Final Exam Flashcards
Know the primary symbolism of the Temple.
Gate to heaven; presence of God
Where and how did the patriarchs worship?
- Alter
- Sacrifice
- Prayer
- Lord speaks/appears
- Covenant
- Place where the Lord appeared becomes sacred
Know the four Israelite Temples and the dates:
1200: Sinai Tabernacle
1000: Solomon’s (1st)
515: Zerubbabel (2nd)
AD 34-70: Herod’s
Know the meaning of the Third Temple.
Future latter day temple
Know the form, function and symbolism of Alter
sacrifice is in the similitude of the Savior, the blood on the horns represent life, giving the best to the Lord, horns represent justice and mercy
Know the form, function and symbolism of Laver
water is a symbol of cleansing, represent spiritual cleansing
Know the form, function and symbolism of veil
divide sacred space, protects holy of holies, only high priest passes
Know the form, function and symbolism of shewbread alter
bread represents combined effort of God (water, sun, soil) and human kind (cultivating, baking), bread and wine left for God 7 days and then eaten by the priests
Know the form, function and symbolism of the candlestick/menorah
light represents the spirit, symbol of the tree of life, symbol of planets and cosmos (7 days of the week)
Know the form, function and symbolism of the incense altar
place right before the veil, creates worldly atmosphere,
Know the form, function and symbolism of the cherubim
statues that guard the ark of the covenant
Know the form, function and symbolism of the ark of the covenant
contains the tablets, jar of manna, rod of Aaron, throne of God
Know the form, function and symbolism of the mercy seat
Where people and God meet for the Atonement, represents the Atonement
Know the difference between Levites and priests
Priests had a higher level of priesthood
Know the four vestments of the high priest:
- blue robe with pomegranates and bells
- ephod
- breastplate
- headpiece
Know the symbolism of the high priest going in to the holy of holies on the Day of Atonement.
Through sin and ritual impurity we become estranged from God. 9 days to repent and then it’s the Day of the Atonement. Scapegoat ritual, sprinkled blood on the Mercy Seat and all repent sins are forgiven
Know the meaning of the temple according to Solomon’s dedicatory prayer.
Represented the unconditional part of the covenant
Earthly representation of a Temple in Heaven
Place for the Lord to dwell
Place to obtain the name of the Lord
All nations invited to worship
Symbol of return and gathering
Know how the theme “the Lord will bring salvation” is developed in these chapters.
Deliverance is brought about by the Lord as Redeemer
new Exodus
new Creation
destroys Rahab (evil)
Christ delivers from sin
death and hell
Lord gathers Israel from Babylon to Zion
preaches deliverance to Gentiles and ends of the earth
salvation brought about by Servant and Servants
Know the definition of the Hebrew word “salvation,” and how the names Isaiah and Jesus are related.
“to deliver” or “be victorious”
Isaiah means “Jehovah saves”
Jesus means “Jehovah is salvation”
Who are the possible candidates for the servant(s) and why?
Israel
Prophets
Missionaries
Parents
Ministers
Friends
All types of Christ
In the Book of Mormon what is the context of chaps 48-49 and 50-51?
48-49 Explain the gathering of Israel in the latter days
50-51 Atonement
How is this servant described?
Called from the womb
Mouth like sword
Protected by the Lord
Like arrow in quiver
Lord glorifies through him
In times of discouragement has thought his work in vain
Called to gather Jacob/Israel
Light to the Gentiles
Bring salvation to the ends of the earth
Is an instrument/weapon in the hand of the Lord
Who described himself as a “rough stone rolling”?
Joseph Smith
What is meant by “an instrument in the hands of the Lord,” what roles will we have in life as “instruments”?
All the parts work together to get a big thing done
In our ward, helping us
What are the four points Pres Smoot teaches?
- Our own conversion must come first
- Wax strong in knowledge of truth, immerse in scriptures, discern the whisperings of the Holy Ghost
- Service is a key to being an effective instrument
- Love must undergird everything we do
What is the servants’ role in gathering Israel, the Gentiles and the whole world?
To establish the earth
How does the Lord respond to Israel’s plea “you have forsaken us”?
We are graven on the palms of his hands
How does he refer to a mother’s love?
Can a mother forget her sucking child? They might but I will not.
What is the Lord’s response to Israel saying “I have been left alone”?
Shall the prey be taken from the mighty or the lawful captive delivered?
In what time period does Nephi see the fulfillment of Isaiah 49? (See 1 Nephi 22 and ppt slides).
Latter days
How does Nephi see the fulfillment of Isa 49:22?
Thus saith the Lord God, Behold, I will lift up mine hand to the Gentiles, and set up my standard to the people: and they shall bring thy sons in their arms, and thy daughters shall be carried upon their shoulders.
Israel will be scattered and then gathered again
How does the metaphor of marriage and divorce describe the covenant?
exclusivity, love, concern
he has the right to divorce if we are disloyal to him
What is a “bill of divorcement” according to Deut 24:1-2?
It’s how a man divorces his wife
Why is there no bill in this situation?
Even though we were unfaithful, he didn’t divorce us
How do we return to the Lord according to Isa 1:18?
Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
forgiven
What is the image Elder Anderson uses?
The lord’s arms are opened up to us
What is the imagery of redemption here?
His hand is not shortened
What are three characteristics of this servant?
Ear of the learned
Not ashamed
Has the tongue of the learned
How could this describe Isaiah?
The Lord helps him
What is the “rock?”
Messiah
How are Abraham and Sarah our parents?
The covenant
Review the blessings of the Abrahamic Covenant, who belongs to it, how Jesus is part of it, and how Abraham’s seed “blesses the nation” in gathering Israel according to Pres Nelson?
