Moses 1; Abraham 3

This Week's Reading

This week's Come, Follow Me reading invites us into the profound experiences of Moses and Abraham, revealing that Jesus Christ is the central figure in creation and redemption. In Moses 1, we learn that God spoke to Moses face to face, demonstrating that the Creator is accessible to those who approach Him with humility and faith. The account teaches that our natural limitations do not separate us from God, for His glory can be upon us if we are transfigured by His presence. Similarly, Abraham 3 shows the Father and Son working together to create the earth specifically as a place for humanity to dwell and prove their willingness to follow divine commandments. These ancient records affirm that Jesus Christ is the Creator of all things and the Redeemer who makes it possible for us to return to God's presence.

Key Passages

• Moses 1:2–3 In this majestic vision, Moses endures the direct presence of God, learning that the Lord is without beginning or end and that His name is Endless, establishing the eternal nature of our Heavenly Father.
• Moses 1:10–11 After hours in God's presence, Moses realizes how small man is compared to the infinite Creator, yet he was transfigured so his natural eyes could behold the face of God without perishing.
• Abraham 3:24–25 The Father and Son stand together among the stars to create the earth, declaring that it will be a proving ground where humanity can choose to do all things whatsoever the Lord commands them.
• Abraham 3:27–28 When asked whom He should send, both the Father and the Son volunteer, but the Father chooses the Firstborn, Jesus Christ, while the second one becomes angry and loses his first estate, illustrating the importance of keeping our first calling.

Questions to Ponder

1. How does Moses' experience in seeing God face to face change your understanding of what it means to approach Heavenly Father today?
2. What does it mean that we are created to be a proving ground where we can choose to follow God's commandments?
3. Why is it significant that both the Father and the Son volunteered to come to earth, yet the Father chose the Firstborn?
4. How can you apply the lesson of keeping your "first estate" in your own life when faced with choices or temptations?

A Thought to Take Home

These sacred records remind us that we are not too small or unworthy for God; rather, He has prepared a way for us to see Him and be transfigured by His glory. Just as Moses and Abraham were invited into the presence of the Creator, we can approach our Heavenly Father with confidence through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. By keeping our first estate and following the Son of Man, we align ourselves with the divine purpose of creation and prepare to dwell in God's eternal kingdom.