“Lesson 40: Isaiah 24–35,” Old Testament Instructor’s Guide, Religion 301–2 (1994), 79–80

“Isaiah 24–35,” Old Testament Instructor’s Guide, 79–80

Isaiah 24–35

Scripture Content Outline	Supplementary Study Sources
Isaiah 24:1–12; 28:1–4, 7–8, 14–20; 30:1–17; 31–32. Apostasy Brought Burdens and Curses upon Israel Israel’s continuing breach of the everlasting covenant was prophesied (see Isaiah 24:1–12). Destruction came upon the Northern Kingdom because of transgression (see Isaiah 28:1–4, 7–8). Falsehoods would not save Judah from destruction; the only way to avoid judgments was to turn to righteousness (see Isaiah 28:14–20). Israel as a nation would be broken because the people apostatized and rejected the prophets (see Isaiah 30:8–17). Israel was counseled not to trust in the arm of flesh, but rather to trust in God (see Isaiah 30:1–7; 31). Isaiah prophesied that Israel would be temporally and spiritually desolate until the Messiah came to reign (see Isaiah 32).	Religion 302 student manual, 15-1 through 15-5; 15-11 through 15-13; 15-22 through 15-24. DS, 2:155–56, 164. What promises were given anciently about salvation for the dead? (see Isaiah 24:21–22; Isaiah 42:6–7; 61:1). N. Eldon Tanner, in CR, Oct. 1977, p. 75. Why was the great apostasy called the dark ages?
Isaiah 28:5–6, 9–13; 29. The Latter-day Restoration of the Everlasting Covenant Was Foretold The Lord said he would give knowledge and understanding to his children as they were able to receive it (see Isaiah 28:9–13). The Lord promised that in the latter days he would reign over his people and be a source of strength to them (see Isaiah 28:5–6). Isaiah prophesied of the Nephites who would speak as a voice from the dust (see Isaiah 29:1–16). There would be a period of apostasy before the restoration of the gospel (see Isaiah 29:7–10, 13). The coming forth of the Book of Mormon was foretold (see Isaiah 29:11–12). The restoration of the fulness of the gospel was foretold as a marvelous work and a wonder (see Isaiah 29:14–17). Isaiah prophesied that the spiritually blind and the spiritually deaf would come to an understanding of true doctrine (see Isaiah 29:18–24).	Religion 302 student manual, 15-16 through 15-21. JS—H 1:29–65. An account is given of events connected with the coming forth of the Book of Mormon as Isaiah prophesied. DS, 1:167–70. What is the breadth of the marvelous work Isaiah spoke of? DS, 3:213–14. How were the prophecies in Isaiah 29 fulfilled? DS, 3:284–85. What apostate teachings that fulfilled Isaiah’s prophecy prevailed during Joseph Smith’s time? (see Isaiah 29:13). LeGrand Richards, in CR, Apr. 1976, pp. 122–24. What is the book that Isaiah prophesied would come forth? Ezra Taft Benson, in CR, Oct. 1979, p. 44. What counterfeits did Isaiah prophesy would arise with the restoration of the gospel? (see Isaiah 29:15–16).
Isaiah 24:13–23; 25–27; 28:18–29; 30:18–30; 33–35. Isaiah Prophesied of Judgments and Blessings Connected with the Second Coming of the Messiah Great natural destructions would attend the second coming of Christ (see Isaiah 24:13–23). Satan and his agents would be cast down, and Israel would be gathered and fill the earth with fruit (see Isaiah 27). Judgments would be sent against the covenant breakers (see Isaiah 28:18–29). Israel would return to the Lord and enjoy his blessings once again (see Isaiah 30:18–30). The judgments of the Lord would come upon all the nations of the world in the day of his coming (see Isaiah 34; JST, Isaiah 34:16–17). The Lord would cast down the world and bless his people, who would rejoice at his coming (see Isaiah 25). A psalm of thanksgiving would be sung by the righteous because of the Lord’s deliverance (see Isaiah 26). Apostasy and wickedness would end when the Lord established Zion and returned in power (see Isaiah 33). The promised restoration would bring great blessings upon Zion (see Isaiah 35; JST, Isaiah 35:8).	Religion 302 student manual, 15-6 through 15-10; 15-14 through 15-15; 15-25 through 15-31. Malachi 3:1–5; 4:1–3. What will happen to the wicked when the Lord returns? (see also D&C 38:8; 101:22–25). DS, 3:62–63. What role will the prophesied destructions play in the preparations for the Millennium? DS, 3:316–17. What will happen to the nations and governments as prophesied anciently (see Isaiah 24:1–6). See references to the Lord’s second coming in lessons 43, section C; 54, section C; 55, section B. See references to the Lord’s restoration of the house of Israel in lessons 39, section B; 42, section B; 45, section C; 47, section A; 49, section C.

