Seminaries and Institutes
Moses 1: ‘This Is My Work and My Glory’

“Moses 1: ‘This Is My Work and My Glory’” Old Testament Seminary Student Study Guide (2002), 10–11

“Moses 1,” Old Testament Seminary Student Study Guide, 10–11

Moses 1

“This Is My Work and My Glory”

Although this is the first chapter of the Joseph Smith Translation, there is nothing like Moses 1 in Genesis. The teachings in Moses 1 belong at the beginning of Genesis because they tell how Moses learned the truths he wrote about in the book of Genesis. In addition, Moses 1 provides important information concerning Heavenly Father’s plan for His children. Note that the revelation to Moses in Moses 1 occurred after the revelation at the burning bush (see Moses 1:17) but before Moses returned to Egypt (see Moses 1:26). Consequently, this revelation would come at some point in Exodus 3 or 4 if it were found in the Old Testament.

At some time in our lives we may ask, “Who am I?” “Where did I come from?” “Why am I here?” “How was life created on this planet? and why?” Moses asked questions like these, and God revealed answers. As you read, think about these questions and look for the answers the Lord gave Moses in this revelation, which includes chapter 1 as well as the rest of the book of Moses.

Studying the Scriptures

Do at least two of the following activities (A–D) as you study Moses 1.

  1. Who Is God? Who Is Man?

    1. Read Moses 1:1–11 and list what Moses learned about God.

    2. List what Moses learned about himself in relation to God from those same verses. You may want to highlight these two lists in some way in your scriptures.

    3. Explain how you think Moses felt about what he learned and why.

  2. Why Does It Matter?

    1. How did Moses use what he learned about himself and God (see Moses 1:1–11) to overcome Satan? (see Moses 1:12–22).

    2. How might you use Moses’ example in Moses 1:12–22 to overcome temptation in your life?

  3. Scripture Mastery—Moses 1:39

    Moses 1:39 tells us the whole reason behind God’s works and creations. Note the definitions of immortality and eternal life found in “Understanding the Scriptures.”

    1. Rewrite this verse in your notebook, putting your own name in the place of “man.”

    2. Why is it important to know God’s purposes?

    3. What “work” has God done to bring to pass your immortality and eternal life?

    4. What are you doing, or what could you do, with what God has done for you?

  4. Be a News Reporter

    Pretend you are a reporter asked to interview Moses after his experiences in this chapter. Write down five questions you would ask him.