Final Exam Flashcards
1
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Know the primary symbolism of the Temple.
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Gate to heaven; presence of God
2
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Where and how did the patriarchs worship?
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- Alter
- Sacrifice
- Prayer
- Lord speaks/appears
- Covenant
- Place where the Lord appeared becomes sacred
3
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Know the four Israelite Temples and the dates:
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1200: Sinai Tabernacle
1000: Solomon’s (1st)
515: Zerubbabel (2nd)
AD 34-70: Herod’s
4
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Know the meaning of the Third Temple.
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Future latter day temple
5
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Know the form, function and symbolism of Alter
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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
6
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Know the form, function and symbolism of Laver
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water is a symbol of cleansing, represent spiritual cleansing
7
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Know the form, function and symbolism of veil
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divide sacred space, protects holy of holies, only high priest passes
8
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Know the form, function and symbolism of shewbread alter
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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
9
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Know the form, function and symbolism of the candlestick/menorah
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light represents the spirit, symbol of the tree of life, symbol of planets and cosmos (7 days of the week)
10
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Know the form, function and symbolism of the incense altar
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place right before the veil, creates worldly atmosphere,
11
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Know the form, function and symbolism of the cherubim
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statues that guard the ark of the covenant
12
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Know the form, function and symbolism of the ark of the covenant
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contains the tablets, jar of manna, rod of Aaron, throne of God
13
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Know the form, function and symbolism of the mercy seat
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Where people and God meet for the Atonement, represents the Atonement
14
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Know the difference between Levites and priests
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Priests had a higher level of priesthood
15
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Know the four vestments of the high priest:
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- blue robe with pomegranates and bells
- ephod
- breastplate
- headpiece
16
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Know the symbolism of the high priest going in to the holy of holies on the Day of Atonement.
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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
17
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Know the meaning of the temple according to Solomon’s dedicatory prayer.
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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
18
Q
Know how the theme “the Lord will bring salvation” is developed in these chapters.
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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
19
Q
Know the definition of the Hebrew word “salvation,” and how the names Isaiah and Jesus are related.
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“to deliver” or “be victorious”
Isaiah means “Jehovah saves”
Jesus means “Jehovah is salvation”
20
Q
Who are the possible candidates for the servant(s) and why?
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Israel
Prophets
Missionaries
Parents
Ministers
Friends
All types of Christ
21
Q
In the Book of Mormon what is the context of chaps 48-49 and 50-51?
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48-49 Explain the gathering of Israel in the latter days
50-51 Atonement
22
Q
How is this servant described?
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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
23
Q
Who described himself as a “rough stone rolling”?
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Joseph Smith
24
Q
What is meant by “an instrument in the hands of the Lord,” what roles will we have in life as “instruments”?
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All the parts work together to get a big thing done
In our ward, helping us
25
What are the four points Pres Smoot teaches?
1. Our own conversion must come first
2. Wax strong in knowledge of truth, immerse in scriptures, discern the whisperings of the Holy Ghost
3. Service is a key to being an effective instrument
4. Love must undergird everything we do
26
What is the servants’ role in gathering Israel, the Gentiles and the whole world?
To establish the earth
27
How does the Lord respond to Israel’s plea “you have forsaken us"?
We are graven on the palms of his hands
28
How does he refer to a mother’s love?
Can a mother forget her sucking child? They might but I will not.
29
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?
30
In what time period does Nephi see the fulfillment of Isaiah 49? (See 1 Nephi 22 and ppt slides).
Latter days
31
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
32
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
33
What is a “bill of divorcement” according to Deut 24:1-2?
It’s how a man divorces his wife
34
Why is there no bill in this situation?
Even though we were unfaithful, he didn’t divorce us
35
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
36
What is the image Elder Anderson uses?
The lord’s arms are opened up to us
37
What is the imagery of redemption here?
His hand is not shortened
38
What are three characteristics of this servant?
Ear of the learned
Not ashamed
Has the tongue of the learned
39
How could this describe Isaiah?
The Lord helps him
40
What is the “rock?”
Messiah
41
How are Abraham and Sarah our parents?
