Doctrine and Covenants 20-22 – The Rise of the Church of Christ

Links to free resources for children, youth, and adults to enhance the Come, Follow Me reading of Doctrine and Covenants 20-22. Choose one thing a day to do with your children or choose a couple to do for family home evening.

Everyone

Infographic – Church Organization at Whitmer Farm – Use this infographic to discuss more about the official Church.

Saints, Volume 1 – The Rise of the Church – Narrative history of events surrounding the revelations

Sing Along – This is My Beloved Son – Gather the family to sing this Primary song that goes along with Doctrine and Covenants 20:1-36.

Sing Along – Jesus’ Church Has Been Restored – Gather the family to sing this Primary song

Sing Along – The Church of Jesus Christ – Gather the family to sing this Primary song.

Video – Organization of the Church – (D&C 20) The Church of Jesus Christ is restored to the earth in 1830.

Video – How the Church of Jesus Christ is Organized|Now You Know – A basic overview of church leadership.

Video – In All Patience and Faith – Elder Neil L. Andersen shares insights about Doctrine and Covenants 21:4–6. Insights from the Apostles

Video – Watchman on the Tower – The Lord calls prophets to be the “watchmen” on the tower.

Children

Activity – The Church of Jesus Christ Has Been Restored – Coloring page

Activity – The Restored Church of Christ – Coloring and matching

Activity – Organization of the Church – Coloring page

Activity – The Church is Organized – Scripture Figures

Activity – The Savior’s Church Then and Now – Printable flannel board story to use in telling the story of Christ establishing His Church in ancient and modern times.

Activity – The Church is Organized in Fayette – Find the hidden pictures.

Activity/Article – I Belong to the Church of Jesus Christ – Lesson that includes a booklet to put together.

Activity/Article – My Baptismal Covenant – A covenant is a promise we make with Heavenly Father. Read about three things we promise to do when we are baptized. Then write about what you can do to keep your baptismal covenant!

Article – Jesus Christ is the Head of the Church – Have the children point to parts of the picture as they are mentioned in the story.

Article – Where the Church was Organized – See pictures of the Peter Whitmer farm.

Article – The Correct Name of the Church – President Nelson explains why we should use the full name of the Church.

Audio – Organization of the Church of Christ – A Primary teacher and children discuss the Lord’s organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Baptism, the sacrament, and other ordinances are discussed. The Church was organized on April 6, 1830.

Video – The Church of Jesus Christ is Organized – Doctrine and Covenants Scripture Stories

Video – Getting Ready for the Church of Jesus Christ – Doctrine and Covenants Scripture Reader

Video – Organization of the Church of Christ – Doctrine and Covenants Scripture Reader

Youth & Adults

Article – The Rising Church – The Savior’s Church has been restored with true doctrine, priesthood power, and sacred ordinances.

Article – Why the Church – In this General Conference talk Todd D. Christofferson considers why Jesus Christ chooses to use a church, His Church, to carry out His and His Father’s work.

Article – The Keys and Authority of the Priesthood – Priesthood keys direct women as well as men, and priesthood ordinances and priesthood authority pertain to women as well as men.

Article – Joseph Smith’s Teachings about Priesthood, Temple, and Women – Church History Gospel Topics Essay

Article – What Builds a Strong Foundation? – Doctrine and Covenants Insights from the Liahona.

Article – Build Up My Church – Revelations in Context

Article – Common Consent – Church History Topics

Article – Founding Meeting of the Church of Christ – Church History Topics

Article – Fayette: The Place the Church was Organized – Learn more about the official organization of the church.

Article – Organization of the Church of Jesus Christ – Church History in the Fullness of Times Student Manual.

Video – KnoWhy 72: Was the Book of Mormon Used as the First Church Administrative Handbook? – Scripture Central

Video – We Can All Find God – Taylor Halverson (D&C 20) Scripture Central (3:02 minutes)

Video – Follow the Prophet – John Hilton III (D&C 21) Scripture Central (5:31 minutes)

Video – The Articles and Covenants – Casey Griffiths (D&C 20-22) Scripture Central (9:40 minutes)

Video – Come, Follow Me Insights: Doctrine and Covenants 20-22 – In this week’s episode, dive into the details of section 20 of the Doctrine and Covenants with Taylor, Tyler, and special guest, Anthony Sweat. Learn about how Section 20 is like a “constitution” for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Scripture Central (69 minutes)

Adults

Article – Joseph Smith and “The Only True and Living Church” – BYU Religious Studies Center

Article – The Book of Mormon as the Keystone of Church Administration – BYU Religious Studies Center

Article – Fayette – BYU Religious Studies Center

Article – The Articles and Covenants of the Church of Christ and the Book of Mormon – BYU Religious Studies Center

Article – “Here Is Wisdom; Yea, To Be a Seer, a Revelator, . . . and a Prophet” – BYU Religious Studies Center

Video – Organization of the Church – BYU Religious Studies Center

Video – Discussions on the Doctrine and Covenants: D & C 20-22 – The Organization of the Church – Religious scholars from BYU discuss these sections. BYUtv.

Video – Act in Doctrine: Doctrine and Covenants 20-22 – We focus on three doctrinal takeaways: 1) The Church is God’s kingdom on earth with His authority, ordinances, and doctrines. 2) The Lord’s Church and His prophets help us access the blessings of the Plan of Salvation, and 3) We can honor and remember Christ’s death and suffering as we take the Sacrament. Scripture Central