Doctrine and Covenants 3 – 5 – My Work Shall Go Forth

Links to free resources for children, youth, and adults to enhance the Come, Follow Me reading of Doctrine and Covenants 3 – 5.

Everyone

Saints, Volume 1 – All is Lost – Read about Martin Harris losing the 116 pages.

Saints, Volume 1 – The Gift and Power of God – This is the background story of the revelation given to Joseph Smith for Martin Harris which is now Doctrine and Covenants 5.

Sing Along – Dare to Do Right – Gather the family to sing this Primary song.

Sing Along – As I Search the Holy Scriptures – Gather the family to learn this hymn.

Sing Along – I Will Be Valiant – Gather the family to sing this Primary song.

Sing Along – I Want to Be a Missionary Now – Sing along to this Primary song.

Video – The Work of God – (D&C 3,10) Martin Harris tells a young man the story of the lost manuscript, emphasizing that the works, designs and purposes of God cannot be frustrated. (13:34 minutes)

Video – The Lost Manuscript – An old video from 1974 produced by Brigham Young University.

Children

Activity – Doctrines, Covenants, and Commandments – Maze and Coloring page

Activity – The Lord Needs Me to Do His Work – Coloring page

Activity – Help your little ones say, “I can follow God.” Play a game of follow-the-leader and give your child instructions, one at a time. Clap together when your child gets it right. – From Scripture Time Fun for Little Ones

Activity – I can serve others – Coloring page

Activity – I Can Be a Witness That the Book of Mormon Is True – Coloring page

Activity – How to Draw the Book of Mormon Gold Plates | Come Learn with Me – The scriptures teach you more about Christ. In this video we’ll draw the gold plates that contained the Book of Mormon and talk about how God prepared a way for you to have the scriptures today. Gospel for Kids

Activity/Article – I Can Serve Others – Learn some ideas to serve others and write your own ideas.

Activity/Article – Power in the Book of Mormon – Read what President Nelson has to say about the Book of Mormon and color a picture.

Audio – Martin Harris and the Lost Pages – A Primary teacher and children learn about the story of Martin Harris and the lost pages. Joseph Smith began translating the gold plates, with Martin Harris supporting his efforts. After the first 116 pages had been translated, Martin Harris took them home and lost them.

Story – The Bike Prank – Sam’s friends said it would be funny. But it didn’t feel right. Goes with the topic of “I can choose the right when others try to get me to do wrong.”

Video – Martin Harris and the Lost Pages – Doctrine and Covenants Scripture Reader

Video – Martin Harris Helps Joseph – Doctrine and Covenants Stories

Youth

Article – Line Upon Line: Doctrine and Covenants 4:2 – Delve deeper into this scripture with these helps.

Article – Becoming a Missionary – David A. Bednar teaches, “You and I, today and always, are to bear witness of Jesus Christ and declare the message of the Restoration. … Missionary work is a manifestation of our spiritual identity and heritage.”

Youth & Adults

Article – Joseph, Martin, and Lessons from the Lost Pages – Following the principles taught by the Savior and the prophets does much to aid our progress in this life.

Article – What Is My Role in the Harvest? – A closer look at the symbols in these passages can help us better understand their significance.

Article – The Life of Martin Harris: Patterns of Humility and Repentance – From the life of Martin Harris we learn that when we are humble, we are blessed, and that we can make important contributions to the Lord’s work despite past mistakes.

Article – Book of Mormon Translation – Church History Topics

Article – Lost Manuscript of the Book of Mormon – Church History Topics

Video – KnoWhy 504: What Can We All Learn about Repentance from the Tragic Loss of the 116 Book of Mormon Pages? – Book of Mormon Central

Video –  For A Wise Purpose – D&C 3, John Hilton III – Book of Mormon Central (5:29 minutes)

Video – A Marvelous Work (D&C 4), Taylor Halverson – Book of Mormon Central (4:08 minutes)

Video – KnoWhy 251: How Did Martin Harris Help Bring Forth the Book of Mormon? – Book of Mormon Central

Video – The Lost 116 Pages – D&C – Casey Paul Griffiths – Scripture Central (7:32 minutes)

Video – Hard Questions in Church History with Lynne Hilton Wilson: The Translation Begins – Scripture Central (43:35 minutes)

Video – Come Follow Me Insights (Doctrine and Covenants 3–5) – Taylor and Tyler explore the beginnings of the translation of the Book of Mormon. From Martin Harris to the lost 116 pages, we gain amazing insights into the divine guidance and molding that took place in the life of the Prophet Joseph Smith during this turbulent time in his life. Scripture Central.

Adults

Article – The Contributions of Martin Harris – Revelations in Context

Article – Joseph Smith’s Support at Home – Revelations in Context

Article – Joseph Smith and Hearty Repentance – BYU Religious Studies Center

Article – Hefted and Handled – BYU Religious Studies Center

Article – The Lost 116 Pages Story – BYU Religious Studies Center

Video – Discussions on the Doctrine and Covenants: D&C 3 and 10 – The Lost Manuscript – Join religious scholars from Brigham Young University as they discussion these sections. BYUtv.

Video – Discussions on the Doctrine and Covenants: D&C 5 and 17 – Witnesses of the Book of Mormon – Join religious scholars from Brigham Young University as they discussion these sections. BYUtv.

Video – Come Follow Me: Act in Doctrine (Doctrine and Covenants 3–5 – Scripture Central (26:52 minutes)

Video – Harmony, Pennsylvania – Discusses the significance of Harmony, Pennsylvania, and the events that took place there, including Joseph Smith’s marriage to Emma Hale and the birth and death of their first child. Joseph Smith Papers Documentary series.