The covenant
42
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
43
What is the image of God redeeming Zion?
Make wilderness like Eden
44
What does Rahab represent?
Satan
45
How will the Lord subdue and eventually destroy Rahab?
It just says that he will destroy him
46
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
47
How might Rahab be related to the dragon in Revelation 12 and 20?
Dragon cast out and causes chaos here on earth
48
Who are the two “servants/sons” referred to here?
We don’t know
49
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
50
What is their function and what will happen to them?
They will be killed and then raised form the dead
51
How are they described in D&C 77:15.
Prophets raised to the Jewish nation at the time of restoration
52
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
53
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
54
How does D&C 113 interpret this chapter.
Speaking of the latter days and the restoration of Zion
55
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
56
What is the return from Babylon (physical and spiritual) compared to?
Egypt is the physical and from oppression is spiritual
57
How does this passage relate to the name Nauvoo?
Nauvoo is Hebrew for a beautiful situation, or place with rest
58
Whose feet are beautiful upon the mountains?
Jesus Christ
59
What are the good tidings?
Gospel or Atonement
60
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
61
How does the Lord make bare his holy arm?
Show his power
62
Who will see the salvation of the Lord?
Eventually everybody
63
How do we “see the salvation of our God”?
Atonement
64
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
65
Describe this servant.
He will be exalted and extolled
66
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
67
Who is the Suffering Servant in Song #4 (Isaiah 52:13-53:12)?
Jesus Christ or Joseph Smith
68
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
69
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
70
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
71
What does Brother Nibley suggest are thee two things we should excel in in mortality.
Forgive and repent
72
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
73
Who was Abinadi?
Prophet
74
What was his message and the punishment he prophesied?
Repent or be destroyed
75
What are the allusions to Moses in vv 27 and 29?
Kings are similar Noah and Pharoh, read 10 commandments
76
What was the question posed by the priests of Noah?
What does a specific Isaiah passage mean?
77
Why are they asking this question?
Asking why he is not giving the message they expected/wanted
78
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
79
How is this an allusion to Moses?
His face shown with exceeding luster
80
How does Abinadi condemn the priests of Noah?
Can’t just live by the law alone
81
This is the outline of Abinadi’s message. Know his train of thought
Not by law alone, but by atonement
Prophesying of Messiah
82
How is Jesus the Son and the Father?
Lord can be understood as Jehovah by divine investiture representing the Father
83
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
84
When will all the ends of the earth see the bared arm of the Lord bringing salvation?
Second coming
85
What was the official reason Abinadi was put to death?
Blasphemy bc he declared that God himself will come down
86
Who was Alma?
Descendant of Nephi
87
How was he converted?
Abinadi preaching
88
What did he go and do?
Plead with the king to save Abinadi, repented of his sins
89
How did he teach the values of the Suffering Servant?
Suffers a terrible death to give his message
90
From the ppt slides know the history of Zion including Enoch
one heart and one mind
91
From the ppt slides know the history of Zion including Melchizedek
Gen 14:34 they sought for the city of Enoch and obtained heaven
92
From the ppt slides know the history of Zion including Jerusalem
built the temple and attempted to build Zion for 1000 years: limited success
93
From the ppt slides know the history of Zion including Jesus and early Christianity
Acts 4:31-37 one heart and one soul, all things in common, distribution to each according to his need, through the apostasy failed
94
From the ppt slides know the history of Zion including the Nephites/Lamanites
Zion lasted for 166 years and then failed
95
From the ppt slides know the history of Zion including Restoration in 1831
Missouri, Kirtland, Nauvoo and Salt Lake City – stakes of the church, wards and branches, and homes
96
Know the three characteristics of Zion.
Unity
Righteousness
Care for poor
97
From D&C 133 know what it means to flee Babylon and go to Zion.
Leave spiritual Babylon or wickedness
98
What is the meaning of the image of stakes?
Each one is important and holds it up
99
From Pres. Lee and Elder McConkie how did the concept of the gathering of Israel change from gathering to Salt Lake City to the present? Where are the saints commanded to gather in modern times?
