Doctrine and Covenants 49-50 – That Which is of God is Light

Links to free resources for children, youth, and adults to enhance the Come, Follow Me reading of Doctrine and Covenants 49-50. Choose one thing a day to do with your children or choose a couple to do for family home evening.

Everyone

Activity – FHE Object Lesson: Feel the Power! – Use this object lesson to learn how to draw on the power of the Savior to help us everyday.

Article – The Family: A Proclamation to the World –

Sing Along – The Family is of God – Gather the family together to sing this Primary song.

Sing Along – I’m Learning the Way of Jesus – Gather the family together to sing this Primary song.

Sing Along – Our Time to Shine – Gather the family together to sing this Primary song.

Video – A Man Without Eloquence – The testimony of a humble teacher helps Brigham Young to convert the restored gospel. (6:06 minutes)

Video – Jesus Declares the Parable of the Lost Sheep – To show how Jesus is the Good Shepherd watch this video with your family. Doctrine and Covenants 50:40-46.

Children

Activity – I Can Follow Jesus Christ – Color pictures that show ways we can follow Jesus.

Activity – The Holy Ghost Testifies to Me – Coloring page

Activity – I Can Choose to Fill My Life with Things that Invite the Spirit – Coloring page

Activity – I am the Light of the World – Coloring page

Activity – Good Shepherd Game – Includes instructions for two simple games to use when talking about Jesus being the Good Shepherd.

Activity – Be a Light to Others – Learn ways to be a light to others by being a good friend.

Activity/Article – Let Your Light Shine – President Monson teaches that each of us needs to share the Light of Christ with others. Look up scriptures about Jesus Christ’s example.

Activity/Article – The Good Shepherd – Learn about the parable of the Good Shepherd and Jesus blessing children. Includes a picture-craft printout.

Article – The Shepherd and the Lost Sheep – Teach young readers that Jesus Christ is the Good Shepherd.

Youth

Article – How to Tune in to the Holy Ghost – “There are several things that greatly enhance our ability to understand the promptings of the Holy Ghost and thereby hear the voice of God.” From a BYU Devotional address by M. Russell Ballard.

Poster – Be Gatherers of the Light of Christ – Hang in you room to remind you to gather light.

Video – Baptism of the Holy Ghost – (D&C 49:11-14) Elder Bednar teaches about the baptism of the Holy Ghost.

Youth & Adults

Article – How to Learn by the Spirit – Richard G. Scott shares a pattern for learning from and being edified by the spirit.

Article – The Light of Christ – Take away the Light of Christ and all would be a meaningless, unedifying desolation. People devoid of this light stumble in the icy darkness of error, having no guidance.

Article – Light, Truth, and Our Walk with Jesus Christ – Consider three strategies that will help you to walk in the light and discern truth without being deceived.

Article – “Leman Copley and the Shakers” – Revelations in Context

Article – Religious Enthusiasm among Early Ohio Converts – Revelations in Context

Video – Belief and Kindness – Scripture Central (10:10 minutes)

Video – Fear Not – Scripture Central (4:09 minutes)

Video – More Church Unity? – Scripture Central (4:42 minutes)

Adults

Article – “Marriage Is Essential to His Eternal Plan” – An Ensign article by David A. Bednar

Article – Discerning and Meeting Needs – BYU Religious Studies Center

Video – Come, Follow Me Insights: D&C 49-50 – During this week’s episode of Come, Follow Me Insights, Taylor and Tyler talk about the missionary efforts with the Shakers, themes of light versus darkness, discerning truth from error, and many other topics. Scripture Central (1:09:47 minutes)

Video – Act in Doctrine: D&C 49-50 – We focus on three doctrinal takeaways: 1) Obedience and seeking the Spirit can help us discern truth and avoid deception, 2) Our knowledge of truth can be added upon as we “grow in grace,” and 3): Receive light, and share light with others. Scripture Central (24:25 minutes)