Isaiah 25 • Notice. Reason. Link. Wait.
Wait for the Lord Lab
Sort what Isaiah says the Lord has done and will do, test what “waiting” means, and link a promise to take to your journal.
Begin with Isaiah’s words. What had the Lord already done—and what were His people still waiting for?
Sort Isaiah’s evidence
What has He done? What will He do?
Read Isaiah 25:1–4, 6–9. For each phrase, look closely at the verbs. Is Isaiah remembering something the Lord has done, or trusting something He will do?
“thou hast done wonderful things”
Isaiah 25:1
“thou hast been … a refuge from the storm”
Isaiah 25:4
“shall the Lord of hosts make unto all people a feast”
Isaiah 25:6
“He will swallow up death in victory”
Isaiah 25:8
“the Lord God will wipe away tears from off all faces”
Isaiah 25:8
Sort all five phrases. You can change any answer.
Test a conclusion
What does it mean to “wait for” the Lord?
Reread Isaiah 25:9. Which statement fits what the people say “in that day”?
First sort Isaiah’s evidence in activity 1, then test a conclusion.
Link a verse
What else does the Lord promise those who wait?
Cross-referencing links verses that teach the same truth. Choose one verse to link to Isaiah 25:9, read it, then decide which promise its words support.
Open the source: Psalm 27:14 · Isaiah 40:31 · Doctrine and Covenants 133:45
Which promise do this verse’s words support?
First test a conclusion from verse 9 in activity 2, then link a verse.
Take it to the journal
What could someone do while they wait?
Imagine advising someone who is waiting for an answer or a blessing. Choose one thing they could do. Your linked verse and this choice will shape a page for your own journal.
Complete activities 1 to 3 and choose one action first.
