The Lord warns that those who ignore the words of the living prophets will fall (see Doctrine and Covenants 1:14–16). Our greatest safety lies in strictly following the word of the Lord given through His prophets, particularly the current President of the Church. Their teachings reflect the will of the Lord, who declared: “What I the Lord have spoken, I have spoken, and I excuse not myself and though the heavens and the earth pass away, my word shall not pass away, but shall all be fulfilled, whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same” ( Doctrine and Covenants 1:38). At times, they may be inspired to prophesy of future events for our benefit. They speak boldly and clearly, denouncing sin and warning of its consequences.
They make known God’s will and true character.
Like the prophets of old, prophets today testify of Jesus Christ and teach His gospel. We also sustain the counselors in the First Presidency and the members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles as prophets, seers, and revelators. We sustain the President of the Church as prophet, seer, and revelator-the only person on the earth who receives revelation to guide the entire Church. But along with warnings, Isaiah also offers a message of hope-a suffering servant, a coming Messiah, who would come to establish God’s Kingdom on Earth and create a new Jerusalem.įor generations, Isaiah's words have encouraged thousands of people who have waited in anticipation for the Messiah and for God to set right all that has been wronged.As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we are blessed to be led by living prophets-inspired men called to speak for the Lord, as did Moses, Isaiah, Peter, Paul, Nephi, Mormon, and other prophets of the scriptures. The book of Isaiah is filled with sobering accounts of Israel’s sin and rebellion and warnings of their coming judgement. Like Elijah, Jeremiah, and the other prophets, Isaiah was called by God to deliver his words to Israel. Isaiah’s prophecies are fulfilled in Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. This hope would be embodied through God's servant, “Immanuel," who will one day establish a new Israel and God's Kingdom on Earth. Though Israel will face the consequences of their rebellion, Isaiah’s prophetic words are full of hope for the day when God would restore his people to himself. Learn More The book of Isaiah is a message of warning and hope.
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