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Rosh HaShannah and Isaiah 55 (week of Sept. 26, fifth to listen to) Sep 26, 2022

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In this shortcast Kerry explains Rosh HaShannah (being celebrated on Monday and Tuesday this week), and how it ties into the Days of Awe/High Holy Days, and Yom Kippur, and how Isaiah 55 ties into that, and what that should have to do with your life this week.

Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

The Covenant Lens Reveals Much More in Isaiah 50-57 (week of Septeber 26, fourth to listen to) Sep 25, 2022

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Kerry shares on the podcast an in-service lesson he presented to seminary teachers about the chapters covered in Come Follow Me this week. He especially focuses on how recognizing the covenant language in the reading, and how looking closely at how Jacob uses these chapters in 2 Nephi, reveals another layer of meaning to Isaiah’s teachings.

Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Jacob Muhlestein for editing this episode, and to Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

More Isaiahs? And Isaiah 56 on God Gathering the Outcast (Week of Sept. 26, third to listen to) Sep 25, 2022

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In this class video Kerry briefly discusses the notion of a “Third Isaiah” and covers the first 8 verses of Isaiah 56 and how they teach us about God gathering the outcast and making everyone part of His family.

Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Alexia Muhlestein for editing this episode, and to Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Isaiah 52 in the Book of Mormon and in light of the Babylonian Captivity (week of Sept. 26, second to listen to) Sep 25, 2022

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In this class video Kerry discusses how much Isaiah 52 is used in the Book of Mormon. Then he covers 52:1-2, exploring its interaction with Isa 47. Then he explores its interaction with 2 Nephi 8 and 9 and Isaiah’s notion of communal salvation and how we are saved as individuals as God saves Israel as a whole.

Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Alexia Muhlestein for editing this episode, and to Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Shon Hopkin on Isaiah 50-57 (week of Sept. 26, first to listen to) Sep 25, 2022

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In this broad ranging discussion, Kerry and Shon explore the meaning of many of the chapters and verses in Isaiah 50-57. They touch on what we learn from Abinadi, and King Benjamin, and on the context of Isaiah’s day. They find many spiritual insights together.

Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Alexia Muhlestein for editing this episode, and to Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Isaiah, Covenant, and Redemption as discussed by Bethany and Kerry (Week of Sept. 19, seventh to listen to) Sep 18, 2022

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In this episode Bethany Jensen and Kerry discuss in depth many of the verses in Isaiah 48-49. The explore how chapter 48 is set up like a treaty in Isaiah's day and what this might mean for us. They explore the impact of these chapters on the Book of Mormon and dive into the symbolism of many verses and how they can apply in Isaiah's day and in ours.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, Jacob Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Short Class Video about chapters 46-47 (Week of Sept. 19, sixth to listen to) Sep 18, 2022

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In this short class video Kerry explains the symbolism behind the Mesopotamian gods Bel and Marduk. He then addresses why Babylon is punished, and does a big overview of these chapters. He also covers verses in 47:7-9 about Babylon thinking they will be a lady forever, and contrasting that with Isaiah 52, since that contrast is crucial for understanding that famous chapter.

Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Alexia Muhlestein for editing this episode, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music for the podcast.

God's Servant: a short class video about Isaiah 42-45 (Week of Sept. 19, fifth to listen to) Sep 18, 2022

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In this short class video, Kerry discusses the servant and its various interpretations. He then discusses the end of chapter 41 and beginning of chapter 42. After this he explores Isaiah 42:5-7, and how the covenant is the servant.

Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Alexia Muhlestein for editing this episode, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music for the podcast.

God and His People: Joint Podcast that hits the Highlights of Isaiah 40-48 (Week of Sept. 19, fourth to listen to) Sep 18, 2022

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In this joint podcast with the Proctors of Meridian Magazine's Come Follow Him podcast, Kerry and the Proctors explain how to best understand elements of key chapters, images and ideas that span the entire reading assignment for this week.

Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Michaela Proctor Hutchins for editing this episode, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music for the podcast.

The Chiasmus that sheds light on the next 17 chapters of Isaiah (Week of Sept. 19, third to listen to) Sep 18, 2022

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In this short video made for his class, Kerry explains a chiasmus he has discovered that gives a tremendous amount of added meaning to chapters 40-57.

Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Alexia Muhlestein for editing this episode, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music for the podcast.

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