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Old Testament Lesson 39: How Beautiful upon the Mountains

Hymn 193: I stand all Amazed. I stand all amazed at the love Jesus offers me,Confused at the grace that so fully he proffers me.I tremble to know that for me he was crucified,That for me, a sinner, he suffered, he bled and died.Oh, it is wonderful that he should care for me enough to die for me

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Old Testament Lesson 39: How Beautiful upon the Mountains

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    1. Old Testament Lesson 39: “How Beautiful upon the Mountains” October 31, 2010 Notes were added, in some places, based on comments made in the class.Notes were added, in some places, based on comments made in the class.

    2. Hymn 193: I stand all Amazed I stand all amazed at the love Jesus offers me, Confused at the grace that so fully he proffers me. I tremble to know that for me he was crucified, That for me, a sinner, he suffered, he bled and died. Oh, it is wonderful that he should care for me enough to die for me! Oh, it is wonderful, wonderful to me!

    3. Isaiah 52:7 “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!” In ancient times, the word of the Lord came from the "tops of the mountains," Jerusalem, where the tribe of Judah and the prophets of Israel lived. beautiful = ??????? (Nauvoo) Satan can do many various things that are meant to deceive us. The one thing Satan can’t do is instill a feeling of peace.beautiful = ??????? (Nauvoo) Satan can do many various things that are meant to deceive us. The one thing Satan can’t do is instill a feeling of peace.

    4. Mountains as a backbone The mountains create a backbone of the country of Israel. In fact, the land of Israel has mountains from its northern to its southern borders. It is a mountain range that is "everlasting.“ In Latter times, the word of the Lord comes from the "tops of the mountains," Salt Lake City, where the prophets and leadership of the Lord's kingdom and the tribe of Joseph are presently situated. The Ute Indians used the word Utah to denote the tops of the mountains. It is also the only other range of mountains that extends from the northern to the southern borders of the land. It is the "land of everlasting hills." The mountains create a backbone of the country of Israel. In fact, the land of Israel has mountains from its northern to its southern borders. It is a mountain range that is "everlasting.“ In Latter times, the word of the Lord comes from the "tops of the mountains," Salt Lake City, where the prophets and leadership of the Lord's kingdom and the tribe of Joseph are presently situated. The Ute Indians used the word Utah to denote the tops of the mountains. It is also the only other range of mountains that extends from the northern to the southern borders of the land. It is the "land of everlasting hills."

    5. Isaiah 52:7 “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!” Why “Feet”? Who are the messengers? In the ancient world important messages were often brought by runners traveling on foot. Isaiah uses the messengers’ feet to symbolize the messengers themselves. In addition to the obvious prophets, who else brings the message of the gospel to the world? Options: Ask class members to tell about experiences they have had with sharing the gospel message. Ask class members to tell how they feel about those who brought the message to them.In the ancient world important messages were often brought by runners traveling on foot. Isaiah uses the messengers’ feet to symbolize the messengers themselves. In addition to the obvious prophets, who else brings the message of the gospel to the world? Options: Ask class members to tell about experiences they have had with sharing the gospel message. Ask class members to tell how they feel about those who brought the message to them.

    6. Abinadi Mos. 15:15-18 15 And O how beautiful upon the mountains were their feet! 16 And again, how beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of those that are still publishing peace! 17 And again, how beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of those who shall hereafter publish peace, yea, from this time henceforth and forever! 18 And behold, I say unto you, this is not all. For O how beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that is the founder of peace, yea, even the Lord, who has redeemed his people; yea, him who has granted salvation unto his people; Abinadi is chastising the local spiritual leaders by changing the subject of his sermon mid way from the “general” prophets/messengers to the “specific” = Jesus Christ (“Him”). Abinadi is chastising the local spiritual leaders by changing the subject of his sermon mid way from the “general” prophets/messengers to the “specific” = Jesus Christ (“Him”).

