Have you ever wondered what God might be thinking and feeling as He watches the wickedness of His children on earth? Moses 7 helps us understand how God views His children, how He feels about their wickedness, and how wickedness will eventually be eliminated.
Studying the Scriptures
Do at least two of the following activities (A–D) as you study Moses 7.
Read Moses 7:4–27 and imagine what it would be like to have been part of Enoch’s community. Write a letter to an imaginary friend who lives somewhere else and wants to know how to create a place as wonderful as Zion. Using the information in Moses 7, especially verse 18, tell your friend what it takes to establish and live in Zion. Encourage your friend and give advice on what a person your age could do to “eliminate selfishness” or accomplish one of the other things President Kimball suggested. Especially focus on what your friend could do first in his or her family and then in the Church and community.
What Makes the Lord Weep?
In Moses 7:29–31, Enoch asked the Lord why He was weeping. Read verses 31–40 and write an answer to Enoch’s question.
According to Moses 7:41, what did Enoch do when he understood the Lord’s answer to his question?
What do you think the Lord and Enoch might weep about as they view the world today?
Answer Enoch’s Questions
Read Moses 7:42–67 and identify the questions Enoch asked the Lord. Write each question in your notebook, followed by a summary of the Lord’s answer.
Explain the Imagery
In Moses 7:62, Enoch was told about the Restoration of the gospel in the latter days. He was told of two important things that would happen to help gather the “elect” from the whole earth to prepare for the Second Coming: “Righteousness will I send down out of heaven; and truth will I send forth out of the earth.” Consider what you know about events that took place as part of the Restoration and explain what you think the Lord was referring to.