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 Judges 2-4; 6-8; 13-16. 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
Music – Choose to Serve the Lord – A Primary song about scripture heroes in the Old Testament
Music – The Miracle – A beautiful song about the miracle of Jesus Christ saving us.
Video – The Covenant Path – On the covenant path we can find the essential blessings of forgiveness and cleansing from sin. (2:30 minutes)
Video – Anchor Away – Covenants strengthen us and keep our boats anchored and safe, whatever the storm! (54 seconds)
Video – Sharing Your Beliefs – Use blogging, texting, and other forms of communication to share your testimony of the gospel to all the world.
Video – Shine Your Light So Others May See – “The Savior’s call to “shine our light” is a call to intentionally focus our light to help others see their next step forward to come to Christ,” says Bonnie H. Cordon, Young Women General President.
Primary Children
Scripture Hero Cards – Deborah and Gideon – Learn a little about these scripture heroes.
Jesus Christ is my Deliverer. Judges 3:7-9, 12-15
Activity – I Can Learn about Jesus Christ – Coloring page
Activity – Article of Faith 3 – Color the picture relating to the third article of faith.
Activity – Jesus Christ Is My Savior and Redeemer – A short message and puzzle showing what the Atonement does for each of us.
Activity – Jesus Christ Is My Savior – Look up scriptures listed on pieces of fruit, and place them on the tree. The fruit represents the blessings we receive because of the Atonement.
I can inspire others to have faith in the Lord. Judges 4:1-15
Activity – Deborah Under the Palm Tree – Color, cut out, and put together the pieces of the palm tree and Deborah to help tell her story.
Activity – Women in the Old Testament – Match each name with the correct description.
Activity – Am I a Peacemaker? – Peacemaker quiz
Poster – I Can Choose the Right – Includes statements of things you can do to choose the right and keep standards.
Story – Chihuahuas and Choices – A story about a girl choose to obey her mom even when it means going against her friend.
Video – I can be a peacemaker – Watch Sophia learn to follow the example of Jesus Christ by being a peacemaker!
Video – Deborah the Prophetess – Old Testament Stories
The Lord can use small things to do great work. Judges 6:11-16; 7:1-8
Article – It’s Your Turn – Gary E. Stevenson relates preparation for the Olympics with preparation for life.
Article – Small Things Make a Big Difference – The small things we do can be powerful.
Lesson – Gideon – Primary Old Testament Manual teach the children the value of trusting in the Lord.
Story – Small Things Make a Big Difference – I can do many things even though I’m smaller than my classmates.
Video – The Army of Gideon – Old Testament Stories
Keeping covenants gives me strength. Judges 13:5
Activity – How to Draw Samson – In this simple drawing lesson, the artist tells us the story of Samson in the Bible who destroyed the enemies of Israel by pushing down stone columns and pavilion.
Activity – 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 Dallin H. Oaks teaches about covenants. Includes a shield to decorate.
Lesson – Samson – Primary Old Testament Manual teach the children that by keeping our covenants, we will develop spiritual strength.
Youth and Adults
Article – Women of Faith – Though they lived long ago, women from the Bible set examples of faith, service, and friendship, which can also be found in young women today.
Video – The Apostasy Cycle in the Book of Judges – Scripture Central (9:47 minutes)
The Lord forgives as often as I repent. Judges 2:1-19; 4:1-16
Article – The Power of Deliverance – We can be delivered from the ways of evil and wickedness by turning to the teachings of the holy scriptures.
Article – Your Repentance Doesn’t Burden Jesus Christ; It Brightens His Joy – The invitation to repent is an expression of God’s love. Saying yes to that invitation is an expression of ours.
Article – “Return unto Me … That I May Heal You” – There is rejoicing in heaven over those who return. It is not too late for you to come back.
