And I did read many things unto them which were written in the books of Moses; but that I might more fully persuade them to believe in the Lord their Redeemer I did read unto them that which was written by the prophet Isaiah; for I did liken all scriptures unto us, that it might be for our profit and learning.
More than any other prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah invites and inspires faith in Jesus Christ. Though he lived many hundred years before the coming of Christ, Isaiah saw his day clearly -- more clearly, in fact, than most of the people who lived and walked with Jesus. He saw Jesus' birth, life, sacrifice, death, and resurrection. This prophet proclaimed Jesus as Wonderful, Councilor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. We would do well to follow the admonition of Nephi to study the writings of Isaiah and let their message seep deep into our hearts, and realize that what he wrote is intended for us today.
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