Gathered in this post are resources to help you teach your family not only the stories of the people in the Old Testament but also the doctrine and principles found in the study block for the Come, Follow Me reading of Genesis 5; Moses 6. There are resources for children, youth, and adults. Every resource linked to is free! Most links are to church websites or websites approved for further gospel study. Choose on thing a day to do with your family or a couple to do for family home evening. Enjoy!
Everyone
Video – What is the Purpose of Family? – The family is the divine building block of society. (1:17 minutes)
Video – For When I am Weak, Then am I Strong – Music and the Spoken Word (2:49 minutes)
Video – Inspiring Short: Trusting in God, Day by Day | D. Todd Christofferson – “The Lord’s invitation to seek our daily bread at our Heavenly Father’s hand speaks of a loving God, aware of even the small, daily needs of His children and anxious to assist them, one by one.” BYU Speeches (2:50 minutes)
Primary Children
Video – Enoch the Prophet – Old Testament Stories
God can help me do hard things. Moses 6:26-34
Activity – Jesus Can Help Me Do Hard Things – Coloring Page
Activity – Six Ways to Feel Better – When you’re upset, color the face that matches how you feel. Then color the ideas for feeling better and try one of the ideas.
Story – A Positive Attitude – Bruce A. Carlson of the Seventy talks about a daughter who had a good attitude even with a difficult medical condition.
Story – Be a Shining Example – Bruce D. Porter of the Seventy shares stories of how his children were examples of faith, kindness, reading the scriptures, and courage.
Story – The Stuttering Struggle – Nathaniel has a stuttering problem and is afraid when asked to narrate the Primary program, but he finds courage through practice and prayer.
Story – Keep Pedaling – Bonnie L. Oscarson compares learning how to ride a bike with always moving forward in life, even in hard times.
Faith in Christ, repentance, baptism, and receiving the Holy Ghost prepare me to return to God. Moses 6:50-62
Activity – The gospel teaches me how to return to Heavenly Father – Follow the pathway.
Activity – Article of Faith 4 – Activities and helps to memorize Article of Faith 4.
Activity – Article of Faith 4 – Draw a line from the principle or ordinance to the correct picture.
Activity – Faith, prayer, repentance, and forgiveness strengthen me and my family – Coloring page
Article – Principles and Ordinances of the Gospel Lead Me to Jesus Christ – Explains the meaning of the four parts of the fourth article of faith.
Music – Baptism – Gather the family to sing this Primary song together.
Music – Faith – Gather the family to sing this Primary song together.
Music – The Holy Ghost – Gather the Family to sing this Primary song together.
Music – Repentance – Gather the Family to sing this Primary song together.
Heavenly Father wants parents to teach their children. Moses 6:57-58
Activity/Article – A Lesson from My Parents – Massimo De Feo of the Seventy shares some things he learned from his parents. Includes a simple activity.
Activity – My Family Can Follow Jesus Christ in Faith – Coloring page
Article – Remembering Mothers: Stories from our Prophets – Prophets share memories of their mothers.
Article – Talk Time – Josie learns that she can talk to her parents about things. Also includes ideas for how to have talk time in your home.
Article – Honor Your Father and Mother—Lee Yen Chung Tien of Tubuai, French Polynesia – Eleven-year-old Lee Yen Chung Tien has learned a lot from her parents.
Youth and Adults
Video – How Did Adam Teach Us to Remember God? (Moses 6:1-9) – Scripture Central (5:41 minutes)
Video – Why are the “Begats” in the Scriptures so Important? – Scripture Central (6:21 minutes)
Video – Who was Enoch in the Bible? – Scripture Central (11:03 minutes)
Sin limits my ability to see, feel, and hear the things of God. Moses 6:26-36
Article – Avoiding the Trap of Sin – Stay strong and make good choices that will allow you to eat the fruit of the tree of life.
Article – Out of Darkness into His Marvelous Light – The emblems of the Savior’s Atonement remind us that we need not stumble in darkness. We can have His light with us always.
Article – Put Off the Natural Man, and Come Off Conqueror – The natural man is truly God’s enemy, because the natural man will keep God’s precious children from true and everlasting happiness. Our full happiness requires our becoming the men and women of Christ.
