Summary

In this episode, Jeffery Downs reads and provides commentary on 2 Nephi chapter 19. The chapter begins with a prophecy about the people walking in darkness and the light that will shine upon them. It then transitions to a prophecy about a child being born, who will have the government upon his shoulder and be called Wonderful, Counselor, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, and the Prince of Peace. The chapter also warns against pride, false prophets, and the consequences of turning away from the Lord. It concludes with a reminder of the Lord's anger and stretched out hand, as well as the promise of redemption.

Takeaways

The Lord's hand is always stretched out to redeem us, no matter the calamities or challenges we face. We must choose to turn to the Lord and follow His ways, rather than relying on our own understanding. Leaders have a responsibility to guide others in righteousness and avoid causing them to err. Wickedness will ultimately be destroyed, and the Lord's justice will prevail.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction 00:59 The people walking in darkness 02:25 The Lord's word to Jacob and Israel 03:22 Consequences of turning away from the Lord 04:21 The Lord's anger and stretched out hand 05:18 Comparison to Isaiah 9 06:16 Prophecy of a child being born (continued) 07:16 The increase of government and peace 08:25 Warning against pride and false prophets 09:10 Adversaries of Israel 09:41 Consequences of not turning to the Lord 10:40 Leaders causing people to err 11:10 The Lord's anger and stretched out hand (continued) 12:10 Wickedness and destruction 12:37 Final refrain of the Lord's anger and stretched out hand 13:13 The Lord's constant redemption 13:41 Conclusion

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