Land, posterity, blessings
Everyone
Jesus fulfilled it
Blesses by spreading the gospel
What is the image of God redeeming Zion?
Make wilderness like Eden
What does Rahab represent?
Satan
How will the Lord subdue and eventually destroy Rahab?
It just says that he will destroy him
What is the possible connection between this passage and Jacob’s image of the monster of death and hell in 2 Nephi 9:10?
It’s the same monster
How might Rahab be related to the dragon in Revelation 12 and 20?
Dragon cast out and causes chaos here on earth
Who are the two “servants/sons” referred to here?
We don’t know
How are they related to the anointed ones in Revelation 11:3-12 and how are they described in Revelation?
They are killed and then brought up again in the last days
What is their function and what will happen to them?
They will be killed and then raised form the dead
How are they described in D&C 77:15.
Prophets raised to the Jewish nation at the time of restoration
How does this prophecy fit with the Exile in 539 as well as the Restoration and the Last Days?
539 is a physical redemption and 1830 is a spiritual redemption
How does Jesus read this chapter in 3 Nephi 20?
Relating to the latter days, the restoration and the preaching of the gospel, and the Second Coming
How does D&C 113 interpret this chapter.
Speaking of the latter days and the restoration of Zion
How does the parable of the wedding feast in Matt 22:1-14 (see footnote for verse 11 to Revelation 19:8 (7-9) help us identify the meaning of the “beautiful garments”
Righteousness of the saints
What is the return from Babylon (physical and spiritual) compared to?
Egypt is the physical and from oppression is spiritual
How does this passage relate to the name Nauvoo?
Nauvoo is Hebrew for a beautiful situation, or place with rest
Whose feet are beautiful upon the mountains?
Jesus Christ
What are the good tidings?
Gospel or Atonement
How does the Lord comfort his people in 539 BC? AD 34? AD 1830 until the present?
539 – return and rebuilding of the temple
34 – Christ
1830 – restoration
How does the Lord make bare his holy arm?
Show his power
Who will see the salvation of the Lord?
Eventually everybody
How do we “see the salvation of our God”?
Atonement
What historical event does Isaiah 52:11-12 refer to, and what are the vessels, and how do we liken this passage unto ourselves?
Rebuilding of the temple
Vessels – temple vessels that were taken out of Babylon, be sure youre worthy when taking them out
Ourselves – repent Zion
Describe this servant.
He will be exalted and extolled
Know the argument that this is the Messiah and the argument (given by Christ) that this is describing a future servant (like Joseph Smith).
Christ has been married but preserved through resurrection
Who is the Suffering Servant in Song #4 (Isaiah 52:13-53:12)?
Jesus Christ or Joseph Smith
Be able to describe the Christian and Jewish interpretations of this servant in these passages.
Christians: messianic prophecies of Jesus bc the servant bears other sins and diseases
Jews: nation of Israel bc of the suffering
Be able to explain how each verse is fulfilled in the mission of the Savior Jesus Christ especially as explained in the NT and what each of the metaphors in these verses signify and how the doctrine of the Atonement is taught in this poetry.
1: Who hath believe our report
2: as a tender plant
3: despised and rejected
4: he hath borne our griefs
5: wounded for our transgressions
6: all we, like sheep
7: as a lamb to the slaughter
8: taken from prison and judgement
9: He made his grave with the wicked
10: it pleased the Lord to bruise him
11: He shall see the travail of his soul
12: I will divide him a portion with the great
How does Isaiah involve us in this discussion and what is he inviting us to do?
By using “we”, he invites us to not do the stuff he describes
What does Brother Nibley suggest are thee two things we should excel in in mortality.
Forgive and repent
From the power point slides know the basic story of Abinadi as it applies to Isaiah 52-53.
Spoke against the people, king wanted to kill him for it, priests ask him what scripture means, he takes up time to preach before answering the question, escapes their killing
Who was Abinadi?
Prophet
What was his message and the punishment he prophesied?
Repent or be destroyed
What are the allusions to Moses in vv 27 and 29?
Kings are similar Noah and Pharoh, read 10 commandments
What was the question posed by the priests of Noah?
What does a specific Isaiah passage mean?
Why are they asking this question?
Asking why he is not giving the message they expected/wanted
How does Abinadi direct the conversation to condemn the priests of Noah before he answers their question?
He expect them to know what this passage means and to have taught it to the people
How is this an allusion to Moses?
His face shown with exceeding luster
How does Abinadi condemn the priests of Noah?
Can’t just live by the law alone
This is the outline of Abinadi’s message. Know his train of thought
Not by law alone, but by atonement
Prophesying of Messiah
How is Jesus the Son and the Father?
Lord can be understood as Jehovah by divine investiture representing the Father
From the following passages know the definition of “his generation,” “his seed,” and the identification of “he” and “they” in terms of the beautiful feet of those proclaiming the good tidings.
His generation and seed – descendants/people that come unto him
They – all of us who share the gospel
Him – the Lord
When will all the ends of the earth see the bared arm of the Lord bringing salvation?
Second coming
What was the official reason Abinadi was put to death?
Blasphemy bc he declared that God himself will come down
Who was Alma?
Descendant of Nephi
How was he converted?
Abinadi preaching
What did he go and do?
Plead with the king to save Abinadi, repented of his sins
How did he teach the values of the Suffering Servant?
Suffers a terrible death to give his message
From the ppt slides know the history of Zion including Enoch
one heart and one mind
From the ppt slides know the history of Zion including Melchizedek
Gen 14:34 they sought for the city of Enoch and obtained heaven