In the first verses of this chapter, the Lord is telling the righteous to look to Abraham, or more specifically to the covenants made with Abraham. These are the same promises the Lord makes concerning the restoration of the gospel and makes to us in the temple. He tells us to "lift up your eyes to the heavens and the earth below" and all these things will eventually pass away, but his promises will not fail. We shouldn't worry about what the world can or may do to us, he'll take care of that. Just as he made a way for Israel to pass through the Red Sea, he will help us through all opposition. He urges us to awaken to the spiritual things in our lives. When we do, we can be redeemed and he promises we will obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and mourning will flee away. Then he says this, "I am he; yea, I am he that comforteth you." To me he is saying, "I am real. I exist. Let me lead and guide you, and let me comfort you."
In the last part of the chapter, he refers to the two prophets talked about in Revelation who will be in Jerusalem prior to the second coming. They will be killed and their bodies will be left in the streets. Then they will be resurrected before the people. In the end of the chapter, the Lord pleads for all of Israel to awaken out of the spiritual stupor they are in and become righteous so they can be free.
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