Wherefore I spake unto them, saying: Hear ye the words of the prophet, ye who are a remnant of the house of Israel, a branch who have been broken off; hear ye the words of the prophet, which were written unto all the house of Israel, and liken them unto yourselves, that ye may have hope as well as your brethren from whom ye have been broken off; for after this manner has the prophet written.
Though many of Isaiah's words are of warning, his overarching message is of hope in the Messiah, who is Christ. Every dire prediction is followed by a promise of hope based on repentance, faith, and mercy. Nephi told us earlier to "liken" the words of Isaiah unto ourselves. This ancient prophet's message of hope and mercy is for us.
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