Summary

In this episode, Jeffery Downs continues his study of 2 Nephi, focusing on chapter 17. The chapter begins with the war against Jerusalem and the failed attempts of the kings of Syria and Israel to conquer it. Isaiah is then sent by the Lord to deliver a message to Ahaz, reassuring him and urging him to trust in the Lord. The Lord promises a sign—a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, who will be called Emmanuel. The chapter also discusses the consequences of disobedience and the desolation of the land. Jeffery provides reader commentary and emphasizes the importance of rooting oneself in Christ and having faith in the Lord.

Takeaways

Trust in the Lord and root yourself in Christ to withstand the challenges and uncertainties of the world. Believe in the Lord and follow His prophets to prosper and be established. Desperation for the Lord leads to blessings and sustenance. Political alliances and secret combinations will be wiped out by the Lord.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction 00:30 War against Jerusalem 01:30 Isaiah's Message to Ahaz 03:28 The Lord's Judgment 04:26 The Consequences of Disobedience 05:02 The Desolation of the Land 05:30 Reader Commentary 08:12 Rooting Yourself in Christ 09:11 The Sign of the Virgin Birth 11:26 Believe in the Lord 13:18 The Lord's Warning 14:18 Desperation for the Lord 15:14 Political Alliances 16:14 The Razor of Assyria 18:09 Faith in the Lord 18:38 Conclusion

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