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 12-17; Abraham 1-2. 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
Article/Art – Abraham: Father of the Faithful – A short explanation of who Abraham is followed by wonderful artwork depicting parts of Abraham’s life.
Video – How the Priesthood Works – Have you ever wondered about the purpose of the priesthood? What is it? How does it really work? (3:45 minutes)
Video – Deliverance of Abraham – (Abraham 1:1-20) The Lord hears the prayer of Abraham and delivers him from his enemies. (1:38 minutes)
Video – Abraham – (1 minute)
Video – The Book of Abraham | Now You Know – An video narration that briefly describes the history of the Book of Abraham and how it came to be in the Pearl of Great Price. (5:07 minutes)
Primary Children
Video – Abraham and Isaac – Old Testament Scripture Reader
Jesus Christ can lead me by the hand. Abraham 1:18; 2:8
Activity – Blessings from Jesus – Match the cards to finish each sentence about Jesus.
Activity – My Book about Jesus – Make your own book of Jesus with the words to the song “I Know That My Savior Loves Me.”
Activity/Article – The Good Shepherd – Learn about the parable of the Good Shepherd and Jesus blessing children. Includes a picture-craft printout.
Article – Jesus’s Helping Hand – Arsen, age 9, shares how a climbing activity taught him about how Jesus can help us.
I can be a peacemaker. Genesis 13:5-12
Activity – Different but the Same – Henry B. Eyring says we should focus on finding common ground and avoiding conflict with those different from us. Includes fill-in-the-blank activities.
Article – Following in Jesus’s Footsteps: Peacemaking – Identify ways you can follow Jesus, trace your footsteps and read scriptures.
Poster – I Can Be a Peacemaker When I … – A poster for older children with ideas on how to be a peacemaker.
Video – I Can be a Peacemaker – Watch Sophia learn to follow the example of Jesus Christ by being a peacemaker!
God wants me to make covenants with Him. Genesis 15:1-6; 17:1-8; Abraham 2:9-11
Activity – It is important to keep my promises. – Dot-to-dot
Activity – Abraham and Isaac – Dot-to-dot
Activity/Article – Making and Keeping Covenants – After you’ve been baptized, how do you keep your covenant? This coloring activity has some ideas to help you get started!
Activity/Article – Covenants with God – President Oaks taught about how special objects can help us remember our covenants. Decorate this shield to remind you of the covenants you have made or will make! As we keep our covenants, Heavenly Father protects us, and we can stay close to Him.
Article – Come Listen to a Prophet’s Voice: Covenants – Covenants are not just words we speak. If we keep our covenants, they will change our lives for the better.
Video – Abraham and Sarah – Old Testament Stories
God Hears Me. Abraham 1:12-17
Activity – I Can Always Pray – Includes a quiz, a poem, a coloring page, and quotes about prayer.
Activity/Article – The $5 Miracle – A young President Thomas S. Monson prays fervently after accidentally leaving money in jeans that are laundered. Includes a crossword about prayer.
Activity/Article – Praying to Our Father – Henry B. Eyring testifies that God will answer your prayers. Includes a rebus and treasure hunt activity.
Article – A Patient Prayer – Elder José L. Alonso tells a story about how an illness taught him that Heavenly Father always answers prayers.
Video – Hagar – Old Testament Stories
Youth and Adults
Article – Daughters of Onitah – A great article with background information about the Daughters of Onitah.
Article – Unlocking the Door to the Blessings of Abraham – These blessings of greater happiness, peace, and rest are the blessings each of us receive as we make covenants in holy temples and form eternal families. Your patriarchal blessings help you understand your personal lineage to Abraham.
Article – Book of Abraham – Gospel Topics Essay
Video – Where Do We Pitch Our Tents? – Scripture Central (7:39 minutes)
Video – Abraham, Sarah, & Hagar – Scripture Central (12:16 minutes)
Video – If Thou Endure Well – BYU Devotional by Elder Neal A. Maxwell. He speaks about the Daughters of Onitah about 21 minutes into the deovtional.
God will bless me for my faith and righteous desires. Genesis 15:1-6; 17:15-22; Abraham 1:1-19
Article – “According to the Desire of [Our] Hearts” – What we insistently desire, over time, is what we will eventually become and what we will receive in eternity. A General Conference talk by Neal A. Maxwell.
Article – Educate Your Desires, Elder Andersen Counsels – Elder Neil L. Andersen teaches of the power of educating our desires in such a way that our hopes, longings, and anticipations align with the desires of our Father in Heaven.
Video – The Soul’s Sincere Desire – As we put God as a priority and seek Him through sincere prayer, we can find peace in our busy lives. (3:28 minutes)
Video – Abraham’s Origin Story – Scripture Central (4:34 minutes)
God wants me to make and keep covenants with Him. Genesis 12:1–3; 13:15–16; 15:1–6; 17:1–8, 15–22; Abraham 2:6–11
Article – The Abrahamic Covenant: A Blessing for All People – We are heirs to the gospel and the priesthood because of the covenant God made with Abraham.
