2 Nephi 19

This chapter contains the great prophecy of Christ. The words are used in Handel's Messiah and prophecy of the Savior's birth and of his ascendency to the throne of David at the time of his second coming. Five titles will be given to him: Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, and The Prince of Peace. The remainder of the chapter talks about the destruction that will come upon the Northern Kingdom. It typifies the destruction of the wicked at the Lord's second coming, and makes special note that those who were leaders, who taught lies and caused the people to error will be destroyed. It's comforting to me to know that terrorists, murderers, anyone who ruins or hurts the lives of good people will pay an ultimate price. I like the words that are often used in these chapters, "For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still." I think that his hand remains stretched out in punishment to the wicked because they will not change, but also stretched out in mercy to those who will.