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Isaiah 1:1- The Vision of Isaiah
Near the beginning of the world, Enoch established a holy city that the Lord called Zion “because they were of one heart and of one mind, and dwelt in righteousness; and there were no poor among them” (Genesis 7:23 [Moses 7:18]). Now, almost six thousand years later we still look with hope for that city that was claimed by God. This is the vision of Isaiah: a prophecy foretelling the history of the covenant children of God and the restoration of that hope where man can someday walk with God and peace will cover the earth.
The Vision of All
The vision of Isaiah is not simply a dream, but a grand vision of all things from beginning to end. Enoch, too, had this vision, and though different in presentation or perspective, it was overall the same vision. “And it came to pass, that the Lord showed unto Enoch all the inhabitants of the earth” (Genesis 7:27 [Moses 7:21]). The Lord subsequently showed Enoch what would happen throughout the history of the world until the coming of Christ. When Enoch saw the wickedness of the world, and that they would crucify their own God, he pleaded to the Lord: “Wilt thou not come again upon the earth” (Genesis 7:66 [Moses 7:59])? Here is the Lord’s answer:
The Lord said unto Enoch, As I live, even so will I come in the last days, in the days of wickedness and vengeance, to fulfill the oath which I made unto you concerning the children of Noah. And the day shall come that the earth shall rest. But before that day the heavens shall be darkened, and a veil of darkness shall cover the earth; and the heavens shall shake, and also the earth. And great tribulations shall be among the children of men, but my people will I preserve; and righteousness will I send down out of heaven, and truth will I send forth out of the earth, to bear testimony of mine Only Begotten; his resurrection from the dead; yea, and also the resurrection of all men.
And righteousness and truth will I cause to sweep the earth as with a flood, to gather out mine own elect from the four quarters of the earth, unto a place which I shall prepare; an holy city, that my people may gird up their loins, and be looking forth for the time of my coming; for there shall be my tabernacle, and it shall be called Zion; a New Jerusalem.
And the Lord said unto Enoch, Then shalt thou and all thy city meet them there; and we will receive them into our bosom; and they shall see us, and we will fall upon their necks, and they shall fall upon our necks, and we will kiss each other; And there shall be mine abode, and it shall be Zion, which shall come forth out of all the creations which I have made; and for the space of a thousand years shall the earth rest.
Genesis 7:67-72 [Moses 7:60-64]
Moses also received a similar vision as he spoke face to face with the Lord. He pleaded to the Lord to know “concerning this earth, and the inhabitants thereof, and also the heavens” (Moses 1:36). The Lord responded, “I will speak unto thee concerning this earth upon which thou standest; and thou shalt write the things which I shall speak” (Moses 1:30). Moses then became the great historian writing the things that the Lord showed him and told him from the beginning.
Others have seen the same end-time events, though each describe it differently, including John the Revelator, Nephi, Moroni, Paul the Apostle…. Read the full article here.
Learning the Mysteries of Heaven
Why did these ancient prophets see these visions? Each had a specific purpose and each beheld a unique portion of the vision. Like a puzzle, the pieces of their vision fit together to create one grand end-time scene. Though each had a unique view to see and message to share, much of what they envisioned overlaps and integrates.
Why were these particular men chosen for this task? Though we may look back now and admire the faith and power of these men, in truth there was nothing great or remarkable about any of them. They were simply humble servants of God seeking the Lord. What set them apart was their unwavering faith and determination to be righteous sons.
Enoch was approached by the Lord and he walked and he was asked to prophesy. “When Enoch had heard these words, he bowed himself to the earth, before the Lord, and spake before the Lord, saying, Why is it that I have found favor in thy sight, and am but a lad, and all the people hate me, for I am slow of speech; wherefore am I thy servant” (Genesis 6:32 [Moses 6:31])? Isaiah similarly felt unprepared and unworthy for the call of the Lord. “Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for mine eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts” (Isaiah 6:5).
Despite the weaknesses of these men, the Lord called them to prophesy and showed them the “vision of all” (Isaiah 29:11) because of their faith in Christ. This is a common theme among the ancient prophets and saints. Many of these men and women were prepared for their specific assignments or missions long before they came to earth. Jeremiah was told, “Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations” (Jeremiah 1:5).
Alma said that God ordained these priests after the holy order of his Son in order that “the people might know in what manner to look forward to his Son for redemption.” He continues…. Read the full article here.
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