Article – Children of the Covenant – A giant step toward spiritual immunity is taken when we understand the expression “children of the covenant.”
Article – Thoughts to Keep in Mind: The Covenant – What is the Abrahamic Covenant? What does it have to do with me?
Article – A Q&A about Covenants – As you think about your covenants, you may still have a few questions about what it really means to live them.
Video – God’s Covenant to Us – Scripture Central (5:38 minutes)
Video – Abraham’s and Sarah’s New Names and Covenant Tokens – Scripture Central (5:47 minutes)
“Melchizedek was a man of faith.” Genesis 14:8-19; JST Genesis 14:25-40
Article – Blessings of the Priesthood – What a dark world this would be without priesthood blessings for you and me.
Article – “None Were Greater”: A Restoration View of Melchizedek – Revealed scripture helps us understand the life and role of this prophet-king, who is largely a mystery in the Bible.
Article – The Name “Melchizedek”: Some Thoughts on Its Meaning and the Priesthood It Represents – The righteous priesthood holder will not only bear authority, he will bear love and a ministry of service and inner healing as well. With this perspective, home teaching and priesthood quorums will increasingly become instruments of love.
Video – What Does Melchizedek Mean? – Scripture Central (3:20 minutes)
Abraham paid tithing. Genesis 14:18–24; Joseph Smith Translation, Genesis 14:36–40
Article – The Law of Tithing – The Lord has established the law of tithing as the law of revenue of His Church. … It is also a law by which we show our loyalty to the Lord.
Article – Tithing: Opening the Windows of Heaven – The windows of heaven open in many ways. Trust in the Lord’s timing; the blessings always come.
Article – The Windows of Heaven – Spiritual and temporal blessings come into our lives as we live the law of tithing.
Video – Shower of Heavenly Blessings – Have you ever felt that Heavenly Father keeps blessings instead of freely sharing them? In reality, He showers us with blessings constantly and it’s up to us to decide how to have them reach us.
God hears me. Genesis 16
Article – Hagar – Hagar was a valiant woman who seems to hold a special place in God’s heart. Not only does He personally speak with her twice, but He also blesses her with a great and noble posterity.
Article – Pray He is There – I invite you to pray to know Heavenly Father is there, pray to grow to become like Him, and pray to show His love to others.
Article – Motions of a Hidden Fire – God hears every prayer we offer and responds to each of them according to the path He has outlined for our perfection.
Article – Answers to Prayer – The Father is aware of us, knows our needs, and will help us perfectly.
Video – Prayer – Learn from a humble woman’s example how the power of prayer can work miracles in our lives.
Adults
Article – The Pearl of Great Price Institute Student Manual: Abraham 1:1–3 – Abraham sought the blessing of the fathers.
Article – The Pearl of Great Price Institute Student Manual: Abraham 1:4–31; Facsimile 1 – The Lord Saved Abraham from Death and Covenanted with Him.
Article – The Pearl of Great Price Institute Student Manual: Abraham 2:1–13 – The Abrahamic Covenant
Article – The Pearl of Great Price Institute Student Manual: Abraham 2:14–25 – Abraham Continued His Journey
Article – The Abrahamic Covenant – BYU Religious Studies Center
Article – The Covenant of Abraham – BYU Religious Studies Center
Article – The Wife/Sister Experience – BYU Religious Studies Center
Article – Reexamining Lot – BYU Religious Studies Center
Article – Cutting Covenants – BYU Religious Studies Center
Video – The Pearl of Great Price Discussion: The Facsimiles/The Picnic – Brigham Young University professors continue discussion on the Pearl of Great Price. Listen as they focus on the facsimiles and rich doctrine found in that record. BYUtv (56:46 minutes)
Video – The Pearl of Great Price Discussions; Obedience and Sacrifice – Members of BYU’s religion department discuss doctrines and themes of obedience and sacrifice found in the Pearl of Great Price BYUtv (58:23 minutes)
Video – The Pearl of Great Price Discussions: The Abrahamic Covenant – Hear members of BYU’s religion faculty discuss the important doctrines in the Pearl of Great Price surrounding the Abrahamic Covenant. BYUtv (57:42 minutes)
Video – Discussions on the Old Testament: Noah, Abraham and the Covenant – Review the principles in the story of Noah and the flood. Also examine Abraham’s miraculous promise from God. BYUtv (27:44 minutes)
Video – Discussion on the Old Testament: Abraham, a Man of Faith and Righteousness – Review Abraham’s many acts and declarations of faith in the Lord, including his willingness to sacrifice his son Isaac at the Lord’s command. BYUtv (27:14 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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