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 Chronicles 14–20; 26; 30. 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 – Peace in Christ – 2018 Youth Theme
Video – Ministry of George Albert Smith: Building Peace in a War-torn World – Despite the conflicts and tragedy of two World Wars, George Albert Smith teaches of peace through obedience to God’s commandments.
Video – In Search of Truth – Dallin H. Oaks teaches we should be cautious and choose correct sources in our search for truth.
Video – Pride Simulation Center part 1 – A father takes his family to a futuristic center to learn about pride. Through a simulated experience, two young people discover aspects of pride in their own lives.
Video – Pride Simulation Center part 2 – A father takes his family to a futuristic center to learn about pride. Through a simulated experience, two young people discover aspects of pride in their own lives.
Video – Pride Simulation Center part 3 – A father takes his family to a futuristic center to learn about pride. Through a simulated experience, two young people discover aspects of pride in their own lives.
Children
I can trust God. 2 Chronicles 14–16; 20
Activity – Heavenly Father will help through hard times – Coloring page
God will hear and answer my prayers. 2 Chronicles 20:1–29
Activity – God will hear and answer my prayers – Color and answer the questions.
Activity/Article – The Gift of Prayer – President Susan H. Porter shares three gifts we can pray for. Includes a coloring page.
Article – How Prayer Helps Us – Three children share ways prayer has helped them.
I can be humble. 2 Chronicles 26:3–23
Activity/Article – As a Little Child – What does it mean to be humble?
Article – Come Listen to a Prophet’s Voice: Labels – President Monson teaches us that the message on the label of a humble heart is “Lord, here am I.”
I can be a peacemaker. 2 Chronicles 30
Activity – Am I a Peacemaker? – Take this quiz to see!
Activity – How does a peacemaker deal with bullying? – Point to each picture and tell someone what you would do.
Article – 5 Ways to be a Peacemaker – Here are five ways you can be a peacemaker right here, right now.
Poster – I Can Be a Peacemaker When I . . – Print and hang this poster that lists ideas of ways you can be a peacemaker.
Youth & Adults
Trusting in God will bring me peace. 2 Chronicles 14-16
Article – Our Relationship with God – No matter what our mortal experience may entail, we can trust God and find joy in Him.
Article – Finding Refuge from the Storms of Life – Jesus Christ and His Atonement are the refuge that we all need, regardless of the storms that are battering our lives.
Video – Finding Peace: 5 Insights from the Savior’s Words – President Henry B. Eyring shares his testimony and thoughts to help each of us find peace through Jesus’ great sacrifice.
I can defend the truth, even when it’s unpopular. 2 Chronicles 18
Article – Filling Our Homes with Light and Truth – In order for us and our families to withstand the pressures of the world, we must be filled with light and gospel truth.
Article – Israel, Israel God is Calling – “Latter-day Saints are called upon to be the leaven in the loaf, the salt that never loses its savor, the light set upon a hill never to be hidden under a bushel.”
Video – Elder Christofferson Addresses Growing Need to Defend Truth – “It has always been important not only to teach but to defend truth, and in our time that need seems to be growing.”
In difficult times, I can turn to God and His prophets. 2 Chronicles 20:1-25
Article – Believe His Prophets – “I know that the God of heaven has used mortal men throughout history to accomplish His divine purposes. They were the very best available to Him, and they were wonderful.”
Article – Follow the Prophet; He Knows the Way – When we follow the teachings and examples of prophets, seers, and revelators, we are following our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Article – Approaching the Throne of God with Confidence – By applying the Atonement of Jesus Christ, you can begin increasing your spiritual confidence today if you are willing to listen and act.
Pride leads to destruction. 2 Chronicles 26:3-21
Article – Pride and the Priesthood – Pride is a switch that turns off priesthood power. Humility is a switch that turns it on.
Article – In the Space of not Many Years – If we are not faithful and obedient, we can transform the God-given blessing of prosperity into a prideful curse that diverts and distracts us.
Article – The Faces of Pride – Pride can take many forms, all of them ugly. Pride leads us away from God and stops us from becoming the person we should be.
I can be a peacemaker. 2 Chronicles 30
Article – Peacemakers Needed – You have your agency to choose contention or reconciliation. I urge you to choose to be a peacemaker, now and always.
Article – A Pattern for Peace – The peace we all seek requires us to act—by learning of Jesus Christ, by listening to His words, and by walking with Him.
Adults
Article – The Holy Spirit: Creating, Anointing, and Empowering throughout the Old Testament – BYU Religious Studies Center
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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