Gather where they already are
100
According to what the Savior taught the Nephites in 3 Nephi 21 and 3 Nephi 22:1, what is the time period for the fulfillment of the events and promises in Isaiah 54?
Latter days
101
Israel is personified as a woman here. Why was her tent empty and what will lead to it becoming so full she will need to expand it by “strengthening its stakes”?
Apostasy
The building of zion
102
Know the imagery of the stones and the weapons.
Wealth, beauty, posterity
103
How might the stones be a foreshadowing of the New Jerusalem in Revelation 20?
Twelve gates were twelve pearls
104
Who is invited to come and eat and how much does it cost?
Everyone, will cost nothing
105
What is meant by the “sure mercies of David,” and the “everlasting covenant” in this passage?
Davidic covenant: promise of “rule forever” in house of David
All the covenants
106
To whom will these eternal promises be offered?
everyone
107
How does Paul explain this in Acts 11:30-34?
Jesus came as the sure mercies of David
108
What do we learn about the thoughts and word of the Lord?
His thoughts aren’t our thoughts. His word will go out and accomplish what he pleases.
109
Why are the trees happy?
Christ
110
What is the power of living the Sabbath in Exile
Keeping holy even without a Temple
111
when was the Sabbath sanctified
sanctified during creation
112
how does sacred time and place relate?
the meaning of the Sabbath is to celebrate time rather than space
113
How were the strangers and eunuch distanced from the Temple in antiquity?
They weren’t allowed to participate in temple worship or priesthood
114
What does the Lord promise them in the future?
They are going to be invited
115
Who is invited to come and worship at the Temple and thus join in the covenant?
everyone
116
How was this foreshadowed in Solomon’s dedicatory prayer?
He spoke of a stranger
117
What does Yad VeShem mean in Hebrew and why was it used as a name for a Holocaust memorial?
Memorial, because it gives them a place and a name
118
When and where, who and to whom were the keys of gathering restored in this dispensation?
1836 in Ohio
Moses
Oliver Cowdry and Joseph Smith
119
What does the Book of Mormon teach about the gathering of the Jews in Israel?
When the Jews believe in Christ they will be gathered
120
What are the three necessary aspects of true gathering?
Land. Identity, Christ
121
When (date and event) were the three main groups of Israelites scattered from the Holy Land?
* 722 Israel tribes
* 600 Lehites
* 586 and 70 AD Jews
122
when did Jesus visit them
* 1-34 Jews
* 34 Lehites
* 34 Scattered Israel
123
how will they be gathered?
* Israel
o Gospel accepted by gentiles and then spread
o Land of Americas is the promised inheritance
o Identity through patriarchal blessings
o Accept christ through baptism
* Lehites
o Gospel to Lamanites
o Livive in promised land
o Identity through Book of Mormong
o Accept Christ
* Jews
o return to land
o know their identity
o will eventually accept Christ
124
Which group is gathered first? second? and last?
Scattered Israel, Lehites, Jews
125
What happened in Palestine in 1947/48?
Became a state of Israel and now a ton of Jews there
126
What did Elder Hunter teach us concerning the prophecies of gathering in terms of Jews and Arabs?
Both Jews and Arabs are children of God and we as a church do not take sides
127
What does President Nelson teach us about our role in the gathering of Israel?
We do so on both sides of the veil
128
Know how marriage is a metaphor of the covenant and what idolatry means.
Commitment, communication, love
Idolatry = adultery
129
What aspects of marriage describe the Lord’s love of his bride Israel?
The clothes and jewels given to the bride
130
Know the characteristics of Canaanite idolatry and why it was enticing to Israel.
Enticing bc there are different Gods for different things
Sacred prostitution, Asherah figurines, Canaanite groves
131
Know the meaning of:: “Enflaming yourselves with idols under every green tree, slaying the children in the valleys under the clifts of the rocks”?
Sacrificing children is what you do when you want to offer your best to God
132
What is the deliverance promised to those with a “contrite and humble spirit”?
Salvation and healing
133
Know the meaning and basics of Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) and how it is related to repentance, fasting and prayer and atonement.
