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 Ruth; 1 Samuel 1-3. 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!
by Sandy Freckleton Gagon
Everyone
Art – Hannah’s Prayer – from the Liahona
Video – Hannah’s Faith – (1 Samuel 1) Hannah prays to the Lord to bless her with a son. (3:08 minutes)
Video – Samuel and Eli – (1 Samuel 3:1-10) Samuel hears the voice of Lord. (1:58 minutes)
Video – Inspiring Short: Somebody to Stand by You | Jeffrey R. Holland – Jeffrey R. Holland shares an account of one of his friends who got lost as a young man, and teaches that trouble will come, but discouragement doesn’t have to. If we work now to prepare ourselves through patient and faithful discipleship, we will get through. (5:33 minutes)
Primary Children
Lesson – Ruth and Naomi – Old Testament Primary Manual
Lesson – Samuel, the Boy Prophet – Old Testament Primary Manual
Video – Ruth and Naomi – Old Testament Scripture Reader
Video – Samuel – Old Testament Scripture Reader
I can show love and kindness to those around me. Ruth
Activity – I Can Care for Others – Coloring page
Activity – Be a Sunbeam for Jesus – Comments from President Dieter F. Uchtdorf. Includes a template for making kind notes to leave for other people.
Activity – I Can Share with Others – Coloring page
Story – Ruth and Naomi – Scripture Stories for Young Readers
Video – Serving in the Savior’s Way | The Covenant Path – When Matt and Miguel learn that their friend Hatsu is going through a tough time, they must find a way to help her feel the Savior’s love. Learn how Heavenly Father can bless others through our actions when we follow the example of Jesus Christ. (6:08 minutes)
I can have faith in the Lord. Ruth
Activity – Ruth and Naomi – Search and find
Activity – Bible People with Great Faith – Look up scriptures to solve this crossword puzzle.
Article – Frame Your Life with Faith – Thomas S. Monson teaches us to have faith and shares a very special experience he had with children in Samoa.
Video – Ruth and Naomi – Old Testament Scripture Stories
Heavenly Father hears and answers my prayers. 1 Samuel 1:1-18
Activity – Scripture Hero Cards: Hannah and Samuel – Cut out the cards, fold on the dotted line, and tape them closed.
Activity – Heavenly Father hears and answers my prayers – Color and draw
Activity – I Can Pray to Heavenly Father, and He Will Hear and Answer My Prayers – Coloring page
Article – Answered Prayers – Gerald N. Lund shares how praying as a child helped him recognize an answer to prayer when he was deciding to serve a mission.
Story – Hannah and Samuel – A retelling for young children of the story of Hannah praying for a child and Samuel learning to follow God.
The Lord has done many wonderful things for me. 1 Samuel 2:1-10
Activity – Hannah and Samuel – Color and trace
Video – Hannah – Old Testament Scripture Stories
I can hear and obey the Lord’s voice. 1 Samuel 3:1-10
Activity – How to Make Samuel the Prophet with Rock Art | Come Create with Me – Patti Rokus the rock artist arranges rounded pebbles and narrow stones to create the image of Samuel the prophet as a little boy listening to the Lord as recorded in the Bible. (9:07 minutes)
Activity – The Lord Calls to Samuel – Coloring page
Activity – The Holy Ghost – Fill in the blanks with some things you can do to feel the Holy Ghost. Then unscramble the letters to find another name for the Holy Ghost.
Article – They Listened! – Five children from the same family tell about a time when he or she heard Heavenly Father’s voice through the Holy Ghost.
Article – How can I know when I am feeling the Holy Ghost? – Several children share how they recognize the Spirit.
Story – Jehovah Calls Samuel – Even though Samuel was just a boy, Jehovah knew his name and had a plan for him.
Video – Samuel the Prophet – Old Testament Scripture Stories
Video – Recognizing Revelation – Sometimes when we pray, it can be hard to know what Heavenly Father is trying to tell us. Ashlee must learn the difference between her own feelings and the peace that comes from the Holy Ghost. Jesus Christ promises us peace to guide us through life. (5:16 minutes)
Sunday School – Youth and Adults
Article – Fearless Together – Naomi and Ruth didn’t have much. But they had each other and faith in God.
