Gathered in this post are resources to help you teach your family not only the stories of the people in the Old Testament but also the doctrine and principles found in the study block for the Come, Follow Me reading of Exodus 14-17. There are resources for children, youth, and adults. Every resource linked to is free! Most links are to church websites or websites approved for further gospel study. Choose on thing a day to do with your family or a couple to do for family home evening. Enjoy!
Everyone
Activity – Moses Parts the Red Sea – Use this script to act out the story as a family.
Music – Redeemer of Israel – Listen as the Tabernacle Choir sings this beloved hymn.
Music – Beautiful Savior – A Primary choir sings this Primary song in a session of General Conference
Primary Children
Activity – Parting the Red Sea – Coloring page
Activity – Moses – Old Testament scripture figures help tell the story
The Lord delivered Moses and his people. Exodus 14:5-22
Activity – The Lord delivered Moses and his people – Coloring page
Lesson – Moses Delivers the Israelites from Bondage – Old Testament Primary Manual
I can learn to always follow the Spirit. Exodus 14:5-22
Lesson – The Israelites Receive Food from Heaven – Old Testament Primary Manual
Story – A Clear Answer – H. Bruce Stucki listened to the Spirit when flying an airplane over a dangerous mountain range.
Story – Listening to the Spirit – President Wilford Woodruff (1807-1898) saved his family’s lives when he listened to the Holy Ghost.
Story – Go Back to the House – Derek’s family accidentally leaves for church without him, he has to listen to the Holy Ghost to find them again.
The Lord will provide for my needs. Exodus 15:23-25; 16:14-15; 17:1-6
Story – Moses and the Manna – Scripture Stories for Young Readers
Video – The Israelites in the Wilderness – Old Testament Stories
Video – The Israelites in the Wilderness – Old Testament Scripture Stories
I can sustain our prophet. We are blessed as we sustain our church leaders. Exodus 17:8-16
Activity – Following Prophets and Apostles – Learn more about what prophets are and how you can follow them.
Story – Families Are Blessed When They Follow the Prophet – Tomás helps his family follow the prophet by holding family home evening.
Video – A Message for Children from President Russell M. Nelson | Friend to Friend – In the 2021 Friend to Friend event, President Russell M. Nelson gave this message to children around the world. (3:30 minutes)
Sunday School – Youth and Adults
God has the power to deliver me. Heavenly Father delivers us as we follow the Spirit. Exodus 14
Article – Martyrs Who Kept the Faith – God CAN deliver us but sometimes it is His will that we we aren’t delivered from death.
Article – Spiritual Capacity – As Jesus Christ’s faithful disciple, you can receive personal inspiration and revelation, consistent with His commandments, that is tailored to you.
Article – The Power of Deliverance – We can be delivered from the ways of evil and wickedness by turning to the teachings of the holy scriptures.
Article – Standing as Witnesses of His Deliverance – The Savior has shown His willingness to deliver His people in ways both great and simple.
Video – The Spirit of Revelation – Book of Mormon Central (7:16 minutes)
Video – Crossing Our “Red Seas” – Book of Mormon Central (3:58 minutes)
The Lord can make bitter things sweet. Exodus 15:22-27
Article – “How can I find ‘joy in the journey’ when it seems so hard?” – Youth provide answers to this question.
Article – We Talk about the Beginning and the End of Trials. But What about the Middle? – It’s in the middle of trials that we find the opportunity to come closer to Jesus Christ.
The Lord will provide for our needs as we journey through life. I can trust the Lord, even during difficult times. Exodus 15:23-27; 16:1-15; 17:1-7
Video – Daily Bread: Pattern – Just as we need daily physical sustenance, the need for daily spiritual sustenance is just as strong. For the Children of Israel, manna was a daily reminder of the source of their blessings; today, we can remember Jesus Christ every day as we pray, read the scriptures, and meditate. (Part 1 of 3) (2:51 minutes)
Video – Daily Bread: Experience – Sometimes in life, there is nowhere else to turn but to God. Elder D. Todd Christofferson shares a personal experience that taught him to truly pray, recognize answers to prayers, and take life one day at a time. (Part 2 of 3) (3:12 minutes)
Video – Daily Bread: Change – Jesus Christ is the bread of eternal life. By following Him, remembering Him, and having faith in Him we can change and become what we aspire to become. (Part 3 of 3) (3:00 minutes)
Video – Sin of Murmuring – (Exodus 15:22-27) Elder Maxwell explains that murmuring is a sin of the natural man. (1:05 minutes)
Video – The Ancient Meaning of God’s Extended Right Hand – Exodus 15 records the “Song of the Sea” that Moses and the Israelites sang after their victory at the Red Sea. This ancient song spends a lot of time focusing on God’s power and dominance, saying things like God is “my strength,” He is “a warrior,” He drowned the Egyptians in the Red Sea. The song specifically talks about how God used his right hand to wield his superior power over the Egyptians. Book of Mormon Central (4:23 minutes)
I should seek daily spiritual nourishment. Exodus 16
Article – Objects from the Scriptures: Manna – This small thing reminds us of some of the Lord’s greatest miracles.
Video – What is Manna? – Book of Mormon Central (4:16 minutes)
Video – Having a Manna Mentality – Book of Mormon Central (6:15 minutes)
Jesus Christ is my spiritual rock and living water. Exodus 17:1-7
Article – 7 Ways the Lord Can Deliver You – Learn about seven of the many ways the Lord can deliver us from our daily challenges.
Video – Miracles that Symbolize Christ – Book of Mormon Central (6:40 minutes)
We are blessed as we sustain our leaders. Exodus 17:8-16
Article – We Sustain Our Leaders – Members serve in various positions in the ward. We have an opportunity to sustain—support, help, pray for—each of these people in their callings.
Article – How Can We Sustain Our Leaders? – Sustaining is a sacred action that connects membership of the Church to Church leaders.
Adults
Article – Exodus 11-19: The Passover and the Exodus – Old Testament Institute Manual
Podcast – Audio Roundtable: Exodus 14-17 – from The Interpreter Foundation
Podcast – Follow Him: Exodus 14-17 part 1 (video link) – Does the Lord ever give instructions that seem counterintuitive? Dr. Matthew Bowen demonstrates that many throughout scripture have used the story of the Exodus in times of trial. He also teaches how the Lord keeps his promises and how Jehovah sometimes gives counterintuitive commands but never leaves his people alone. Find the audio to this episode here.
Podcast – Follow Him: Exodus 14-17 part 2 (video link) – Dr. Bowen returns and teaches about trusting in the Lord, how manna reminds us of our covenants and spiritual needs, and the importance of remembering the Lord’s hand in our lives. Find the audio to this episode here.
Video – Come, Follow Me Insights: Exodus 14-17 –What are the proverbial Red Seas we all face in life? How has the Lord provided for us in the wilderness even when all hope seems to be lost? Join Taylor, Tyler and their guest, John Hilton iii in this episode to gain insights into these questions. (1:07:30 minutes)
Video – Discussions on the Old Testament: Exodus 11-18: The Passover and the Exodus – Review the symbolism of the Passover and the Israelites’ preparations before being freed from Egypt. BYUtv (27:31 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.
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