Sabbath of sabbaths
Fasting for repentance—10 days to do so
134
What is Israel’s complaint here and how does the Lord explain it?
they fasted and didn’t get what they wanted
135
Know the difference between false and true fasting.
True fasting is to loose the bands of wickedness and unto heavy burdens, let the oppressed go free. The money goes to the hungry and poor
False fasting is not to flaunt it or fast for bad reasons
136
What are four blessings of fasting
Thy light break forth as the morning
Thine health shall spring forth speedily
Righteousness shall go before thee
The glory of the Lord shall be thy reward
137
According to Isaiah, how do we make “the sabbath a delight” and honor the Lord?
Turn away from doing thy pleasure on the sabbath
138
Building on the general authority quotes and others be able to explain your idea of how we practice and access the power of fasting and the Sabbath.
The purpose of our fast is a big thing. We shouldn’t fast without true purpose and prayer
139
What does it mean that the Sabbath is sanctified and how do we live the Sabbath to honor and sanctify this day and gain spiritual power?
Sabbath – to make holy
Holy – to separate from profane
We should live by making it unlike the other 6 days of the week
140
What are the four things we are to remember?
1. The creation
2. The Exodus
3. The resurrection
4. Him
141
Know the consequences of sin (2-4)
Separated from God
142
and its imagery (5-6),
hatch cockatrice eggs in a spider’s web that captures those that try to eat them
143
the power of repentance (9-15)
we are lost to the consequences of our sin without it
144
Identify the breastplate, helmet, and garments. (16-21).
Breastplate – righteousness
Helmet – salvation
Garments -vengeance
145
What does Pres Nelson tell us about preparation?
Adversary never stops attacking to we never stop preparing
146
Be able to describe Zion.
Beauty, glory, goodness, faith, peace, light, holiness
147
Be able to describe how the First Coming and the Second Coming of Christ are similar and different.
Differences: humility and power, miracles and restoration, death/resurrection and judgement
Similarities: comes w/ the spirit, heal, and comfort
148
What is this passage describing and how is it like Isa 2:2-3?
Both but mostly second coming
Other talks about second coming too
149
Who is the light?
Jesus
150
How was Jesus the light?
He is the life and light of men
151
How are we the light?
We do his work
152
As the light what can we do to invite others to Zion?
Simple acts of service -Bingham
153
What are the three time periods that this prophecy can be placed?
First coming, second coming, restoration of gospel
154
Who is gathered to Zion?
Everybody
155
Who are Midian, Ephah, Sheba, Kedar, and Nebaioth and what do they represent in terms of the family of Abraham?
descendants of Abraham
156
Who will help build Zion
Sons of strangers
157
What is the sacrifice in the latter-day Temples?
Time to complete the ordinances
158
What type of sacrifice did Joseph Smith believe would be offered again at the end of time?
Blood sacrifice
159
What offering will the church present in the temple (D&C 128:24)?
Records of the dead
160
Why did Jesus quote it at the synagogue in Nazareth and what portion did he leave out?
Because he was fulling it. Left out the day of vengeance because that is the second coming
161
How is this passage about the First and Second Coming?
Day of vengeance – second coming
Preach good tidings – first and second coming
162
Know the following: Spirit of the Lord, anointed one—what does it mean in Hebrew and how is it translated in Greek?
Spirit of the Lord is connected with anointing
Anointed one: Hebrew – messiah Greek - Christos
163
Who SENT the Messiah and what was his mission?
God to preach good tidings
164
How is the Spirit related to anointing with olive oil?
Spirit comes to person when they are anointed with oil
165
Who was anointed in ancient Israel.
David
166
Know the three references to the anointing of Jesus.
Premortal existence – Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith
Premortal existence – The Mortal Messiah
Baptism – Acts
167
Know what the Messiah was sent to do and how it relates to the First and Second Coming.
Preach good tidings to the meek, bind up the brokenhearted, proclaim liberty to the captives, opening of prison to those that are bound
168
How can followers of Christ do the same things he was called to do?
Preach the gospel, comfort and mqare afflicted
169
What are the garments that the righteous wear?
Garments of salvation
170
How does Pres. McConkie and Jesus (Matt. 25:27-30) teach us we should care for each other?
