Hello! And welcome to Come, Follow Me – Old Testament. Unlike other classes you have for school, this is organized into weeks to match the pace of classes and lessons at church. If you miss a day, skip ahead to be sure you stay in the right week. A day with an asterisk (*) means you have something to print!
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January, Week 1
Day 1
Youth
1. Many people assume the Old Testament doesn’t teach about Jesus Christ. Because of Restoration scripture and modern prophets, we know that it does teach about Him and His role as Savior of the world. Old Testament stories show how involved God is in the lives of His children.
2. Read the following from Elder Michael T. Ringwood of the Seventy about the focus of the Old Testament.
We are the focus of Heavenly Father’s plan and the reason for our Savior’s mission. …
… Chapter after chapter [of the Old Testament] we discover examples of how Heavenly Father and [Jesus Christ] are intimately involved in our lives. (“For God So Loved Us,” Liahona, May 2022, 88)
3. While Jesus Christ is central in the Old Testament, some struggle to see his presence because the name “Jesus Christ” does not appear in the book. As you study the Old Testament, it will refer to the Lord or Jehovah. It is helpful to know that Jehovah is Jesus Christ. Jehovah did the will of Heavenly Father in all things. As you learn about Jehovah, you also learn about Heavenly Father, who guided and empowered Him. President Dallin H. Oaks of the First Presidency taught:
Before the Fall, our Heavenly Father spoke directly to Adam and Eve. Thereafter, the Father introduced His Only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ, as our Savior and Redeemer and gave us the command to “hear Him.” From this direction we conclude that the scriptural records of words spoken by “God” or the “Lord” are almost always the words of Jehovah, our risen Lord, Jesus Christ. (“The Teachings of Jesus Christ,” Liahona, May 2023, 102)
Day 2
Youth
1. You don’t remember, but before you came to earth you were filled with excitement as you learned about Heavenly Father’s plan for us. You literally shouted for joy! (See Job 38:7.) Jehovah was chosen to be our Savior and Redeemer. He is the path that leads to Heavenly Father. As we follow Him, we become like Him.
2. President Dallin H. Oaks of the First Presidency explained the Savior’s role in Heavenly Father’s plan of salvation:
What has Jesus Christ done for each of us? He has done everything that is essential for our journey through mortality toward the destiny outlined in the plan of our Heavenly Father. … His Only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ, is the central figure. (“What Has Our Savior Done for Us?,” Liahona, May 2021, 75)
3. President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, then Second Counselor in the First Presidency, explained:
We do not know many details about life in that premortal sphere, but we do know some. …
Back in that first estate, you knew with absolute certainty that God existed because you saw and heard Him. You knew Jesus Christ, who would become the Lamb of God. You had faith in Him. …
… You had participated in the great heavenly councils and knew that your Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ, would provide a way for you to be cleansed from sin and rescued from physical death. (“Your Wonderful Journey Home,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2013, 126–127)
4. Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles explained:
As a child of God, you came to earth to receive a physical body. With your body, you can choose to faithfully follow Jesus Christ. You can choose to obey God’s commandments, receive holy ordinances, and make and keep gospel covenants. Doing these things will prepare you to fulfill your divine destiny.
With this purpose clearly in mind, you can see the importance of taking the sacrament each week, studying the scriptures, praying daily, setting worthwhile goals, and serving others. These things help remind you of why you are really here, and they will help you to be worthy to receive the personal revelation that you need to be happy and remain on the covenant path. (“God’s Plan of Happiness and Your Divine Destiny,” For the Strength of Youth, Jan. 2022, 4)
Day 3
Youth
1. Jesus Christ is Jehovah in the Old Testament. President Dallin H. Oaks taught:
“The Father introduced His Only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ, as our Savior and Redeemer and gave us the command to ‘hear Him.’ From this direction we conclude that the scriptural records of words spoken by ‘God’ or the ‘Lord’ are almost always the words of Jehovah, our risen Lord, Jesus Christ” (“The Teachings of Jesus Christ,” Liahona, May 2023, 102).
2. When the leaders of the Jews challenged Jesus about His identity, He declared, “Before Abraham was, I am.” These words shocked the people who heard Jesus, and they were ready to stone Him (see John 8:58–59). Read Exodus 3:13–15; 6:3–5 to see why some Jews were so upset at what Jesus said. Why is it significant to you to know that Jesus Christ is Jehovah?
