Jeremiah foretold the destruction of Jerusalem, reminding the people that they had rejected many prophets who had warned them to repent. Lehi was one of those prophets. One of his descendants taught that Jeremiah prophesied not only of the destruction of Jerusalem but also of the coming of Jesus Christ.
Reading Isaiah 53 with Abinadi and Alma
Abinadi and Alma both comment on the Song of the Suffering Servant in Isaiah 53. Abinadi teaches us that the servant is "God himself." Alma teaches us that His suffering empowered Him to both erase our sins and to succor us in our infirmities.
Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord
Isaiah described a messenger who would admonish Israel, "Prepare ye the way of the Lord." Like Matthew, Lehi identified this messenger as John the Baptist. Subsequent Book of Mormon prophets explained that we prepare the way of the Lord by repenting and walking in His paths, so that our reunion with Him will be joyful.
Yet Will I Trust in Him
Some form of the book of Job was likely on the brass plates. The book is closely paraphrased several times, and Ezekiel helps us understand that Job likely predated Lehi. All of the characters teach some truths, and the Book of Mormon can help us recognize them.
He Turned Aside
When Moses saw the burning bush, "he turned aside," and God spoke with him. We can turn aside by eliminating distractions and by letting go of inappropriate behaviors and thought patterns. As we turn aside from the things of the world, we are able to give our full attention to sacred experiences.
Mary: A Precious and Chosen Vessel
Mary responded to Gabriel's startling message with dignified humility. She was thoughtful in her calling. The Savior's first recorded miracle was in response to a request from her. Some of His last words were to secure her well-being. Jesus loved His mother, and we honor her for her important role in God's plan.
“He Redeemed Them, and Bore Them, and Carried Them”
According to Isaiah, when the Savior returns to earth, we will all recognize and acknowledge the many ways the Savior has carried us. Perhaps we have a general awareness of this fact, but according to Isaiah, it will become much more intimate and personal to us at that time.
Infusing the Light of Christ into My Life
When Lamoni accepted the gospel, "the light of the glory of God ... infused ... joy into his soul." Sister Amy A. Wright has urged us to "infuse the Light of Jesus Christ into every corner of our lives." We do this by opening our hearts to Him and by testifying of His power to save.
Ascending and Descending as a Disciple of Jesus Christ
Jesus, who created the universe, lived a humble mortal life and endured unfathomable suffering. Why? So that He could be "in all and through all things, the light of truth." As His disciples, we are able to empathize and uplift because we spend time with others and we willingly endure the trials of life.
Being Bound
No one likes to have their agency curtailed, but some forms of "binding" actually increase our freedom, confidence, and joy. God sets the example, promising that He is bound when we follow His commandments. He invites us to bind ourselves in a similar way, by making and keeping covenants with Him.