Scripture Content Outline

Supplementary Study Sources

Isaiah 24:1–12; 28:1–4, 7–8, 14–20; 30:1–17; 31–32. Apostasy Brought Burdens and Curses upon Israel
1. Israel’s continuing breach of the everlasting covenant was prophesied (see Isaiah 24:1–12).
2. Destruction came upon the Northern Kingdom because of transgression (see Isaiah 28:1–4, 7–8).
3. Falsehoods would not save Judah from destruction; the only way to avoid judgments was to turn to righteousness (see Isaiah 28:14–20).
4. Israel as a nation would be broken because the people apostatized and rejected the prophets (see Isaiah 30:8–17).
5. Israel was counseled not to trust in the arm of flesh, but rather to trust in God (see Isaiah 30:1–7; 31).
6. Isaiah prophesied that Israel would be temporally and spiritually desolate until the Messiah came to reign (see Isaiah 32).

Religion 302 student manual, 15-1 through 15-5; 15-11 through 15-13; 15-22 through 15-24.

DS, 2:155–56, 164. What promises were given anciently about salvation for the dead? (see Isaiah 24:21–22; Isaiah 42:6–7; 61:1).

N. Eldon Tanner, in CR, Oct. 1977, p. 75. Why was the great apostasy called the dark ages?

Isaiah 28:5–6, 9–13; 29. The Latter-day Restoration of the Everlasting Covenant Was Foretold
1. The Lord said he would give knowledge and understanding to his children as they were able to receive it (see Isaiah 28:9–13).
2. The Lord promised that in the latter days he would reign over his people and be a source of strength to them (see Isaiah 28:5–6).
3. Isaiah prophesied of the Nephites who would speak as a voice from the dust (see Isaiah 29:1–16).
4. There would be a period of apostasy before the restoration of the gospel (see Isaiah 29:7–10, 13).
5. The coming forth of the Book of Mormon was foretold (see Isaiah 29:11–12).
6. The restoration of the fulness of the gospel was foretold as a marvelous work and a wonder (see Isaiah 29:14–17).
7. Isaiah prophesied that the spiritually blind and the spiritually deaf would come to an understanding of true doctrine (see Isaiah 29:18–24).

Religion 302 student manual, 15-16 through 15-21.

JS—H 1:29–65. An account is given of events connected with the coming forth of the Book of Mormon as Isaiah prophesied.

DS, 1:167–70. What is the breadth of the marvelous work Isaiah spoke of?

DS, 3:213–14. How were the prophecies in Isaiah 29 fulfilled?

DS, 3:284–85. What apostate teachings that fulfilled Isaiah’s prophecy prevailed during Joseph Smith’s time? (see Isaiah 29:13).

LeGrand Richards, in CR, Apr. 1976, pp. 122–24. What is the book that Isaiah prophesied would come forth?

Ezra Taft Benson, in CR, Oct. 1979, p. 44. What counterfeits did Isaiah prophesy would arise with the restoration of the gospel? (see Isaiah 29:15–16).

Isaiah 24:13–23; 25–27; 28:18–29; 30:18–30; 33–35. Isaiah Prophesied of Judgments and Blessings Connected with the Second Coming of the Messiah
1. Great natural destructions would attend the second coming of Christ (see Isaiah 24:13–23).
2. Satan and his agents would be cast down, and Israel would be gathered and fill the earth with fruit (see Isaiah 27).
3. Judgments would be sent against the covenant breakers (see Isaiah 28:18–29).
4. Israel would return to the Lord and enjoy his blessings once again (see Isaiah 30:18–30).
5. The judgments of the Lord would come upon all the nations of the world in the day of his coming (see Isaiah 34; JST, Isaiah 34:16–17).
6. The Lord would cast down the world and bless his people, who would rejoice at his coming (see Isaiah 25).
7. A psalm of thanksgiving would be sung by the righteous because of the Lord’s deliverance (see Isaiah 26).
8. Apostasy and wickedness would end when the Lord established Zion and returned in power (see Isaiah 33).
9. The promised restoration would bring great blessings upon Zion (see Isaiah 35; JST, Isaiah 35:8).

