After the fall of the Babylonian empire, Isaiah foresees that the children of Israel will be amazed. They will marvel that the king of Babylon, the most powerful person on earth, has fallen so suddenly, just as Lucifer was cast out of heaven. The lesson is simple: Don’t be intimidated by the rich and powerful. Their days are numbered. Their power and influence are temporary.
Chapter Outline
- Israel will be freed and carried home (v. 1-3)
- They will marvel at the sudden fall of the king of Babylon (v. 4-20).
- God will overthrow Babylon, Assyria, and Philistia (v. 21-32).
My Takeaways
- God’s grace can give us relief from sorrow, fear, and bondage.
- We can think of life in terms of abundance, not competition.
- Avoid letting worldly honors and praise go to your head.
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- Contents of the Brass Plates (1/3/2026)
- Biblical References in Doctrine and Covenants 76 (7/8/2025)
- Noah, Babylon, and the Slipperiness of Political Power (1/25/2025)
- The Lord of Hosts Hath Purposed (3/9/2024)
- The Lord Hath Founded Zion (9/13/2022)
- Joshua and the Book of Mormon (5/26/2022)
- The Earth Shall Rest (1/30/2022)
- “Go Ye Forth of Babylon” – 1 Nephi 20:20 (12/31/2020)
- The Star (12/24/2020)
- How Can the Words of Isaiah Bring Us Joy? (2/19/2020)
- How Does Isaiah Point Us Toward Christ? (6/1/2019)
- Which of Isaiah’s Writings Are Quoted in the Book of Mormon? (5/31/2019)
- What Is the Historical Context for the Book of Isaiah? (5/30/2019)
- The Lord Hath Founded Zion – 2 Nephi 24:32 (10/17/2018)
- Fallen from Heaven – 2 Nephi 24:12-20 (10/16/2018)
- Above the Stars of God – 2 Nephi 24:12-17 (9/24/2017)
- The Lord Shall Give Thee Rest – 2 Nephi 24:3 (3/12/2015)
- The Lord Hath Founded Zion – 2 Nephi 24:32 (3/10/2015)