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Advent of the Dragon—Birthpangs of the Messiah
John’s prophecy in the Book of Revelation of three antichrist persons—the Beast, the Dragon, and...
The Intercessors—Hasteners of the Father’s Work
Knowing that the time is coming, and is well-nigh at hand, when the Lord “will...
Ancient and End-Time Gift Bearers
As all that happens in the end-time has a type or pattern in the past,...
Jesus, Once of Humble Birth
Since I’ve taken up studying Isaiah, “Jesus, Once of Humble Birth” has become a favorite...
Salvation—not by Works, Exaltation—by Works?
If salvation is by grace, not works—made possible through Jesus’ atonement for humanity’s transgressions—then how...
The Father’s End-Time Intervention in His Children’s Affairs
Whenever we see mention of “the Father” in the scriptures, particularly in an end-time context,...
How the Vain Things of the World Hold Us Back
Among a series of “woes” or covenant curses the Lord pronounces on his end-time people...
The Shift from Searching the Scriptures to Heeding the Pulpit
Paul and Silas’ missionary experience with the Jews in the synagogue at Berea reveals a...
Three Signs of the End-Time
A dear friend received three signs of the end-time from Elder Neal A. Maxwell before...
Restoring the Kingdom to Israel
The era of righteousness and peace that followed Jesus’ visit to the Nephites forms a...
The Servant Prepares the Way for Jehovah’s Coming
Just as in Jewish tradition the best man at a wedding blows the shofar or...
Moving between Telestial and Terrestrial Time Zones
When, at Joshua’s command, “the sun stood still” and the Israelites slew the Amorites for...
What does Isaiah say about my role as part of God’s covenant people?
Question: What does Isaiah say about my role as part of God’s covenant people? Answer:...
What role, if any, does Heavenly Mother play in our lives?
Question: What role, if any, does Heavenly Mother play in our lives? Answer: The role...
What is the New and Everlasting Covenant?
Question: In our Isaiah Decoded discussion group last week, we discussed the “New and Everlasting Covenant.” In...
Do We Have the Fulness of the Gospel?
Question: I came upon a verse with Come Follow Me this week in D&C 35:17...
Will the Davidic King perform his work under the current President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
Question: Will the Davidic King perform his work under the keys of the current President...
Who are the Endtime Leaders of Ephraim?
Question: We have been studying Isaiah quite a bit using your materials. We are also...
What will it take for the servant to emerge?
Question: What will it take for the servant to emerge? A falling apart of the...
How do we overcome iniquities? How do we know we are forgiven?
Question: How do we overcome iniquities? How do we know we are forgiven? Answer: We...
When might we expect the prophecies of Isaiah to be fulfilled?
Question: When might we expect the prophecies of Isaiah to be fulfilled? Answer: Isaiah’s prophecies...
What did Jesus and Israel’s prophets say about the writings of Isaiah?
Question: What did Jesus and Israel’s prophets say about the writings of Isaiah?Answer: As the...
How Can We Help our Young Adults Have Faith? –Part Two
This is Part Two to the question: How can we help our young adults to...
How Can We Help Our Young Adults to Have Faith? –Part One
From Deila: How can we help our young adults to have faith in the Book...
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...