Why does Nephi spend significant time and effort teaching Isaiah? Dr. Shon Hopkin shares insights into the power of God’s covenants, the mission of Jesus Christ, and the meaning of the Abrahamic Covenant through the lens of the love of Jesus Christ.00:00 Part 1–Dr. Shon Hopkin00:17 Last Week00:30 What to expect in 2 Nephi/Isaiah05:00 Bio of Dr. Shon Hopkin06:28 First simplicity08:11 Second simplicity and a nursery rhyme11:01 Understanding Isaiah in history13:58 Genesis 12-22 Abrahamic Covenant14:22 Joseph of Egypt17:28 40 years in the desert to a Divided Kingdom20:55 Assyria and Isaiah22:39 Place names24:07 Isaiah and preaching in Israel and Judah25:31 Nephi and Isaiah and important dates29:05 Isaiah 37: Assyria and Hezekiah33:20 Why Nephi loves Isaiah35:44 Land and identity37:32 Isaiah’s children38:59 2 Nephi 1739:59 2 Nephi 11-14 44:02 2 Nephi 14:5-6 Gather places46:40 2 Nephi 12 River flowing against gravity49:49 Descending off of the mountain52:08 2 Nephi 12:4 Why temples?54:46 Isaiah for Airheads by John Bytheway57:45 2 Nephi 13 Babylon is coming1:00:31 2 Nephi 26:20-231:04:00 2 Nephi 131:07:35 2 Nephi 13:12-13 Pride and downfall1:10:42 End of Part 1–Dr. Shon HopkinThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignAnnabelle Sorensen: Creative Project ManagerWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com