32 What shall then answer the messengers of the nations? That the Lord hath founded Zion, and the poor of his people shall trust in it. (2 Nephi 24:32, Isaiah 14:32) Zion is the name of an ancient city established by Enoch which was taken up to heaven (Genesis 5:24, Moses 7:69). An important characteristic... Continue Reading →
Fallen from Heaven – 2 Nephi 24:12-20
12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! Art thou cut down to the ground, which did weaken the nations! 13 For thou hast said in thy heart: I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God; I will sit also upon the mount... Continue Reading →
Above the Stars of God – 2 Nephi 24:12-17
12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! Art thou cut down to the ground, which did weaken the nations! 13 For thou hast said in thy heart: I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God; I will sit also upon the mount... Continue Reading →
The Lord Shall Give Thee Rest – 2 Nephi 24:3
3 And it shall come to pass in that day that the Lord shall give thee rest, from thy sorrow, and from thy fear, and from the hard bondage wherein thou wast made to serve.(2 Nephi 24:3, Isaiah 14:3)Isaiah lists three things we will be saved from when the Lord gives us rest: sorrow, fear,... Continue Reading →
The Lord Hath Founded Zion – 2 Nephi 24:32
32 What shall then answer the messengers of the nations? That the Lord hath founded Zion, and the poor of his people shall trust in it. (2 Nephi 24:32, Isaiah 14:32) In this chapter and in the previous one, Isaiah prophesies of the destruction of three powerful kingdoms: Babylon, Assyria, and Palestina (Philistia). Israel is... Continue Reading →