There is a Prophet in Israel – 2 Kings 2-7

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 2 Kings 2-7. 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 – Naaman and Elisha – (2 Kings 5:1-14) Naaman is healed by following the prophets counsel. (14:30 minutes)

Primary Children

God can work miracles in my life. 2 Kings 4-5

Article – A Real Miracle – Daniel L. Johnson of the Seventy was miraculously saved when his horse started dragging him.

Story – My Miracle – Jonah F., age 11, talks about how it was a miracle for him that the doctor’s discovered he has type 1 diabetes.

Story – A Miraculous Escape from Danger – A girl miraculously escapes from a bear with only minor injuries.

Video – Elisha the Prophet – Old Testament Stories

Video – The Prophet Elisha: Three Miracles – Old Testament Scripture Stories

I can choose to do what God commands through His prophet. I can choose to be faithful, humble, and obedient. 2 Kings 5:1-15

Activity – I can choose to do what God command through His prophet – Coloring page

Activity – Elisha and Naaman – Maze

Lesson – Naaman is Healed – Old Testament Primary Manual

Video – Elisha Heals Naaman – Old Testament Stories

The Lord is watching over me. I am not alone. 2 Kings 6:8-17

Story – The Mooncake Festival – Vincent, a boy from Malaysia, gets hurt while his family is at a festival and prays for Jesus to comfort him.

Story – Comforted by the Scriptures – Harrison V., age 11, shares how he once found comfort and answers in the scriptures after he had a nightmare. 

Story – The Bear Cave – Ben prays after he gets scared in his new bedroom in the basement. The Holy Ghost prompts his mom to come check on him.

Video – Elisha and the Lord’s Army – Old Testament Stories

Sunday School – Youth and Adults

Video – The Prophet Micaiah Prophesies – Book of Mormon Central (6:02 minutes)

God can work miracles in my life. 2 Kings 2-6

Article – Miracles Today? – The Saints are reporting them every month in testimony meeting.

Article – Finding Miracles in Everyday Life – If we view life through a lens of faith in Jesus Christ, our eyes will be opened to the many miracles all around us.

Article – Has the Day of Miracles Ceased? – Our supreme focus should be on the spiritual miracles that are available to all of God’s children.

Article – How to Invite Miracles into Your Life – Have you done a personal miracle inventory? Have you counted your many blessings and named them one by one? Have you counted your many blessings to see what God has done?

Video – Elijah Ascends to Heaven – One of the most remarkable supernatural events in the bible is the ascension of Elijah. And while it may seem that only ancient prophets get to experience such miraculous manifestations, all of God’s children can receive their own prophetic call through sacred ordinances. Book of Mormon Central (5:26 minutes)

Video – The Miracles of Elisha – Book of Mormon Central (16:29 minutes)

Video – Inspiring Short: The Miracle of the Ordinary | Lawrence E. Corbridge – “How can you believe in extraordinary things such as angels and gold plates and your divine potential? Easy, just look around and believe. (3 minutes)

The words of the Lord through His prophets will be fulfilled. 2 Kings 4:8-17; 7:1-16

Article – Prophetic Invitations and Promised Blessings – If you will act with faith in your Heavenly Father and His plan and in Jesus Christ and His Atonement and follow God’s prophets, you will be given power to do whatever the Lord needs you to do and to become whatever He needs you to become.

Article – Hold Fast to the Words of the Prophets – The iron rod is the word of God. The scriptures, the words of the living prophets, and the gift of the Holy Ghost are powerful in their ability to keep us safe. Let us hold fast to the words of the prophets. Let us hold fast to the iron rod.

Article – Stay Connected: Making It Safely Home – We choose the King of the kingdom when we choose to follow the counsel of those He has chosen: the living prophets. Choose to stay connected. The consequences are eternal.

Video – God’s Chosen Prophet Elisha – Book of Mormon Central (4:58 minutes)

If I am humble and obedient, Jesus Christ can heal me. 2 Kings 5

Article – Some Great Thing – It turns out that the small and simple things are a pretty big deal.

