Moses 7 I Come Follow Me I Handmaidens, Harems and Heroines I Lynne Hilton Wilson

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🗓️ 22 January 2026

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Moses chapter 7 centers on the rise of the City of Enoch, a people who learned to build Zion by becoming “of one heart and one mind,” dwelling in righteousness, and caring deeply for one another. Under Enoch’s prophetic leadership, the people rejected violence, pride, and inequality, choosing instead to live the law of consecration so fully that there were “no poor among them.” Their society was marked not only by moral purity but by profound compassion—so much so that the Lord Himself wept over the suffering and wickedness of the world. In contrast to the surrounding nations, Zion stood as a covenant community defined by love, justice, and unity with God. The chapter also teaches that Zion is not merely a place, but a condition of the heart that any people can strive to achieve. Moses 7 makes clear that Zion is built through repentance, obedience, humility, and collective commitment to God’s ways. As Enoch’s people aligned their lives with heaven, they became sanctified and were ultimately taken into God’s presence, symbolizing the destiny of a truly Zion-like society. For modern readers, the City of Enoch becomes both a model and an invitation: Zion is achieved when individuals and communities choose righteousness, unity, and selfless care for the vulnerable, preparing the world—and themselves—for the return of the Lord.

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0:00.0	the cursing is the removal from God and that Cain's land was cursed, but he himself was given
0:08.6	a mark, which is not a curse. It was actually a protection. He was pleading with the Lord to save
0:13.7	him. God is the author of diversity, but he is not the God of racism. In fact, he says in 2nd Nephi 520,
0:22.9	Inasmuch as they will not hearken unto me, thy words shall be cut off from my presence.
0:28.0	And that is the cursing.
0:33.9	Hello, welcome back to Scripture Central. I'm Lynn Hilton Wilson, part of the team that tries to build enduring faith in Jesus Christ
0:41.3	by illuminating and defending re-scripture.
0:44.3	And as I've mentioned the past, I love the Old Testament, and I use as my commentary, Restored Scripture.
0:50.3	I want to focus this year on our handmaidens and our harems and our heroines.
0:55.0	And we continue today in chapter 7 of Moses with many heroines who become the city of Enoch, who are a Zion people who are striving to live the law of consecration, who are striving to follow God and build a kingdom that is so holy that it is translated to heaven.
1:14.1	This is a wonderful example of heroines finding the Messiah.
1:19.4	And it's taken a long time.
1:21.0	You know, he preaches for 365 years.
1:23.9	Just as a reminder, the city of Enoch is taken just a few decades after Adam's death.
1:30.3	Adam lived until 9.30, the city of Enoch is taken according to Genesis in 987, or according to the book of Moses,
1:40.3	152. So just a few decades later, they're gone. I want to dive into the text, Moses
1:47.1	chapter 7 and focus on verse 2 through 4. Enok cried unto Lord, and there came a voice out of
1:53.3	heaven saying, turn ye and get ye upon the Mount Simeon. And then we're skipping ahead a little
2:00.3	bit. And as Enick skipping ahead a little bit.
2:01.2	And as Enoch stood, he said,
2:03.8	Behold, the heavens opened, and I was clothed upon with glory.
2:08.3	And I saw the Lord.
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