Religion 302 student manual, 15-6 through 15-10; 15-14 through 15-15; 15-25 through 15-31.

Malachi 3:1–5; 4:1–3. What will happen to the wicked when the Lord returns? (see also D&C 38:8; 101:22–25).

DS, 3:62–63. What role will the prophesied destructions play in the preparations for the Millennium?

DS, 3:316–17. What will happen to the nations and governments as prophesied anciently (see Isaiah 24:1–6).

See references to the Lord’s second coming in lessons 43, section C; 54, section C; 55, section B.

See references to the Lord’s restoration of the house of Israel in lessons 39, section B; 42, section B; 45, section C; 47, section A; 49, section C.

Some Suggestions for Presentation

You are not expected to teach everything in the scripture content outline. Select those concepts that you feel will be the most helpful to your students; however, section B should probably receive the greatest emphasis in this lesson.

The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon (Section B)

The coming forth of the Book of Mormon was foretold by the prophet Isaiah in chapter 29. The Book of Mormon quotes extensively from the prophecies of Isaiah about these events (see 2 Nephi 26–27). Because the Book of Mormon account is more complete, it is helpful in understanding Isaiah’s message. Using the Isaiah and Book of Mormon accounts together, discuss the fulfillment of the prophecies (see also JS—H 1:63–65).

An Overview of Some of Isaiah’s Prophecies (Sections A–C)

The prophecies of this section of Isaiah’s writings can be divided into four main categories: apostasy; restoration; judgments; and the second coming of Christ and the Millennium. Select appropriate scriptures for each category. The accompanying questions and concepts could be discussed.

Apostasy
1. What conditions prevailed in apostate Judah during Isaiah’s time? (see Isaiah 28:14–15; 30:1–2, 8–11).
  1. Ruled by scornful men (see Isaiah 28:14).
  2. Made lies and falsehood their refuge (see Isaiah 28:15).
  3. Failed to heed the Lord’s counsel (see Isaiah 30:1).
  4. Trusted in the arm of flesh (see Isaiah 30:2).
  5. Rebelled against God’s law (see Isaiah 30:8–9).
  6. Rejected the prophets (see Isaiah 30:10–11).
2. What conditions would precede the restoration of truth?
  1. Prophets and seers would be covered (see Isaiah 29:9–10).
  2. Hypocrisy would be rampant (see Isaiah 29:13).
  3. Covenants would be broken (see Isaiah24:1–6).
Restoration
1. Who is Ariel? The people as Ariel? (see Isaiah 29:1–3; 2 Nephi 26:15).
2. How does a nation “speak out of the ground”? (Isaiah 29:4; see also Psalm 85:11; Isaiah 45:8; Moses 7:62).
3. What is the book that is sealed? (see Isaiah 29:11–12; 2 Nephi 27:9–19).
4. How is the restoration of the gospel a marvelous work and a wonder? (see Isaiah 29:14).
5. Israel will be gathered to Jerusalem and worship there (see Isaiah 27:12–13).
6. Zion will prosper (see Isaiah 30:18–24).
Judgments
1. What judgments were pronounced against ancient Judah?
  1. An overflowing scourge; people trodden down (see Isaiah 28:18).
  2. The land to become a wilderness (see Isaiah 32:9–14).
2. What are some judgments to be sent before or attending the Second Coming?
  1. The earth will be “utterly broken” (see Isaiah 24:19).
  2. The Lord will destroy armies of all nations (see Isaiah 34:1–3).
  3. The wicked will be burned with fire (see Isaiah 30:27–30; 33:10–13).
  4. The wicked will be punished for their sins (see Isaiah 26:20–21; 24:21–22).
Second Coming and Millennium
1. “The heavens shall be rolled together as a scroll” (Isaiah 34:4).
2. Where will the Lord come to reign?
  1. Zion (see Isaiah 24:23).
  2. Jerusalem (see Isaiah 24:23).
3. What will happen to Jerusalem and Zion? (see Isaiah 30:18–24; 33:18–24).
4. Who will reign in righteousness? (see Isaiah 32:1).