Old Testament
Friend February 2026 “Old Testament Timeline” Color in each part of this Old Testament timeline. How does God show His love for His children in these stories?
Who is Jehovah?
Jehovah is one of the names of Jesus Christ and refers to the premortal Savior. The Joseph Smith Translation clarifies that the prophets Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob knew the Lord by this name (see Exodus 6:3, footnote c). Usually, when the phrase “the Lord” appears in the Old Testament, it refers to Jehovah. In Exodus 3:13–15, the title “I AM” is also a reference to Jehovah (see also Doctrine and Covenants 38:1; 39:1).
Premortal Life
Lesson 1: Heavenly Father’s Plan for Us,” Primary 6: Old Testament (1996), 1–5 To help the children understand that they are spirit children of Heavenly Father and that he has a plan that will help them become like him and return to live with him again.
Lesson 2: Jesus Christ Was Chosen to Be Our Savior,” Primary 6: Old Testament (1996), 6–8 Purpose:
To help the children understand the importance of using their agency to choose and act for themselves.
Creation
(See this link for Creation items.)
Adam and Eve
Friend February 2018 “Adam and Eve”
Lesson 4: The Fall of Adam and Eve,” Primary 6: Old Testament(1996), 13–1 To help the children understand the fall of Adam and Eve and to have a desire to return to the presence of Heavenly Father.
Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families: Old Testament 2022 “Genesis 3–4; Moses 4–5”
Because of the Book of Mormon and other latter-day revelations, we have a unique perspective on the Fall. For example, consider what the prophet Lehi taught his family about Adam and Eve in 2 Nephi 2:15–27. How do Lehi’s teachings clarify what happened in the Garden of Eden and help us understand why it was important?
Article of Faith 2
Memorizing Tip: Adam and Eve were the first two people to live on the earth, and Article of Faith 2 is about Adam.
To transgress means to break a law or commandment. In the Garden of Eden, God told Adam and Eve not to eat the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, but they ate it anyway. We are each responsible for our own decisions. We can’t be punished for someone else’s sins. (Friend Jan 2015)
Come, Follow Me—For Primary: Book of Mormon 2020 “2 Nephi 1-5” Make a booklet about the ways we are like Adam and Eve, such as we have agency
See also Teaching Children the Gospel “2nd Article of Faith”
Friend January 2022 “Scripture Hero Cards”
Gospel Art Picture: “Adam and Eve Kneeling at an Altar”
For the Strength of Youth January 2026 “The Fall: Adam and Eve”
Adam and Eve’s Family
Old Testament Stories “Adam and Eve’s Family” Images and Video
Friend February 2018 ”Adam and Eve Taught their Family” Link also includes info about Adam and Eve and how we can be like them.
Coloring Page: “Adam and Eve Teach Their Children” (Feb. 2010 Friend)
Gospel Media “Adam and Eve Teaching Their Children”
Come Follow Me With Living Scriptures” Free to Choose” Lesson ideas
Lesson 5: Adam and Eve and Their Family Offered Sacrifices,” Primary 6: Old Testament , Page 18–22 To help the children want to always remember Jesus Christ.
Lesson 6: Adam and Eve Lived the Gospel of Jesus Christ,” Primary 6: Old Testament, Pages 23–26 To help the children understand that the gospel of Jesus Christ is eternal and is based on truths that will help us gain exaltation.
Lesson 4: The Fall of Adam and Eve,” Primary 6: Old Testament
Ask the children to think of opposites—such as happy and sad, hot and cold, hard and soft, smooth and rough, heavy and light, high and low, or fast and slow—to illustrate the importance of opposition (see 2 Nephi 2:11, 15). Let the children describe their experiences with opposites. To help them get started, you might use the following examples: After someone has been sick, they can better appreciate feeling well. Or without darkness, you cannot recognize light, which is why you cannot see the stars during the day. To illustrate this second example, you might bring a flashlight and show how its light is barely noticeable in a well-lit room, but the light is much brighter when you darken the room.
Come Follow Me Kid Lesson ideas
Enoch
- “Enoch” (December 1994 Friend)
A retelling of the story of Enoch.
- “Enoch Builds Zion” (October 1998 Friend)
A retelling of the story of Enoch. Includes figures to use in telling the story.
- “Follow the Prophet” (May 2001 Friend)
A retelling of the story of Enoch. Includes figures to use in telling the story.