    7. The Savior’s Sacrifice Isaiah 50:5–7. Isaiah 51:6. Isaiah 53:2–4. Isaiah 53:5. Isaiah 53:6–7. Isaiah 53:12. Isaiah 50:5–7. What does this passage teach about the Savior’s attitude toward the great sacrifice he was to make in our behalf? What do Matthew 26:39 and Philippians 2:8 teach about the Savior’s attitude as he faced great suffering? Isaiah 51:6. What comparison is made in this verse? How long will the effects of the Atonement last? (See also Mosiah 16:9; Alma 34:10, 14.) Isaiah 53:2–4. What do these verses tell us about the life of the Savior? Why can he understand our sorrows and our grief? (See Alma 7:11–13; Hebrews 2:16–18; 4:15.) How have you sensed that he understands your sorrows and grief? Isaiah 53:5. Why was the Savior willing to suffer the pain of being wounded, bruised, and scourged? (See 1 Nephi 19:9.) Isaiah 53:6–7. What qualities of character did the Savior display when he was oppressed, afflicted, and made to bear our iniquities? How do we sometimes “turn [our] own way” rather than submit to Heavenly Father’s will? How can the Savior’s example help us submit to Heavenly Father’s will? Isaiah 53:12. Explain that at the end of a battle, the leader of the victorious army divides the fruits of victory among his followers. What are the fruits of Christ’s victory over sin and death that he is willing to share with us? (See Romans 8:16–17; 2 Timothy 4:7–8.)Isaiah 50:5–7. What does this passage teach about the Savior’s attitude toward the great sacrifice he was to make in our behalf? What do Matthew 26:39 and Philippians 2:8 teach about the Savior’s attitude as he faced great suffering? Isaiah 51:6. What comparison is made in this verse? How long will the effects of the Atonement last? (See also Mosiah 16:9; Alma 34:10, 14.) Isaiah 53:2–4. What do these verses tell us about the life of the Savior? Why can he understand our sorrows and our grief? (See Alma 7:11–13; Hebrews 2:16–18; 4:15.) How have you sensed that he understands your sorrows and grief? Isaiah 53:5. Why was the Savior willing to suffer the pain of being wounded, bruised, and scourged? (See 1 Nephi 19:9.) Isaiah 53:6–7. What qualities of character did the Savior display when he was oppressed, afflicted, and made to bear our iniquities? How do we sometimes “turn [our] own way” rather than submit to Heavenly Father’s will? How can the Savior’s example help us submit to Heavenly Father’s will? Isaiah 53:12. Explain that at the end of a battle, the leader of the victorious army divides the fruits of victory among his followers. What are the fruits of Christ’s victory over sin and death that he is willing to share with us? (See Romans 8:16–17; 2 Timothy 4:7–8.)

    8. Our Responsibilities Isaiah 51:1, 4, 7. Isaiah 51:12–13. Isaiah 52:1–2. Isaiah 52:11. Isaiah 51:1, 4, 7. Listen to and obey the Lord; do not fear the revilings of men. Isaiah 51:12–13. Remember the Lord, who is the Creator. Do not fear Satan. Isaiah 52:1–2. Awake and put on the strength of the priesthood (see D&C 113:7–8). Put on the beautiful garments of righteousness (see Revelation 19:7–8). “Loose thyself from the bands of thy neck” (see D&C 113:9–10 – see vs. 6-8). Isaiah 52:11. Depart from the wickedness of the world. Do not touch unclean things; be clean. Isaiah 51:1, 4, 7. Listen to and obey the Lord; do not fear the revilings of men. Isaiah 51:12–13. Remember the Lord, who is the Creator. Do not fear Satan. Isaiah 52:1–2. Awake and put on the strength of the priesthood (see D&C 113:7–8). Put on the beautiful garments of righteousness (see Revelation 19:7–8). “Loose thyself from the bands of thy neck” (see D&C 113:9–10 – see vs. 6-8). Isaiah 52:11. Depart from the wickedness of the world. Do not touch unclean things; be clean.

    9. Remember

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