3. The Lord restored many “plain and precious things” through Joseph Smith. In a vision, the Lord showed Nephi the coming forth of the Bible, explaining that “many plain and precious things” would be taken from it. As you study the Old Testament this year, you will also study some of the “other books” Nephi foresaw. These include:
- The book of Moses, part of Joseph Smith’s translation of the Bible. It restores truths and accounts not found in the current text of Genesis 1–6.
- The book of Abraham, which was revealed to Joseph Smith as he examined ancient Egyptian papyri.
- Various passages from the Joseph Smith Translation, some of which appear in the footnotes, the appendix of the Bible, and the Guide to the Scriptures.
Week 2
Day 1*
Primary
1. Read Moses 1:1-23.
2. Today, think about these questions: What did Moses do to resist Satan? How can Moses’s example help you when you are tempted? Write some ideas in your document.
3. Listen to I am a Child of God.
Youth
*1. Print a copy of this year’s doctrinal mastery scripture chart. Save this paper to keep track as you memorize scriptures.
2. Read Abraham 3.
3. There is a Doctrinal Mastery Scripture in this chapter, Abraham 3:22-23.
22 Now the Lord had shown unto me, Abraham, the intelligences that were organized before the world was; and among all these there were many of the noble and great ones;
23 And God saw these souls that they were good, and he stood in the midst of them, and he said: These I will make my rulers; for he stood among those that were spirits, and he saw that they were good; and he said unto me: Abraham, thou art one of them; thou wast chosen before thou wast born.
4. In a vision, Jehovah (Jesus Christ) showed Abraham our existence as spirits “before the world was.” Who were we before? How can knowing more about our premortal existence help us now?
Premortality refers to our life before we were born on this earth. …
Throughout our premortal life, we developed our identity and increased our spiritual capabilities. Blessed with the gift of agency, we made important decisions, such as the decision to follow Heavenly Father’s plan. These decisions affected our life then and now. We grew in intelligence and learned to love the truth, and we prepared to come to the earth, where we could continue to progress. (Topics and Questions, “Premortality,” Gospel Library)
5. In a worldwide devotional, President Russell M. Nelson spoke of one way the truth taught in Abraham 3 applies to you.
You are among the best the Lord has ever sent to this world. You have the capacity to be smarter and wiser and have more impact on the world than any previous generation! ( “Hope of Israel” [worldwide youth devotional, June 3, 2018], Gospel Library)
Day 2*
Primary
1. Read Moses 1:24-42.
2. This part of the chapter has a Doctrinal Mastery Scripture! Moses 1:39 says “For behold, this is my work and my glory – to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man.” Tell a parent or family member what you think that means.
3. Listen to the Moses 1:39 song! We are going to try and memorize some Doctrinal Mastery Scriptures this year.
*4. Print a copy of the scripture chart. Save this paper, and any time you memorize a scripture put a sticker on it!
Youth
1. Today read Moses 1:1-11.
2. God has preserved in the scriptures accounts of some people who may not have confidence or direction in their lives. The Book of Moses is part of a revelation given to the Prophet Joseph Smith as he was working on an inspired revision or translation of the Bible. It has some valuable insights about God’s interactions with Moses. Throughout Moses’s life, he had times when his purpose was not very clear. Long before the Lord helped Moses lead his people out of slavery, he was born an Israelite (a member of God’s covenant people). But, as an infant, he was adopted by a royal Egyptian family. Eventually he had to flee from Egypt to a new land to preserve his life, leaving the only family he had known. If you were in Moses’s situation, what thoughts might you have about the purpose for your life?
3. Elder John C. Pingree Jr. of the Seventy testified:
One day, a discouraged sister pleaded, “Lord, what is my personal ministry?” He answered, “Notice others.” … Since then, she has found joy in noticing those who are regularly forgotten, and God has worked through her to bless many… To Moses, God declared, “I have a work for thee” (Moses 1:6). Have you ever wondered if Heavenly Father has a work for you? Are there important things He has prepared you—and specifically you—to accomplish? I testify the answer is yes! (“I Have a Work for Thee,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2017, 32)
4. Watch the video “I am a Son of God.”
Day 3
Primary
1. Read Abraham 3.
2. There is a Doctrinal Mastery scripture in this chapter!
22. Now the Lord had shown unto me, Abraham, the intelligences that were organized before the world was; and among all these there were many of the noble and great ones;
23. And God saw these souls that they were good, and he stood in the midst of them, and he said: These I will make my rulers; for he stood among those that were spirits, and he saw that they were good; and he said unto me: Abraham, thou art one of them; thou wast chosen before thou wast born.