God calls me to do His work despite my weaknesses. Moses 6:26-47
Article – “Abide in Me, and I in You; Therefore Walk with Me” – The Savior’s promise to abide in us is true and available to every covenant-keeping member of His restored Church.
Article – I Have a Work for Thee – Every one of us has a meaningful role to play in furthering God’s work.
Article – We are Creators – Create homes filled with love and serenity. Relieve suffering. Create enduring testimonies of eternal truths in ourselves and others.
Article – You Were Born to Lead, You Were Born for Glory – You simply must understand this, because you were born to lead by virtue of who you are, the covenants you have made, and the fact that you are here now in the 11th hour. A BYU devotional by Sheri L. Dew.
Article – Meekly Drenched in Destiny – If you are faithful, you will prove to be a part of the winding-up scenes for this world, and as participants, not merely as spectators, though on later occasions you might understandably prefer to be the latter. A BYU Devotional by Neal A. Maxwell
Article – You Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Do God’s Work – Like Joseph Smith, you can learn that the Lord will help and strengthen you as you rely on Him.
Article – Ministering as the Savior Did – As you do your best to help others, the Savior will open your eyes to see with love and compassion.
Article – Why We Serve – God expects us to serve one another for the highest and best reason.
Video – How Can God Strengthen You? – Scripture Central (4:21 minutes)
Video – How Can We See as God’s Sees? – Scripture Central (4:14 minutes)
Video – The Wall – Overcoming obstacles can be discouraging. How do you find the faith and courage to press forward? (39 seconds)
The gospel of Jesus Christ was taught from the beginning. Moses 6:48-68
Article – The Doctrines and Principles Contained in the Articles of Faith – Each article of faith adds unique value to our understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ. A General Conference talk by L. Tom Perry.
Article – Seeking to Know God, Our Heavenly Father, and His Son, Jesus Christ – The light of belief is within you, waiting to be awakened and intensified by the Spirit of God.
Article – The Doctrine of Christ – The doctrine of Christ allows us to access the spiritual power that will lift us from our current spiritual state to a state where we can become perfected. A General Conference talk by Brian K. Ashton.
Article – The Doctrine of Christ – In the Church today, just as anciently, establishing the doctrine of Christ or correcting doctrinal deviations is a matter of divine revelation. A General Conference talk by D. Todd Christofferson.
Article – Gospel Doctrines: Anchors to Our Souls – The best measurement of how well we understand the doctrines of the gospel is how clearly and simply we teach them and live them.
Video – Water, Blood, and Spirit Through Jesus Christ – Scripture Central (3:30 minutes)
Video – What is the Doctrine of Christ? – KnoWhy from Scripture Central (1:17 minutes)
“Teach these things freely unto your children.” Moses 6:51-62
Article – Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Parents – Help your children build faith in Jesus Christ, love His gospel and His Church, and prepare for a lifetime of righteous choices.
Article – Teach Them to Understand – “Within a Christ-centered home, love, trust, and confidence invite the Spirit of the Holy Ghost. I believe these scriptures highlight the importance of creating a home wherein the Holy Ghost can do the teaching. As parents we have the responsibility to establish that type of house of learning.” A BYU-Idaho address by David A. Bednar.
Article – Therefore I Was Taught – What a different world this would be if the personal journals of each of our Father in Heaven’s children could begin with a similar phrase—having goodly parents and being taught by them.
Article – Parents: The Prime Gospel Teachers of Their Children – When all is said and done, the home is the ideal forum for teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Video – The Sacred Name of the Son of God – Jesus Christ has many titles, but perhaps the most sacred in Restoration scripture is the sacred name of “Son.” The name “Son” appears throughout the standard works in royal, prophetic, and temple settings. In Moses 6, the Lord reveals to Enoch that salvation only comes through Jesus Christ, and he pays particular attention to the name of the Only Begotten Son. Scripture Central (4:52 minutes)
Video – Parenting: Touching the Hearts of Our Youth – Effective parenting means taking the time to listen and to understand the hearts of our children so that we can grow together in faith, friendship, and love. (3:02 minutes)
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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