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 17-25. 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 James Tissot and others
Everyone
Article – Scriptural Giants: The Boy King – A simple retelling of the story for the entire family.
Music – Search, Ponder, and Pray – Gather the family to sing along to this Primary song.
Video – Josiah and the Book of the Law – (2 Kings 22-23) King Josiah motivates his kingdom to repent from their wicked ways by reading from the Book of the Law. (12:25 minutes)
Video – One Voice – (2 Kings 22-23) A song about the strength of one voice for righteousness. (3:08 minutes)
Video – Stay in the Boat – Staying true to Jesus Christ is like staying safe in a boat. Elder M. Russell Ballard urges all of us to stay in “the boat,” wear a life jacket, and hold on. If we have fallen out of the boat, we can depend on those who love us to find us. (4:57 minutes)
Video – Know Christ Through the Scriptures – Jesus Christ is the most important person who ever lived. No matter where you are in your relationship with Jesus Christ, you can get to know Him even better in the Bible and the Book of Mormon. (1:26 minutes)
Primary Children
Lesson – Josiah and Ezra Read the Scriptures to the People – Old Testament Primary Manual
I can trust Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. 2 Kings 18:3-6; 19:4-19
Article – The Missing Box – Jorge F. Zeballos tells a story about how the Spirit taught him to trust in our Father in Heaven.
Article – Trust in the Lord – Elaine S. Dalton tells how she learned to trust in the Lord after the death of her father.
Story – Backstage Prayers – Emily knows she can trust that God will answer her prayers, even when it comes to helping her perform Irish dance.
Story – Reflections – A story about a girl who learns to trust in the promises of God.
The scriptures are a blessing. The scriptures teach me how to follow Jesus Christ. 2 Kings 22:8-13; 23:2-3
Activity – The Scriptures are a Blessing – Coloring page
Activity – I Love Scripture Stories – Coloring page
Activity/Article – The Scriptures Are Special Books – A rebus story about Camila who loves books, especially the scriptures. Includes a simple activity.
Article – How can I learn more when I read the scriptures? – David A. Bednar shares five principles for reading the scriptures.
Article – How can the scriptures help me? – Boyd K. Packer shares thoughts on the subject.
Article – What the Bible Taught Me – Christoffel Golden shares how reading the Bible when he was young helped him to know the gospel was true when the missionaries taught his family.
Video – King Josiah – Old Testament Scripture Stories
I will keep my covenants with God. 2 Kings 23:3
Activity – The Baptism Covenant – Cut out and mix up these cards. Then take turns matching cards that go together. With each match, talk about that part of the baptism covenant.
Activity – Keeping Our Baptismal Covenant – A board game that focuses on what things help you keep your baptismal covenant and prepare to receive temple blessings.
Article – A Covenant People – Gordon B. Hinckley teaches about some of the obligations that come with being a covenant people.
Video- Standing By Our Promises and Covenants – Ronald A. Rasband explains how important it is to keep the promises and covenants we make to the Lord as well as to our fellowmen. (2:10 minutes)
Sunday School – Youth and Adults
Article – Thoughts to Keep in Mind: “Jesus Will Say to All Israel, ‘Come Home’” – It’s important to understand the scattering and gathering of Israel.
Video – The Lost Ten Northern Tribes – Book of Mormon Central (6:16 minutes)
Video – The Lesser Known Story of Hezekiah’s Passover – Book of Mormon Central (3:40 minutes)
Video – King Hezekiah and King Manasseh – Book of Mormon Central (7:15 minutes)
Video – The Last Five Kings of Judah – Book of Mormon Central (14:53 minutes)
I can stay true to the Lord during challenging times. 2 Kings 18-19
Article – Stand True and Faithful – I wish to talk with you about being true to the faith, about being true to yourselves and your associates, about being true to your parents and your heritage, about being true to the Church and to our Heavenly Father and His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Article – True to the Truth – [Your] most important stewardship is the glorious responsibility your Father in Heaven has given you to watch over and care for your own soul.
Article – Stay True Through Tough Times – Have you ever tried to do something that was really hard? So hard that you thought about giving up? It happens to all of us, sometimes even with spiritual things.
