Vision of Zion Craig Perry

On December 1, 2023, we joined a group of dedicated volunteers to visit Hopiland. Together, we brought wood for fuel, cottonwood for kachina doll making, call for ceremonies, food, and clothing.
Orlan, who is a member of the Yellow Fox Clan, owns a kiva in the village of Moenkopi, which is next to Tuba City, AZ. Orlan invited us to enter his kiva where we could discuss spiritual matters. Eighty-three volunteers fitted into this humble structure. We were there for over 2 hours, and Orlan spoke to us and talked about the Hopi ways, how when, they get together for their ceremonies in the kivas, they pray for all humanity and for us to return to the peaceful simple ways of life and living.
He said a prayer in the Hopi tongue for us and let one of our Christian brothers pray as well. Mike sweat, who runs the nonprofit organization UnitedRain.org, and it has helped to get volunteers to assist the Hopi, reminded us more than once how rare and blessed of an occasion this was to enter a kiva as an outsider. He was only aware of this happening with four other individuals on past occasions. This may have been the first time that a Christian prayer was ever offered in a kiva.
In this video, we will chronicle our trip, some things that we learned, and some efforts being made to assist these people and to feel their love and humility. We sincerely hope this podcast will encourage people to get involved in helping them further their economic prosperity as they seek for replacement revenue from losing coal mining jobs and receipts for the sale of coal, which previously provided important financial stability to their communities.

Isaiah Chapter 29 addresses the city of Jerusalem on one level, and Zion on another level, which are metaphorically referred to as "Ariel." The chapter prophesies both judgment and hope for those who dwell in Zion (and anciently, Jerusalem). It begins with a warning of distress and siege for Ariel, indicating a period of suffering and hardship. The people are depicted as spiritually blind and deaf, unable to understand God's messages. However, the chapter also promises a dramatic turnaround. It foretells a time when the spiritually blind will suddenly see and the deaf will hear. This transformation is described as a sudden, miraculous event, akin to the deafening roar of many nations being turned into a dream-like whisper. This indicates a divine intervention that will change the course of events and bring about a profound spiritual awakening. The chapter concludes with a promise of redemption and enlightenment for the humble and contrite, suggesting a future restoration of Jerusalem and its people.
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In this episode, we analyze what has been nicknamed the White Horse Prophecy. It has been alleged the Joseph Smith gave this prophecy on or about May 6, 1843. Edwin Rushton and Theodore Turley stated they were witnesses to this prophecy and gave their testimony to its validity. A few years before the death of Edwin Rushton in 1904, he was requested by several close friends to make a recorded and notarized statement regarding this prophecy. His friend James H. Anderson acted as recorder and Arnold G. Giauque was notary for the following account of this prophecy.

For Shawn White's show notes, go here.
Deliverance and Punishment Verse 1 talks about the Lord punishing Leviathan, a symbolic serpent or dragon, representing chaos, evil, or potentially hostile nations, with His mighty and great sword.
Restoration of Israel
Verses 2-6 shift to a metaphor of a vineyard, symbolizing Israel. God will tend and guard this vineyard, protecting it from harm and enabling it to blossom and fill the whole world with fruit. The imagery shows God's favor toward Israel and His plan to prosper it.- The subsequent verses address God’s plan for His people and the nations. God’s intention is to bring peace and restoration rather than destruction. He seeks to reconcile with His people and to make them flourish.
Judgment and Restoration
Verses 7-11 discuss judgment but also indicate a purpose behind it. The inhabitants of the city (possibly Jerusalem or a symbolic city representing the people of God) have been affected by God's judgment due to their transgressions. Yet, this judgment intends to purify them, to facilitate their turning back to God. It indicates that the people did not turn to their Creator despite the hardship and judgment they faced.
Gathering of the Exiled
Verses 12-13 speak to a future time of gathering and restoration. The Lord will thresh and harvest His grain – a metaphor for the gathering of His people from their places of dispersion among the nations. A great trumpet will be blown, and those who were perishing in Assyria or who were exiled in Egypt will come and worship the Lord in Jerusalem, symbolizing a regathering and restoration of God’s people.
This chapter blends themes of judgment and restoration, revealing a God who punishes evil and iniquity but is also redemptive and faithful towards His people, promising a future gathering and renewal for Israel. It interweaves messages about God’s dealing with His own people and with the nations, offering both warning and hope.

Isaiah 25 is a song of praise to God for His faithfulness, power, and the promises He will fulfill. Go here for chapter notes. The chapter can be broken down into the following key themes:
Praise for God's Faithfulness and Power (verses 1-5): Isaiah praises the Lord for His wonderful deeds, plans formed of old, and for making a city into a heap of ruins. The prophet speaks about how God has been a stronghold to the poor and needy and a shelter from the storm.Banquet on Mount Zion (verses 6-8): Isaiah prophesies about a future time when the Lord will prepare a feast of rich foods and aged wine on Mount Zion for all people. He will swallow up death forever and wipe away tears from all faces. This represents the ultimate victory of God over death and sorrow.Rejoicing in Salvation (verses 9-12): The people of God will rejoice in His salvation. They will proclaim, "Behold, this is our God; we have waited for him." The Lord will bring down the pride of the ruthless and lay low the lofty city.

Discussion with Shawn White about his interpretation of Isaiah Chapter 24. For show notes, go here. Chapters 24-27 talk about the end of the tribulations, the end of the 3 and a half years. To follow along with the text, go to YouTube Channel, Vision of Zion. Go here to watch the episode.
Isaiah chapter 24 primarily focuses on the coming judgment of God upon the earth. The chapter describes a global cataclysmic event where the entire world faces divine punishment for its disobedience and wickedness. It portrays a scene of devastation, chaos, and desolation, where cities lie in ruins, the earth is shaken, and its inhabitants are in anguish.
Throughout the chapter, Isaiah emphasizes the universal nature of this judgment, affecting all nations and peoples, regardless of their status or power. The passage underscores God's sovereignty over creation and His ultimate authority in meting out justice.
Amid the gloom, there is also a glimmer of hope as Isaiah hints at a remnant of faithful individuals who will survive the cataclysm and praise God in the midst of the desolation. See Revelation 21:12 "And had a wall great and high, and had twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, and names written thereon, which are the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel." This remnant represents those who have remained faithful to God despite the prevailing moral decay and who will ultimately find redemption and restoration.
In summary, Isaiah chapter 24 serves as a vivid portrayal of divine judgment on a global scale, highlighting the consequences of human disobedience and the unwavering sovereignty of God. It also suggests that even in the darkest of times, a faithful remnant will find hope and redemption.