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 Jonah; Micah. 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 – Repentance is a Blessing – “Repentance is a blessing,” said President Russell M. Nelson to children gathered in the Smith family log home in Palmyra, New York. “When we are repenting, we are becoming more like Jesus.” (3:29 minutes)
Video – Sharing Your Beliefs – Use blogging, texting, and other forms of communication to share your testimony of the gospel to all the world. (2:02 minutes)
Primary Children
Story – Jonah and the Whale – A retelling for young children about the story of Jonah.
Video – Jonah the Prophet – Old Testament Stories
Video – Jonah – Old Testament Scripture Reader
The Lord blesses me when I obey Him. Jonah 1:4–17; 3:3–5
Activity – The Lord Blesses Me When I Obey Him – Coloring page
Activity – Jonah Ran Away – Dot-to-dot
Article – Happiness and Obedience – President Russell M. Nelson shares some blessings we receive when we try to keep all the commandments.
The gospel is for everyone. Jonah 3
Activity/Article – The Gospel—A Gift to Share – President Henry B. Eyring talks about missionaries and how to find people for the missionaries to teach. Includes an illustrated story of children inviting a neighbor to family home evening and an activity to match scriptures with illustrations of blessings.
Activity/Article – I Will Share the Gospel with All of God’s Children – An invitation for children to share the gospel along with some pass-along cards you can share.
Activity/Article – The Gospel Will Be Preached in All the World – Includes a memory game to match things children can do to be a missionary now with illustrations showing those things.
Article – The Gospel Is for Everyone – President Dieter F. Uchtdorf testifies that the gospel is for people of every nation.
Story – A Friend and a Missionary – Juan Bautista, from Argentina, shared the gospel with his friend Facundo.
Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem. Micah 5:2
Music – The Way to Bethlehem – Sing along to this Primary song.
Poster – Jesus was born in Bethlehem – Hang as a reminder and make your own rock picture.
Story – Jesus Was Born in Bethlehem – A retelling for young children about the birth of Jesus.
Repentance includes recognizing my sins and asking for forgiveness. Jonah 1:10–12; 2:1–4, 9; 3:1–5
Activity – Jonah Repented – Some information and a hero card about Jonah.
Activity – Jonah Repents – This retelling includes an illustration to color
Activity/Article – Jonah and the Big Fish – Retelling of the story of Jonah with scripture references and illustrations. Includes figures you can cut out to tell the story.
Activity/Story – McKay and the Whale – McKay tries to hide something from his parents. He hears the story of Jonah and the whale and decides to tell the truth. Includes figures to tell the story of Jonah.
The Lord is merciful to all who turn to Him. Jonah 2:7–10; 3:10; 4:2; Micah 7:18–19
Activity/Article – Parable of the Dandelion – President Dieter F. Uchtdorf teaches a parable about recognizing our own sins instead of finding faults in others.
Story – Spring Cleaning – When President Gordon B. Hinckley (1910–2008) was a boy, his family cleaned their house from top to bottom every spring. We, too, can know the joy of being clean through the Savior.
The Lord wants me to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with Him. Micah 6:8
Story – Cora’s Bad Day – A girl learns the importance of keeping anger from her heart.
Story – Standing Up For Caleb – A boy is a peacemaker and shows love for another by standing up for a new boy in school.
Story – I’ll Walk with You – An illustration of lyrics to a Primary song
Sunday School – Youth and Adults
Teacher Resources – Come Follow Up: Jonah; Micah – Videos, artwork, quotes, and scriptures to aid teachers in preparing discussions.
Video – Temple Imagery in Jonah’s Story – Book of Mormon Central (9:50 mintues)
Video – Micah: You Hate the Good and Love the Evil – Book of Mormon Central (14:04 minutes)
Video – High on the Mountain Top – Book of Mormon Central (8:44 minutes)
The Lord is merciful to all who turn to Him. Jonah 1–4; Micah 7:18–19
Article – Jonah and the Second Chance – The Prophet Jonah was displeased when the people of Nineveh repented. Are we ever guilty of not giving people a second chance at repenting?
Article – Listen to the Prophets – Let us harken to those we sustain as prophets and seers, as well as the other brethren as if our eternal life depended upon it, because it does!
Article – Journey to Higher Ground – We are faced with a choice. We can trust in our own strength, or we can journey to higher ground and come unto Christ.
