Isaiah 50-53Isaiah 50-53

Footprints in the SandFootprints in the Sand

One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky. Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.

In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand. In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand. Sometimes there were two sets of footprints, Sometimes there were two sets of footprints, other times there were one set of footprints. other times there were one set of footprints.

This bothered me because I noticed This bothered me because I noticed that during the low periods of my life, that during the low periods of my life,

when I was suffering from when I was suffering from anguish, sorrow or defeat, anguish, sorrow or defeat,

I could see only one set of footprints. I could see only one set of footprints.

So I said to the Lord, So I said to the Lord, “You promised me Lord, “You promised me Lord,

that if I followed you, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. you would walk with me always.

But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life there have only been one set of footprints in the sand. there have only been one set of footprints in the sand.

Why, when I needed you most, you have not been there for me?”Why, when I needed you most, you have not been there for me?”

The Lord replied, The Lord replied, “The times when you have seen only one set of footprints in the sand, “The times when you have seen only one set of footprints in the sand,

is when I carried you.”is when I carried you.”

Mary StevensonMary StevensonCopyright © 1984 Mary Stevenson, All rights reservedCopyright © 1984 Mary Stevenson, All rights reserved

ButtprintsButtprints

One night I had a wonderous dream,One night I had a wonderous dream,One set of footprints there was seen,One set of footprints there was seen,The footprints of my precious Lord,The footprints of my precious Lord,But mine were not along the shore.But mine were not along the shore.

But then some stranger prints appeared,But then some stranger prints appeared,And I asked the Lord, “What have we here?”And I asked the Lord, “What have we here?”Those prints are large and round and neat,Those prints are large and round and neat,

But Lord, they are too big for feet.But Lord, they are too big for feet.

My Child, He said in somber tones,My Child, He said in somber tones,For miles I carried you alone.For miles I carried you alone.

I challenged you to walk in Faith,I challenged you to walk in Faith,But you refused and made me wait.But you refused and made me wait.

You disobeyed, you would not grow,You disobeyed, you would not grow,The walk of Faith, you would not know,The walk of Faith, you would not know,

So I got tired, I got fed up,So I got tired, I got fed up,And there I dropped you, on your butt.And there I dropped you, on your butt.

Because in life, there comes a time,Because in life, there comes a time,When men must fight and men must climb.When men must fight and men must climb.When men must rise and men must stand,When men must rise and men must stand,

Or leave their butt prints in the sand.Or leave their butt prints in the sand.

Isaiah 46:3-4Isaiah 46:3-4

33 Hearken unto me, O house of Jacob, Hearken unto me, O house of Jacob, and all the and all the aaremnant of the house of Israel, which are borne by me from the belly, which are borne by me from the belly,

which are carried from the womb: which are carried from the womb:

44 And even to your And even to your aaold age I am he; and even to and even to bbhoar hairs will I carry you:

I have made, and I will bear; evenI have made, and I will bear; evenI will I will cccarry, and will dddeliver you

Isaiah’s Many Layered VersesLayer 1- The Hebrew

Isaiah 52

And then shall they say, How beautiful (Navu) upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings unto the, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings unto them of good, that publisheth salvation; (Yeshuah) that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!

Interestingly, Isaiah declares that the feet of the Lord are “nauvoo,” or beautiful, upon the hills of Zion. More important is the fact that Isaiah actually announces the name of the coming Messiah in this passage: Yeshuah, which is the Hebrew word we render as the name Jesus. (Breck England, http://www.meridianmagazine.com/gospeldoctrine/ot/060919ot39.html)

Layer 2Abinadi’s CommentaryYea, and are not the prophets, every one that has opened

his mouth to prophesy, that has not fallen into transgression, I mean all the holy prophets ever since the world began? I say unto you that they are his seed.     

"And these are they who have published peace, who have brought good tidings of good, who have published salvation; and said unto Zion: Thy God reigneth!....     

"And behold, I say unto you, this is not all. For O how beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that is the founder of peace, yea, even the Lord, who has redeemed his people; yea, him who has granted salvation unto his people" (Mosiah 15:13-14,18).

Isaiah 52Awake, awake, put on thy strength, O Zion; put on thy

beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city; for henceforth there shall no more come into thee the uncircumcised and the unclean.

Shake thyself from the dust; arise, and sit down, O Jerusalem; loose thyself from the bands of thy neck, O captive daughter of Zion.

For thus saith the Lord, Ye have sold yourselves for naught; and ye shall be redeemed without money.

Therefore, my people shall know my name; yea, in that day they shall know that I am he that doth speak; behold, it is I.

