The Call to Preach to Wicked People

What worries or concerns might you have if you were called on a mission and
assigned to serve among wicked people? We read in Isaiah 6 about Isaiah’s
call to preach to wicked people. As you study this chapter, look for truths that
can help us to obey the Lord, even if what He asks us to do is difficult.

Isaiah’s Vision

Read Isaiah 6:1–8, looking for what Isaiah saw in his vision. “Seraphim” (verse
2) are angelic beings that minister in the courts of God (see Bible Dictionary,
“Seraphim”). The wings of the seraphim “are a representation of power, to
move, to act” (D&C 77:4).

According to verses 1–2, who did Isaiah see? Select all that apply.
How did Isaiah feel when he was in the presence of God? (See verse 5.)

In verse 6, which of the following could be a symbol of cleansing?

True or false: According to verse 7, the seraphim told Isaiah that his sins
had been forgiven.

How would you feel if a messenger from the Lord pronounced you clean
from your sins? (Explain your feelings in at least 5 sentences)
Notice that after Isaiah was cleansed from his sins, he willingly accepted the Lord’s
invitation to serve (see verse 8).

From what you learned about Isaiah in this account, how can being cleansed from
our sins affect our desire to do what God asks of us? (Explain your answers in at
least 5 sentences)

A Sign Given

Isaiah 7 records that Isaiah told King Ahaz not to trust in Assyria for strength but rather
to trust in the Lord. To encourage Ahaz, Isaiah told him the Lord would give him a sign.

Read Isaiah 7:14–16, looking for the prophecy foretold to King Ahaz. The name
Immanuel (verse 14) means “God with us” (Guide to the Scriptures, “Immanuel,”
scriptures.lds.org).

What principle can we learn from this sign? (Explain your answers in at least 5
sentences)
Difficult Times

One principle we can identify from the sign given to King Ahaz is the following: If we
always put our trust in the Lord, He will be with us during times of difficulty.

1. Answer the following questions: (Explain your answers in at least 5 sentences)

● What are some difficult situations teenagers face today where

remembering and applying this principle could be helpful?
● What is one way you can trust in the Lord right now?

A Testimony of Jesus Christ

We can learn from Isaiah 9:6–7 that Jesus Christ is the Mighty God, the Everlasting
Father, and the Prince of Peace.

President M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles explained why
Jesus Christ is sometimes referred to as both the Father and the Son:

“How can Jesus Christ be both the Father and the Son? It really isn’t as
complicated as it sounds. Though He is the Son of God, He is the head of the
Church, which is the family of believers. When we are spiritually born again, we
are adopted into His family. He becomes our Father or leader. …

“In no way does this doctrine denigrate the role of God the Father. Rather, we
believe it enhances our understanding of the role of God the Son, our Savior,
Jesus Christ. God our Heavenly Father is the Father of our spirits; we speak of
God the Son as the Father of the righteous. He is regarded as the ‘Father’
because of the relationship between Him and those who accept His gospel,
thereby becoming heirs of eternal life” (M. Russell Ballard, “Building Bridges of
Understanding,” Ensign, June 1998, 66–67).
2. Complete the following: (Explain your answers in at least 5 sentences)

● Choose one of the names of Jesus Christ that stands out to you, and
explain why you chose it.
● Reflect for a moment on your feelings about Jesus Christ. Write some of
your thoughts. If you have a testimony of the Savior, please include it.