Enos-Words of Mormon
"He Works In Me to Do His Will"
Materials: Enos handout, scissors, glue, piece of construction paper, Picture: Enos Praying by Robert R Barrett (in manual)
Opening Song: "A Child's Prayer" (Children's Songbook, 12)
Opening Prayer:
Scripture: Enos 1:4
Attention Activity:
Do a small physical activity with your family like a pillow fight, dog pile, wrestling, whatever your comfortable with. What does the word wrestle mean? In the book of Enos, Enos describes his prayer as a "wrestle". Read Enos 1:2. What do you think he means? Why do you think he picked the word wrestle?
Lesson:
Enos was the son of Jacob and the next keeper of the plates. He went hunting and had a spiritual experience through prayer. Enos's prayer was full of faith and so Heavenly Father answers Enos's prayer. The chapter is sort of laid out like a Q&A. Enos prays for something; then the Lord responds.
Activity: Enos Paper Doll
Have a copy of the paper doll printed and cut out. Have your family members take turns pasting a piece of the paper doll to a piece of construction paper starting with the torso. As you go read the scriptures the are on the pieces. Below are some discussion points you can talk about with your family.
Torso- Enos prays for repentance. Read Enos 1:4. Enos uses powerful language to describe his prayer. What was some of the language Enos used to describe his prayer? ("my soul hungered", "cried to Him", "raise my voice high") How long did Enos's prayer last? Although we do not have to pray that long to have a heartfelt prayer, we should take our time and try not to rush through our prayers. Enos also went to a quiet, private place to pray. He knelt down on his knees and said his prayer out loud. Enos is an excellent example of saying a meaningful prayer.
What do you think was the Lord's response? Read Enos 1:5. God forgave Enos of his sins and promised to bless him.
Right Arm- Enos prays for others. Read Enos 1:9. After Enos asked for forgiveness, he asked the Lord to bless his brethren, the Nephites. What can we learn for Enos's example here? In response the Lord replies to Enos in verse 10: "I will visit thy brethren according to their diligence in keeping my commandments." Blessings from the Lord are always based on our faithfulness in keeping his commandments.
Left Arm- Enos prays for his enemies. Read Enos 1:11. Why do you think Enos prayed for the Lamanites? Why is it important to pray for our enemies (the people we struggle with, don't agree with)?
In response to this inquiry, God gives Enos an amazing answer because he is impressed by Enos's faith. Read Enos 1:12. The Lord tells Enos he will grant his desires. Enos demonstrated having a righteous desires. Righteous desires are specific blessings we ask from the Lord that help us to stay on the covenant path. Righteous desires do not come from a place of greed or vanity. They are the sacred and meaningful things that we want for ourselves and for others. "Our heart is right with God when we truly desire what is righteous—when we desire what God desires" ("The Desires of Our Hearts" Dallin H. Oaks, BYU Speeches October 8, 1985).
Legs- Enos prayed for the records to be preserved. Read Enos 1:16. Enos was worried that the Lamanites would destroy the plates. He asked the Lord to help keep the plates safe. The Lord did keep the plates safe and promised he would bring them forth when it was time--which now know was when the Prophet Joseph restored the church in the latter-days. Enos wanted the work of God to continue. How can we pray for God's work to continue in our day? (We can pray for missionary experiences, pray for investigators in our area, pray for the missionaries, pray for our church leaders like our bishop and President Nelson.)
Optional Activity:
Book of Mormon Videos: Enos Prays Mightily
Review with your family some examples Enos set for us in his prayer. Testify of the power of prayer in your own life and how it has helped you and others come closer to Heavenly Father.
Closing Song: "Sweet Hour of Prayer" (Hymnal, 142)
Closing Prayer:
Refreshment:
Triple Vanilla Brownies recipe here
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