3. Watch the video “About the Old Testament.”
4. Listen to the song, “I Know My Father Lives.”
Youth
1. Today read Moses 1:11-23.
2. We all have felt Satan’s temptations. Moses learned one way we can be strengthened against temptation. By remembering our true identity, we can draw strength from God to overcome temptation.
3. President Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles taught:
We speak boldly because Satan is a real being set on destroying you, and you face his influence at a younger and younger age. (“We Are All Enlisted,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2011, 45)
4. What are some of the temptations teenagers face? What makes it difficult for teens to resist those temptations? Although Moses was a mighty prophet, he also faced great temptation. Shortly after Moses’s experience with God, he had an extremely difficult experience where “Satan came tempting him” (Moses 1:12). Because of what Moses knew and did, he was able to prevail. President Bonnie H. Cordon shared the following experience about being called as the Young Women General President.
As I sat on the couch with my husband, our prophet pulled his chair over, almost knee to knee with us, and looked at me with his piercing blue eyes. I wasn’t sure if my heart was racing or had completely stopped as he called me to serve as the Young Women General President. He asked a question that still echoes in my heart, “Bonnie, what’s the most important thing the [youth] need to know?”
I pondered for a moment and said, “They need to know who they are.”
“YES!” he exclaimed, “and they need to know their purpose.” (“Come unto Christ and Don’t Come Alone,” Liahona, Nov 2021, 10)
5. Both Joseph and Moses sought God’s help through prayer, but they were more than just basic prayers. President Russell M. Nelson taught:
When you reach up for the Lord’s power in your life with the same intensity that a drowning person has when grasping and gasping for air, power from Jesus Christ will be yours. When the Savior knows you truly want to reach up to Him—when He can feel that the greatest desire of your heart is to draw His power into your life—you will be led by the Holy Ghost to know exactly what you should do.
When you spiritually stretch beyond anything you have ever done before, then His power will flow into you. (“Drawing the Power of Jesus Christ into Our lives,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2017, 42)
Day 4
Youth
1. Today, read Moses 1:27-42.
2. There is a Doctrinal Mastery scripture in today’s reading, Moses 1:39.
39 For behold, this is my work and my glory—to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man.
3. Did you know that under the direction of Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ has created countless worlds? And do you know what is even more amazing? Heavenly Father’s most prized creations are us—His spirit sons and daughters. Researchers estimate that Earth has roughly 7.5 x 1018 (or 7,500,000,000,000,000,000) grains of sand (see David Blatner, Spectrums: Our Mind-Boggling Universe from Infinitesimal to Infinity [Bloomsbury Publishing: New York City, 2012], 20). Look back at Moses 1:27–29, looking for what Moses compared to sand upon the seashore and why.
4. Elder Merrill J. Bateman, formerly of the Presidency of the Seventy, stated:
The Pearl of Great Price teaches that Moses was shown all the inhabitants of the earth, which were “numberless as the sand upon the sea shore” (Moses 1:28). If Moses beheld every soul, then it seems reasonable that the Creator of the universe has the power to become intimately acquainted with each of us. (“A Pattern for All,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2005, 76)
5. President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, then of the First Presidency, explained the purpose of God’s creations.
While we may look at the vast expanse of the universe and say, “What is man in comparison to the glory of creation?” God Himself said we are the reason He created the universe! His work and glory—the purpose for this magnificent universe—is to save and exalt mankind. In other words, the vast expanse of eternity, the glories and mysteries of infinite space and time are all built for the benefit of ordinary mortals like you and me. Our Heavenly Father created the universe that we might reach our potential as His sons and daughters. (“You Matter to Him,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2011, 20)
Week 3
Day 1
*Primary
1. Read Genesis 1.
2. Watch the video, “Jesus Makes the Earth.”
*3. Print the Creation notebooking pages. Cut out the pieces and glue them into a notebook or another piece of paper on the correct days.
