Lesson 40: Enlarge the Place of Thy Tent Supplement to Old Testament Class Member Study Guide

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Studying passages from Isaiah 54–56; 63–65 we should be encouraged to strengthen the stake we live in while preparing for the Second Coming and the Millennium.

The 2001 Old Testament Class Member Study Guide p. 26, asks the following questions:

In Isaiah 54:2, the prophet uses a comparison of a tent with stakes. How does this represent stakes in the modern Church?
What counsel does he offer regarding the entire Church with all of its stakes? (See Isaiah 54:2–3.)
What can you do to help build and strengthen the stake where you live?
In Isaiah 55:10–13 the prophet wrote that God’s word nourishes our soul like the water from snow or rain helps to nourish seeds. How does God’s word nourish our soul? (See Alma 32:28.)
Looking at Isaiah 65:17–25, during the Millennium what conditions will prevail?

SearchIsaiah.org offers study materials for chapters 54 below:

Insights Into Isaiah: Wherefore We Have Fasted—A panel discussion with four BYU scholars, Terry Ball, Victor Ludlow, Terry Szink, and Ray Huntington
Fasting—Spiritual Effects of Extended Fasting—Isaiah 58 Where Isaiah Explains What Blessings We Get From a True Fast
Fasting—Physical Effects of Extended Fasting—Fasting is an age-old alm to God. Extended fasting, for 40 days, for instance, is something many prophets did when they needed direction.
Fasting—Dangers of Extended Fasting Diet—Did you know it’s really possible to fast from all food for 40 days? An extended fast can be effective for your health and spirituality but comes with dangers and risks.
Old Testament 2018 Teaching Plans for Gospel Doctrine—Lesson 40