That Which Cometh From Above is Sacred – Doctrine and Covenants 63

Links to free resources for children, youth, and adults to enhance the Come, Follow Me reading of Doctrine and Covenants 63. 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

Sing Along – Reverently, Quietly – Gather the family to sing this Primary song together

Video – What Should I Do When I See Pornography? – The challenges that children face today related to pornography are tremendous, but armed with the right information about what to do when they encounter it, they can successfully overcome the challenge and lead safe, happy lives.

Children

Activity – I Should Treat Sacred Things with Reverence – Color and play this game

Activity – My Faith in Jesus Christ Grows When I Follow His Example and Keep the Commandments – Coloring page

Article – “Friend to Friend: Life Lessons” – Lynn A. Mickelsen tells a story to illustrate if we keep commandments when we are young, we will train ourselves to stay close to our Heavenly Father

Article – “Trying to Be Like Jesus: Respect His Name” – Six-year-old Lance learns the importance of keeping the commandment to not take the Lord’s name in vain.

Youth

Article – Finding Miracles in Everyday Life – If we view life through a lens of faith in Jesus Christ, our eyes will be opened to the many miracles all around us.

Article – What is the Law of Chastity? – Let’s get specific about this very sacred commandment.

Article – Why Chastity? – The reason for this law has to do with Heavenly Father’s eternal plan for our souls.

Article – Some Things We Don’t Share – Photo sharing can be fun, but how much is too much?

Poster – 75 Truths in the Doctrine and Covenants – Includes some scripture from this week’s reading.

Youth & Adults

Article – Consecration and Stewardship – Church History Topics Essay

Article – Gathering of Israel – Church History Topics Essay

Article – Ezra Booth and Isaac Morley – Revelations in Context

Article – What is Zion? – Insights to the Doctrine and Covenants from the Liahona.

Website – Addressing Pornography – Helpful resources for individuals, parents, and spouses.

Video – Forgiveness is Powerful – Book of Mormon Central (3:19 minutes)

Video – Willing Hearts – Book of Mormon Central (4:32 minutes)

Video – Transfiguration? – Book of Mormon Central (6:55 minutes)

Adults

Article – Place No More for the Enemy of My Soul – A General Conference talk by Jeffrey R. Holland mentioned in the lesson.

Article – Worthy of Our Promised Blessings – A General Conference talk by Linda S. Reeves mentioned in the lesson.

Article – What Comes from Above is Sacred – The Lord’s commands should not be treated casually. From the Liahona.

Article – Three Principles of Protection – As we build Zion, be a light, and focus on the temple, we will be protected no matter where we live.

Article – What are We to Understand About Signs and Miracles? – I Have a Question from the Ensign

Article – Section 63, “For This Is a Day of Warning, and Not a Day of Many Words” –Doctrine and Covenants Institute Student Manual

Article – Chapter 23: Doctrine and Covenants 63 – Doctrine and Covenants Institute Student Manual

Article – “That They Might Come to Understanding” – BYU Religious Studies Center

Article – “The Word of the Lord in the Original” – BYU Religious Studies Center

Podcast – Audio Roundtable: D&C 63 – from the Interpreter Foundation

Video – Discussions on the Doctrine and Covenants: D&C 63-65 – The Lord Requireth the Heart – Religious scholars from BYU discuss these sections. BYUtv.

Video – Act in Doctrine: D&C 63 – We focus on three doctrinal takeaways: 1) Seeking signs does not bring salvation. 2) The law of chastity demands sexual purity and fidelity. 3) The Lord’s name should be used with proper authority and not in vain. Book of Mormon Central (33:53 minutes)

Video – Come, Follow Me Insights: D&C 63 – We learn about early saints who fell away and others who stayed true to God. Book of Mormon Central (50:33 minutes)

Video – Hard Questions in Church History: Parables of the Lord’s Coming – Book of Mormon Central (39:35 minutes)

Video – How to Talk to Your Kids About Pornography – Linda S. Reeve and Angie Cella, a sex addiction and trauma therapist, discuss ways to talk to children about pornography in this episode of Gospel Solutions for Families.