The reconciliation of Jacob's family is a powerful example of how ruptures can be healed and peace restored. At the end of his life, Jacob found joy in being with his children and grandchildren. Upon his death, he was gathered in burial with other family members: his parents, his grandparents, and his wife Leah.
Building Unity
Jesus prayed for His disciples to be one. Enoch and his people achieved that state of unity. We can do so as well by aligning our hearts more closely with Christ, loving one another as He loves us, and working together toward common causes.
Multiply and Replenish
God wants His children to marry and raise children. When that is not possible, we can follow the example of Adam and Eve while they were still in the Garden of Eden: multiplying and replenishing the earth by tending the personal gardens in which God has placed us.
The Enmity of All Flesh Shall Cease
When the Savior returns to the earth, "the enmity of all flesh shall cease." After His ministry in the Americas, "there was no contention" for many years. We can look forward to that blessing, and we can prepare for it by reducing contention and building bridges of understanding.
Laying On of Hands for the Gift of the Holy Ghost
Jesus gave His disciples power to give the Holy Ghost. Moroni clarifies that this was to be done by the laying on of hands, which was also the practice inJerusalem. How amazing that God trusts His children with power to give this divine gift to others!
“Divided into Classes”
The people who interacted with Jesus "had all things common among them." However, a few generations later, "they began to be divided into classes." We each need to overcome attitudes and behaviors which create or perpetuate divisions among people.
No Contention, No Disputations
Jesus clearly taught the people in ancient America that He disapproves of "disputations." After His visit, the people were happy because they avoided contention. President Dallin H. Oaks encouraged us to follow Jesus by being peacemakers.
Lists of Sins
Three times in 3 and 4 Nephi, we find lists of sins, which represent the many sins we abandon as we approach Jesus. When we do so, He will purify us, fill us with power, and include us in a community of believers.
“All Flesh Shall See It Together”
After Jesus's ministry in ancient America, it took some time for people to be converted and united. But when He returns in our day, there will be no ambiguity. We will all be witnesses. We need to prepare now for that event, by testifying and unifying.
“They That Feared the Lord Spake Often”
Malachi indicated that talking with other believers frequently can strengthen our faith and help us maintain our perspective. One of the purposes of regular church attendance is to build that kind of relationship with fellow believers.