Coming up in this "Come, Follow Me" episode: a recap of the book of Genesis and an overview of the book of Exodus, where we’ll discuss some of the overall symbolism of the exodus story and how it has helped shape the Israelite people, the Book of Mormon people, and even Latter-day Saints throughout the world today. We’ll talk about an important caution to anyone who teaches the gospel, and how to find confidence in fulfilling Church callings. And we’ll talk about why life might seem to get harder even when you’re choosing to obey Heavenly Father’s commandments.

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1:03 - Recap of Genesis and an overview of the Book of Exodus and the symbolism of the Exodus story as the story of our own lives on the covenant path

7:46 - The story of the Exodus as the cultural narrative of the House of Israel, much like the story of the Restoration and the Pioneers is the cultural narrative of Latter-day Saints today

13:27 - The Israelites in bondage in Egypt and Pharoah’s mandate to kill all male children; the birth of Moses; and Moses’ life in Midian with Jethro where he likely learned about the gospel of Jesus Christ and received the Melchizedek Priesthood

19:38 - Moses as a symbol of Christ; Teaching tip - Rather than giving everything you have learned in your study to those you teach, find ways to inspire in them the desire to study and learn for themselves

26:17 - Moses’ vision of the Lord, and his call to be a deliverer or savior to Israel; comparing it to Joseph Smith’s First Vision; humility in the presence of God and confidence to serve with Him by our side; Israel as God’s firstborn; circumcision

34:28 - Pharaoh and his hard heart; what if I feel the Lord has forgotten me? Why does life sometimes seem to get harder when I’m choosing to follow the Lord’s commandments? A message of Hope in Christ