Article – Women of Faith – Read about Ruth and Naomi
Christ can turn tragedy into triumph. Ruth; 1 Samuel 1-2
Article – The Joy of the Saints – Joy comes from keeping Christ’s commandments, from overcoming sorrow and weakness through Him, and from serving as He served.
Video – Mountains To Climb – Gaining Power To Overcome Challenges In Life – Finding faith in the Lord Jesus Christ will help us have the power to endure and overcome challenges in life. (5:05 minutes)
I can trust that God will guide and help me regardless of my situation. Ruth; 1 Samuel 1
Article – Thru Cloud and Sunshine, Lord, Abide in Me – I testify that “thru cloud and sunshine” the Lord will abide with us, that our “afflictions [can be] swallowed up in the joy of Christ.”
Article – Lessons from Ruth and Hannah – Like Ruth and Hannah, all of us will experience adversity. We may not always understand the Lord’s design for our lives, but it is my testimony that we are never alone.
Article – Trust Again – Trust in God and each other brings heaven’s blessings.
Video – No Blessings Denied the Faithful – In this new video series, leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reassure those who may feel unwelcome in the Church that they are loved and needed. They also encourage members to extend the hand of fellowship to others, regardless of perceived differences. (3:01 minutes)
My heart can rejoice in the Lord. 1 Samuel 2:1-10
Article – My Soul Delighteth in the Things of the Lord – Delight in the things of the Lord … will “lift” our hearts and give us cause to “rejoice.”
I can hear and obey the voice of the Lord. 1 Samuel 2:18-36; 3
Article – Hearing His Voice – In a world with so many competing voices, our Heavenly Father has made it possible for us to hear and follow His.
Article – Learning to Recognize Answers to Prayer – Our Heavenly Father did not put us on earth to fail but to succeed gloriously. It may seem paradoxical, but that is why recognizing answers to prayer can sometimes be very difficult.
Youth Doctrinal Topics
How Do I Hear the Voice of the Lord? – Ruth; 1 Samuel 1-3
Article – Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives – In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost.
Video – How Can I Tell the Difference Between the Holy Ghost and My Emotions? – The answer? Start by seeking for the peace that only the Spirit can bring. (4:39 minutes)
Adults
Article – Lessons from Ruth and Hannah – Like Ruth and Hannah, all of us will experience adversity. We may not always understand the Lord’s design for our lives, but it is my testimony that we are never alone.
Article – Come, Follow Me Week 24 – Ruth; 1 Samuel 1–3 – Jehovah is ever mindful of his children and the principles of the gospel are on full display. from FAIR
Article – Ruth, Redemption, Covenant, and Christ – BYU Religious Studies Center
Article – “The Lord . . . Bringeth Low, and Lifteth Up”: Hannah, Eli, and the Temple – BYU Religious Studies Center
Podcast – Audio Roundtable: Ruth; 1 Samuel 1-3 – from The Interpreter Foundation
Podcast – Follow Him: Ruth; 1 Samuel 1-3 part 1 (video link) – How have women’s choices affected nations? Dr. Gaye Strathearn explores what it means to be family, the power of covenants, and the value of expressing gratitude to the Lord, even when long-awaited blessings have yet to come in the story of Naomi and Ruth. Find the audio for this episode here.
Podcast – Follow Him: Ruth; 1 Samuel 1-3 part 2 (video link) – Dr. Strathearn returns and discusses Hannah’s faithfulness in the face of trials, and Samuel’s experiences learning to hear the voice of the Lord. Find the audio for this episode here.
Video – Discussions on the Old Testament: Samuel and Saul – Professors from BYU’s Department of Ancient Scripture discuss the themes found in 1 Samuel, including the need for gratitude for the blessings of the Lord, the blessings of covenant-keeping, and the power of righteous leadership. BYUtv (27:44 minutes)
Video – Come Follow Up: Ruth; 1 Samuel 1-3 – Come Follow Up host Ben Lomu meets with Old Testament scholar Dr. Camille Fronk Olsen as well as special guest Kami Wood Nielson, author, singer, entrepreneur, fitness instructor, to discuss Ruth and the beginning of 1 Samuel in the Old Testament. Also discussed is how we can trust that God will guide and help me regardless of my situation and how we can hear and obey the voice of the Lord. BYUtv (55:15 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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