Saviors Qualities

Isaiah describes the Savior’s incomparable qualities.

• •The Prophet Joseph Smith taught that we need “a correct idea of [God’s] character, perfections and attributes” in order to have faith in Him (Lectures on Faith [1985], 38). Isaiah gives many beautiful descriptions of the Savior’s character and attributes. Have class members read some of the passages listed below and discuss the following questions: Which attribute of the Savior is mentioned in the passage? How does knowing of this attribute help increase our faith in the Savior? You may want to list these attributes on the chalkboard.
  
  1. a. Isaiah 40:13–14 (No one counsels or instructs him.)
     
  2. b. Isaiah 40:28–31 (He is never weary; he strengthens us.)
     
  3. c. Isaiah 40:12, 21–22, 26; 45:12, 18 (He planned and created the universe and knows every part of it.)
     
  4. d. Isaiah 41:17–18 (He hears us when we are in trouble and blesses us abundantly.)
     
  5. e. Isaiah 42:1, 4 (He will not fail or be discouraged till his purposes are fulfilled.)
     
  6. f. Isaiah 42:16 (He lights and straightens the way for his people who are lost.)
     
  7. g. Isaiah 43:1–4 (He will help his people through their trials.)
     
  8. h. Isaiah 43:25–26; 44:21–23 (He blots out our sins and remembers them no more.)
     
  9. i. Isaiah 44:2–4 (He pours out his Spirit on our families like water on dry ground.)
     
  10. j. Isaiah 46:3–4 (He carries his people from birth to old age.)
      
  11. k. Isaiah 49:14–16 (He will never forget us. We are “graven” in the palms of his hands.)
      
  Invite class members to tell of experiences that have strengthened their testimonies of any of these attributes of the Savior.