His Sacrifice Shall Be More Sacred Unto Me Than His Increase – Doctrine and Covenants 115-120

Links to free resources for children, youth, and adults to enhance the Come, Follow Me reading of Doctrine and Covenants 115-120. 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

Saints, Volume 1 – A Holy and Consecrated Land – Narrative history of events surrounding the revelations

Saints, Volume 1 – We Proclaim Ourselves Free – Narrative history of events surrounding the revelations

Sing Along – I Belong to the Church of Jesus Christ – Gather the family to sing this Primary song.

Video – A Standing Law Unto the Church – (D&C 119:3-7) President Hinckley tells a story of a woman who sacrificed to pay tithing. (5:16 minutes)

Children

Activity – Tithing Helps the Church do God’s Work – Coloring page and maze

Activity – I Believe in Jesus Christ – Coloring Page

Activity – The Law of Tithing – Maze from the Doctrine and Covenants Coloring Book

Activity – For Doctrine and Covenants 115–120: Help your little ones say, “I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ.” Sing or listen to the song “The Church of Jesus Christ”. From Scripture Time Fun for Little Ones.

Activity – For Doctrine and Covenants 115–120 – Pretend that one of you has never heard of the Church before. Take turns sharing what you believe and practice saying the full name of the Church. From Scripture Time Fun.

Article – The Two Envelopes – Based on a true story from Taiwan, Chung decided what to do with his money from Chinese New Year.

Article – Jesus Christ Names His Church – Scripture Stories for Young Readers

Audio – Jesus Christ Names His Church – A Primary teacher and children learn about the naming of the Church and about tithing. While in Far West, Joseph Smith received a revelation that the Church should be called The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Joseph Smith also received a revelation of how much tithing the Saints should pay. The Saints should pay one-tenth of their income to the Church. If they do, the Lord will bless them.

Video – Far West, Missouri – Doctrine and Covenants Scripture Reader

Video – Jesus Christ Names His Church – Doctrine and Covenants Scripture Reader

Video – Tithing – Doctrine and Covenants Scripture Reader

Youth

Article – The Power of a Name – Names matter—especially when it comes to the name of the restored Church of Jesus Christ. By Ulisses Soares.

Article – Line Upon Line: Doctrine and Covenants 115:4 – There is meaning behind the name Jesus Christ gave His Church. Go in depth to learn more about this scripture.

Video – A Light and Standard to the Nations – (D&C 115:5-6) Elder Cook teaches that the gospel is a light and standard to the nations. (1:06 minutes)

Video – When He Falls He Shall Rise Again – (D&C 117:12-15) President Packer teaches about the Lord’s counsel to Oliver Granger. (2:50 minutes)

Video – The Miracle of Tithing – (D&C 119:3-7) President Hinckley teaches about the miracle of tithing. (1:18 minutes)

Video – Tithing Funds the Lord’s Work – (D&C 119:1-3) Elder Oaks teaches how tithing funds the Lord’s work. (41 seconds)

Youth & Adults

Article – The Correct Name of the Church – Jesus Christ directed us to call the Church by His name because it is His Church, filled with His power. A General Conference talk by Russell M. Nelson.

Article – The Name of the Church is Not Negotiable – When we willingly follow the counsel of the Lord as revealed through His living prophet, especially if it runs counter to our initial thinking, requiring humility and sacrifice, the Lord blesses us with additional spiritual power. A General Conference talk by Neil L. Andersen.

Article – Far West and Adam-ondi-Ahman – Revelations in Context

Article – “Take Special Care of Your Family”– Revelations in Context

Article – “The Tithing of My People” – Revelations in Context

Article – Adam-ondi-Ahman – Church History Topics

Article – Consecration and Stewardship – Church History Topics

Article – Dissent in the Church – Church History Topics

Video – The Mormons in Far West and Northern Missouri – Explores the experiences of the Mormons in Caldwell County, a place specifically designated by the state of Missouri for Mormon settlement. Joseph Smith Papers Documentary series (28:25 minutes)

Video – The Mormon War – Examines the causes and events of what became known as the Mormon War and Governor Lilburn W. Boggs’s “extermination order.” Joseph Smith Papers Documentary series (28:38 minutes)

Video – Church History and Church Future – Book of Mormon Central (11:25 minutes)

Video – What Does it Mean to Covet? – Book of Mormon Central (3:33 minutes)

Adults

Article – Thus Shall My Church Be Called – When we use the full name of the Church, we are blessed and we bless others.