And then shall they say, How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings unto the, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings unto them of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!

Thy watchmen shall lift up the voice; with the voice together shall they sing; for they shall see eye to eye, when the Lord shall bring again Zion.

3 Nephi 20And it shall come to pass that the time cometh, when the

fulness of my gospel shall be preached unto them;

And they shall believe in me, that I am Jesus Christ…

Then shall their watchmen lift up their voice, and with the voice together shall they sing; for they shall see eye to eye.

And then shall be brought to pass that which is written: Awake, awake again, and put on thy strength, O Zion; put on thy beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city, for henceforth there shall no more come into thee the uncircumcised and the unclean.

Shake thyself from the dust; arise, sit down, O Jerusalem; loose thyself from the bands of thy neck, O captive daughter of Zion.

Verily, verily, I say unto you, that my people shall know my name; yea, in that day they shall know that I am he that doth speak.

And then shall they say: How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings unto them, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings unto them of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion: Thy God reigneth!

Layer 3The Savior’s Commentary

Elder Holland

These familiar passages, written first by Isaiah but spoken of and inspired by

Jehovah himself, are often applied to anyone-especially missionaries-who bring

the good tidings of the gospel and publish peace to the souls of men.

There is nothing inappropriate about such an application, but it is important to realize-as the prophet Abinadi did-that in its purest form and original sense, this psalm of appreciation applies specifically to Christ.

It is he and only he who ultimately brings the good tidings of salvation. Only through him is true, lasting peace published. To Zion, in both the old and new Jerusalems, it is Christ who declares, "Thy God reigneth!" It is his feet upon the mountain of redemption that are beautiful.

What are we to know about Him?

Group #1:

Isaiah 50:5-7

Group #2:

Isaiah 51:6, 22 and Isaiah 52:3

Isaiah 53

1.) Read looking for your favorite scriptural “catch phrase/power phrase”.

2.) Attach a picture in your mind – Church or your life.

3.) Find a cross reference.

How well does He Understand us?

a man of sorrows,

and acquainted with grief;

and we hid as it were our faces from him;

he was despised, and we esteemed him not.

Surely he hath borne our griefs,

and carried our sorrows

Lasting Peace

As you listen to this music, think about all the times you have found peace through the Savior.

Lord I’m in the dark

Seems to me the lightis dead when I come

calling

No one there, the skyis falling

Lord I need to know

My mind is playing games again

You’re right where youhave always been

Take me back to you

The place that I once knew

As a little child

Constantly the eyes ofGod watched over me

Oh, I want to be

In the place that I onceknew

As a little child

Falling to the bed of faith prepared for me

I will rest in you

I will rest in you

I will rest in you

Tell me I’m a fool

Tell me that you loved

me for the fool I am

And comfort melike only you can

Tell me there’s a place

Where I can feel your

breath

Like sweet caresses

on my face again

Take me back to you

The place that I once knew

As a little child

Constantly the eyes of God

watched over me

Oh, I want to be

In the place that I once knew

As a little child

Falling to the bed of

faith prepared for me

I will rest in you

I will rest in you

I will rest in you

"The ancient prophets speak of 'entering into God's rest'; what does it mean? To my mind, it means entering into the knowledge and love of God, having faith in his purpose and in his plan, that we are not hunting for something else, we are not disturbed by every wind of doctrine, …

GOD’S REST

… The man who has reached that degree of faith in God, he has entered into 'God's rest,' … rest from doubt, from fear, from apprehension of danger, rest from the religious turmoil of the world" (President Joseph F. Smith, Gospel Doctrine, 58; see also Matthew 11:28–30)

GOD’S REST

Elder Richard G. Scott

The Atonement was a selfless act of infinite, eternal consequence, arduously earned alone, by the Son of God.2 Through it the Savior broke the bonds of death. It justifies our finally being judged by the

Redeemer. It can prevent an eternity under the dominion of Satan. It opens the gates to

exaltation for all who qualify for forgiveness through repentance and obedience.

Pondering the grandeur of the Atonement evokes the most profound feelings of awe, immense gratitude, and deep humility. Those impressions can provide you powerful motivation to keep His commandments and consistently repent of errors for greater peace and happiness.

I believe that no matter how diligently you try, you cannot with your human mind fully comprehend the eternal significance of the Atonement nor fully understand how it was accomplished. We can only appreciate in the smallest measure what it cost the Savior in pain, anguish, and suffering or how difficult it was for our Father in Heaven to see His Son experience the incomparable challenge of His Atonement. Even so, you should conscientiously study the Atonement to understand it as well as you can.

Our Responsibilities:Our Responsibilities:

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