4. There are Doctrinal Mastery verses in this chapter! Genesis 1:26-27.
26. And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.
27. So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
5. OPTIONAL: Here is a song to go along with those verses!
6. There is another Doctrinal Mastery verse just after this one (Genesis 1:28). It does not have a song.
28. And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.
Youth
1. Today, read Genesis 1:1-25.
2. How often do you take time to admire or appreciate these earthly wonders? What earthly wonders do you love? While there are many beautiful buildings in the world, nothing can quite compare with the majesty of Christ’s creations.
3. Because the world around us is so beautiful and majestic, it’s hard to imagine the earth when it was “without form, and void” and “empty and desolate” (Genesis 1:2; Abraham 4:2). One thing the Creation story teaches us is that God can, over time, make something magnificent out of something unorganized. That’s helpful to remember when life seems chaotic. Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ are Creators, and Their creative work with us is not finished. They can make light shine in dark moments in our lives. They can fill our emptiness with life. They can transform us into the divine beings we were meant to be. That’s what it means to be created in God’s image, after His likeness (see Genesis 1:26). We have the potential to become like Him: exalted, glorified, heavenly.
4. Bishop Gérald Caussé of the Presiding Bishopric taught:
As stewards of God’s creations, we have a duty to honor and care for them.
As God’s children, we have received the charge to be stewards, caretakers, and guardians of His divine creations. … Our Heavenly Father allows us to use earthly resources according to our own free will. Yet our agency should not be interpreted as license to use or consume the riches of this world without wisdom or restraint. …
President Russell M. Nelson once remarked: “As beneficiaries of the divine Creation, what shall we do? We should care for the earth, be wise stewards over it, and preserve it for future generations” [Ensign, May 2000, 86; Liahona, July 2000, 104].
Beyond being simply a scientific or political necessity, the care of the earth and of our natural environment is a sacred responsibility entrusted to us by God, which should fill us with a deep sense of duty and humility. It is also an integral component of our discipleship. How can we honor and love Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ without honoring and loving Their creations? (“Our Earthly Stewardship,” Liahona, Nov. 2022, 57–58)
Day 2
Primary
1. Read Genesis 2.
2. Watch the video, “Adam and Eve.”
3. Listen to the song, “When He Comes Again.”
4. Let’s take a look at a doctrinal mastery verse, Genesis 2:24. There isn’t a song for this one!
24. Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.
Youth
1. Today, read Genesis 1:26-27.
2. What’s that? you say. A whole lesson on two verses?
That’s right! Because these are a Doctrinal Mastery scripture.
26 ¶ And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.
27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
3. What does it mean that you are created in God’s image? How might knowing this change how you see yourself? God’s creation of woman and man teaches that every person on earth is a beloved daughter or son of heavenly parents. Each of us has a divine nature and destiny.
4. President Russell M. Nelson explained how the ways we label ourselves can affect us.
Labels can be fun and indicate your support for any number of positive things. Many labels will change for you with the passage of time. And not all labels are of equal value. But if any label replaces your most important identifiers, the results can be spiritually suffocating. (“Choices for Eternity” [worldwide devotional for young adults, May 15, 2022], Gospel Library)
5. Why do you think it would be important to place your identity as a child of God above any other identity you have? What obstacles could make it difficult to believe or remember your identity as a child of God, created in His image? We are sons and daughters of heavenly parents, created in their image. Many of the titles you have for yourself may be positive or fun. But your most important identity is a “child of God.”
6. President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, then of the First Presidency, explained how knowing our identity can give us purpose.
When we sing the song “I Am a Child of God,” the lyrics penetrate our hearts. Pondering this truth—that we are children of heavenly parents—fills us with a sense of origin, purpose, and destiny. It is good to remember that you are always a child of God. This knowledge will carry you through the most difficult times in your life and will inspire you to accomplish remarkable things. (“Living the Gospel Joyful,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2014, 120–121)
Day 3
*Primary
1. Read Moses 2 and 3.
2. When Heavenly Father and Jesus finished creating the earth and everything on it, they blessed the seventh day. It was to be a holy day, different from the other days of the week. The Sabbath is a day for us to rest from our work and to worship Heavenly Father and Jesus. What day of the week do we observe the Sabbath?
*3. Print the Sabbath spinner. Draw your own ideas of what you can do on the Sabbath in the blank spaces.
Youth
1. Today, read Genesis 1:28–31; 2:1–25.
2. There’s another Doctrinal Mastery scripture in today’s reading: Genesis 2:24.
24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.
