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 2 Samuel 11–12; 1 Kings 3; 6–9; 11. 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
Photos – Temples – See pictures of temples throughout the world in this gallery of photos.
Video – Putting the Lord First – Listen as Elder Will Hopoate encourages youth to put the Lord first in their lives, and prepare themselves now to serve a mission in the future. He explains how he learnt that the blessings we receive from serving, outweigh the sacrifices involved.
Children
The Lord can help me when I am tempted. 2 Samuel 11
Activity – Heavenly Father Can Help Me Do Hard Things – Coloring page
Lesson – King David and Bathsheba – To help the children keep their thoughts and actions pure. Old Testament Primary Manual
Video – King David: The Struggles of a King – Old Testament Scripture Videos
Video – “What Should I Do When I See Pornography?” – The challenges that children face today related to pornography are tremendous, but armed with the right information about what to do when they encounter it, they can successfully overcome the challenge and lead safe, happy lives.
Making covenants in the Lord’s house—and keeping them—helps me walk in His ways. 1 Kings 8:22-61
Activity – Making covenants in the Lord’s House helps me walk in His ways – Follow the path of footsteps to the temple.
Activity/Article – Is God in There? – A story with a maze activity to do.
Article – What do we do in the temple? – Pictures of rooms in the Ogden Utah Temple and explanations of what happens in them.
Music – I Love to See the Temple – Sing along to this Primary song
Video – How to Create a Temple Craft – Art teachers Emma and Caterina cut and fold paper to resemble a temple. They also teach us how temples are a place of peace and light, comfort and happiness – where the spirit of Jesus Christ is found. Gospel for Kids
I can put the Lord first in my life. 1 Kings 11:1-11
Music – Teach Me to Walk in the Light – Sing along to this Primary song.
Youth and Adults
The Lord can help me make good choices when I am tempted to sin. 2 Samuel 11; 12:1–14
Article – Seek Christ in Every Thought – Fighting against temptation takes a lifetime of diligence and faithfulness. But please know that the Lord is ready to assist us.
Lessons – Take Charge of Technology – A series of lessons good for youth and adults.
Video – To Look Upon – Dallin H. Oaks relates the story of King David to illustrate the dangers of pornography.
Video – Watch Your Step – See how a moment’s decision can have far-reaching consequences—for good or bad.
The gift of discernment helps me distinguish between right and wrong. 1 Kings 3:1-15
Article – What is Discernment? – To the Point from the New Era
Article – An Unexpected Prompting Taught Me about the Gift of Discernment – I never knew that the gift of discernment could help me see other people’s needs.
Article/Video – Quick to Observe – Much like faith precedes the miracle, much like baptism by water comes before the baptism by fire…so being quick to observe is a prerequisite to and a preparation for the gift of discernment.
Video – The Gift of Discernment – Elder and Sister Bednar discuss the Spiritual Gift of Discernment.
Through covenants made in the Lord’s house, the Lord dwells with me. 1 Kings 6–8; 9:1–9
Article – Put the Savior First – May you resolve to live as a witness for Jesus Christ by letting your light “shine before men.”
Video – Put God First – Ezra Taft Benson teaches church members to put God first in their lives.
Adults
Video – The Price of Sin—Tragedy in the House of David – Religious scholars discuss the difficulties in the house of King David including his sons’ sins of incest, infidelity, and murder as found in 2 Samuel chapters 13 through 24. With Paul Hoskisson, D. Kelly Ogden, Eric Huntsman, and Michael Rhodes. BYUtv
Video – 1 Kgs. 1-11: Solomon – Religious scholars discuss 1 Kings chapters 1 through 11 which details the throne passing from David to Solomon and the conflicts that arise after that transition. With Paul Hoskisson, D. Kelly Ogden, Eric Huntsman, and Michael Rhodes.
Video – Come Follow Up: 2 Samuel 5-7; 11-12; 1 Kings 3; 8;11 – “Thy Kingdom Shall Be Established Forever” | Guests James Goldberg, Gospel Historian and David Seely, Professor of Ancient Scripture at BYU. BYUtv
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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