The doctrine of “Calling and Election” is mentioned by Peter in the New Testament: Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, you shall never fall. (2 Peter 1:10) Calling and Election is a pre-mortal doctrine that […]
John Lund
Chapter 11 The stem of Jesse (Christ) will judge in righteousness—The knowledge about God will cover the earth in the Millennium—The Lord will raise an ensign and gather Israel—Compare 2 Nephi 21. [Many of Isaiah’s prophecies have dual fulfillment. This is why the Lord told the Nephites and us today […]
Isaiah 11 + 12 & D&C 113
Roses are Red Violets are blue Sugar is sweet, and so are you Why use poetry to remember? Because it is easier for the human brain to recall. For generations the Biblical oral tradition preserved the words of the Lord by placing them in a poetic format. In the […]
Hebrew Parallelism Made Simple
Question: Who are the characters in Isaiah Chapter 7:1? Answer: They are the kings of Syria, the Northern Kingdom of Israel and the Southern Kingdom of Judah. Ahaz was the King of Judah, Jotham was the father of Ahaz and former King of Judah, Uzziah was the father of Jotham […]
Isaiah 7-8-9-10
Isaiah uses the word “Judgment” 36 times and “Judgments” twice for a total of 38 uses. In Strong’s Hebrew Dictionary there are four different Hebrew words that have all been translated into “Judgment or Judgments.” They are 4941 [Mishpât] used 35 times, 1779 [Diyn/Duwn] = “JUSTICE” used once, 6415 […]
Isaiah’s Use of the Word “Judgment” in Hebrew
“And now I, Nephi, write more of the words of Isaiah, for my soul delighteth in his words (2 Nephi 11:2).” Nephi explains in devastating simplicity why most of us have difficulty in delighting in the words of Isaiah: “the words of Isaiah are not plain unto you, nevertheless they […]
How to Delight in the Words of Isaiah
Hebrew Meanings: Hosea = Deliverer Beeri = My Wells also the name of a Hittite Uzziah = “Jehovah is my Strength” Name of a king of Judah (c 800 BC) Jotham = “Jehovah is Perfect,” Name of a king of Judah (c740 BC) Ahaz = “Possessor,” Name of a king […]
Hosea: Return Unto the Lord and Be Forgiven
One of the greatest challenges that face members of the Church is overcoming feelings of spiritual inadequacy. This is understandable when we compare ourselves with the Savior. However spiritual growth to become like Christ is a lifelong endeavor that will continue beyond the grave. The Prophet Joseph Smith taught […]
Is There Hope For Me And My Loved Ones To ...
I a One of the greatest challenges that face members of the Church is overcoming feelings of spiritual inadequacy. This is understandable when we compare ourselves with the Savior. However spiritual growth to become like Christ is a lifelong endeavor that will continue beyond the grave. The Prophet Joseph […]