3 Nephi 12 – 16 – I am the Law and the Light

Links to free resources for children, youth, and adults to enhance the Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon reading of 3 Nephi 12 – 16.

Everyone

Activity – True Treasure (Scroll down) – Do this activity to teach we should focus on heavenly treasure.

Sing Along – The Book of Mormon Tells of Christ – Gather the family to sing together reading the words of this video.

Sing Along – I am Like a Star – Everyone can sing this Primary song about sharing our light!

Sing Along – I Will Walk with Jesus – Gather the family to sing this Primary song together.

Sing Along – Jesus is My True Light – Everyone can sing along with the words to this song.

Sing Along – Shine On! – Gather the family to sing this Primary song together.

Sing Along – The Wise Man and the Foolish Man – This is a favorite song for kids of all ages!

Video – Let Your Light So Shine – Watch this video to see how the good example of two Church members changed one man’s life.

Children

Activity – Be a Light! – Use this activity page from the Friend to help your children learn how they can shine their light.

Activity – I Can Make Good Choices – Coloring page

Activity – I Can Be a Good Example for Others – Use this activity to teach how we shouldn’t hide our lights.

Activity – Following Jesus – Coloring page

Activity/Article – Soccer and Sundays – In this Friend article, Jörg Klebingat shares how he chose to keep the Sabbath day holy instead of playing soccer. Includes a maze activity.

Activity /Article – I Can Follow Jesus Christ’s Example – Includes an activity where children write how they will become more like Christ.

Article – Let Your Light Shine – In this Friend article, Thomas S. Monson shares how we can let the Savior’s light shine through us.

Article – Why Is Being Obedient So Important? – In this Friend article, Russell M. Nelson shares how keeping the commandments brings blessings.

Poster – Let Your Light Shine – Hang this poster up to remind children to be a good example to others.

Youth

Article – Be a Shining Light – One young woman shares how her friend’s example eventually led to her conversion. (From the New Era.)

Article – To Stay or Obey? – In this New Era article, one young man shares how he was blessed by choosing to be obedient and serving a mission.

Youth & Adults

Article – How Can I Be the Salt of the Earth? – Book of Mormon Insights from the Ensign

Article – That Our Light May Be a Standard for the Nations – In this general conference address, Benjamín De Hoyos encourages us to be a light to others by observing the Sabbath day, hastening the work of salvation, and teaching in the Savior’s way.

Article – Obedience Brings Blessings – In this general conference address, Thomas S. Monson teaches us that obedience to God’s commandments will bring us blessings of knowledge, answers, and strength.

Article – Be Ye Therefore Perfect, Eventually – In this General Conference talk, Jeffrey R. Holland teaches if we persevere, then somewhere in eternity our refinement will be finished and complete.

Article – Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives – Russell M. Nelson teaches in coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost.

Video – KnoWhy 203: Why Did Jesus Deliver a Version of the Sermon on the Mount at the Temple in Bountiful? – Book of Mormon Central

Video – KnoWhy 335: What Does It Mean to Be Perfect? – Book of Mormon Central

Video – KnoWhy 204: Why Is the Lord’s Prayer Different in 3 Nephi? – Book of Mormon Central

Video – KnoWhy 206: What Makes 3 Nephi the Holy of Holies of the Book of Mormon? – Book of Mormon Central

Video – KnoWhy 207: Why Did Jesus Say That There Were “Other Sheep” Who Would Hear His Voice? – Book of Mormon Central

Video – KnoWhy 208: Why is the Sermon at the Temple Echoed throughout the Rest of 3 Nephi? – Book of Mormon Central

Adults

Article – Active Learning and the Savior’s Nephite Ministry – BYU Religious Studies Center

Chart – Old Testament Passages Quoted by Christ in 3 Nephi – BYU Studies

Video – Christ’s First Day Ministry in 3 Nephi 11–18 – Created by BYU Religious Education, a roundtable discussion on Christ’s visit to the people of ancient Americas.

Video – Discussions on the Book of Mormon: 3 Nephi 12 – Professors of Religion at BYU discuss 3 Nephi 12. BYUtv.

Video – Discussions on the Book of Mormon: 3 Nephi 13 – 14 – Professors of religion at BYU discuss 3 Nephi 13 – 14. BYUtv.