followHIM Genesis 3-4; Moses 4-5 Part 2 • Dr. John Hilton III • Jan. 19-25 • Come, Follow Me
Jan 14, 2026
Dr. John Hilton III, a scholar in ancient scripture and author, delves into the narratives of Genesis and Moses. He reframes the Fall as a 'fall forward,' emphasizing joy rooted in Christ. The discussion explores the symbolic significance of sacrifice, particularly regarding Cain and Abel, shedding light on their motives and the importance of genuine intentions. Hilton also highlights God's merciful protection for Cain, the notion of keeping our focus on Christ in every lesson, and the hope found even in dark times.
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Expectations From The Fall
- The Fall sets realistic expectations: even the righteous will face hardship in a fallen world.
- John Hilton urges believers to doubt their expectations before doubting their faith to avoid needless despair.
Promptings That Reveal Themselves
- John Hilton shared a gas-station prompting where asking a stranger about the church led to a baptismal family.
- He contrasted that with another prompting that yielded no visible result, showing some promptings reveal purpose immediately.
Sacrifice Points To Christ
- Sacrifice in Moses points directly to Christ; early animal offerings were a similitude of the Atonement.
- Modern sacrifices are broken hearts and contrite spirits, symbolized by altars across temple and sacrament practices.
