Come Follow Me Lessons for Kids
“A Voice of Gladness for the Living and the Dead”
Week 45 | November 3 - November 9 | Doctrine and Covenants 125-128
Even during the early years in Nauvoo, there were times when the Prophet Joseph still had to flee for his life from those who sought to stop the work. Yet even in hiding, he continued to keep his focus on the restoration of the gospel, specifically with baptisms for the dead. “That subject seems to occupy my mind, and press itself upon my feelings the strongest, since I have been pursued by my enemies” (Doctrine and Covenants 128:1). No matter what trials he faced, Joseph never forgot his calling to restore Christ’s Church.
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“A House Unto My Name”
Week 44 | October 27 - November 2 | Doctrine and Covenants 124
Building the city of Nauvoo was not the first time the Saints had to begin again, but it was the first time they could start new from the ground up. As the saints gathered from Missouri to build this new city, many were sick and still reeling from the harsh persecution they had suffered. The Prophet Joseph administered to the saints, healing them both physically and spiritually. Through His Prophet, the Lord promised the saints that, “If ye labor with all your might, I will consecrate that spot that it shall be made holy” (Doctrine and Covenants 124:44)
Read More“O God, Where Are Thou?”
Week 43 | October 20 - October 26 | Doctrine and Covenants 121-123
The recent passing of President Russell M. Nelson brings to memory his last conference talk, where he quoted verses from this week’s section: Doctrine and Covenants 121. President Nelson referenced D&C 121:45, where the Lord shares that having confidence “in the presence of God” comes from having charity and virtue. Additionally, we’re told that if we have charity and virtue, we will have a greater understanding of “the doctrine of the priesthood.”
Read More“His Sacrifice Shall Be More Sacred unto Me Than His Increase”
Week 42 | October 13 - October 19 | Doctrine and Covenants 115-120
Doctrine and Covenants section 115 is the first time we read the name of the Church as we know it today: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (D&C 115:4). As the saints were driven from both Kirtland, Ohio, and Independence, Missouri, they found a new haven in Far West, Missouri. This new start was a gathering point, allowing the saints to come together for support and grow their faith as one people.
Read More“I Will Order All Things for Your Good”
Week 41 | October 6 - October 12 | Doctrine and Covenants 111-114
Have you ever had a powerful spiritual experience and felt the joy of God’s love, only to feel down again when normal life resumes? Or an hour where your children were seemingly perfect and kind to one another, but the rest of the day was awful? This might have been how the early saints felt by the end of the year following the dedication of the Kirtland Temple. Life itself didn’t get easier with the temple’s completion. Financial troubles and increased persecution made enduring to the end difficult for many saints. Yet those who persevered were blessed not only with strength but also with direction on how they could be a blessing to God’s children even amidst their own trials. The Lord’s comforting words to them are extended to us today as we also can help others feel loved during our own struggles: “Let thy heart be of good cheer before my face… for I, the Lord, have a great work for thee to do” (D&C 112:4,6).
Read More“It Is Thy House, a Place of Thy Holiness”
Week 40 | September 29 - October 5 | Doctrine and Covenants 109-110
March 27, 1836, was a special date both on earth and in heaven. For the first time since 70 AD, a temple of God was available for men and women to worship in. Many saints who were present for the dedication saw angels celebrating the return of temple blessings to the world. The Lord Jesus Christ shared His own joy of the temple’s completion in Doctrine and Covenants 110:6-7, when he said, “let the hearts of all my people rejoice, who have, with their might, built this house to my name. For behold, I have accepted this house…”.
Read More“The Order of the Son of God”
Week 39 | September 22 - September 28 | Doctrine and Covenants 106-108
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is organized according to the Lord’s instructions, as detailed in this week’s reading in the Doctrine and Covenants. One of the ways we can apply the Lord’s guidance in these sections to our families is to establish councils within our homes. We should, with our children, “sit in council with them, and to teach them their duty, edifying one another” (D&C 107:85).
Read More“After Much Tribulation … Cometh the Blessing”
Week 38 | September 15 - September 21 | Doctrine and Covenants 102-105
Zion’s Camp was less of an army marching to liberate Missouri and more of a multi-week training in how to be a true saint. Those who showed they trusted in the Lord by following the Prophet Joseph received a massive boost to their faith, giving them strength for the road ahead: “That they themselves may be prepared, and that my people may be taught more perfectly, and have experience” (Doctrine and Covenants 105:10).
Read More“Be Still and Know That I Am God”
Week 37 | September 8 - September 14 | Doctrine and Covenants 97-101
Doctrine and Covenants 97 was given to the saints as both a blessing of comfort and instruction. With persecution growing around them, the saints needed to know the will of the Lord to guide them. Jesus Christ spoke peace to the saints through the Prophet Joseph, encouraging them to wait “patiently on the Lord” and to do what He would do, even if it meant further persecution (D&C 97:2).
Read More“For the Salvation of Zion”
Week 36 | September 1 - September 7 | Doctrine and Covenants 94-97
It’s easy to think that, as parents, we’re not doing enough to give our children a good life. The world is always persuading us to look at what others are doing and tells us our kids are missing out on extravagant trips, the latest entertainment systems, and privileged extracurricular activities. Yet these experiences will fall short of the positive impact that regular family prayer, daily scripture study, and keeping covenants can have on our children.
Read More“Receive of His Fullness”
Week 35 | August 25 - August 31 | Doctrine and Covenants 93
Following the Savior means growing as He grew “in wisdom and stature” (Luke 2:52). Jesus showed Joseph Smith that this example must be followed by all who seek to come unto Him. In Section 93, He tells the prophet, “For if you keep my commandments you shall receive… and be glorified in me” (D&C 93:20). When we choose to obey our Savior, He shares wisdom with us that can help our families come closer together. We must choose every day to follow Him if we are to grow “from grace to grace” in both our parenting and our discipleship (D&C 93:13).
Read More“A Principle with Promise”
Week 34 | August 18 - August 24 | Doctrine and Covenants 89-92
The Word of Wisdom is an important revelation not because of the limitations we are given, but of the blessings we receive daily for keeping it. In addition to better health, we are promised to feel the Spirit in our lives and “shall find wisdom and great treasures of knowledge, even hidden treasures” (Doctrine and Covenants 89:19).
Read More“Establish … a House of God”
Week 33 | August 11 - August 17 | Doctrine and Covenants 88
Learning is a lifelong journey. While we tend to think of our years in school as the only time in life when we need to gain an education, we know through Doctrine and Covenants 88 that the Lord instructs His faithful to create places of learning in their own homes (D&C 88:119). How do we do that?
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