Are you prepared, in body, mind, and spirit for the Glorious Millennial reign of our Lord and Savior. He will reign as KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OR LORDS (Rev. 19:16). Are you ready for the many cataclysmic events preceding that will get the world’s attention and bring about repentance?
Trusting in the Lord, we know whatever comes, will be worth it and will be for our growth—bringing us closer to our Creator. Can you imagine what it means to have the “earth rolled as a scroll?” “The face of the Lord shall be revealed” (D&C 88:95) I desire to paint an optimistic picture for you as we look at the Big Picture from the Lord’s perfect point of view as best I can.
My main goal, as I am preparing to make my 89th trip around the sun, is to help as many as I can to come to know Him. I know He is “the way, the truth, and the life, and no man cometh unto the Father but by [Him] (John 14:6). Those who reject Christ shall be “cut off” at His coming (Acts 3:20-23; JS-H 40). My heart sinks as I think of those who will do so, and there will be way too many. Help me reduce that number. I would that not one soul should parish. But given “free choice” as part of the perfect plan, we know there will be many (Alma 29:1-9).
Follow the Counsel of Our Savior
If you really want to know what the future holds, follow the counsel of our Savior: “…a commandment I give unto you that ye search these things diligently; for great are the words of Isaiah. For surely he spake as touching all things concerning my people which are of the house of Israel; therefore it must needs be that he must speak also to the Gentiles. And all things that he spake have been and shall be, even according to the words which he spake (3 Nephi 23:1-3).
Nephi shares this powerful insight regarding the writings of Isaiah: “…in the days that the prophecies of Isaiah shall be fulfilled men shall know of a surety, at the times when they shall come to pass. Wherefore, they are of worth unto the children of men, and he that supposeth that they are not, unto them will I speak particularly, and confine the words unto mine own people; for I know that they shall be of great worth unto them in the last days; for in that day shall they understand them; (2 Nephi 25:7-8).” (Bolding is mine.)
And Nephi’s brother, Jacob, shares his hopeful insights into Isaiah’s writings, “Behold, my beloved brethren, I speak unto you these things that ye may rejoice, and lift up your heads forever,… (2 Nephi 9:3)” Then Jacob goes on in this same chapter to give us one of the best discussions of the Lord’s infinite atonement that we have anywhere in holy writ. He does that after sharing from three chapters in Isaiah.
Nephi also shares that the Apostle John will write about the last days; hence, we have the incredible Book of Revelations (1 Nephi 14:26-28). Then a thousand years later, the Lord tells Moroni, “And then shall my revelations which I have caused to be written by my servant John be unfolded in the eyes of all the people. Remember, when ye see these things, ye shall know that the time is at hand that they shall be made manifest in very deed (Ether 4:16).”
The gospel singer, John Rich, is interviewed by Tucker Carlson, because his inspired song about the Book of Revelations is near the top in rankings. Here is the interview: https://youtu.be/zaFNktRoTbo?si=PJF3nZapWTsCtefY and here is the amazing composition: https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?fr=mcafee&p=john+rich+revelation+video&type=E211US105G0#id=4&vid=c3bb968bfe82eb992ad8facb4f00bc04&action=click
Understanding and Insights
The Book of Mormon is the best commentary on the Book of Isaiah. Nephi, his brother Jacob, Abinadi, and the Savior do extensive Hebrew explanations of several chapters in the Book of Isaiah. Their goal is to help us best be prepared for the days ahead. They use what is called Hebrew Midrash to explain and amplify Isaiah’s great book. My good Jewish convert friends, David Doane and Rob Kay taught me that the Book of Mormon is the richest book on the planet in using Hebrew Midrash to understand what Isaiah is sharing with us for our eternal benefit.
We are also greatly blessed to have Avraham Gileadi’s insights in understanding Isaiah. As a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and coming from the Jewish-Israel culture, he is probably the best scholar in the world to help us understand Isaiah’s message for our day, in detail. As a convert, he learned that the Book of Mormon is the best book to help us understand Isaiah and his message for our day. Having spent five years in Israel, as a convert to Judaism, he was very familiar with the writings of Isaiah. Now he is helping the world be so and providing a great blessing to many. I have been blessed greatly by his work and am grateful to have him as a trusted friend. We have shared each other’s books.
Uncertainty of the Future
Most people fear the uncertainty of the future. Fear, hate, contentions, prejudice, pride, and the like are tools of the devil. As a result, suicides are epidemic. Hope, love, joy, and peace are the fruits of the Spirit. These fruits help us to look beyond the storms and challenges that are a part of life. The Lord has counseled, that all these things shall give the experience and be for thy good, if thou shalt endure it well, thou shalt be exalted on high (D&C 121:8; 122:7).” He further promises, “But if ye are prepared, ye shall not fear (D&C 38:30).”
Satan knows it is his last hour before that great Millennial Epoch, and he and his minions are perpetrating massive deceit across the globe. We have the Lord’s promise that as we treasure up His word we shall not be deceived (JS-M 37).
I have a blog article Hebrew Midrash and The Book of Mormon with many insights from Isaiah to help us prepare for the days ahead. This article I am writing now would be way too long if I shared all the profound Hebrew Midrash insights from Isaiah.
