The City of Enoch Moses 7

Maka-Feke Today we are surrounded by the maka-fekes which the evil one dangles before us and with which he attempts to entice us and then to ensnare us. Once grasped, such maka-fekes are ever so difficult—and sometimes nearly impossible—to relinquish. To be safe, we must recognize them for what they are and then be unwavering in our determination to avoid them. President Thomas S. Monson

Mahujah—Mount Simeon Enoch Has Two Major Visions Vision 1 Moses 7:4-12

Vision 2 Read Moses 23-26, 28, 32-34, 41

CONTRAST: People of Enoch Moses 7:16-18, 21 What was the cause of Enoch’s success? Moses 7:13

The Power of Words “And so great was the faith of Enoch that he led the people of God, and their enemies came to battle against them; and he spake the word of the Lord, and the earth trembled, and the mountains fled, even according to his command; and the rivers of water were turned out of their course; and the roar of the lions was heard out of the wilderness; and all nations feared greatly, so powerful was the word of Enoch, and so great was the power of the language which God had given him.” Moses 7:13

God said let there be light Joshua spake and the sun stood still Elijah commanded and there was famine The Power of Words

Words are Sacred “Like all gifts which cometh from above, words are sacred and must be spoken with care and by constraint of the spirit.” Jeffrey R. Holland Moses 7:13

“It’s wonderful to be able to laugh. To laugh at ourselves, particularly, not to have fun at the expense of others.” Gordon B. Hinckley

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Before you speak, ask yourself: Is it kind? Is it necessary? Is it true?

A GOAL: What will you change about how you use your words this week? In your journal

What is Zion? A. An ancient city that was translated. It’s up in heaven now. B. A place in Jackson County, Missouri. C. Zion isn’t a place. It’s a way of being. Zion is the “pure in heart.” D. All of the above.

Question from the learning assessment Which of the following illustrates the true nature of God and Satan? A. God weeps over the wicked, and Satan laughs at wickedness B. God hates individuals who are wicked, and Satan loves wickedness C. God and Satan both weep over the wicked [Search Moses 7:26-30 to be sure of your answer]

Enoch Sees the Rest of The Plan of Salvation Moses 7:55-62 Enoch wept when he saw the Savior lifted on the cross, and the heavens groaned, and the rocks were rent. Enoch saw the resurrection of Jesus Christ Enoch saw the spirits in heaven who stood on the right hand of God Enoch saw the earth rest and the Second Coming of Christ And the righteous sent down to earth to testify of the Savior

What happened to Enoch and his city? ▪ Moses 7:69

[If there’s time] ▪ “The Tongue of Angels,” Jeffrey R. Holland, April 2007 General Conference [17:08]

The City of Enoch Moses 7