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Searching Mysteries
A “precept of men” we may have heard is that we should not search out...
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 Joseph Smith’s Translation
Question: I was wondering, how does your translation of the book of Isaiah fit in...
Question about Temple Covenants
Question: You’ve mentioned that in the temple certain elements of the Davidic Covenant used to...
Question about God’s End-Time Servant
Question: Isaiah 41:25 says, “I have raised up one from the north who calls on...
Question about Ordinances
Question: Does Isaiah mention anything about the changing of sacred ordinances? Answer: Isaiah describes both...
Question about Heavenly Mother
Question: Does Isaiah mention anything about the existence of a heavenly Mother? Answer: Isaiah uses...
Question about the Two Witnesses and the Servant
Question: How do the two witnesses of Revelations 11:3 fit with the end-time servant prophecy?...
Question about the End-Time Antichrist
Question: An author recently made a convincing case that the newly crowned king of England...
Question about Israel Being the Servant
Question: Is it possible that the Servant in Isaiah’s prophecy is the people of Israel?...
Question about Abinadi Quoting Isaiah 53
Question: If Abinadi quotes chapter 53 of Isaiah to the priests of King Noah to...
Question about a Slanderous Published Article
Question: I recently read an article on an LDS Internet site that viciously vilified Brother...
Question about Who the Servant Is
Question: How do we know from Isaiah when the Davidic Servant described therein is referring...
Question about Baptism of Fire and the Holy Ghost
Question: Some say members of the church are no longer experiencing the baptism of fire...
The Nature of God and Man
Debates about the nature of God have echoed in Jewish and Christian circles over many...
Jehovah/Jesus’ Atonement for Transgression
Anticipating Israel’s rejection of him—without which his sacrifice for sin would not have been complete—Jehovah...
The Relevance of Isaiah 2–14 to the End-Time
Nephi follows Jacob’s exposition of the prophecies of Isaiah by quoting thirteen chapters of Isaiah...
Searching the Prophets
Many persons excuse themselves from searching the scriptures by asserting that the “dead prophets” are...
Creation of Adam and Eve
Isaiah’s theology of creation, in effect, nuances the entire concept of God’s creation as an...
The White-Robed Man
By bidding persons to follow him, Jesus didn’t simply mean they should heed his counsel....
Fighting Against Zion
Many who read in the scriptures of people “fighting against Zion” may assume they refer...
A Day of Power
Analysis of the terms “great,” “marvelous,” and “work” in the Book of Mormon and other...
The Pattern of Prophecy
The pattern of prophecy—the core ideas all Hebrew prophecies have in common—tells us there is...
Friends of Christ
As trials intensify, so does the comfort God extends from on high: “I now send...