Korihor was "Anti-Christ" because he denied the existence of Christ. He also denied the reality of sin, but he actually knew better. He later said, "I always knew that there was a God." Deception is contrary to our nature. Our Father is a God of truth.
The Plan of Salvation
God has a fabulous plan for us. Book of Mormon prophets call it by various titles, including the plan of happiness, the plan of redemption, and the plan of salvation. As Patrick Kearon observed, these titles remind us that God intends to save us.
The Joy of the Saints
Enos prayed all day long because of his father's words about "the joy of the saints." He must have detected a gap between that description and his own experience. God created us to be joyful, and His gospel can bring the greatest happiness into our lives.
Jesus’s Ministry to Captive Spirits
Isaiah prophesied that the Messiah would "proclaim liberty to the captives." Peter taught that after the Savior's death, He "preached unto the spirits in prison." That work continues today. The reach of the Savior's Atonement is immeasurable.
Mercy
1. God is merciful. 2. He extends "arms of mercy" toward us. 3. The Savior's bowels are filled with mercy because of what He suffered. 4. He earned the right to offer us mercy. We claim that mercy by repenting. 5. Mercy is central to God's plan for us.
“Wise in Their Own Eyes”
Isaiah said, "Wo unto the wise in their own eyes." God wants us to be wise, but it's apparently dangerous to think we're wise. This is probably because a fundamental characteristic of wisdom is a willingness to listen and learn, particularly from God.
Beautiful Garments
Isaiah urged us to put on our beautiful garments. The message is metaphorical, but there is also a literal application. The way we dress for worship activities can communicate our love and devotion to God.
Lehi and Jacob
Jacob learned from his father, Lehi: 1. Suffering can lead to blessings. 2. Jesus overcame sin and death. 3. The law enables both sin and righteousness. 4. The devil wants us to be miserable; God wants us to have joy. 5. We are free to choose.
Joy and Gladness
Jacob read the prophecies of Isaiah so that his people would rejoice in God's promised blessings. He said, "Let your hearts rejoice." Sometimes, we need to shift our focus and then get out of our own way in order to experience spontaneous joy.
Spiritually Minded
Paul and Jacob both taught, "To be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life." President Dallin H. Oaks explained that we view the world through a lens. We interpret our experiences very differently depending on the lens we choose.