulness in themselves.
Lesson 36: “The Glory of Zion Will Be a Defense”
Many scholars have noted that the Book of Isaiah can be divided into two major sections. Chapters 1-39 are characterized by doom, focusing predominantly on God’s judgments against Israel and her neighbors. Chapters 40-66 are characterized by hope with Israel’s future gathering and redemption at its nucleus. It may seem odd then that in an attempt to cause his reader to “rejoice for all men”, the prophet Nephi quoted Isaiah 2-14, the beginning of “the book of doom.”
Lesson 35: “God Reveals His Secrets to His Prophets”
President Ezra Taft Benson gave this important reminder regarding the responsibility of a prophet and the frequent response of the people to his words: "As the prophet reveals the truth, it divides the people. The honest in heart heed his words, but the unrighteous either ignore the prophet or fight him.
Lesson 34: “I Will Betroth Thee unto Me in Righteousness”
The book of Hosea is a grand parable of the Atonement of the Savior Jesus Christ. Its primary purpose is to illustrate how far-reaching is that Atonement and to entice us back into the arms of our Savior’s love. One key to understanding this book is in the name of the prophet who wrote it: Hosea means “the Salvation.”
What New Archaeological Discoveries in Jerusalem Relate to Hezekiah?
Hezekiah is known as being, after David, the greatest king in Israelite times. Are there any archaeological remains of his reign in Jerusalem? (Supplement to Gospel Doctrine Lesson 30).
Is There More to Psalm 23 Than Words of Solace and Comfort?
How does reading the book of Psalms in its ancient context change its meaning? (Supplement to Gospel Doctrine Lesson 25).
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