Tag Archives: 1 Nephi 21

Why Were the Children of Israel Scattered?

Posted on August 12, 2019 by

When the children of Israel arrived in the promised land, Moses told them that they would one day be scattered because of persistent disobedience. But he also told them that, when they humbled themselves and repented, God would remember His … Continue reading →

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What Is the Role of Isaiah’s “Servant Songs” in the Book of Mormon?

Posted on June 14, 2019 by

Four passages in the Book of Isaiah are known as the “servant songs.” They are written in a poetic style, and they collectively describe a servant of God who would save God’s children by suffering for them (“The Servant Songs … Continue reading →

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How Does Isaiah Point Us Toward Christ?

Posted on June 1, 2019 by

Nephi tells us that he read to his brothers from the books of Moses, “but that I might more fully persuade them to believe in the Lord their Redeemer I did read unto them that which was written by the … Continue reading →

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Which of Isaiah’s Writings Are Quoted in the Book of Mormon?

Posted on May 31, 2019 by

About a third of the book of Isaiah (21 out of 66 chapters) is quoted in the Book of Mormon. Here is a list of those chapters with a brief description of each: Isaiah 2 (2 Nephi 12) – There … Continue reading →

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What Is the Significance of the Title “the Mighty One of Jacob?”

Posted on March 12, 2019 by

Near the end of Jacob’s life, he gathered his twelve sons together and gave each of them a blessing. In his blessing to Joseph, he used imagery which symbolized how Joseph had overcome persecution by trusting the Lord: The archers … Continue reading →

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How Do Book of Mormon Prophets Use the Title “Savior?”

Posted on March 11, 2019 by

The word “Savior” only appears twelve times in the Book of Mormon. This is surprising to me, since “Christ” appears 396 times, “Jesus” appears 188 times, and “Redeemer” appears 41 times. (I used the “simple searches” function on the University of … Continue reading →

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What Does It Mean for Jesus to Be Our “Redeemer?”

Posted on March 10, 2019 by

To redeem something is to repurchase it, to buy back something we have given away or sold. When applied to a person, the word implies rescue from captivity or bondage. (See “redeem,” Webster’s Dictionary, 1828.) Isaiah uses the imagery of … Continue reading →

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