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 1 & 2 Peter. Find helps for children, youth, and adults!
Everyone
Video – Trial of Adversity – Watch this video about a woman who decides to serve others and be happy despite becoming paralyzed.
Video – Their Hearts are Bound to You – Henry B. Eyring poignantly describes why our family are so important to us, not only now but for forever. The Mormon Tabernacle choir punctuates the doctrine in song.
Video – All the Families of the Earth – Two apostles testify of the blessings that await the rising generation as they bring ordinances and covenants to all the families of the earth.
Video – Will I Do My Part? – The key to freeing our ancestors from spirit prison is in our hands. We have the opportunity to put that key into action and bring the blessings of the Gospel to our families.
Video – President Nelson’s Grandfather’s Visit – A clip of stories told by President Nelson at the 2017 RootsTech Conference.
Children
I can be happy even during hard times.
Activity – I Am Part of a Beautiful World – Coloring page. Even during our trials, we can be thankful for the beautiful world God has given us.
Article – Trouble in Adventure Forest – This story from the Friend is about a boy who learns that even though Heavenly Father doesn’t always stop bad things from happening, He helps us get through our hard times.
Heavenly Father wants me to be an example to others.
Activity – Heavenly Father Wants Me to Be an Example to Others – Circle or color the people who are being good examples to others.
I can always be ready to share the gospel.
Article – Bright Examples – Elder Larry S. Kacher shares two stories of how young people were able to share the gospel.
Article – How can I be a missionary now? – Elder M. Russell Ballard shares some thoughts on this subject.
Story – Better than Hopscotch – Emma tells her new friends about the Church when she explains that she’ll be going to church instead of playing with them on Sunday.
Story – A Friend and a Missionary – Juan Bautista, from Argentina, shared the gospel with his friend Facundo.
Spirits in the spirit world learn about the gospel.
Story – Abraham Abraham and Me – James B., age 12, shares how he was baptized for one of his ancestors in the temple.
Story – We Will Live Again – An illustrated story about what happens after we die.
Story – What Do People Do After They Die? – President Russell M. Nelson tells a story about his Grandfather Nelson.
Youth
How Can I Help My Ancestors Come Closer to Jesus Christ?
Article – Why We Do Baptisms for the Dead – A lot more goes on during baptisms for the dead than we see.
Article – The Savior’s Visit to the Spirit World – What Jesus did during the hours between His death and Resurrection provides the doctrinal foundation for building temples.
Youth and Adults
Article – Bearing Testimony: More Prepared than You Think – An Ensign article about bearing testimony at a moments notice.
I can find joy during times of trial and suffering.
Article – Where Do You Turn for Peace? – In this New Era article, three young men and women share trials they have faced in their lives and how living gospel principles has helped them to find peace and joy.
Article – Joy and Spiritual Survival – When the focus of our lives is on Jesus Christ and His gospel, we can feel joy regardless of what is happening—or not happening—in our lives.
Article – Finding Joy in the Journey – Let us relish life as we live it, find joy in the journey, and share our love with friends and family.
The gospel is preached to the dead so they can be judged justly.
Article – The Redemption of the Dead and the Testimony of Jesus – By identifying our ancestors and performing for them the saving ordinances they could not themselves perform, we are testifying of the infinite reach of the Atonement of Jesus Christ.
Through the power of Jesus Christ, I can develop my divine nature.
Article – What Voices Will You Listen To? – In this New Era article Michelle Craig shares how listening to the voice of the prophet can help us realize our divine potential.
Article – Discovering the Divinity Within – We come to this earth to nurture and discover the seeds of divine nature that are within us.
Article – Exceeding Great and Precious Promises – Heavenly Father’s great plan of happiness includes the doctrine, the ordinances, the covenants, and the exceeding great and precious promises whereby we can become partakers of the divine nature.
Adults
Article – The Savior’s Ministry to the Spirit World – BYU Religious Studies Center
Article – Visions of Christ in the Spirit World and the Dead Redeemed – BYU Religious Studies Center
Article – Make Your Calling and Election Sure – BYU Religious Studies Center
Video – Come Follow Up: 1 and 2 Peter – Come Follow Up host Ben Lomu leads the discussion with gospel scholar Josh Matson and special guest Ryan Wilkins on the following topics: Through the Power of Jesus Christ, I Can Develop My Divine Nature and Be Patiently Ready to Answer with Faith and Hope.
Video – The Acts Through Revelation: 1 Peter 1-2: The Trial of Your Faith – Religious scholars discuss 1 Peter chapters 1 and 2 which detail Peter’s teachings regarding faith, salvation, and Christ as the chief cornerstone. BYUtv
Video – The Acts Through Revelation: 2 Peter “Partakers of the Divine Nature” – Religious scholars discuss Peter’s teaching on preparing for the Second Coming and making our calling and election sure as described in the Second Epistle General of Peter. BYUtv
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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