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 . 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 – Things that Matter Most – “We would do well… to lift up our eyes, and truly see the things that matter most.” – President Dieter F. Uchtdorf (33 seconds)
Primary Children
“Consider your ways.” I can put God first in my life. Haggai 1:2–8
Article/Activity – An Unshakable Foundation – President Henry B. Eyring teaches that choosing the right creates the solid ground under our faith. Includes three simple activities.
Article – How Can I Follow the Savior? – Elder Quentin L. Cook shares some thoughts on this subject.
Article – Look to the Savior – Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles teaches that we must follow the Savior because He knows the way.
Making and keeping covenants can help me be more like Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ can make my spirit clean. Zechariah 3:1–7
Activity – Jesus Christ Can Make My Spirit Clean – Paper doll
Activity – Lighten Your Load – Talk about repentance and do this activity with the family.
Activity – “Baptism and confirmation are ordinances that bless my family.” – Coloring page
Activity – “When I take the sacrament I renew my baptismal covenants.” – Coloring page
Article – Covenants – President James E. Faust teaches about the importance of covenants.
Prophets teach us about Jesus Christ. Zechariah 2:10; 9:9; 14:3–9
Activity – I Love Jesus Christ – Coloring page
Activity/Article – Prophets – A summary of prophets prior to the birth of Christ who foretold of His birth, life, and ministry. Includes an activity to match the prophets’ pictures with their testimonies of Christ.
Article – Why Do We Call Jesus Christ the Savior? – Answers from an Apostle
Jesus Christ is the promised Messiah. Zechariah 9:9–11; 11:12; 13:6–7
Activity – Names of Jesus–A word search with some of the names used for Jesus Christ in the scriptures.
Story – The Many Names of Jesus – Old Testament Stories for Young Readers
Sunday School – Youth and Adults
“Consider your ways.” Haggai 1; 2:1–9
Article – Good, Better, Best – We have to forego some good things in order to choose others that are better or best because they develop faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and strengthen our families.
Video – Consider Your Ways – Book of Mormon Central (6:13 minutes)
The Lord can make me holy. Zechariah 1–3; 7–8; 14
Article – The Living Bread Which Came Down from Heaven – If we yearn to dwell in Christ and have Him dwell in us, then holiness is what we seek.
Article – “Come unto Christ”—How Do We Actually Do That? – We’ve always been encouraged to seek Christ and draw His power into our lives, but I haven’t always known how to fully accept that invitation.
Article – How Does the Lord Make Us Holy? – Jesus Christ can take away our sins. We are forgiven and can become more holy.
Video – Zechariah and the Second Coming– Book of Mormon Central (4:24 minutes)
Jesus Christ is the promised Messiah. Zechariah 9:9–11; 11:12–13; 12:10; 13:6–7; 14:1–9
Article – The Promised Messiah – From the time of Adam, God has called His servants to testify of the coming of a Messiah who would offer love, hope, and joy.
Article – The Names of Christ – The Savior has many names and titles given to Him.
Video – Symbols of Christ’s Second Coming – Book of Mormon Central (7:59 minutes)
Video – Messianic Prophecies: 1st & 2nd Coming – Book of Mormon Central (14:21 minutes)
Video – Jesus is Both the Lion and the Lamb – Book of Mormon Central (5:40 minutes)
Youth Doctrinal Topics
Am I Putting the Things of God First in My Life?
Article – Unwavering Commitment to Jesus Christ – God invites us to cast our old ways completely out of reach and begin a new life in Christ.
Article – Of Things that Matter Most – If life and its rushed pace and many stresses have made it difficult for you to feel like rejoicing, then perhaps now is a good time to refocus on what matters most.
Video – If We Put God First – A young woman facing adversity shares how she was strengthened by setting aside the things of the world and putting God first. (2:10 minutes)
Adults
Article – Haggai: Prophet of the Second Temple (Haggai) – Old Testament Institute Manual
Article – Preparations for the Lord’s Return in Glory (Zechariah) – Old Testament Institute Manual
Article – Consider Your Ways – BYU Religious Studies Center
Article – Recognizing the Everlasting Covenant in the Scriptures – BYU Religious Studies Center
Podcast – Follow Him: Haggai; Zechariach part 1 (video link) – How does temple building parallel building a corporate and individual spiritual life? Dr. Anthony Sweat examines the exiled Israelites’ return to Jerusalem and their attempt to rebuild their spiritual lives and learn to seek fulfillment outside of materialism, their call to be holy, and the essential nature of temple worship. Find the audio of this episode here.
Podcast – Follow Him: Haggai; Zechariach part 2 (video link) – How does temple building parallel building a corporate and individual spiritual life? Dr. Anthony Sweat examines the exiled Israelites’ return to Jerusalem and their attempt to rebuild their spiritual lives and learn to seek fulfillment outside of materialism, their call to be holy, and the essential nature of temple worship. Find the audio of this episode here.
Video – Discussions on the Old Testament: Haggai – Religious scholars discuss the command to rebuild the temple and the delayed obedience of the Jews after their return to Jerusalem in the book of Haggai. BYUtv (27:14 minutes)
Video – Discussions on the Old Testament: Zech. 1-8: The Visions of Zechariah – Religious scholars discuss the interpretations and applications of the eight visions of Zechariah as found Zechariah chapters 1 through 8. BYUtv (26:52 minutes)
Video – Discussion on the Old Testament: Zech. 9-14: The Prophet Zechariah – Religious scholars discuss Zechariah chapters 9 through 14 which detail Zechariah’s Messianic and latter-day revelations he delivered to Jerusalem. BYUtv (27:44 minutes)
Video – Come Follow Him Insights: Haggai; Zechariah – Join Taylor and Tyler as they discuss the books of Haggai and Zechariah. Book of Mormon Central (1:26:43 minutes)
Video – Come Follow Up: Haggai; Zechariah – Come Follow Up host Ben Lomu meets with Old Testament scholar Shon Hopkin, as well as special guest Shaunna Thompson, actress, to discuss how God can restore what is lost. Also discussed is how we can consider our lifestyles. BYUtv (55:18 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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