Scattered Israel

What truth can we learn from Isaiah 18? (Explain your answers in at least 5 sentences)

One truth we can learn from Isaiah 18 is that in the last days, the Lord will send
messengers to gather scattered Israel to His Church. People are gathered to Jesus
Christ and His Church when they are baptized and accept the laws and ordinances of
the gospel.

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

● How is gathering people at the Lord’s Church like giving Him a present?
● What is something you can do to be involved in gathering people at the Lord’s
Church?

The Second Coming of Jesus Christ

In Isaiah 24–25, we read about the destruction of the wicked at the Second Coming and
the blessings the Lord will give the righteous.

Read Isaiah 25:6–9, looking for what the Lord will do when He comes again.

Check your understanding

1. According to verse 6, what symbolic event did Isaiah use to show that all nations will
be invited to partake of the blessings of the gospel?

A. A trial
B. A funeral
C. A feast

2. True or false: According to verse 8, Isaiah said the Lord would be victorious over
death and wipe away our tears.
 A. True
B. False

3. According to verse 9, in the Millennium, people will say that they “have waited for [the
Lord],” and they will “rejoice in his __________.”

A. presence
B. salvation
C. Justice

From Isaiah 28:16, we can identify the following truth: The Savior is the only sure
foundation upon which to build our lives.

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

● Why do you think the Savior is the only sure foundation upon which we can
build our lives?
● What are some ways we can build our lives on the foundation of Jesus
Christ?
● How have you been blessed as you have tried to build your life on the
foundation of Jesus Christ?

Blessings of the Restoration

We can identify the following truth from Isaiah 29:13–14: The Restoration of the
gospel, including the coming forth of the Book of Mormon, is a marvelous work
and a wonder.

1. Respond to one or both of the following questions (Explain your answers in at least 5
sentences)
 ● How does the Book of Mormon help correct false teachings and counter the
world's wisdom? Include an example if you can think of one.
● What are some of the blessings you have received because of the restoration
of the gospel and the coming forth of the Book of Mormon?

An Invitation to “Strengthen … the Weak Hands”

From Isaiah 35:3–6, we can identify the principle that as we testify that the Lord will
come to save and heal us, we can strengthen the faith of others.

The phrase “strengthen … the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees” (verse 3)
means strengthening the faith of those who are exhausted, discouraged, doubting, or
fearful.

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

● How can bearing your testimony of the Lord help strengthen the faith of
others?