Video – Inspiring Short: On Burning Barns and Forgiveness | Madison U. Sowell – BYU professor Madison Sowell shares a story of how a young boy learned the power of forgiveness. (2:11 minutes)
Video – Where Justice, Love, and Mercy Meet – Two brothers attempt to climb a sheer canyon wall without any safety ropes or harnesses. (5:36 minutes)
Video – Jonah and Nineveh – Book of Mormon Central (5:42 minutes)
All of God’s children need to hear the gospel. Jonah 1; 3-4
Article – Did You Get the Right Message? – We should keep our lives in order so that when we receive a … message telling us what the Lord wants us to do we will be able to respond.
Article – A Voice of Warning – Our ability to touch others with our warning voice matters to all who are covenant disciples of Jesus Christ.
Jesus Christ quoted the writings of Micah. Micah 4:11–13; 5:8–15; 7:5–7
Article – That the Scriptures Might Be Fulfilled – One who reads through the books of Matthew and John finds in them not only the account of the life of the Lord Jesus Christ and the story of the establishment of his kingdom on earth, but the evidences that he fulfilled the prophecies concerning the promised Messiah. These two apostles seemed to have been concerned with the fact that the Lord fulfilled the prophecies, as well as doing wonderful and awe-inspiring works before people.
Article – Good Shepherd, Lamb of God – Jesus Christ calls us in His voice and His name. He seeks and gathers us. He teaches us how to minister in love.
Video – Book of Micah Overview & Pattern – Book of Mormon Central (2:45 minutes)
Video – Jesus Christ’s use of Micah – Book of Mormon Central (4:27 minutes)
“What doth the Lord require of thee?” Micah 6:1-8
Article – Do Justly, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly with God – To do justly means acting honorably. We act honorably with God by walking humbly with Him. We act honorably with others by loving mercy.
Article – To Walk Humbly with Thy God – True humility will inevitably lead us to say to God, “Thy will be done.”
Video – To Be Happy, Keep the Commandments, Said President Nelson – “Learn this one lesson,” said President Russell M. Nelson to youth assembled in the visitors’ center in Palmyra. “If you want to be happy, keep the commandments.” (1:07 minutes)
Youth Doctrinal Topics
How Can I Share the Gospel?
Article – I Believe in Angels – The Lord is aware of the challenges you face. He knows you, He loves you, and I promise, He will send angels to help you.
Article – Sharing the Message of the Restoration and the Resurrection – The Restoration belongs to the world, and its message is especially urgent today.
Video – Some Will Bully, Some Will Want to Know More, Said President Nelson – “If you are living right,” said President Russell M. Nelson to youth assembled in the visitors’ center in Palmyra, “people will ask why you are different. . . . Stand firm. . . . Don’t hold back.” (6:42 minutes)
Video – A Priesthood Duty – President Thomas S. Monson speaks to young people about missionary service—a duty for young men and a rewarding option for young women. (2:01 minutes)
Video – Elder and Sister Bednar- Missionary Working Life – Elder and Sister Bednar talk about service and how to prepare for missionary life. (5:04 minutes)
Adults
Article – Jonah: One Should Not Flee from His Responsibilities – Old Testament Institute Manual
Article – Promise of Judgments, Promise of Salvation (Micah) – Old Testament Institute Manual
Article – Jonah: Testimony of the Resurrection – BYU Religious Studies Center
Article – Understanding Micah’s Lament for Judah – BYU Religious Studies Center
Podcast – Follow Him: Jonah; Micah part 1 (video link) – Are covenants more than two-way promises? Dr. Joshua Sears explores Jonah and how the Lord uses covenantal relationships to save and serve his children. Find the audio of this episode here.
Podcast – Follow Him: Jonah; Micah part 2 (video link) – Dr. Sears continues to explore the Book of Amos and the importance of the minor prophets, the concept of hesed, and the importance of the Everlasting Covenant. Find the audio of this episode here.
Video – Discussions on the Old Testament: The Book of Jonah – Religious scholars discuss Jonah’s prophetic calling and his attempts to run from it in order to save himself from the hands of the Assyrians as described in the book of Jonah. BYUtv (27:59 minutes)
Video – Come Follow Up: Jonah; Micah – Come Follow Up host Ben Lomu meets with Old Testament scholar Patirck Mason, as well as special guests Milton and Patricia Camargo to discuss lessons of Jonah’s journey and how the Lord is merciful to all who turn to Him. BYUtv (55 minutes)
Video – Come Follow Me Insights: Jonah; Micah part 1- Taylor and Tyler are joined by Krystal Pierce as they explore the book of Jonah. Book of Mormon central (52:34 minutes)
Video – Come Follow Me Insights: Jonah; Micah part 2 – Taylor and Tyler are joined by Krystal Pierce as they explore the book of Jonah. Book of Mormon Central (41:16 mintues)
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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