Bonnie Parkin – our strengths, skills, and talents blessing the lives of others
Jesus – As ye have done it unto one of theleast of these my brethren have done it unto me
171
What is meant by a “holy people” and how do we acquire holiness?
Clean, without spot through repentance
With faith in Christ and His Atonement, we may become clean
172
What is the new name and the meaning of the names Hephzi-bah and Beulah?
Delightful
Hehzi-bah – delightful
Beulah - union
173
Know the origin of the Second Coming in Acts 1:11 and what it will be like for the wicked and the righteous.
Two angels said this
Will be a fearful, mournful time for the wicked
Day of peace for the righteous
174
Who knows exactly when it will happen?
Nobody
175
Know the seven signs of the times.
1. Apostasy
2. Restoration fo the gospel
3. Restoration of the priesthood keys
4. Coming forth of the Books of Mormon
5. Preaching of the gospel
6. A time of wickedness, war, turmoil
7. Signs in heaven and on the earth
176
From the slides know the five ways the Second Coming is like Christ’s visit in 3 Nephi.
1. Signs
2. Wickedness
3. Destruction
4. Righteousness
5. Coming of Christ and His ministry
177
How were the wicked destroyed and what does Joseph Smith say about who may die in the signs of the times?
All of the wicked will be destroyed, but also some of the righteous will die
178
How did Jesus interact with the people at the Temple when he appeared to them.
One by one
179
Know the sequence and imagery of this passage.
Nations will gathered to battle against Jerusalem
Lord will fight against those nations
He splits a mountain
180
Why does Jesus appear on the Mount of Olives and what will he do to Israel’s enemies?
To split a mountain
Fight against the enemies
181
How is the imagery of this passage about judgment?
He is like a refiners fire that will burn the wicked
182
Who is the figure coming from the east (Edom) in red apparel ?
Christ
183
Where is Edom and how is it related to Idumea?
Country to the south and east of Israel
Represents the world
184
Why are his clothing red?
Blood of the wicked that he has destroyed
185
What is the symbolism of blood and treading grapes a symbol of in the scriptures?
What is the symbolism of blood and treading grapes a symbol of in the scriptures?
Pressing new grapes, its red
Blood represent life that Jesus gave for us
186
In addition to the symbolism of the destruction of the wicked how is this passage read in relationship to the Atonement of Jesus Christ in Gethsemane and on the cross.
Jesus took upon himself the fierceness of the wrath of God
187
What does “ I have trodden the winepress alone” mean.
Winepress is a symbol of judgement. He alone suffered for that
188
Explain how this metaphor can also be applied to the olive press?
Gethsemane means Oil press in Hebrew
He was trodden upon, trampled, and crushed
189
What is the “day of vengeance” and the year of my redeemed” ?
The second coming
190
In general terms what is expressed in this prayer on behalf of Israel and their relationship with the Lord?
Israel is clay and he is the potter
191
Know the ideas of preparing for the second coming by Elder Holland, Elder Worthen, and President Larsen.
Holland – our responsibility to be worthy and righteous
Worthen – make any place a holy place to stand in
Larsen – we can make the places we are holy
192
Know Pres Nelson’s teachings about gathering of Israel as preparation for the Second Coming.
It’s a necessary prelude to the Second Coming
193
What is the reason God did not answer their prayers immediately?
They didn’t really ask bc they are hypocrites
194
How does the JST make a difference in verses 1-2
God responds to any who seek after him
195
What is the significance of the “spread hands,” why does the Lord not answer prayers in 1:15 and what is the play made here in 65:2?
He reaches out to people in the same way they reach out to Him.
They were being hypocrites.
God offers his grace and mercy to those who are rebellious
196
Know the sins of Israel and the meaning of each of the sins mentioned here as well as how they might be likened to our own day.
Sacrifice in gardens – Canaanite groves
Burn incense on alters of brick – Pagen alters
Stay in cemeteries – consult with the dead
Eat pork – unclean meat
Un-kosher broth – other abominables
Fathers burned incense in the mountains – parents apostates (taught them wrong)
197
What does “holier than thou” refer to and what did Jesus teach about this attitude?