3. After the creation of Adam and Eve, Heavenly Father joined them together in marriage. He commanded them to multiply and replenish the earth and to cleave to one another. Why do you think marriage and family play such important roles in Heavenly Father’s plan of salvation?
4. God’s prophets have always taught the ideal for family life. This includes a father and mother leading a family according to gospel principles. However, in mortality, circumstances often make living the ideal impossible. The General Handbook teaches:
God’s promise of eternal life includes eternal marriage, children, and all other blessings of an eternal family. This promise applies to those who are not currently married or are without family in the Church. These blessings are assured to all who strive to live as disciples of Jesus Christ. (General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2.1, Gospel Library)
5. President Russell M. Nelson taught:
Grand as it is, planet Earth is part of something even grander—that great plan of God. Simply summarized, the earth was created that families might be. Scripture explains that a husband and wife “shall be one flesh, and all this that the earth might answer the end of its creation” [Doctrine and Covenants 49:16]. (“The Creation,” Ensign, May 2000, 85)
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Day 4
Primary
1. Read Abraham 4 and 5.
2. Today is a music day! Listen to the three songs we have done so far and see if you can sing along yet.
Youth
January, Week 3
Day 1
Primary
1. Read Genesis 3.
2. If Adam and Eve had stayed in the Garden of Eden, they would not have had children and would not have progressed to become like Heavenly Father. We are grateful for their choice to partake of the fruit because this choice made possible our mortal life and our opportunity for eternal life.
3. Scroll down and watch the video about Adam and Eve.
Youth
1. Read Genesis 3.
2. At first, the story of the Fall of Adam and Eve might seem like a tragedy. Adam and Eve were cast out of the beautiful Garden of Eden. They were thrown into a world where pain, sorrow, and death are ever present. And they were separated from their Heavenly Father. But because of the truths restored through the Prophet Joseph Smith in the book of Moses, we know that the story of Adam and Eve is actually one of hope—and an essential part of God’s plan for His children.
The Garden of Eden was beautiful. But Adam and Eve needed something more than beautiful surroundings. They needed—and we all need—an opportunity to grow. Leaving the Garden of Eden was the necessary first step toward returning to God and eventually becoming like Him. That meant facing opposition, making mistakes, learning to repent, and trusting the Savior, whose Atonement makes possible progression and “the joy of our redemption.” So when you read about the Fall of Adam and Eve, focus not on the seeming tragedy but on the possibilities—not on the paradise Adam and Eve lost but on the glory their choice allows us to receive.
Day 2
*Primary
1. Read Moses 4.
*2. Print the pdf and complete the worksheet about Adam’s choices.
3. Listen to the song, “I Know My Father Lives.”
Youth
1. Read Moses 4.
2. Adam and Eve’s Fall brought physical and spiritual death into the world. It also brought adversity, sorrow, and sin. These all seem like reasons to regret the Fall. But the Fall was part of Heavenly Father’s plan to redeem and exalt His children through “the sacrifice of the Only Begotten of the Father.”
3. Because of the Book of Mormon and other latter-day revelations, we have a unique perspective on the Fall. For example, consider what the prophet Lehi taught his family about Adam and Eve in 2 Nephi 2:15–27. How do Lehi’s teachings clarify what happened in the Garden of Eden and help us understand why it was important?
Day 3
Primary
1. Read Genesis 4.
2. Watch the video “Adam and His Family.”
3. Listen to the song, “When He Comes Again.”
Youth
1. Read Genesis 4.
2. What does it mean that Adam was to “rule over” Eve? This passage of scripture has sometimes been misunderstood to mean that a husband is justified in treating his wife unkindly. In our day, the Lord’s prophets have taught that while a husband should preside in the home in righteousness, he should see his wife as an equal partner (see “The Family: A Proclamation to the World.” Elder Dale G. Renlund and Sister Ruth Lybbert Renlund explained that a righteous husband “will seek to minister; he will acknowledge error and seek forgiveness; he will be quick to offer praise; he will be considerate of family members’ preferences; he will feel the great weight of responsibility to provide ‘the necessities of life and protection’ for his family; he will treat his wife with the utmost respect and deference. … He will bless his family.”
Day 4
Primary
1. Read Moses 5.
2. Because of the choices Adam and Eve made, we will all die someday. Because of Jesus Christ, we can repent and live with God again. Heavenly Father sent Jesus Christ to rescue us from the consequences of the Fall. Through His atoning sacrifice, Jesus made it possible for us to be resurrected after we die and be forgiven of our sins when we repent.
