“The Lord Called His People Zion”

How to read this week

• Read it in two halves. Verses 1–21 build Zion; verses 22–69 are Enoch's vision of the world, God's grief, the Savior and the last days.
• Notice how Zion is defined. Not by a place or wealth, but by unity, righteousness and no poor (7:18). That definition applies to families and wards too.
• Linger on God's tears. Enoch assumed a holy God couldn't weep. The answer (7:32–40) reveals a Father who loves His children and grieves their choices.
• Follow Enoch's change. He questions God's tears, then weeps himself, then refuses comfort, then rejoices at the Savior. His heart becomes like God's.
• Look for the latter days. Verses 59–67 point to the Restoration, the gathering and a New Jerusalem that will meet Enoch's Zion.

The arc of Moses 7

1. 7:1–12 — Enoch preaches with power
2. 7:13–19 — The people become Zion
3. 7:20–27 — Zion grows; Enoch sees the nations
4. 7:28–40 — God weeps over His children
5. 7:41–53 — Enoch weeps, then sees the Savior
6. 7:54–67 — The Second Coming and a latter-day Zion
7. 7:68–69 — Zion is taken up

Restoration connections

• D&C 97:21 — “This is Zion—the pure in heart.”
• D&C 105:5 — Zion can only be built on the principles of the celestial kingdom.
• 4 Nephi 1:15–18 — A Nephite Zion society after the Savior's visit.
• D&C 45:11–14 — The Lord speaks of Enoch's city, reserved until the day of righteousness.

Questions for the week

• What would it take for your family or ward to become more “of one heart and one mind” (7:18)?
• How does knowing God weeps for His children change how you see Him?
• Enoch's heart grew as he saw people as God sees them. Whom do you need to see that way?
• What does it mean to you that Christ is “the King of Zion” and “the Rock of Heaven” (7:53)?
• What can you do this week to help build Zion?