Self-righteousness
Makes you a hypocrite
198
Why were Israel’s sacrifices not acceptable and what did the Lord invite them to do?
Our worship is vain unless we repent of our sins
199
What does the metaphor “new wine is found in the cluster” refer to and why were they preserved?
The righteous are preserved
200
Be able to describe the Millennium?
Time of righteousness and peach on the earth
201
Who will remain on the earth after the Second Coming?
Members and non-members
202
What will the Latter-day Saints do during the Millennium?
Missionary and temple work
203
What time period does this passage pertain to? 65:17-25
Millennium
204
What is the argument for literary unity of Isaiah concerning chapters 1 and 2 and chapters 65 and 66?
Parallels
205
How does Isaiah characterize the millennial era?
Jerusalem rejoicing
No weeping
No premature death
Live in own houses
Enjoy fruits of garden
Live to age of a tree
Lord answers before called
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What does “the sinner being an hundred years old shall be accursed mean”
we arent going to die before living a full life
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How does the Lord characterize the millennial man/woman (66:2)?
Poor and of a contrite spirit
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What does the metaphor “for as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children” refer to?
Zion grows
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What does it mean that Jerusalem/Zion serves as a nursing mother to the whole world?
Minister/spread the gospel
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How does the Lord comfort his children here?
Like a mother
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What is the sign mentioned in Isaiah 66:19 and how is it fulfilled?
Gathering to come and see His Glory
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Who is invited to come to the Temple?
Everybody
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How does the book of Isaiah end?
Reminds us that unless we repent this is where we are
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How is this a reversal of the usual pattern in Isaiah?
All of 66 has been good until the end
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How do the rabbis solve this issue?
Repeat verse 23 again
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How is this more like a description of the Celestial Kingdom?
God dwelling with people
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What is the meaning of the waters of life, the stones in the New Jerusalem, the effects of the river of water from the throne of God?
Waters of life / river - atonement/healing
Stones – 12 tribes of Israel
Effects of river -
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What is the destiny of the earth?
Celestial kingdom
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Why is there no temple described in Revelations 21-22?
No temple needed in celestial kingdom bc He is there
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3 Nephi 23:1-3 Why does Jesus say we should read Isaiah?
About everybody not just Israel
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2 Nephi 19:23-24: What does Nephi identify as the value of the words of Isaiah in terms of coming to Christ and finding hope in the gathering of Israel?
But that I might more fully persuade them to believe in the Lord
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Where do many biblical scholars divide between First, Second, and Third Isaiah?
1- 1-39
2- 40-55
3- 56-66
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Be able to describe the reasoning for this hypothetical multiple authorship in terms of Historical setting
Historical setting:
1-39 written from a perspective pre-Babylonian exile of 586 BC
40-55 presupposed that Jerusalem has already been destroyed (they are not framed as prophecy) and the Babylonian exile is already in effect
56-66 assume an even later situation, in which people are already returned to Jerusalem and the rebuilding of the Temple is already underway
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Be able to describe the reasoning for this hypothetical multiple authorship in terms of style, form, vocabulary, theology
Style: literary and poetic style different
Vocabulary: uniform in 1-39 but different from 40-66
Theology: after ch 40 believe comparable to other attested later texts
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Why is the unity/single authorship of Isaih an issue for the Book of Mormon?
Book of Isaiah would have to have already been formed in it present shape by 600 BC
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Be able to describe how one who argues for single authorship can deal with the difference between historical setting and style, form, and theology.
Style: Isaiah wrote for 40+ years so text may show development—not meant as one unified book
Content: Isaiah had a long ministry—could address many topics; could show his own development and maturity
Prophetic foreknowledge: God may reveal to the prophet concerning the present, past, and future
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What is the claim of the Brass Plates in terms of Isaiah?
Single authorship
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Why is “Prophetic Foreknowledge” a key point in the argument concerning the unity of the authorship of Isaiah?
It’s a prophet’s job to prophecy of the present, past, and future
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What are some of the recent claims in favor of the book of Isaiah being written by one single author—Isaiah himself?
Prophet can change how he does things throughout time
