2 Nephi 24

2 Nephi 24;  Isaiah 14

2 Nephi 24: 1-7

Lord, mercy............................................................a part of the covenant, forgiving misdeeds of Israel

land........................................................................promise of a place to have a country

rest and no fear..........................................................a promise of national security

broken scepters...........................................................the Lord will not allow Israel to be a vassal state

at rest..................................................................a condition of international peace

The Lord promises a time when the nation of Israel will be firmly established with harmony, peace and security, but it is a part of the covenant, meaning that Israel must do its part to realize this event.

2 Nephi 24: 8-22

stir the dead..........................................................a time of resurrection, figuratively and literally

weak as we...........................................................the wicked destroyed, the dead lifted

Lucifer................................................................apostrophe to the awful state of Lucifer, Satan

exalt myself.......................................................the vaunting pride of Satan, His great sin

like Most High....................................................the grievous aspirations of Satan

Is this....................................................................at this judgement, men, even wicked will find Satan absurd

glory to the earthly leaders......................................All will be elevated above Satan, None so bad

not joined with them..............................................Satan not allowed to rule over anyone

Babylon cursed..........................................................Satan's kingdom utterly wasted

The prophet Isaiah lets the children of Israel, especially faithful, know what the final resolution for the works of Satan will be.  That particular "ruler" will lose everything that he prizes, including influence and rulership over anyone who has lived on this earth.

2 Nephi 24: 23-27

so shall it stand...................................................a formal decree from the King of Kings

to all nations.........................................................the Lord's promise and covenant is offered to ALL peoples and nations, not just Israel

The Lord lets all men know that is gospel is for all men.  Although the covenant is made to the House of Israel, he reminds all men that the promises are offered to all living people, with the added information that some of this may occur after men die, and the influence of Satan is completely removed.

2Nephi 24: 28-32

is broken................................................................the Lord will break down mighty adversaries

founded Zion.................................................................promise of a people who will help the Lord

The eternal promises and covenants go far beyond a single person's life span, both on earth and in the spritual realms.  

2 Nephi 24

The Lord discloses the cosmic fight with Satan, letting all men know that the Lord is in charge, and that at the designated time, the Lord will heal the troubles of Israel and of the whole world.  Meanwhile, as Satan moves among the peoples, men can feel assured that the Lord will fix the ills of the world.  We need to keep our promises and covenants

1 Nephi 20

1 Nephi 20

1 Nephi 20: 1-6

Isaiah Chapter 48

waters of Judah...............................................early reference to baptism in Old Testament?
swear not in truth...........................................People are members of the religion in name only, break promises
of the Holy City...............................................claim to belong to the Kingdom of God
Lord of Hosts....................................................In a kingdom, the people follow the king
thou art obstinate.............................................a difficult people to motivate and to lead
I showed them thee.....................................a teacher of the gospel
Mine idol...........................................................mocks the belief systems that are not based on divine leadership
Heard and declare...................................................those who hear the gospel should teach it to others

Isaiah addresses the people, explaining how he attempting to motivate the people and how he would have them follow the Lord instead of other ways that distract from righteousness

1Nephi 20: 7-11

idols do not create...............................................an idol of any kind is inadequate for leadership and guidance
knew of treachery...............................................the prophet even understands the nature of the luke-warm follower
cut thee not off....................................................patiently works with the people, even when in violation
furnace of affliction..............................................removal of the spirit leaves the person in trouble
 .......................................................the affliction could be a trial and test.
name not polluted............................................the Lord will teach.  The message is sacred.

There is a grave danger of replacing God with some distraction.  These other ways provide not guidance or help in the troubles of life.

1 Nephi 20: 12-18

Israel my called...............................................the Lord begins his message to those who have listened
Mine hand.......................................................the Lord is the Creator of the earth, complete authority
he sends the message.....................................the Lord decrees sovereignty over all nations.
called him to declare..........................................pertains to all who speak in his name.  Especially Christ
not in secret.................................................nothing new in this message
I sent him..................................................the servant of God is on a mission from God.  Listen.
peace as a river...........................................the promise of internal peace.  God strengthens the man

The authority of Christ and the prophets is to act as direct messengers from God.  He sends and he teaches. If we listen, he will give us peace.

1 Nephi 20: 19-22

seed as the sand...........................................we have another challenge.  Raising children in the way.
go forth of.....................................................a message to keep a distance from the religions of others
Lord has redeemed his servant...............................the favor of God goes to the servants who listen to him
waters.............................................................the live of the gospel goes out to the true children
no peace for the wicked....................................those who do not receive the Spirit do not have internal peace

The Lord promises help in raising children.  He also warns about distractions.

1 Nephi 20

This resubmission of Isaiah lets us today know that we operate under the same principles.  We are to follow the Lord in life, receive his guidance, and enjoy his peace.