Here is my latest cartoon for Isaiah.
The commentary I have for this concerns the difficulty in understanding Isaiah's words. The idea is similar as the last cartoon, but focuses on a possible intent behind his methods, and brings some humor with it. Isaiah might have written his revelations and visions in his manner to preserve the truth and protect it from ridicule. Only people who have true intent, that are willing to study to understand, will. Therefore, the wicked will not hear the truth of his words, and will therefore not be offended. That is the joke, at least.
Years ago, when I was a child, I would read Garfield by Jim Davis and dream of being a cartoonist. However, being raised the way I was, that was not a good career path. I needed something more real. Years later, here is my small contribution with a religious perspective.
The point of this comic focuses on the fact that Isaiah can be difficult to interpret. However, his writing is true to the teaching style of Christ. Christ's apostles asked once why he spoke in parables. He wanted to make sure people who wanted to learn would hear it. If people listened hard and tried to understand, they would. Isaiah's writings are similar.
I have completed the Book of Mormon, what I believe is the fourth time. I read it once before my mission, and understood little. I read it during my mission as a challenge when President Hinckley passed away. I may have read it another time during my mission, but I would need to look at my old scriptures. I read it again after my mission as a family challenge/Christmas present. And today, 1/6/2016, I have completed it again.
I believe the Book of Mormon to be true, and surely a book to bring you closer to God than any other book. As you are consistent with your reading and study out the words and meanings, it will change your life for the good. The eyes of your understanding will open, and the truth of the world around you will be better understood. The ignorance of the world you live in is not held by the understanding of all things, but by the understanding of God.
Read, study, and write what impresses you. This will enable and further your true progress toward God.
