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 Psalms 102-103; 110; 116-119; 127-128; 135-139; 146-150. 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
Music – Songs of Devotion for Everyday Listening – A playlist of 19 songs to listen to with your family.
Sing Along – Teach Me to Walk in the Light – Gather the family to sing along to this primary song.
Primary Children
The Lord offers me comfort and hope. 102:1-2; 103
Activity – Jesus Can Help Me Do Hard Things – Coloring page
Article – How can I not worry so much? – Jeffrey R. Holland shares how we can have faith and hope in the future.
Story – Jesus at My Bedside – A boy finds comfort and peace from the Savior after being afraid in bed.
God’s word is like a light. God’s word helps me follow His path. Psalm 119:105
Activity – God’s Word is Like a Light – 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 – Scriptures and Firewood – Allan F. Packer teaches about reading the scriptures for understanding.
Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ can help me know how to improve. Psalm 139:23-24
Article – What if I feel like I don’t measure up? – Jeffrey R. Holland encourages us to keep trying, even when we make mistakes. Includes a story from the life of Elder Holland.
Story – Best Penmanship – Heber J. Grant worked hard at his penmanship so he could be successful.
Poster – Everyone Makes Mistakes – Print this out and display where you can see it.
I can praise the Lord. Psalm 146:1, 5-9
Activity – Music Makes Me Happy – Coloring Page
Activity – Listen, Listen – Sound out these phrases to figure out which Primary song they are from.
Story – Music for a Better Day – Elizabeth has a hard day, but finds comfort in music.
Story – Chrissy’s Song – A young girl learns from Emma Smith and Doctrine and Covenants section 25 after she doesn’t want to sing in Primary anymore.
Story – Grace’s Song A young girl is nervous about singing in sacrament meeting but she is happy she can sing about Jesus.
Sunday School – Youth and Adults
Video – How to Read Hebrew Poetry (The Book of Psalms) – Much of the Bible including the Psalms, Job, Ecclesiastes, Proverbs, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Hosea, and many other books are written using Hebrew poetry. This can present an obstacle to Hebrew and non-Hebrew readers of the Bible because of its archaic style and poetic form. So here are three ways that we as English speakers can peel back the layers and increase our appreciation for and understanding of Hebrew poetry. Book of Mormon Central (5:20 minutes)
The Lord can comfort me in my suffering. Psalms 102-103; 116
Article – Hope As an Anchor of Our Souls– Alan R. Harker speaks about the power of hope as an anchor for our souls, especially in the times of our greatest suffering.
Article – Our Relationship with God – No matter what our mortal experience may entail, we can trust God and find joy in Him.
Article – Christ Heals that Which is Broken – He can heal broken relationships with God, broken relationships with others, and broken parts of ourselves.
Video – Jesus Sings a Psalm at the Last Supper – Book of Mormon Central (8:53 minutes)
The Psalms can point me to the Savior. Psalms 110; 118
Article – The Nourishing Power of Hymns – Hymns play an essential role in spirituality, revelation, and conversion.
Video – The Similarities Between Jesus Christ and Melchizedek – Book of Mormon Central (3:31 minutes)
Video – Singing Hymns – (Psalms) Elder Dallin H. Oaks teaches the importance of singing Hymns. (40 seconds)
God’s word will keep me on His path. Psalm 119
Article – Light Cleaveth to Light – As we intensify our faith in Christ, we receive light in intensifying measure until it dispels all darkness.
Article – “Lay Hold upon the Word”: The Power of Wholehearted Living – When we truly lay hold upon the word of God, believing it and committing to it, we open ourselves up to the life-changing power He has in store for us.
Article – Finding Your Way – We can safely travel life’s journey by relying on the maps of the scriptures and the words of the living prophets and the compass of the Holy Ghost. God’s plan and desire is that we all successfully reach our destination.
Article – “True Doctrine, Understood, Changes Attitudes and Behavior” – Studying the scriptures daily, listening to the words of Christ, and driving darkness from our lives are ways to understand true doctrine.
Video – The Blessings of the Law of God – Book of Mormon Central (4:51 minutes)
The Lord is more powerful than any idol. Psalms 134-136
Article – Pointing Our Souls to Christ– By “Pointing Our Souls to Christ,” we gain divine help and develop a closeness to Him that strengthens us on our journey to our Heavenly home.
Article – The Power to Change– As we link ourselves to the Savior’s name, we gain the power to change for the better. And as we gain this power to change, we can become more like Him.
Video – The Lord Knows You– Book of Mormon Central (5:36 minutes)
Video – No Other Gods Before Me – A young man relates the dangers of carbon monoxide to that of Idolatry. (2:09 minutes)
“Praise ye the Lord.” Psalms 146-150
Article – Our Relationship with the Lord – When we speak of our relationship with deity, it is important to remember the closeness and love that God feels for us, yet the reverence we owe Him.
Article – The Blessings of Worship – Worship is essential and central to our spiritual life. It is something we should yearn for, seek out, and strive to experience.
Video – Inspiring Short: A Tie That Binds Us All | Marcus Roberts – Sight is often used to judge and degrade others, but music is a tie that binds us all and allows us to overcome our differences. (1:55 minutes)
Video – The Last Five Psalms of Praise – Book of Mormon Central (9:40 minutes)
Youth Doctrinal Topics
How Can the Savior Help Me during My Trials?
Article – Tested, Proved, and Polished – The greatest blessing that will come when we prove ourselves faithful to our covenants during our trials will be a change in our natures.
Article – Peace, Be Still – The Savior teaches us how to feel peace and calm even when the winds blow fiercely around us and billowing waves threaten to sink our hopes.
Adults
Article – The Psalms: Songs from the Heart of Israel – Old Testament Institute Manual
Article – Joseph Smith and the Poetic Writings – BYU Religious Studies Center
Article – “How Excellent Is Thy Lovingkindness” – BYU Religious Studies Center
Podcast – Follow Him: Psalms 102 – 150 part 1 (video link) – Does God need our praise? Michael McLean explores how worship and music enrich our lives and how the Psalms enrich our lives and lead to a deeper relationship with the Lord. Find the audio to this episode here.
Podcast – Follow Him: Psalms 102 – 150 part 2 (video link) – Michael McLean returns to share testimony, song, and the value of worship through music. Find the audio to this episode here.
Video – Discussions on the Old Testament: The Psalms, part 2: Messianic Psalms – Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss the Psalms of the Old Testament, in particular the Messianic Psalms. BYUtv (27:44 Minutes)
Video – Come Follow Up: Psalms 102-150 – Come Follow Up host Ben Lomu meets with Old Testament scholar Melissa Inouye as well as special guest Susan H. Porter to discuss the end of Psalms in the Old Testament. Also discussed sacred music in our lives related to praising the Lord. BYUtv (54:38 minutes)
Video – Come Follow Me Insights: Psalms 102-150 – Taylor and Tyler finish off the Psalms with beautiful messages of comfort and peace. Make sure to watch until the end for two songs that help sum up the Psalms. Book of Mormon Central (1:37:17 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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