Come, Follow Me 2026: Week 5 - Genesis 5; Moses 6 (January 26–February 1)

Week Overview

Imagine the intrigue of Genesis 5:24: “And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him.” A list of generations pauses on this unexplained mystery, sparking wonder about the story behind it. Moses 6 unveils Enoch’s humility, insecurities, and the great prophetic work God empowered him to do amid Satan’s “great dominion” (Moses 6:15). Feel the power as parents teach children “the ways of God” (Moses 6:21), revealing faith in Jesus Christ, repentance, baptism, and receiving the Holy Ghost—doctrines from the beginning that “shall be in the end of the world also” (Moses 6:7).

Key Scripture Moments

1. Enoch’s Overwhelm and Divine Courage: Notice what happens in Moses 6:26–36 as Enoch feels inadequate to prophesy. The Lord responds, empowering him despite weaknesses, leading to verse 34’s youth theme: “Walk with Me.”

2. Remarkable Empowerment: In Moses 6:37–47, observe how the Lord supports Enoch, transforming his fears into mighty works (see also Moses 7:13).

3. Adam’s Baptismal Revelation: Here’s the powerful moment in Moses 6:53 when Adam asks about his watery grave. Verses 53–65 explain redemption through faith, repentance, baptism as being “born again” (verse 59), and the Holy Ghost.

4. Command to Teach: Moses 6:51–63 directs Adam: “Teach these things freely unto your children,” outlining gospel truths for generations.

Hidden Connections

Sin blinds hearts, ears, eyes—like “clay” in Moses 6:27, 35—limiting the ability to “see, feel, and hear the things of God” (Moses 6:26–36). Yet Enoch overcomes through divine empowerment, echoing ancient symbols of water for rebirth (Moses 6:59–60). These connect to the priesthood “in the beginning [and]… in the end” (Moses 6:7), solving modern doubts by showing God’s consistent pattern of calling the hesitant.

Pattern Discovery

Notice this recurring pattern across prophets: feelings of inadequacy met by God’s reassurance. Enoch trembles to speak (Moses 6:31–34), mirroring Moses (Exodus 4:10–16), Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1:4–10), Nephi (2 Nephi 33:1–4), and Moroni (Ether 12:23–29). Each is strengthened for divine work, revealing God’s way of building through weakness. Parents teaching gospel principles (Moses 6:58) repeat from Adam’s family to today, countering Satan’s dominion (Moses 6:15).

Simple Questions

1. What effects of sin stand out in Moses 6:26–36, and how did Enoch’s attributes help him overcome them?
2. Why did Enoch feel overwhelmed in Moses 6:26–31, and what did the Lord say to give courage (verses 32–34)?
3. In Moses 6:53, what question does Adam ask, and what truths follow in verses 53–65 about redemption?
4. What symbols in Moses 6:27, 35, 59–60 point to spiritual rebirth?
5. How does Moses 6:51–63 instruct parents to teach children gospel truths?
6. What does “walk with Me” mean from Moses 6:34 in your daily steps?

One Big Idea

God calls individuals to His work despite weaknesses, as with Enoch (Moses 6:26–36), empowering them through faith like the gospel taught Adam: “faith in Jesus Christ… repent… be baptized… receive the gift of the Holy Ghost” (Moses 6:52, 57–59). This priesthood doctrine from Adam’s era (Moses 6:7) transforms generations via family teaching.

Living It

1. When facing hard callings, recall Enoch’s story (Moses 6:26–34) and list future challenges, noting how to rely on the Savior.
2. Create a family “book of remembrance” inspired by Adam and Eve’s (Moses 6:57–58), including scriptures, prayers, or FamilySearch.org entries.
3. Teach children gospel principles using pictures or songs like “Faith” (Children’s Songbook, 96–97), linking to Moses 6:52.

Faith Builder

Recent prophetic calls echo Enoch’s, as modern apostles describe similar feelings (see Elder Ulisses Soares in “Prophets Speak by the Power of the Holy Spirit,” Liahona, May 2018, 98–99; David A. Bednar, “Abide in Me, and I in You; Therefore Walk with Me,” Liahona, May 2023, 123–25). The youth theme “Walk with Me” from Moses 6:34 invites alignment with these ancient truths.

These scriptures invite families to teach redemption’s doctrines, walking with God toward eternal joy.