Exciting Times Are Happening Now
The native Americans are coming forth and blossoming as a rose. It has been wonderful to learn from Chief Midegah of the Ojibwe tribe (David Taylor). When we first put up our YouTube interview with him, there were over 50 thousand views in one week. Since our interview with Chief Midegah, many other YouTube hosts have interviewed him. People are hungry for the truth and to know what is going on now and anciently in America. Once you listen to him, you will realize, as I did, that there is massive misunderstanding about the Native Americans. He takes it all the way back to the Prophet Noah, and his seven sacred teachings. (See several Podcasts with Chief Midegah on BookofMormonHeartland.com.)
Brian Nettles, who has studied ancient languages and is an expert in Ancient American artifacts, is hosting a conference this September 20th and 21st in Fond Du Lac, WI. The conference quickly sold out. However, it is now available by internet streaming: Sign up for Conference Streaming – Book of Mormon Heartland.
Brian has an excellent set of speakers for Friday on the Book of Mormon, and on Saturday Chief Midegah and his Jewish Rabbi brothers, as well as other native Americans, will be giving major insights into their history, heritage, and sacred writings. My theme for what is happening is “voices from the dust and native American voices.” (Isaiah 29:4)
Brian and Michael Claridge interviewed me about an amazing stone depicting the Savior’s infinite atonement given to Wayne May by Russell Burrows. Russell found this stone along with about 4000 others in the Heartland of America: The Semena Santa Stone – David Allan Interview (youtube.com)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5CLywoOI3s. I have a blog article about this stone as well: Two Hundred Names for Jesus | It’s About Time (itsabouttimebook.com)https://itsabouttimebook.com/two-hundred-names-for-jesus/.
The small gold plates that Joseph Smith translated in Fayette, NY, were written in Demonic Egyptian. This translation was the last one to complete the Book of Mormon and is the unabridged part from 1 Nephi to the Book of Omni. One of the scribes for Joseph at the Peter Whitmer farm was John Whitmer. John copied off some of those characters and Brian has been able to translate many of them. You can see a copy of some of them in this blog article: Ancient Hebrews in Ancient America | It’s About Time (itsabouttimebook.com)https://itsabouttimebook.com/ancient-hebrews-in-ancient-america/.
The title page of the Book of Mormon tells of Mormon and Moroni’s abridgement of the Nephite’s and the Jaredite’s records. This is the last of the Book of Mormon from Mosiah to Moroni. The small plates came later. So, we have the FIRST of the Book of Mormon being translated LAST, and the LAST of the Book of Mormon being translated FIRST in Harmony, PA. This part of the translation was done before they went to Fayette, NY. The Savior shares: ” as the words have gone forth out of my mouth even so shall they be fulfilled, that the first shall be last, and that the last shall be first in all things whatsoever I have created by the word of my power, which is the power of my Spirit (D&C 29:30).” (Bolding mine.)
The Capitol of Israel Moved to Jerusalem
In my book, Time & Eternity, The End-Times & Beyond Revealed, I share the dedicatory prayer of Orson Hyde for Jerusalem on the Mount of Olives (Sunday 24 October 1841). Here is a fascinating paragraph from that prayer:
Do Thou now… to inspire the hearts of kings and the powers of the earth to look with a friendly eye towards this place [Jerusalem], and with a desire to see Thy righteous purposes executed in relation therein. Let them know that it is Thy good pleasure to restore the kingdom unto Israel—to raise up Jerusalem as its capital, and constitute her people a distinct nation and government, with David Thy servant, even descendant from the loins of ancient David to be their king.
While Donald Trump was President of the USA, he successfully helped move the capital of Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Ezekiel describes the role of “my servant David” (Ezekiel 34:23-31) relevant to this major transition occurring. Isaiah, the Book of Mormon, and Avraham in his books have much to say about the important role of the Davidic servant.
Exciting Times Ahead
From the scriptures, we learn that we will help the Lamanites build a temple in Jackson County Missouri. In Orson Pratt’s formatting of the Book of Mormon (1906), he has a footnote to 2 Nephi 3:24 sharing that, “And there shall rise up one mighty among them (the Lamanites), who shall do much good…” the footnote reads, “Indian Prophet.”
The scriptures are clear that many more records are to come forth. Neil Maxwell shared at BYU that now we carry around our “Quad;” he jokingly shared that in the future we may need a “little red wagon” to carry them. By the Quad, he means the Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and The Pearl of Great Price.
We live in the most exciting time in the history of the earth. “Let us look to God and Live.” the abundant life He has promised now (Alma 37:47; John 10:10) and look forward to the glorious day when He comes again. The purging times ahead will bring about great repentance with Zion (pure in heart who are of one mind and one heart) society to be the Bride to meet the Bridegroom at His coming. The great hope is that we can be part of that society.
I believe with Chief Midegah that we are at the beginning of an extremely important seven year period.. We look forward to many more records. Then we have Nephi’s great counsel and promise:
Wherefore, ye must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men. Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting upon the word of Christ, and endure to the end, behold, thus saith the Father: Ye shall have eternal life. (2 Nephi 31:20)
David W. Allan (22 July 2024)
Photo: K. Griffiths