Come, Follow Me—For Home and Church: Old Testament 2026

Early in His ministry, Jesus Christ visited a synagogue in Nazareth, where He was raised. He stood there to read from the scriptures, opened the book of Isaiah, and read what we now know as Isaiah 61:1–2. He then announced, “This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.” This was one of the Savior’s most straightforward declarations that He was the Anointed One, who would “heal the brokenhearted” and “preach deliverance to the captives” (see Luke 4:16–21). This scripture was indeed fulfilled on that day. And, like many other prophecies of Isaiah, it is also being fulfilled in our day. The Savior continues to heal the brokenhearted who come unto Him. There are still many captives who need deliverance. And there is a glorious future to prepare for—a time when the Lord will “create new heavens and a new earth” (Isaiah 65:17) and “cause righteousness and praise to spring forth before all the nations” (Isaiah 61:11). Reading Isaiah opens our eyes to what the Lord has already done, what He is doing, and what He will yet do for His people.

By Elder Patrick Kearon

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Everything about the Father’s plan for His beloved children is designed to bring everyone home.

By President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Second Counselor in the First Presidency

Just as the Good Shepherd finds His lost sheep, if you will only lift up your heart to the Savior of the world, He will find you.

Elder Clark G. Gilbert shares insights on how the Savior’s suffering can help us through life’s difficult situations.

By President Russell M. Nelson

President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The future will be glorious for those who are prepared and who continue to prepare to be instruments in the Lord’s hands.

When the righteous die, they enter into peace—Mercy is promised to the penitent—There is no peace for the wicked.

All who keep the commandments will be exalted—Other people will join Israel—The Lord will gather others to the house of Israel.

Come and drink; salvation is free—The Lord will make an everlasting covenant with Israel—Seek the Lord while He is near.

In the last days, Zion and her stakes will be established, and Israel will be gathered in mercy and tenderness—Israel will triumph—Compare 3 Nephi 22.

Isaiah speaks about the Messiah—His humiliation and sufferings are described—He makes His soul an offering for sin and makes intercession for the transgressors—Compare Mosiah 14.