Free resources from church websites to help you teach the doctrine and principles found in this week’s Come, Follow Me New Testament reading for Matthew 21-23; Mark 11; Luke 19-20; John 12. Find helps for children, youth, and adults!
Everyone
Radio Drama – The Triumphal Entry – The Light of Men is a series of radio dramas depicting the life and ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ. In this episode, we experience the triumphal and prophesied entry of Jesus Christ into the holy city of Jerusalem. We hear portrayed the tender anointing of Jesus’ feet by Mary and envision Jesus’ cleansing of the moneychangers from the temple. In preparation for the time of atonement, Jesus rebukes the scribes and Pharisees who continue their relentless efforts to tempt Him, trick Him, and take Him in His words. Finally, from the quiet hillside of the Mount of Olives, Jesus teaches His disciples of the signs of His Second Coming and prophecies regarding the last days.
Video – New Testament Customs: Phylacteries – Pharisees boast of their righteousness with larger phylacteries and longer garment fringes.
Video – The Lord’s Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem – Bible video
Video – Justice – (Matthew 21) A doctrinal explanation of how the Lord’s justice and mercy affect us.
Video – Mercy – (Matthew 21) A doctrinal explanation of how the Lord’s justice and mercy affect us.
Video – Seek the Lord – A video showing the challenging choices that are placed before all people.
Children
Activity – Jesus Rode into Jerusalem – Search and find.
Article – Palms for the Lord – Discover with your children why the people used palm branches as they welcomed the Savior to Jerusalem.
Video – The Savior Goes to Jerusalem – New Testament Scripture Reader
Heavenly Father and Jesus know me by name.
Article – Zacchaeus Repents – a retelling of the story for young children
Article – Jesus Knows Your Name – From an interview with Elder David S. Baxter of the Seventy
As I seek the Savior, I will find Him.
Activity/Article – Don’t Stop Seeking – When you have questions about life and the gospel, where can you find answers? Includes a crossword puzzle.
Music – Seek the Lord Early – Sing along to this Primary song
The temple is a sacred place that I should respect.
Activity – The Temple is a Sacred Place – Coloring page
Activity – How to Draw a Key and a Temple – The artist shows us how to draw a key with the image of a temple at the tip of the key, symbolizing covenants we make through priesthood keys.
Activity/Article – A House of God – When you are old enough, you will feel comfortable going to the temple if you are clean on the outside and on the inside. It will help you feel Heavenly Father’s presence there. Includes a small temple to build.
Article – How Can I Get Ready for the Temple? – Elder Quentin L. Cook tells children what they can do to prepare for the temple.
Article – Answers about the Temple – Answers common questions children have about the temple.
Story – The Temple Open House – Svetan was excited to go inside the temple!
I can be obedient. Jesus wants me to be righteous in my actions and my desires.
Activity – Two Great Commandments – Coloring and tracing page
Activity/Article – Palm Sunday – Dieter F. Utchdorf shares his feelings about Jesus Christ. An activity invites families to write on paper hearts what they love about the Savior.
Activity/Article – Warp and Weft – Learn about gospel standards we can live by and make a small weaving.
Youth & Adults
Teaching Resources – Come Follow Up: Matthew 21-23; Mark 11; Luke 19-20; John 12 – Artwork, quotes, and videos tp aid teachers in leading the discussion for this lesson.
The Lord judges not by the outward appearance but by the desires of the heart. The Savior knows us personally.
Article – What I’ve Learned About Grace Since Coming Down from the Sycamore Tree – Have we taken the opportunity, as Zacchaeus did, to receive the Savior into our homes and lives instead of just watching him pass by?
Article – Repentance and Change – Repenting means giving up all of our practices—personal, family, ethnic, and national—that are contrary to the commandments of God.
Article – And They Sought to See Jesus Who He Was – I witness that Jesus lives, that He knows us, and that He has the power to heal, to transform, and to forgive.
Jesus condemns hypocrisy.
Article – Windows – The holy scriptures are replete with sacred accounts of our Master’s love for the downtrodden and the poor of this world. Though many are forgotten by men, they are remembered by God and are ofttimes seen through the window of personal example.
Video – Hypocrisy – An excerpt from “What Manner of Men and Women Ought Ye to Be?” Ensign or Liahona, May 2011
Jesus Christ is my King.
Article – What Think Ye of Christ? – Robert D. Hales answers the question by highlighting the Savior’s key roles and accomplishments.
Article – Sir, We Would See Jesus – One anonymous New Testament man still speaks for us today.
The two great commandments are to love God and love others as myself.
Article – What Does Love Thy Neighbor Mean? – This article from the New Era explains how brotherly love differs from romantic love and friendship.
Article – The Great Commandment – To love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength is all-consuming and all-encompassing. It is no lukewarm endeavor. It is total commitment of our very being—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually—to a love of the Lord.
Adults
Article – The Greatest Week in History – The events of the last week of the Savior’s life will undoubtedly be acclaimed as the greatest week in history.
Article – Reflections on the Savior’s Last Week – Let us try to understand Jesus Christ and His mission by approaching the week broadly, pausing at selected points to reflect on symbolism.
Article – Jesus’ Use of the Psalms in Matthew – BYU Religious Studies Center
Article – The Great Commandment: Principle or Platitude? – BYU Religious Studies Center
Article – The Savior’s Questions: Teachings from the Last Week of His Life – BYU Religious Studies Center
Article – The Confusing Case of Zacharias – BYU Religious Studies Center
Video – The Triumphal Entry – Religious scholars discuss Christ’s triumphant entry to Jerusalem that began the last week of His life and mortal ministry. BYUtv (26:46 minutes)
Video – The Long Day of Debate – Religious scholars discuss the debate between Jesus and the Jewish leaders who questioned His authority. This provided us with many parables to learn from. BYUtv (26:46 minutes)
Video – Come Follow Up: Matthew 21-23; Mark 11; Luke 19-20; John 12 – Come Follow Up host Ben Lomu leads the discussion with gospel scholar Joshua Matson and special guest Matthew Grey on the following topics: Jesus Christ Is My King and The Lord Judges Not by the Outward Appearance but by the Desires of the Heart. BYUtv (55:55 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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