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Understanding the Book of Isaiah Using the Book of Mormon

Yea, a commandment I give unto you that ye search these things diligently;  great are the words of Isaiah (3Ne 12:1) We all know there are Ten Commandments. We can probably list others too, but the one directly...
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Hitting the Wall in First Nephi 20

Years ago I  loved running long distances most days of the week, but the marathon always seemed too much to take on. Finally, I tried one, but had an awful experience 20 miles into...
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First Nephi 20 and Isaiah 48—The Furnace of Affliction

Chapter Summary John Bytheway offers this chapter overview: “Members of the house of Israel talk about God but don't rely on Him. The Lord has shown, and will show, the house of Israel many things...
Antonio Balestra | Prophet Isaiah

What Do We Get From 1 Nephi 21-22?

Today I visited my favorite bookstore to get a few more books about Isaiah. Travis Patten, the owner of Pioneer Book had several recommendations, though the one he favored was The Vision of All: Twenty-five Lecture on...
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Four Guides to the Book of Mormon Isaiah Chapters

In a recent post, I explained how in the past I have outlined, compared and contrasted translations, looked up footnotes, read commentaries and yet, I still feel like I don't quite grasp  Isaiah. So...

Time to Change My Old Approach to Isaiah

This month I started a new job. I will still be blogging for the Boy Scouts, but I also get to help with the YSA Social Media Mission and Search Isaiah. It always good...

1 Nephi 21 / Isaiah 49—The Servant Song

Summary Click here to read the Isaiah Chapters in the Book of Mormon Isaiah continues his prophecy about the servant in this Second Servant...
This Advent Season Consider Isaiah's Words

This Advent Season Consider Isaiah’s Words

Advent Season was a new experience for me as a young Mormon missionary in Germany, but I immediately fell in love with the idea of spending four Sundays preparing for the holiday. Advent heralds a...

Celebrate Second Advent Sunday with Isaiah 40

This Sunday is the second advent lights two of the four outer candles. Its focus is on love and reading in Isaiah 40, which prophesied the preaching of John the Baptist, who would come to "prepare...
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Commemorate Third Advent with Isaiah

The third Sunday of Advent for many Christian churches is known as Gaudete (/ɡaʊˈdɛtɛ/ gow-DEH-teh) or Joy Sunday. One of the candles surrounding the white Christ Candle in the Advent wreath is rose colored and is lit on this third week...