Day 261

• Principle: “As His final creation, the crowning of His glorious work, [our Heavenly Father] created woman. I like to regard Eve as His masterpiece after all that had gone before, the final work before He rested from His labors”

• Book of Mormon Reading: Helaman 6:15-6:30

  • Satan throughout all times works to stir the hearts of the people to unite with evil.  What do you learn from the example of the Lamanites about how to deal with evil influences?  How have you seen others in your life exemplify this same behavior?

• With the creation of Eve, woman was found on the earth. Start with the Guide to the Scriptures to read about Eve. 

  • Eve

• Turn to Moses 3:15–5:12 and as you read ponder Eve’s motivation.  

  • Why does God create Eve?

  • Why do you think Eve partook of the fruit?  

• Keep these questions in mind as you study the following talks.

  • Russell M. Nelson, “Lessons from Eve,” Ensign, Nov. 1987, 86–89

  • Gordon B. Hinckley, “Daughters of God,” Ensign, Nov. 1991, 97–100.

• Additional Study:

  • Linda S. Reeves, “The Lord Has Not Forgotten You”, April 2014

  • As Sisters in Zion, Hymns No. 309