Links to free resources for children, youth, and adults to enhance the Come, Follow Me reading of Doctrine and Covenants 45. All links are to church websites or websites approved for further gospel study. Chose one thing a day to do with your children or chose a couple to do for family home evening.
Everyone
Saints, Volume 1 – Holy Places – Narrative history of events surrounding the revelations
Video – Be Not Troubled – (D&C 45:16-39) The Savior’s parable of the fig tree teaches that we need not be frightened or troubled by the calamities that will come in the last days. (5:13 minutes)
Video – They That are Wise – (D&C 45:56-57) This video depicts the parable of the ten virgins, through which the Savior helps the disciples understand why and how to prepare for His Second Coming. (8:43 minutes)
Video – The Mediator – (D&C 45:3-5) A portrayal of the analogy Elder Boyd K. Packer used in his April 1977 general conference address. A young man who fails to pay a debt is saved from the grasp of justice through the mediation of a friend (10:44 minutes)
Children
Activity – I Can “Stand in Holy Places” – Coloring page
Activity – With your family, list some things that help you stand in holy places, like being kind or praying. How do those things prepare us for Jesus Christ’s coming? Stick the list somewhere you’ll see it often. – From Scripture Time Fun in the Friend
Activity – Read Doctrine and Covenants 45:32 and help your little ones say, “I can stand in holy places.” Play a game to see who can stand up first and say one good thing they did that day. – From Scripture Time Fun for Little Ones from the Friend.
Activity – I Will Remember Jesus Christ – Activity comparing the Savior’s Second Coming to 10 women and their lamps.
Activity – Jesus Christ Will Come Again – Scripture Figures
Activity – I Believe Jesus Will Come Again – Includes an explanation of the parable of the ten virgins and a coloring activity about preparing for the Second Coming.
Activity – Build a Temple – Scroll to the second page. A paper temple you can construct plus other ideas for building your own model temple.
Activity – Building a Temple – Puzzle
Activity – A Holy Place – Dot-to-dot
Audio – The Second Coming of Jesus Christ – A Primary teacher and children learn about the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Joseph Smith receives revelation that there will be wars and disasters before the Savior comes. Joseph also learns that the gospel must be restored before that day.
Video – The Second Coming of Jesus Christ – Doctrine and Covenants Scripture Reader
Youth
Article – Your Holy Places – Whether [your holy places] are geographic or moments in time, they are equally sacred and have incredible strengthening power. A General Conference talk by Ann M. Dibb.
Article – Standing in Holy Places – Standing in holy places is all about being in good company, whether you are alone or with others. A General Conference talk by Sharon G. Larsen.
Video – Standing in Holy Places – A young woman reflects on the blessings of walking the covenant path as she makes her journey to the temple (5:35 minutes).
Video – Stand Ye in Holy Places – Bloom Where You’re Planted – Three hundred youth in Las Vegas come together to share their testimony of Jesus Christ. (4:35 minutes)
Video – Stand in Holy Places and Be Not Moved – Elaine Dalton relates the story of Kristina, a young woman who joined the Church in Denmark, and encourages youth today to stand in holy places and be not moved. (2:09 minutes)
Youth & Adults
Article – Gathering of Israel – Church History Topics Essay
Article – Prophecies of Joseph Smith – Church History Topics Essay
Article – Zion/New Jerusalem – Church History Topics Essay
Video – KnoWhy 318: What Did the Early Saints Learn about the Second Coming from the Book of Mormon? – Book of Mormon Central
Video – Be Not Troubled – John Hilton III – Book of Mormon Central (6:38 minutes)
Video – The End of Times? – Casey Griffiths – Book of Mormon Central (8:24 minutes)
Adults
Article – Chapter 17: Doctrine and Covenants 43–45 – Doctrine and Covenants Institute Student Manual
Article – Section 45, “Looking Forth for the Great Day of the Lord” – Doctrine and Covenants Institute Student Manual
Article – Joseph Smith Revelations: Doctrine and Covenants 45 – Essays on the background of each revelation
Article – Be Not Troubled – Yes, we live in perilous times, but as we stay on the covenant path, we need not fear. A General Conference talk by Ronald A. Rasband
Article – The Second Coming of Christ – BYU Religious Studies Center
Podcast – Audio Roundtable – Doctrine and Covenants 45 – from the Interpreter Foundation
Video – Discussions on the Doctrine and Covenants: D&C 45 – The Great Day of the Lord – Religious scholars from BYU discuss these sections. BYUtv.
Video – Act in Doctrine: D&C 45 – We focus on three doctrinal takeaways: 1) As messengers of light, we should hold up the gospel standard to the world, 2) We overcome the darkness of the last days as we stand in holy places, and 3) The Second Coming means Christ’s glorious victory. Book of Mormon Central (24:46 minutes)
Video – Come, Follow Me Insights: What is Truth? – Join Taylor and Tyler today as they discuss the question of “what is truth?” Learn about how through Jesus, who is our advocate, we can merit the blessings of eternal life. In this episode, they also discuss themes of light, the second coming of Christ, and the gathering of Israel. Book of Mormon Central (1:12:30 minutes)
I’m Montserrat. I’m a farmer’s wife, mother of eleven children, and mega chocoholic. I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A Gospel Centered Home was created to help parents unleash the power of families by transforming their homes into a sanctuary of faith.
Just stumbled on this site- and this is an awesome collection of resources!! Thanks!!!
I agree with Jenn. Really appreciate the time and effort you put into this!
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