Video – Inspiring Short: Facing Tribulation: “Be of Good Cheer” | Camille Fronk – Christ’s commandment to “be of good cheer” often comes in the midst of adversity. Faith in Christ isn’t a guarantee that we won’t have trials, but Camille Fronk testifies that no trial is more powerful than the peace of His grace. (1:30 minutes)
Video – Hezekiah Stops the Worship of Other Gods – 1 Kings 18 teaches us the importance of worshipping the one true God, and it gives us unique insight into the ancient worship of other gods. Book of Mormon Central (4:52 minutes)
All things are in the Lord’s hands. 2 Kings 19:20-37
Article – By Divine Design – The Lord’s hand is guiding you. By “divine design,” He is in the small details of your life as well as the major milestones.
Video – Inspiring Short: Faith to Do His Will | Beth Luthy – Though it is not always easy, God expects us to trust in Him. Beth Luthy shares how having the faith to do His will caused miracles to happen in her life. (4:07 minutes)
Video – Drawing Upon the Power of God in Our Lives – Elder Kelly R. Johnson, a member of the Seventy with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, reconstructs an experience with his children while they were all home working in the yard. His daughter went inside the house and used an empty microwave oven to time her 30-minute piano practice. But without anything inside the oven to absorb the high-powered energy of the operating microwave, a near crisis of a self-destructing appliance required the family to respond quickly to avert disaster. Elder Kelly compares this phenomenon to what can happen if we don’t have genuine substance within ourselves and neglect to utilize God’s power and be prepared for challenging times. (4:09 minutes)
The scriptures can turn my heart to the Lord. 2 Kings 21-23
Article – The Blessing of Scripture – The central purpose of all scripture is to fill our souls with faith in God the Father and in His Son, Jesus Christ.
Article – Scriptures: The Word of God – The scriptures are holy books that were written mainly by prophets. The scriptures testify of Jesus Christ and teach about His gospel.
Article – The Scriptures Turn Our Hearts to God – President Spencer W. Kimball said that the account of King Josiah, found in 2 Kings 21–23, “is one of the finest stories in all of the scriptures”.
Article – Huldah – It is important to note that Huldah does not reveal anything, she interprets and clarifies what is already written and revealed. She is not acting as a seer and revelator, but she is teaching, edifying, warning, and bearing testimony of God’s words. All women are called to be prophetesses, to witness of the divine origin of the scriptures and to bear testimony of the living Christ. from Women in the Scriptures.
Video – King Josiah and His Good Works – Book of Mormon Central (4:29 minutes)
Adults
Article – 2 Kings 3–13: Hearkening unto the Counsel of God – Old Testament Institute Manual
Article – The Fall of the Northern Kingdom (2 Kings 14–20) – Old Testament Institute Manual
Article – The Restoration as Covenant Renewal – BYU Religious Studies Center
Podcast – Audio Roundtable: 2 Kings 17-25 – from The Interpreter Foundation
Podcast – Follow Him: 2 Kings 17-25 part 1 (video link) – How is 2 Kings like the Book of Mormon? Dr. Joshua Sears explores how the Deuteronomistic History and the Book of Mormon are parallel in theme, language, and idea. We also discuss how the Ten Tribes became lost by forgetting they are covenant Israel. Find the audio for this episode here.
Podcast – Follow Him: 2 Kings 17-25 part 2 (video link) – Dr. Sears returns to discuss the righteous King Hezekiah and King Josiah and the impact of the Rabshakeh trying to tear down the faith of King Hezekiah and the remaining Israelites in the Southern Kingdom. We discuss what types of voices we choose to listen to in times of difficulty. Find the audio for this episode here.
Video – Discussions on the Old Testament: Fall of the Northern Kingdom and Preservation of the Southern Kingdom – Old Testament writings shed light on the period just before Israel is carried away into Syria. BYUtv (26:46 minutes)
Video – Come Follow Me Insights: 2 Kings 17-25: Lost and Found – Taylor and Tyler talk about the history of the scattering of Israel in this weeks episode. Book of Mormon Central (1:09:13 minutes)
Video – Come Follow Up: 2 Kings 17-25 – Come Follow Up host Ben Lomu meets with Old Testament scholar Patrick Mason as well as special guest Mark L. Pace discuss how the scriptures can turn our hearts to the Lord and how we can stay true to the Lord during challenging times. BYUtv (55 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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