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 Judges 2-4; 6-8; 13-16. 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
Video – The Covenant Path – On the covenant path we can find the essential blessings of forgiveness and cleansing from sin. (2:30 minutes)
Video – Anchor Away – Covenants strengthen us and keep our boats anchored and safe, whatever the storm! (54 seconds)
Primary Children
Lesson – Samson – Primary Old Testament Manual teach the children that by keeping our covenants, we will develop spiritual strength.
Jesus Christ is my Savior. Jesus Christ is my Deliverer. Judges 3:7-9, 12-15
Activity – Article of Faith 3 – Color the picture relating to the third article of faith.
Activity – Jesus Christ Is My Savior and Redeemer – A short message and puzzle showing what the Atonement does for each of us.
Activity – Jesus Christ Is My Savior – Look up scriptures listed on pieces of fruit, and place them on the tree. The fruit represents the blessings we receive because of the Atonement.
The Lord can use small things to do great work. Judges 6:11-16; 7:1-8
Activity – Women in the Old Testament – Match each name with the correct description.
Article – It’s Your Turn – Gary E. Stevenson relates preparation for the Olympics with preparation for life.
Article – Small Things Make a Big Difference – The small things we do can be powerful.
I can be faithful to the Lord even if others are not. Judges 4:1-15
Activity – Deborah Under the Palm Tree – Color, cut out, and put together the pieces of the palm tree and Deborah to help tell her story.
Poster – I Can Choose the Right – Includes statements of things you can do to choose the right and keep standards.
Story – Chihuahuas and Choices – A story about a girl choose to obey her mom even when it means going against her friend.
Video – Deborah the Prophetess – Old Testament Stories
God’s ways are different from the world’s ways. Judges 7
Lesson – Gideon – Primary Old Testament Lesson Manual teach the children the value of trusting in the Lord.
Video – The Army of Gideon – Old Testament Stories
Sunday School – Youth and Adults
Article – Women of Faith – Though they lived long ago, women from the Bible set examples of faith, service, and friendship, which can also be found in young women today.
Video – The Apostasy Cycle in the Book of Judges – Book of Mormon Central (9:47 minutes)
The Lord offers deliverance when I stray. Judges 2:1-19; 4:1-16
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.
Video – Temptation Fades as We Seek Christ in Every Thought – Yielding to temptation is like a magnet approaching a metal object, says Elder Ulisses Soares. As it draws closer, the magnet’s invisible force attracts the metal object and holds it tightly but loses power over the object when it is placed outside its power to attract. (3:05 minutes)
Video – The Pride Cycle in the Book of Judges – Book of Mormon Central (7:22 minutes)
The Lord can work miracles when I trust in His ways. Judges 6-8
Article – The Sword of the Lord and Gideon – The story of this Old Testament judge can help us move forward with faith in our many seemingly overwhelming responsibilities.
Article – Christ is Risen: Faith in Him Will Move Mountains – Faith in Jesus Christ is the greatest power available to us in this life. All things are possible to them that believe.
Video – The Story of Gideon – Book of Mormon Central (4:46 minutes)
Strength comes from faithfulness to my covenants with God. Judges 13-16
Article – Covenants with God Strengthen, Protect, and Prepare Us for Eternal Glory – As we choose to make covenants and keep them, we will be blessed with more happiness in this life and a glorious eternal life to come.
Video – The Origin Story of Samson – Book of Mormon Central (8:50 minutes)
Video – The Story of Samson in the Bible – Book of Mormon Central (4:40 minutes)
Adults
Article – Deborah and the Book of Judges – Deborah’s war illustrates the role of ancient Israelite judges.
Article – Stand in Your Appointed Place – Sometimes the task appears overwhelming. We can take fresh courage from the experience of Gideon of old, who, with his modest force, was to do battle with the Midianites and the Amalekites.
Article – “I Will Write My Law in Their Hearts” – BYU Religious Studies Center
Article – Judges 1–12: The Reign of the Judges, Part 1 – Old Testament Institute Manual
Podcast – Audio Roundtable: Judges 2-4; 6-8; 13-16 – from The Interpreter Foundation
Podcast – Follow Him: Judges 2-4; 6-8; 13-16 part 1 (video link) – What does it mean that the Lord delivers people unto a covenant? Dr. Dana Pike explores the pattern of repentance, covenant making, prosperity, covenant-breaking, captivity, and then the Lord raising deliverers and judges in the Book of Judges. In addition, we discuss the difficulties of violence in the Hebrew Bible as well as review what has happened with the Israelites and the Divided Kingdom. Find the audio for this episode here.
Podcast – Follow Him: Judges 2-4; 6-8; 13-16 part 2 (video link) – Dr. Pike continues his discussion of Gideon, and Deborah in the Book of Judges. Dr. Pike explores the story of Samson in the Book of Judges and shares his testimony as a scholar and man of faith. Find the audio for this episode here.
Video – Discussions on the Old Testament: Judges 1-12 – Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss the first half of the book of Judges. They explain the definition and the role of the Judges in Hebrew culture. BYUtv (27:31 minutes)
Video – Discussion on the Old Testament: Judges 13 – Ruth 4 – Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss the last half of the book of Judges as well as the book of Ruth. They review the story of Gideon and also the story of Ruth. BYUtv (29:14 minutes)
Video – Come Follow Me Insights: Judges – Avram Shannon joins Taylor and Tyler as they unpack the book of Judges. Learn about the ancient Israelites and the time in their time of judges. Book of Mormon Central (1:16:24 minutes)
Video – Come Follow Up: Judges – Come Follow Up host Ben Lomu meets with Old Testament scholar Dr. Camille Fronk Olsen as well as special guests Dr. Eva Witesman, BYU Associate Professor of Public Management and Amber Corkin, Stay-at-Home-Moms, Authors, Entrepreneurs, Twin Sisters, and Brooke Bowen, Artist and Illustrator, to discuss Judges in the Old Testament. Also discussed is Deborah and the Discipleship of Women and how strength comes from faithfulness to my covenants with God. BYUtv (55:17 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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