Video – Pride – (2 Kings 5:1-19) Elder Ballard tells the story of Naaman and relates it to pride. (1:41 minutes)

Video – Naaman is Healed of Leprosy – Book of Mormon Central (5:16 minutes)

“They that be with us are more than they that be with them.” 2 Kings 6:8-23

Article – Angels, Chariots, and the Lord of Hosts – Angels can move about the earth conducting the Lord’s divine work, and they serve, minister, and mingle among mortals, usually without our awareness.

Article – My Soul Delighteth in the Covenants of the Lord – As we keep our covenants, we can ask for angels to help us. Literally!

Article – You Are Never Alone – Who are the positive influences in your life? Who or what helps you when you feel alone?

Video – The Prophet Elisha and the Army of Angels – Book of Mormon Central (7:20 minutes)

Youth Doctrinal Topics

Why Is It Important to Follow God’s Living Prophets? 2 Kings 2-7

Article – Fourteen Fundamentals in Following the Prophet – To help you pass the crucial tests which lie ahead I am going to give you today several facets of a grand key which, if you will honor them, will crown you with God’s glory and bring you out victorious in spite of Satan’s fury.

Article – Follow the Prophet – I promise. If you will listen to the living prophet and the apostles and follow our counsel, you will not go astray.

Article – Why It’s Important for You to Follow the Prophet and the Apostles – It’s important that we follow the right voice in a world full of wrong voices. That right voice is God’s voice, and He speaks to us through His living prophets and apostles.

Video – Why Do We Have Prophets? – God used prophets in the biblical times to relay His message and teach His children. Today, that same God is still calling prophets. (1:37 minutes)

Video – Follow the Prophet – Carol F. McConkie, First Counselor in the Young Women’s Presidency, describes why God calls prophets. A group of youth discover the importance of listening to the right voices when charting their course. (4:16 minutes)

Adults

Article – Elijah and Elisha – The work of Elijah and Elisha, when each is examined alone, shows many parallels to the ministry of Christ.

Article – “Follow the Prophet” – BYU Religious Studies Center

Article – Symbolic Action as Prophecy in the Old Testament – BYU Religious Studies Center

Podcast – Audio Roundtable: 2 Kings 2-7 – from The Interpreter Foundation

Podcast – Follow Him: 2 Kings 2-7 part 1 (video link) – Are prophets ever popular? Dr. Krystal Pierce returns to explore the spiritual and physical scattering of Israel and the many miracles of Elisha, oracles, and the sons of the prophets. Find the audio for the episode here.

Podcast – Follow Him: 2 Kings 2-7 part 2 (video link) – Dr. Krystal Pierce continues and discusses the translation of Elijah, the danger of rejecting prophets, and whether or not bears attacked a large group of toddlers. Find the audio for the episode here.

Video – Discussions on the Old Testament: The Ministry of Elisha Part 1 – Professors from BYU’s Department of Ancient Scripture discuss the final days of the ministry of Elijah, and then the transition into and commencement of Elisha’s time as prophet of Israel. BYUtv (27:29 minutes)

Video – Discussions on the Old Testament: The Ministry of Elisha part 2 – Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss the continuing ministry of Elisha, including specific miracles he worked among the Israelites. BYUtv (27:59 minutes)

Video – Come Follow Me Insights: 2 Kings 2-7 – Taylor and Tyler share their insights on the Prophet Elisha and the many miracles that he accomplishes throughout his life. Book of Mormon Central (1:12:53 minutes)

Video – Come Follow Up: 2 Kings 2-7 – Come Follow Up host Ben Lomu meets with Old Testament scholar Lukas Drake as well as special guest Dr. Susan Madsen, public speaker, coach, author, and consultant, to discuss the beginning of 2 Kings in the Old Testament. Also discussed is how to navigate changes in leadership and how God can work miracles in our lives. BYUtv (55 minutes)