Article – The Least of These – Let no one underestimate the power of faith in the ordinary Latter-day Saints. A General Conference talk by Boyd K. Packer about Oliver Granger (D&C 117)

Article – Section 115, “For Thus Shall My Church Be Called in the Last Days” – Doctrine and Covenants Institute Student Manual

Article – Chapter 45: Doctrine and Covenants 115–20 – Doctrine and Covenants Institute Student Manual

Article – Section 116, Grand Council – Doctrine and Covenants Institute Student Manual

Article – Section 117, Revelation to William Marks, Newel K. Whitney, and Oliver Granger – Doctrine and Covenants Institute Student Manual

Article – Section 118, Revelation to the Twelve – Doctrine and Covenants Institute Student Manual

Article – Section 119, The Law of Tithing – Doctrine and Covenants Institute Student Manual

Article – Section 120, Dispositions of Church Funds – Doctrine and Covenants Institute Student Manual

Article – The History and Doctrine of the Adam-ondi-Ahman Revelation (D&C 116) – BYU Religious Studies Center

Podcast – Audio Roundtable: D&C 115-120 – from the Interpreter Foundation

Podcast – Hugh Nibley Lecture – From the Interpreter Foundation

Podcast from Saints – The Church Grows from Missouri to Great Britain – While Joseph Smith reveals the place in Missouri where Adam gathered his posterity, Heber C. Kimball and others preach in Britain. A British convert, Janetta Richards meets Willard Richards who proposes marriage. The so-called “Danites” work to intimidate Church dissenters. Jennifer Lund, Director of Historic Sites for the Church History Department, brings her understanding to the conversation.

Podcast from Saints – The Missouri Mormon War – Tensions between the citizens of Missouri and the newly located Saints reach tragic conclusions at the Battle of Crooked River and Hawn’s Mill. These events and those leading up to them are discussed with Jennifer Lund, Director of Historic Sites for the Church History Department.

Podcast – Follow Him – Doctrine and Covenants 115-120, part 1 (video link) – ​Does the Lord care about the name of His Church? Join Dr. Franz Belot as we discuss the importance of names, the command to build a temple in Far West, Missouri, and how gathering strengthens the Saints. Like today, we wonder if the Church is getting stronger or weaker, and the Lord reminds us that we will “rise again.” Find the audio episode at the this link.

Podcast – Follow Him – Doctrine and Covenants 115-120, part 2 (video link) – How is paying tithing like the movie Frozen? In Part II, we learn how tithing and sacrifice allow us to “let go” of the less important matters and also, how there are no small acts in the kingdom. The Lord magnifies our efforts to enact miracles. Find the audio episode at the this link.

Video – Discussions on the Doctrine and Covenants: D&C 114-116 – The Stakes of Zion – Religious scholars discuss these sections. BYUtv (28:08 minutes)

Video – Discussions on the Doctrine and Covenants: D&C 117-120 – I Will Provide – Religious scholars discuss these sections. BYUtv (28:21 minutes)

Video – Hard Questions in Church History: Apostolic Mission to Great Britain, part 1 – Doctrine and Covenants Central (45:53 minutes)

Video – Hard Questions in Church History: Apostolic Mission to Great Britain, part 2 – Doctrine and Covenants Central (45:52 minutes)

Video – Come Follow Me Insights: D&C 115-120 – Learn about the importance of the name of the Church and many other interesting concepts, such as “holy envy.” This week, Taylor and Tyler dive deep into the Doctrine and Covenants as they explore the light of Christ. Book of Mormon Central (1:03:25 minutes)

Video – Act in Doctrine: D&C 115-120 – Book of Mormon Central (35:05 minutes)