Old Testament Seminary Student Manual (2026)

Contents
Introduction
Old Testament Lessons
- Welcome to the Old Testament
- Moses 1; Abraham 3
- Genesis 1–2; Moses 2–3; Abraham 4–5
- Genesis 3–4; Moses 4–5
- Genesis 5; Moses 6
- Moses 7
- Genesis 6–11; Moses 8
- Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1–2
- Genesis 18–23
- Genesis 24–33
- Genesis 37–41
- Genesis 42–50
- Exodus 1–6
- Easter
- Exodus 7–13
- Exodus 14–18
- Exodus 19–20; 24; 31–34
- Exodus 35–40; Leviticus 1; 4; 16; 19
- Numbers 11–14; 20–24; 27
- Deuteronomy 6–8; 15; 18; 29–30; 34
- Joshua 1–8; 23–24
- Judges 2–4; 6–8
- Ruth 1–4; 1 Samuel 1–7
- 1 Samuel 8–16
- 1 Samuel 17–26; 2 Samuel 5–7
- 2 Samuel 11–12; 1 Kings 3; 6–9; 11
- 1 Kings 12–22
- 2 Kings 2–7
- 2 Kings 16–25
- 2 Chronicles 14–20; 26; 30
- Ezra 1; 3–7; Nehemiah 2; 4–6; 8
- Esther
- Job 1–3; 12–14; 19; 21–24; 38–40; 42
- Psalms 1–2; 8; 19–33; 40; 46
- Psalms 49–51; 61–66; 69–72; 77–78; 85–86
- Psalms 102–3; 110; 116–19; 127–28; 135–39; 146–50
- Proverbs 1–4; 15–16; 22; 31; Ecclesiastes 1–3; 11–12
- Isaiah 1–12
- Isaiah 13–14; 22; 24–30; 35
  - Lesson 117
    Isaiah 25—Waiting for the Lord
  - Lesson 118
    Isaiah 29—“A Marvellous Work and a Wonder”
- Isaiah 40–49
- Isaiah 50–57
- Isaiah 58–66
- Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20
- Jeremiah 31–33; 36–38; Lamentations 1; 3
- Ezekiel 1–3; 33–34; 36–37; 47
- Daniel 1–7
- Hosea 1–6; 10–14; Joel
- Amos; Obadiah; Jonah
- Micah; Nahum; Habakkuk; Zephaniah
- Haggai 1–2; Zechariah 1–4; 7–14
- Malachi
- Doctrinal Mastery: Finding Answers to My Questions
- Scripture Study Skills
- For the Strength of Youth: Making Choices
- Building Self-Reliance
- Physical and Emotional Health
- Future Education and Employment
- Succeed in School
- Missionary Preparation
- Temple Preparation
- Teachings of Church Leaders

Lesson 118: Isaiah 29—“A Marvellous Work and a Wonder”

Joseph Smith’s First Vision, by Greg K. Olsen

Isaiah 13–14; 22; 24–30; 35: Lesson 118

Isaiah 29

“A Marvellous Work and a Wonder”

Visit “Studying the Scriptures” to help prepare yourself spiritually to learn.

Isaiah described the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ, including the coming forth of the Book of Mormon, as “a marvellous work and a wonder” (Isaiah 29:14). This lesson can help you feel gratitude for the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ and the Book of Mormon.

Study the Scriptures

What event is being described in these verses?

“darkness shall cover the earth” (Isaiah 60:2)
“a famine of hearing the words of the Lord” (Amos 8:11)
“grievous wolves shall enter in among you” (Acts 20:29)
“a falling away” (2 Thessalonians 2:3)

If you guessed the Great Apostasy, you’re right! The Great Apostasy refers to “a widespread falling away from the gospel and Church of Jesus Christ” that occurred after the death of the Savior and His Apostles (Preach My Gospel: A Guide to Sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ, 37).

Isaiah’s Prophesies. Many of Isaiah’s prophecies refer to different time periods and have multiple fulfillments. For example, Isaiah 29 was a prophecy for Isaiah’s own people that Jerusalem would soon be destroyed. However, his prophecy in Isaiah 29 can also refer to the Great Apostasy (see 2 Nephi 27).

Read Isaiah 29:8–10, looking for descriptions of the Great Apostasy. Mark what you find. We live in a world where many are still spiritually hungry, staggering, or sleeping. We may also make choices that distance us from the Lord. Take a moment to ponder ways you, or those you love, may feel this way.

As you study today, seek help from the Holy Ghost to appreciate what Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ have given us to overcome these challenges and turn to Them.

In Isaiah 29:4, Isaiah prophesied of the Book of Mormon. The book was translated from plates hidden in the ground, which Isaiah described as a voice “out of the dust.” Link the following passages, which identify the Book of Mormon as a fulfillment of this prophesy, to Isaiah 29:4:

2 Nephi 26:16
2 Nephi 33:13
Mormon 8:23
Last paragraph of “Testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith” found in the introductory pages of the Book of Mormon.

Read Isaiah 29:13–14, looking for what the Lord said He would do in addition to revealing the Book of Mormon to overcome the effects of the Great Apostasy.

President Russell M. Nelson explained what the marvelous work and wonder is:

That marvelous work [and wonder] would include the coming forth of the Book of Mormon and the Restoration of the gospel. (“Scriptural Witnesses,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2007, 46)

Create a note by the phrase “a marvellous work and a wonder” in Isaiah 29:14 with the following truth: The Lord restored His gospel, and brought forth of the Book of Mormon, to overcome the effects of the Great Apostasy.

Isaiah 29:13–14 is a doctrinal mastery passage. Consider tagging doctrinal mastery passages with the topic they teach so you can find them easily later. Memorize the reference and key scripture phrase, “The Restoration of the gospel is ‘a marvellous work and a wonder.’” Use music to recite the key scripture phrase. Use a familiar tune or chorus to a song and replace the words with the key scripture phrase.

The Restoration of the Gospel is “God’s reestablishment of the truths and ordinances of His gospel among men on earth” (“Restoration of the Gospel,” Guide to the Scriptures, Gospel Library).

In your notebook, respond to the following:

How can the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ and the Book of Mormon help us overcome the spiritual difficulties caused by the Great Apostasy?

Review the following study options. Complete one or more.

Share Your Thoughts

Lesson Purpose: This lesson can help you feel gratitude for the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ and the Book of Mormon.

Share one or more of the following with your teacher or class:

The verse from the Book of Mormon you chose for option A.
The aspect of the Restoration you identified and how it helps you draw closer to God.
Something specific you did to achieve the purpose of this lesson.
Any questions this lesson raised for you. How will you try to find answers to your questions?