Video – Temptation Fades as We Seek Christ in Every Thought – Yielding to temptation is like a magnet approaching a metal object, says Elder Ulisses Soares. As it draws closer, the magnet’s invisible force attracts the metal object and holds it tightly but loses power over the object when it is placed outside its power to attract. (3:05 minutes)
Video – The Pride Cycle in the Book of Judges – Scripture Central (7:22 minutes)
I can inspire others to have faith in the Lord. Judges 4:1-15
Article – Deborah and the Book of Judges – Deborah’s war illustrates the role of ancient Israelite judges.
Article – Faith and Fortitude: Women of the Old Testament – Scroll down to read about Deborah.
Article – The World Needs to See and Feel Your Light – We can help others see and feel the light of Christ through our example.
Video – Texting Truth – A group of young men discuss how they use text messaging to uplift each other and memorize scripture. Elder Scott describes the positive potential uses for texting.
Video – Deborah’s Story: How She Led Israel to Military Victory – Deborah was a prophetess, a judge, but she called herself a mother in Israel. In this video, learn how she helped lead Israel to a military victory by inspiring them to follow God.
The Lord can work miracles when I trust in His ways. Judges 6-8
Article – The Sword of the Lord and Gideon – The story of this Old Testament judge can help us move forward with faith in our many seemingly overwhelming responsibilities.
Article – Stand in Your Appointed Place – Sometimes the task appears overwhelming. We can take fresh courage from the experience of Gideon of old, who, with his modest force, was to do battle with the Midianites and the Amalekites.
Article – When Life Gets One Degree Colder – What should we do when our situation seems hopeless? If we have faith, courage, hope, and trust, God will bless us and miracles will occur in our lives.
Article – Christ is Risen: Faith in Him Will Move Mountains – Faith in Jesus Christ is the greatest power available to us in this life. All things are possible to them that believe.
Video – The Story of Gideon – Scripture Central (4:46 minutes)
God strengthens me as I am faithful to my covenants. Judges 13-16
Article – Live Up to Your Privileges – Learn how priesthood ordinances and covenant promises will allow God’s power to flow into your life.
Article – Covenants with God Strengthen, Protect, and Prepare Us for Eternal Glory – As we choose to make covenants and keep them, we will be blessed with more happiness in this life and a glorious eternal life to come.
Article – Giving All Our Heart to Christ – Our covenants to God are connected to our hearts. We can give all our heart to Him as we go to the temple and wear His name.
Video – Inspiring Short: The Fire of Temple Covenants | David A. Bednar – David A. Bednar draws parallels between temple-related miracles in 1846 and in 2020. Covenants made in the temple are worth every sacrifice and provide us with spiritual strength.
Video – The Origin Story of Samson – Scripture Central (8:50 minutes)
Video – The Story of Samson in the Bible – Scripture Central (4:40 minutes)
Adults
Article – “I Will Write My Law in Their Hearts” – BYU Religious Studies Center
Article – Judges 1–12: The Reign of the Judges, Part 1 – Old Testament Institute Manual
Video – Discussions on the Old Testament: Judges 1-12 – Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss the first half of the book of Judges. They explain the definition and the role of the Judges in Hebrew culture. BYUtv (27:31 minutes)
Video – Discussion on the Old Testament: Judges 13 – Ruth 4 – Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture discuss the last half of the book of Judges as well as the book of Ruth. They review the story of Gideon and also the story of Ruth. BYUtv (29:14 minutes)
Video – Come Follow Up: Judges – Come Follow Up host Ben Lomu meets with Old Testament scholar Dr. Camille Fronk Olsen as well as special guests Dr. Eva Witesman, BYU Associate Professor of Public Management and Amber Corkin, Stay-at-Home-Moms, Authors, Entrepreneurs, Twin Sisters, and Brooke Bowen, Artist and Illustrator, to discuss Judges in the Old Testament. Also discussed is Deborah and the Discipleship of Women and how strength comes from faithfulness to my covenants with God. BYUtv (55:17 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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