I was reading the Isaiah chapters in 2 Nephi last night before bed. I read the first part of the chapter, all about a vineyard and olive tree and followed the story with understanding. Then the chapter transitioned into Woe to Israel, and I followed that part of the chapter with understanding. But as I read the Woe to Israel, I stopped and thought, y'know, I know that Isaiah just told me that the interpretation to the first part of the chapter is the second part of the chapter, and if I really want a good understanding of what he's talking about, I should re-read the first part with the knowledge gained from the second part.
Suddenly it hit me that that is yet another way in which we are accountable for the knowledge God has given us. Especially books like Isaiah. God has given us the text and the tools to understand it. Do we just read the text? Or do we take the time and put forth the effort to use the tools to understand it? Perhaps I should stop trying to read one chapter at night. Because when I do that, I just want to read the chapter so I can go to sleep. I don't have the energy to delve in more. I need to delve.
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