Sisters in Zion
Henry B. Eyring, Second Counselor in the First Presidency
President Henry B. Eyring testifies of the essential role sisters play in preparing for the Savior's coming and creating a Zion society.
Open talk in Gospel LibraryContents
Before Reading
Before reading or listening to the talk, consider the following questions:
- What is the unique role of women in preparing for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ?
- How does President Eyring describe the city of Enoch and its relevance to our day?
- What examples does President Eyring provide to illustrate the influence of faithful women in the Church?
- How does charity relate to the mission of women in the Church and the creation of a Zion society?
Topics
Understanding the Role of Women in the Last Days
President Eyring emphasizes the significant role that women play in preparing for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. He states that women will be an essential force in gathering Israel and creating a Zion-like society.
As the beloved daughters of Heavenly Father, and as the daughters of the Lord Jesus Christ in His kingdom, you will play a crucial part in the grand times ahead.
You sisters, your daughters, your granddaughters, and the women you have nurtured will be at the heart of creating that society of people who will join in glorious association with the Savior.
- What does President Eyring mean when he says women will play a crucial part in the last days?
- How can women contribute to the gathering of Israel and the creation of a Zion-like society?
- How can you, as a woman, contribute to the gathering of Israel in your daily life?
- What can you do to help create a Zion-like society in your home, ward, or community?
Reflecting on the City of Enoch
President Eyring uses the city of Enoch as a model for the type of society we should strive to create in preparation for the Second Coming. He highlights the unity, faith, and purity of the people in Enoch's city.
We know that the Savior will come to a people who have been gathered and prepared to live as the people did in the city of Enoch.
The people there were united in faith in Jesus Christ and had become so completely pure that they were taken up to heaven.
- What were the characteristics of the people in the city of Enoch?
- Why does President Eyring use the city of Enoch as a model for the society we should strive to create?
- How can you contribute to creating a society like the city of Enoch in your own sphere of influence?
- What actions can you take to become more united in faith and pure in heart, like the people of Enoch's city?
Recognizing the Influence of Faithful Women in the Church
President Eyring shares personal experiences and observations to illustrate the profound influence of faithful women in the Church. He highlights their ability to nurture, lift, and promote righteousness.
My experience has taught me that Heavenly Father’s daughters have a gift to allay contention and to promote righteousness with their love of God and with the love of God they engender in those they serve.
I watched my mother and those sisters love, lift, and care for each other unfailingly. I realize now that I was given an early glimpse of Zion.
- What examples does President Eyring provide to illustrate the influence of faithful women in the Church?
- How do faithful women promote righteousness and allay contention?
- How can you use your influence to promote righteousness and allay contention in your family or community?
- Can you recall a time when a faithful woman influenced your life? How can you follow her example?
Embracing Charity as a Key Virtue
President Eyring discusses the importance of charity, the pure love of Christ, in the lives of women and in the creation of a Zion society. He links charity to the motto of the Relief Society and to the preparation for the Second Coming.
It is not by accident that the Relief Society, the first Church organization specifically for Heavenly Father’s daughters, has as its motto "Charity Never Faileth."
Charity is the pure love of Christ. And it is faith in Him and the full effects of His infinite Atonement that will qualify you, and those you love and serve, for the supernal gift to live in that sociality of a long-looked-for and promised Zion.
- Why does President Eyring emphasize the importance of charity in the lives of women and in the creation of a Zion society?
- How does charity relate to the preparation for the Second Coming?
- How can you increase your capacity for charity in your life?
- What actions can you take to show charity to those around you?
Recognizing Women's Divine Nature and Potential
President Eyring emphasizes the divine nature and potential of women. He shares quotes from Church leaders about the essential role of women in God's plan and their divine birthright.
You are citizens of the Lord’s kingdom on the earth. You are daughters of a loving Heavenly Father, who sent you into the world with unique gifts that you promised to use to bless others.
Without you the plan could not function. Without you the entire program would be frustrated. … Each of you is a daughter of God, endowed with a divine birthright.
- What does President Eyring mean when he says women are "citizens of the Lord’s kingdom"?
- How do the quotes from Church leaders emphasize the divine nature and potential of women?
- How do you feel about your divine nature and potential as a daughter of God?
- What unique gifts do you feel you have been given, and how can you use them to bless others?
