Be Still and Know That I am God – Doctrine and Covenants 98-101

Links to free resources for children, youth, and adults to enhance the Come, Follow Me reading of Doctrine and Covenants 98-101. Choose one thing a day to do with your children or choose a couple to do for family home evening. All links are to church websites or websites approved for further gospel study.

Everyone

Article – Persecutions in Missouri – Explains some of the persecutions the Saints faced. Historical context for the sections covered this week.

Saints, Volume 1 – Though the Mobs Kill Us – Narrative history of events surrounding the revelations

Saints, Volume 1 – The Camp of Israel – Narrative history of events surrounding the revelations

Saints, Volume 1 – Stewards Over This Ministry – Narrative history of events surrounding the revelations

Saints, Volume 1 – Move on to the West – Narrative history of events surrounding the revelations

Video – Kirtland Beginnings – Focuses on Kirtland, Ohio, as the first designated gathering place for the Latter-day Saints and the town’s history, problems, and importance in Latter-day Saint history. Joseph Smith Papers Project Documentary (28:35 minutes)

Video – Kirtland and the Kirtland Temple, the House of the Lord – Recounts some of the hardships of the Kirtland period as well as the purpose and plans for the House of the Lord, or temple. Joseph Smith Papers Project Documentary (28:37 minutes)

Video – Bearing Our Burdens with Hope – Being happy does not always mean being without hardship. Sometimes it means just the opposite. That principle is brought to life in this story of a young husband who is only able to make it home safely after his load grows much heavier. (8:46 minutes)

Video – Spiritual Whirlwinds – Don’t let the whirlwinds drag you down. These are your days—to stand strong as disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ. (2:24 minutes)

Video – Abide with Me – Finding Peace Through Prayer – How can you find true peace and comfort when change and confusion in the world becomes overwhelming? You can find solace by turning to God in prayer. Learn how the words from the hymn ‘Abide with Me’ coupled with prayer can strengthen you during times of despair. (3:08 minutes)

Video – Finding Peace During Turbulent Times – Life’s personal trials stretch far beyond the current COVID-19 pandemic. Enduring life’s trials requires us to fill our personal storehouses with faith, truth, and testimony. When we seek to truly hear Jesus Christ, we will be guided to know what to do in any circumstance. (2:04 minutes)

Video – Blessed and Happy ate Those Who Keep the Commandments of God – Just as a barrier in the ocean can prevent sharks from entering the bay, the barriers established by the Lord create for us a safe harbor from evil and destructive influences. (5:42 minutes)

Video – The Refiner’s Fire – The refiner’s fire is not a comfortable place to be. It involves intense heat and repeated hammering. But it is in the refiner’s fire we are purified and prepared to meet God. (5:01 minutes)

Video – Mountains to Climb – Finding faith in the Lord Jesus Christ will help us have the power to endure and overcome even the hardest trials in life. (5:04 minutes)

Video – Legacy – Created by the church and shown at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. The first ten minutes depict the historical context of what was happening during the time Doctrine and Covenants sections 94-101 were given.

Children

Activity – Thinking of Jesus Can Bring Me Peace – Coloring page

Audio – The Saints Leave Jackson County Missouri – A Primary teacher and children learn about the Saints leaving Jackson County. The Saints in Jackson County, Missouri, were being bothered by a mob that was destroying their property and attacking them. The Saints sought help from the governor, but he didn’t want to help them. The Saints were eventually forced out of their homes by the mob.

Video – God Warns the People of Zion – Doctrine and Covenants Scripture Reader

Video – The Saints Leave Jackson County Missouri – Doctrine and Covenants Scripture Reader

Video – Going to Grandma’s – A grandmother plans to spend the day with her granddaughter, but can’t get her to stay buckled in her car seat so they can leave. (4:02 minutes)

Youth

Video – Afflictions Can Be For Our Good – (D&C 98:1-3,11-22) Dallin H. Oaks teaches that afflictions can be for our good. (1:43 minutes)

Video – Proclaim Peace – (D&C 98:16-18,23-48) Russell M. Nelson counsels us to proclaim peace. (1:43 minutes)

Video – Gather in Stakes – (D&C 101:20-22,63-75) The Lord has commanded us to gather in stakes. (1:16 minutes)

Video – God Raised Up Wise Men – (D&C 101:76-80,93-95) Ezra Taft Benson teaches that God raised up wise men to establish the U.S. Constitution. (1:48 minutes)

Video – The Lord Tests His People – (D&C 101:1-19) James E. Faust teaches that the Lord tests His people. (1:22 minutes)

Youth & Adults

Article – Waiting for the Word of the Lord – Revelations in Context

Article – “I Quit Other Business”: Early Missionaries – Revelations in Context

Article – A Mission to Canada – Revelations in Context

Article – Jackson County Violence – Church History Topics

Article – Opposition to the Early Church – Church History Topics

Article – Slavery and Abolition – Church History Topics

Article – Vigilantism – Church History Topics

Video – Advice on Sorrow From Jesus Christ – Book of Mormon Central (14:46 minutes)

Video – How Do We Handle Fear? – Book of Mormon Central (4:34 minutes)

Adults

Article – The Ministry of Reconciliation – Jeffrey R. Holland testifies of the tranquility to the soul that reconciliation with God and each other will bring if we are meek and courageous enough to pursue it.

Article – Section 98, “Renounce War and Proclaim Peace” – Doctrine and Covenants Institute Student Manual

Article – Chapter 38: Doctrine and Covenants 98–100 – Doctrine and Covenants Institute Student Manual

Article – Section 99, the Word of the Lord to John Murdock – Doctrine and Covenants Institute Student Manual

Article – Section 100, Words of Comfort to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon – Doctrine and Covenants Institute Student Manual

Article – Section 101, The Saints Are “Cast Out from the Land of Their Inheritance” – Doctrine and Covenants Institute Student Manual

Article – Redemption’s Grand Design for Both the Living and the Dead – BYU Religious Studies Center

Article – Revealing Parables – BYU Religious Studies Center

Podcast – Audio Roundtable: Come, Follow Me Doctrine and Covenants Lesson 37 (D&C 98–101) – From The Interpreter Foundation

Podcast – Nibley Lectures: Come, Follow Me D&C Lesson 37 – from The Interpreter Foundation

Video – Discussions on the Doctrine and Covenants: D&C 98-100 – I Will Prove You In All Things – Scholars discuss the promises the Lord made in Doctrine and Covenants sections 98 through 100. BYUtv (27:59 minutes)

Video – Come Follow Me Insights: D&C 98-101 – Building Zion is such a huge focus in the Doctrine and Covenants. Join with Taylor and Tyler as they talk about building up Zion. (1:10:14 minutes)

Video – Act In Doctrine: D&C 98-101 – We focus on three doctrinal takeaways: 1) The Lord wants his Saints to be law-abiding and active citizens that promote righteous constitutional principles. 2) Even under persecution or opposition, saints should extend forgiveness and withhold retribution. 3) The Holy Spirit can enable us to teach with power. Book of Mormon Central (29:24 minutes)