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End-Time “Egypt”
Having first established—by analyzing the Book of Isaiah’s internal literary features—that “all things that he...
Solemn Brotherhood
I have shown that ancient Near Eastern emperor–vassal covenants are helpful in understanding the workings...
New Things
When Jehovah God of Israel addresses his end-time people through Isaiah, saying “I announce to...
Righteous Praise
There is something right or righteous about praising our Savior Jesus Christ. As Jehovah God...
Born a Savior
In the Father’s “gift of his Son” (Ether 12:11)—a gift that keeps on giving—we observe...
That’s Controversial!
If you have ever ventured to discuss some aspect of Isaiah’s prophecies with someone who...
Messiah Son of Joseph
The prophetic construct of a “Messiah Son of Joseph” that relies on rabbinical interpretations of...
The Whole Vision
When Isaiah asks God’s people of our day, “You have heard the whole vision [hazut...
The Gathering
Vague ideas exist about the so-called “gathering” or “gathering of Israel,” but do we really...
Profiles of Proxy Saviors
Book of Mormon examples of the Davidic Covenant in action exist for anyone who wants...
Idol Worship
Because people’s spiritual awareness is proportional to the purity of their lives—to the degree they...
Question about Why People Aren’t Being Translated in Our Day
Question: Why don’t we hear of persons that are translated in our day? It seems...
Question about Temple Covenants and the Davidic Covenant
Question: How are temple covenants “manifestations of the Davidic Covenant” as you have taught in...
Question about Making Sure Your Calling and Election
Question: Does Isaiah teach anything about making one’s calling and election sure as the prophet...
Question about the Queens of the Gentiles’ Ministering Role
Question: According to Isaiah, what is the end-time role of the queens of the Gentiles...
Isaiah’s Context of Malachi’s Prophecy of Fathers and Children
From Isaiah’s covenant theology, Malachi’s prophecy of the hearts of the fathers turning to the...
Question about Why Joseph Smith Is not the Servant
Question: I recently watched a podcast that claimed the servant Jesus speaks of in 3...
Question about the Power of God Descending
Question: Who are the saints and covenant people of the Lord mentioned in 1 Nephi...
Question about the Palestinian–Israeli Conflict
Question: Can you explain the current armed conflict between Palestinians and Israelis from an Israeli...
Question about Failing to Acknowledge the Operation of Evil Spirits
Question: If the casting out of evil spirits was common in the past, and human...
Question about What Will Cause a ‘Great Division’
Question: Do Isaiah and other scriptures say what causes the “great division” at the time...
Question about a Millennial Temple in America
Question: Does Isaiah say anything about a millennial temple in America, considering Isaiah lived only...
Question about the Church and the Davidic Servant
Question: Why doesn't the Church teach us about the Davidic Servant? Is it because the...
Two Woman Figures in the Book of Isaiah
Isaiah’s prophecies address two kinds of end-time Israel: first, people like the Jews, who have...
Reading in Context—An Interpretive Principle
Built into Isaiah’s prophecy—and indeed into all scripture—are two different ways one may interpret them....
Following Jesus Christ, Not a Man
Nephi sees that “because of pride, and because of false teachers, and false doctrine”—which “pervert...
God’s Great and Marvelous Work
God’s performing his great and marvelous work “among the children of men" (2 Nephi 25:17;...
The Sealed Book of Isaiah
In this modern age, when materialism, idolatry, perversions, and telestial trivia seduce the masses, one...
The Fulness of Truth
Consistent with the “other books” that are to come forth that will fulfill his prediction,...
A Great Division Among the Gentiles
Paradoxically, on the other hand, as noted, because additional scriptures come forth only when the...
God’s Sons/Servants Overcome Sin and Iniquity
Those who attain this second level of blessedness are freed from iniquity as well as...
Three Years of Warning before Three Years of Judgment
According to Isaiah, God raises up his servant when the world is spiraling in a...
Future Zion and Jerusalem
“In that day the Lord will thresh out [his harvest] from the torrent of the...