Lesson 5: Moses 7

 January 24-30
Moses 7
"The Lord called his people Zion"

Materials: A large paper heart, scissors, markers/coloring crayons, glue, cards below (printed, cut out, and glued together)
Opening Song: "We will sing of Zion" (Hymns, 47)
Opening Prayer:

Attention Activity: Show your family a  large paper heart. Write the word "Zion" on the heart. What is Zion?

Lesson:

We talked a lot about Zion last year as we studied the Doctrine and Covenants. The people of the early church wanted to build a city of Zion in Missouri and become a Zion people. They wanted to model themselves like the people of Enoch. 

Enoch was a prophet in the book of Genesis and we learn more about him in the book of Moses. Enoch felt he was a weak man and felt overwhelmed with the responsibilities God had given him. But, with help from the Lord and courage, Enoch became a mighty prophet. His people listened to him and he built a city, the city Zion. 

We don't know a lot about the city of Zion itself. We don't know how large it was or how many people it had. We don't know how many buildings there were or if it had parks. But what we do know is that it's people were righteous. 

Activity: Enoch cards

Before FHE, print out both sets of the cards below and paste together so that the Enoch picture is on one side and the words on the other. Set the cards out on the floor or table picture side up. Have your family members take turns choosing a card, reading it, and answering the question on the back. 

"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' (D&C 97:21) So perhaps the best way to build Zion is to start in our own homes" (Come Follow Me For Individuals and Families 2022 The Old Testament, page 19).

Activity: Zion heart/Zion home

Take the heart from the beginning of the lesson and cut it into pieces--one piece per family member and give each piece to a family member. What are some things that we can do in our home to be a more Zion-like people? Discuss with your family things you might do to become more united as a family in heart and mind. Write down or draw a picture of one thing you will do to help the family become more Zion-like on the piece of the heart.

Collect the heart pieces and glue them to a piece of paper. Hang the heart in your home to remind your family what they are focusing on this week. 

Bear your testimony.

Closing Song: "Love at Home" (Hymns, 294)
Closing Prayer:
Refreshment: Banana Bread Cookies recipe here