3. Watch the video “Because of Him.”
Youth
1. Read Moses 5.
2. God will accept our sacrifices if we offer them with a willing and obedient heart. Adam and Eve learned that animal sacrifices were symbolic of Christ’s atoning sacrifice, and they made this “known unto their sons and their daughters” (Moses 5:12). What different attitudes did two of their sons, Cain and Abel, have toward these sacrifices? Why did the Lord accept Abel’s sacrifice but not Cain’s?
3. What kinds of sacrifices does the Lord ask of you? Is there anything in Moses 5:4–9, 16-26, that changes the way you think about those sacrifices?
January, Week 4
Day 1
Primary
1. Read Genesis 5.
2. Watch the video about Enoch!
Youth
1. Read Genesis 5.
2. Most of Genesis 5 is a list of the generations between Adam and Eve and Noah. We read a lot of names, but we don’t learn much about them. Then we read about Enoch, six generations from Adam, who is described with this intriguing but unexplained line: “And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him” (Genesis 5:24). Surely there’s a story behind that. But without further explanation, the list of generations resumes. (Don’t worry, we will learn more about Enoch in Moses 6.)
Day 2
Primary
1. Read Moses 6:1-36.
2. When Enoch was called to preach the gospel, he worried that he would fail. But God helped him do great things.
3. Watch the video about Enoch the prophet.
4. Why did Enoch feel that he couldn’t preach the gospel? How did God help Enoch?
Youth
1. Read Moses 6:1-36.
2. Thankfully, Moses 6 reveals the details of Enoch’s story—and it’s quite a story. We learn of Enoch’s humility, his insecurities, the potential God saw in him, and the great work he performed as God’s prophet. We also get a clearer picture of the family of Adam and Eve as it progressed through the generations. We read of Satan’s “great dominion” but also of parents who taught children “the ways of God” and of “preachers of righteousness” who “spake and prophesied.”
3. As you study Moses 6:26–36, what do you learn about eyes, darkness, and seeing? In Enoch’s time, who could not “see afar off”? Why were these people unable to see truth? What was Enoch able to see? What has built your faith that modern-day prophets are seers?
Day 3
Primary
1. Read Moses 6:37-68.
2. Adam and Enoch taught their people the first principles and ordinances of the gospel: faith, repentance, baptism, and receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost. These help us prepare to return to Heavenly Father.
3. Listen to the song, “I Know My Father Lives.”
Youth
1. Read Moses 6:37-68.
2. Because we have the book of Moses, we know that God has been teaching His children how to find forgiveness and redemption ever since the beginning. In the scriptures, these teachings are sometimes called the doctrine of Christ. As you study Moses 6:48–68, search for what we must know and do to be redeemed. Why is it important to know that these truths have been taught since the days of Adam and Eve? What do you feel prompted to do as a result of studying these teachings?
3. Adam and Eve were taught the precious truths of the gospel of Jesus Christ. But the Lord’s words in Moses 6:27–28 make clear that in the generations before Enoch, many people weren’t living those truths anymore. The Lord wanted Enoch to restore the truths that had been lost—along with the commandment originally given to Adam: “Teach these things freely unto your children” (Moses 6:58). As you read Moses 6:51–62, what do you learn about Jesus Christ? What do you find that would be especially valuable to the rising generation?
January, Week 5
Day 1
Primary
1. Read Moses 7:1-18.
2. God wants us to love each other. The people in Enoch’s city were very righteous and loved and took care of each other. He called his people Zion. God wants us to be a Zion people today, just like the people of Enoch. How can we show love to each other in Primary and at home?
3. There is a Doctrinal Mastery verse in Moses 7! It’s Moses 7:18.
18 And the Lord called his people Zion, because they were of one heart and one mind, and dwelt in righteousness; and there was no poor among them.
