What are the three holy places mentioned in Isaiah 4:5–6?
- Every dwelling place of mount Zion (homes)
- Assemblies (stakes, wards, and branches; see also D&C 115:5–6)
- Tabernacle (temples)
What expressions are used in Isaiah 4:5–6 to describe how the three holy places will protect us?
- “A shadow in the daytime from the heat”
- “A place of refuge”
- “A covert [a hiding place or shelter] from storm and from rain”
What prophecy about temples in the last days is included in Isaiah 2:2–3?
- Many people will come to the house of God,
- Desire to learn God’s commandments and walk in his ways
3 And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.
Isaiah 2:3
Isaiah 2:2–3 Why do you think Isaiah described the temple as a “mountain of the Lord”?
- Ancient prophets often went to mountains to commune with the Lord and receive counsel from him.
- He revealed things to them there.
- We can have similar experiences in the temple today.
In Isaiah 5:26–29, Isaiah describes the latter-day gathering of Israel. What is the ensign that is being lifted up?
The ensign that is being lifted up is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
In Isaiah 5:26–29, Isaiah describes the latter-day gathering of Israel. What does “hiss” mean in this verse?
To “hiss” is to whistle or summon, which represents the invitation to the nations of the earth to gather to the Church. This gathering will be swift and powerful.
In Isaiah 5:26–29, Isaiah describes the latter-day gathering of Israel. How is the prophecy that nations will be gathered to the Church being fulfilled today?
Missionaries are going throughout the world to teach the gospel and gather people to the truth
What can each of us do to help fulfill this prophecy?
The Lord called Isaiah to be a prophet through a vision in which Isaiah saw the Lord in his glory. This vision is recorded in what chapter?
Isaiah 6
What does undone mean (footnote)? 5 ¶Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts.
Isaiah 6:5
HEB cut off. I.e. He was overwhelmed by the consciousness of the sins of himself
The Lord called Isaiah to be a prophet through a vision in which Isaiah saw the Lord in his glory. What was Isaiah’s response when he saw the Lord? (See Isaiah 6:5)
Isaiah felt unworthy to be in the Lord’s presence.
5 Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts.
Isaiah 6:5
