In Lost Tribes & Last Days (Deseret Book, 2005), Kent writes:

I recommend that readers turn first to the Bible itself to gain an understanding of Isaiah’s day within the context of the Old Testament. Ideally, the place to start reading is at Genesis 1:1, from which one should read through the end of 2 Chronicles before beginning Isaiah. This 634-page warm-up would provide readers with indispensable background knowledge for understanding Isaiah. The recommendation may sound extreme, but from my experience, those who have paid this price do not find Isaiah to be mysterious, unlike those who pick out a random chapter and attempt to read it. For the historical and political context (and the book of Isaiah is full of history and politics), one should read at least from I Kings through 2 Chronicles before reading Isaiah – a mere 172-page warm-up (83).

I like this particular exhortation. Go for it, friends. Feast on the Word.