“Be It unto Me according to Thy Word” – Matthew 1; Luke 1

Free resources from church websites to help you teach the doctrine and principles found in this week’s Come, Follow Me New Testament reading of Matthew 1 and Luke 1.

Everyone

Chart – New Testament Times at a Glance – part 1. Click on each picture and it will open in a new window for you to print off and put together.

Video – An Angel Foretells Christ Birth to Mary – Bible video

Video – Mary and Elisabeth Rejoice Together – Bible video

Video – The Naming of John the Baptist – Bible video

Children

Activity – The Bible Teaches About Jesus – Coloring page

Activity – The New Testament – Make this small book to learn about the contents of the New Testament.

Activity – I Can Read the New Testament – a New Testament reading chart

Podcast – Scripture Stories: Elisabeth and Zacharias, Mary and the Angel – (scroll down to see the episode) A Primary teacher and children read the stories of the announcements of the births of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ. Listen as the children give insightful answers to the question “In what ways does Heavenly Father speak with us?” and many other questions that show the love Heavenly Father has for us.

Angels announced the birth of Jesus.

Video – Mary & the Angel – New Testament scripture reader

Video – Joseph and the Angel – New Testament scripture reader

Heavenly Father answers my prayers.

Activity – Heavenly Father Answers My Prayers – Coloring page

Activity – I can pray to Heavenly Father – coloring page

Activity – I can always pray – Includes a quiz, a poem, a coloring page, and quotes about prayer.

Activity – Picture Puzzle – Figure out this puzzle to discover how you can get help whenever you need it.

Activity/Article – He is Listening – A story about a boy preparing to pray. Includes an activity to help children learn what to do to prepare to pray.

Activity/Article – A Prayer Adventure – Search the scriptures to learn more about prayer using this treasure map. Includes a message by President Eyring.

Article – How to Pray – President Uchtdorf teaches about how to pray

Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

Lesson – Jesus Christ is the Son of Heavenly Father – Lesson with activity and teaching ideas from New Testament Primary Manual

With God nothing is impossible.

Video – Elisabeth & Zacharias – New Testament scripture reader

Video – John the Baptist is Born – New Testament scripture reader

Youth and Adults

Article – The Setting of the New Testament  – A look at political, social, religious, and historical influences.

Article – The Historical Context of the New Testament – Understanding the origins of this remarkable book of scripture can inspire our study.

Article – Symbols in the New Testament – In addition to the teachings, we can find meaning in the objects, culture, history, and places in the New Testament.

Who were Matthew and Luke?

Article – Luke – Learn who Luke was and why his witness is important.

Article – Who are Matthew, Mark, Luke and John? – Learn more about Matthew and Luke

Article – The Gospels: Four Testimonies of the Savior – Learn more about each of the gospels and who wrote them.

Article – The Gospel in the Gospels – Learn more about the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John

Jesus Christ was born of a mortal mother and an immortal Father.

Article – Jesus Christ Is the Only Begotten Son of God – Jesus was the only person to be born of a mortal mother, Mary, and an immortal father, God the Father.

Article – The Condescension of God – From His magnificent throne, Jesus Christ descended to face the most extreme humiliation and suffering that mortality could inflict.

God’s blessings come in His own time.

Article – Elisabeth – Elisabeth, mother of John the Baptist, set a remarkable example of faith and humility.

Article – The Ultimate Miracle – Three ancient miracles, three modern miracles, and one ultimate miracle teach us a little more.

Video – Sealed Together – the story of a group of Saints from Brazil traveling to the temple

The faithful willingly submit to God’s will.

Article – Following Mary’s Example – You can be like this highly favored daughter of God by showing the attributes she possessed.

Article  – Mary, the Mother of Jesus – Mary’s story is a timeless reminder of the costs and blessings of discipleship.

Mary testified of Jesus Christ’s mission.

Article – Mary, His Mother – By word and deed, Mary, the mother of Jesus, teaches devoted followers of her son about the significant virtues of a true disciple.

Adults

Article – The New Testament – A matchless portrait of the Savior by Elder Neal A. Maxwell

Article – A Season for Angels – “Why were angels so prominent at the Savior’s birth? And why were they such an important part of His life and ministry?” The answers are twofold.

Article – An High Priest of Good Things to Come – Some blessings come soon, some come late, and some don’t come until heaven; but for those who embrace the gospel of Jesus Christ, they come.

Article – The Divine Nature of Jesus Christ during Mortality – BYU Religious Studies Center

Article – Matthew as an Editor of the Life and Teachings of Jesus – BYU Religious Studies Center

Video – Our Savior in the Gospels: The Gospels and Their Significance – Religious scholars introduce the four Gospels in the New Testament and the focus their ongoing discussion will have on the Savior and the everlasting covenant. With Andrew Skinner, Brent L. Top, Camille Fronk, and Paul Hoskisson. BYUtv(26:45 minutes)