4. OPTIONAL: There is a song to go along with this verse.
Youth
1. Read Moses 7:1-18.
2. Throughout history, people have tried to achieve what Enoch and his people accomplished: building an ideal society where there is no poverty or violence. As God’s people, we share this desire. We call it building Zion, and it includes — in addition to caring for the poor and promoting peace — making covenants, dwelling together in righteousness, and becoming one with each other and with Jesus Christ, “the King of Zion.” Because the work of establishing Zion continues in our day, it’s helpful to ask, How did Enoch and his people do it? How did they become “of one heart and one mind” despite the wickedness around them? Among the many details Moses 7 gives us about Zion, a particularly valuable one for Latter-day Saints might be this: Zion is not just a city — it is a condition of the heart and spirit. Zion, as the Lord has taught, is “the pure in heart” (Doctrine and Covenants 97:21). So perhaps the best way to build Zion is to start in our own hearts and homes.
3. There is a Doctrinal Mastery verse in Moses 7! It’s Moses 7:18.
18 And the Lord called his people Zion, because they were of one heart and one mind, and dwelt in righteousness; and there was no poor among them.
4. OPTIONAL: There is a song to go along with this verse.
Day 2
Primary
1. Read Moses 7:19-27.
2. Enoch built a city called the city of Zion. Enoch saw in a vision that the city would eventually be taken up to heaven because of the righteousness of his people. This means that Enoch and his people were translated — in other words, their bodies were changed so they would be free of physical pain and would not experience death until the time of their resurrection.
3. Listen to the Books of the Old Testament song. We are going to learn this this year!
Youth
1. Read Moses 7:19-27.
2. The phrases “taken up” (Moses 7:21, 23), “lifted up” (Moses 7:24), “caught up” (Moses 7:27), and “fled” (Moses 7:69) refer to Zion and the people of Enoch being translated and taken to heaven. People who are translated “are changed so that they do not experience pain or death” as mortals do.
3. Enoch was the great-grandfather of the prophet Noah. He and the people in his city were righteous and were taken from the earth before the flood. Take a look at Moses 7:27. What happened to other righteous people on the earth that did not live in the city of Enoch? Why is it important for us to know that these righteous people were taken up to heaven?
Day 3
Primary
1. Read Moses 7:28-53.
2. Take a look at the verses we read today. What is it that makes God weep, or cry? Take a look at verses 32, 33, and 37 for some answers. What do these verses teach us about how God feels about His children? How do we know that God loves us?
3. What do you think are some things we can do to make Heavenly Father happy?
Youth
1. Read Moses 7:28-53.
2. Some people see God as a distant being who isn’t emotionally affected by what happens to us. But Enoch saw a vision in which God wept for His children. God has created worlds without number, yet He is aware of and cares about us. Heavenly Father feels sorrow when we choose to commit sin. How can this knowledge influence you to live righteously?
3. Listen to the Books of the Old Testament song. We are going to learn this this year!
Day 4
Primary
1. Read Moses 7:47-69.
2. In his vision, Enoch saw the latter days, including the Savior’s Second Coming. Take a look at some pictures of Jesus Christ coming to visit people. (One, two, three.) How do you think the people in the pictures felt when Jesus came to see them? How can we prepare for when Jesus comes again?
3. Listen to the song, “When He Comes Again.”
Youth
1. Read Moses 7:47-69.
2. Enoch wept again when he heard the earth mourn because of the wickedness of the people. Enoch prayed and asked God if he would have compassion on the earth and bless the children of Noah. The Lord promised Enoch that He would never again flood the earth. The Lord also promised that He would “call upon the children of Noah,” which means that He would invite them to accept the gospel. The Lord also taught Enoch that those who build their lives upon the Savior would never fall.
3. Verse 62 describes events of the last days. Consider what phrases like these might mean: “righteousness will I send down out of heaven,” “truth will I send forth out of the earth,” “righteousness and truth will I cause to sweep the earth as with a flood.” What do these phrases teach you about God’s work in the latter days?
4. President Ezra Taft Benson explained that the Lord promised that “righteousness would come from heaven and truth out of the earth. We have seen the marvelous fulfillment of that prophecy in our generation. The Book of Mormon has come forth out of the earth, filled with truth, serving as the very ‘keystone of our religion.’ God has also sent down righteousness from heaven. The Father Himself appeared with His Son to the Prophet Joseph Smith. The angel Moroni, John the Baptist, Peter, James, and numerous other angels were directed by heaven to restore the necessary powers to the kingdom. Further, the Prophet Joseph Smith received revelation after revelation from the heavens during those first critical years of the Church’s growth. These revelations have been preserved for us in the Doctrine and Covenants.”
We’re done with January! Move forward to February!
