. 2 Kgs. Ezek. Reference Guide to the Book of Mormon. Book of Mormon Central, “What Caused the Darkness and Destruction in the 34th Year? This verse describes Stage 2 of Nephi’s worldview of God’s victory in gathering Israel. Some scholars have disagreed on the meaning of this prophecy in Isaiah—specifically how to interpret the condition of the woman who would conceive the Messiah. Isaiah also spoke of a rod or branch, as well as of roots, that would come from the stem. Isaiah was sanctified by the Holy Ghost, and his sins were forgiven. He had a difficult life—leaving the comforts of his childhood home in Jerusalem, facing exposure in the wilderness and the risk at sea. (2 Nephi 25:26),” KnoWhy 484 (November 13, 2018). This experience was symbolic. and where will ye leave your glory? Let me cleanse you.” I think Heavenly Father was comforting Isaiah and addressing his concerns or doubts about his ability to preach repentance to the people in Jerusalem. We know what happened. The Lord may have explained to Isaiah the basic Plan of Salvation, his mission, what the Lord would do, and how it would be part of the ministry of Isaiah to declare at least part of this message to others. The Text: 2 Nephi 2:19-21. . We do not know what he told Isaiah. How would you like to be called with the knowledge that your efforts would not change or make much difference? There are a number of ways in which Nephi described the Messiah who was to come (see Figure 2). Does it remind you of Lehi’s vision in 1 Nephi 1:8, where he saw “God sitting upon his throne, surrounded with numberless concourses of angels [the train that filled the temple] in the attitude of singing and praising their God.”. But Nephi was living before all of this occurred. This describes the final or fourth stage of the Nephite prophetic view. 34 And he shall cut down the thickets of the forests with iron, and Lebanon shall fall by a mighty one. (2 Nephi 24:12),” KnoWhy 43 (February 29, 2016). 4:12 (12–13); D&C 101:42. “In” would seem to express the interpersonal relationship with God and Christ in which the binding aspects of grace thrive. What Vision Guides Nephi’s Choice of Isaiah Chapters? Nephi also referred back to the time in the wilderness that the Lord “gave [Moses] power that he should smite the rock and the water should come forth.” Once again, this is a type and symbol of Christ. We see in Isaiah’s allegory, recorded in 2 Nephi 15, that the Lord did all he could to save the choice vine. 20 And they have brought forth children—yea, even the family of all the earth. Come, Follow Me – 2 Nephi 11-25 The quotes below were used in my video Come, Follow Me 2 Nephi 11-25. 16 Therefore shall the Lord, the Lord of Hosts, send among his fat ones, leanness; and under his glory he shall kindle a burning like the burning of a fire. Part 1 (2 Nephi 25:26),” KnoWhy 349 (August 7, 2017); “Why Is the Book of Mormon So Focused on Jesus Christ? Many of Isaiah’s prophecies were short sayings, several of which have been combined into one long scrapbook of the words of Isaiah, which was only divided into chapters much later. Isaiah was prophesying that the Savior would come through this line. Nephi knew that Christ was willing to endure extreme pain and suffering for all mankind because of love. Even though the entire prophecy of Isaiah may not be clear, the symbolism of the stem is clear—the stem refers to the coming of Christ. I think as we look at the words of Jesus, we see that plainness is a great virtue. The reasoning was that someone who is lying would have a dry mouth and tongue. 13 For ahe saith: By the strength of bmy hand and by my wisdom I have done these things; for I am prudent; and I have moved the borders of the people, and have robbed their treasures, and I have put down the inhabitants like a valiant man; 14 And my hand hath found as a nest the riches of the people; and as one gathereth eggs that are left have I gathered all the earth; and there was none that moved the wing, or opened the mouth, or peeped. Nephi preached of Christ and also the importance of fulfilling the requirements under the Law of Moses. There will be a tithing, one tenth, or a remnant who will return to Jerusalem at a future time. 17:24; Amos 2:9; D&C 112:8 (3–8). (2 Nephi 25:4),” KnoWhy 47 (March 4, 2016). These Lehites knew that, after his resurrection, Christ would personally visit their seed in the promised land, and their seed would have peace with him for more than three generations (2 Nephi 16:9). When Christ appeared to the Nephites in 3 Nephi 27:27, he stated, “What manner of men ought ye to be? Additional Book of Mormon Study Resources. 2 Nephi 25 The Prophecies of Nephi To begin, here is a list I composed when I was a missionary. (Mosiah 26:12),” KnoWhy 104 (May 20, 2016). 1 (2014): 107–109. Isaiah’s concern with his unclean lips is then addressed: “Then flew one of the seraphim unto me, having a live coal in his hand.” This coal was some kind of a burning ember. So, when Nephi taught that “we talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, we prophesy of Christ, and we write according to our prophecies, that our children may know,” this would have been a very solemn, spiritual, and holy teaching of his time.