- “Being Like a Missionary” (January 2010 Liahona and Friend)
Learn about and color a picture of Enoch and then draw clothing on a boy to show what missionaries look like today.
Friend February 2026 “Weekly Family Scripture Fun” The Lord helped Enoch teach the gospel. Teach the gospel like Enoch by sharing your testimony! Say a prayer to receive help from Heavenly Father. Write or draw something you believe. Then share your testimony with someone you love.
The people of Enoch were “of one heart and one mind” (Moses 7:18). That means they all served each other and worked together. Practice working together by doing a three-legged race! With a partner, use a scarf to tie one of your legs to one of their legs. How fast can you move together?
- “The City of Enoch” (April 2002 Friend)
Create a moving picture to use in telling the story of the city of Enoch being taken up to heaven.
Video: Old Testament Stories, “Chapter 5: Enoch”
Come Follow Me with Living Scriptures “Building Zion” Lesson ideas
Scripture Explorers “The City of Zion”
Lesson 7: Enoch and a Zion People,” Primary 6: Old Testament(1996), 27–30
Noah
Lesson 8: Noah and the Flood,” Primary 6: Old Testament(1996), Pages 31–33 Lesson ideas
Friend March 2018 “Noah”
For the Strength of Youth February 2026 “The Flood”
These below cutouts are from old Primary manuals.
Friend October 2002
Friend October 2002
Larger PDF version of the October 2002 Friend activity and story visual aid “Noah’s Ark”
Friend February 2026 “Weekly Scripture Fun: Origami Noah’s Ark” Use the origami instructions to make a paper boat. Then cut out Noah and his animals (below) to go inside! As you make your ark, talk about ways you can follow Heavenly Father and grow your faith.
Friend February 2026 “Noah and the Animals”
2017 Outline for Sharing Time Identify the doctrine (playing a matching game): Draw a simple ark on the chalkboard. Prepare several sets of two identical animal pictures. Give one picture to each child. Ask the children to stand and make the sound that the animal in their picture makes and to listen for someone else who is making a similar sound. When the children with matching pictures find each other, have them stand together until all the animals have been paired. Ask the children to come as pairs and put their animals on the ark drawing. Ask the children, “Which prophet did the Lord ask to gather the animals into the ark?” Point out that it was probably a difficult task to gather so many animals into the ark, but Noah chose to obey the Lord’s command.
Friend February 2022 “Scripture Hero Cards”
Liahona February 2022 “Noah’s Ark” For 120 years, Noah repeatedly “called upon the children of men that they should repent; but they hearkened not. … Despite “the long suffering of God … in the days of Noah, … [only] eight souls were saved” (1 Peter 3:20).
Come, Follow Me—For Home and Church: Old Testament 2026
Friend February 2022 “Come, Follow Me Activities” Sink or Float?
Story: God told the prophet Noah to build a large boat called an ark. When there was a big flood, Noah, his family, and the animals stayed in the ark while it floated on the water, and they were safe. Today, we can stay safe by following the prophet.
Song: Verse three of “Follow the Prophet” (Children’s Songbook, 110–11)
Activity: Fill a bowl with water. Take turns putting leaves, rocks, and other waterproof items in the water. Do they float or sink? Whenever something floats, say something you can do to follow the prophet.
Liahona February 2022 “Teaching about God’s Promises”
Noah’s Animals—20 Questions
The Lord gave Noah specific instructions to prepare him and his family for the coming flood. “And Noah did according unto all that the Lord commanded him” (Genesis 7:5). Even though there was no evidence of rain, Noah listened and gathered the animals into the ark.
- Briefly tell the story of Noah and the ark (see Genesis 6-8). Discuss how Noah was commanded to help animals enter the ark (see Genesis 6:20; 7:14).
- Name different kinds of animals that Noah might have brought on the ark.
- Then play a game of 20 questions with your family. Have one person think of an animal that was on the ark. Everyone else takes turns asking yes or no questions to try and guess the animal.
- Continue asking questions until someone guesses the animal correctly or until 20 questions have been asked.
- Repeat the game until everyone has had a turn thinking of an animal.
Discussion: What are some ways Noah acted in faith? What are some things the Lord has asked us to do? How will we be blessed as families by following the teachings of Jesus Christ?
Liahona February 2022 “Flood Warning” How can you help…[your children or grandchildren] avoid the obscenity, violence, and pornography in today’s media?
- “Jehovah Keeps His Promises” (March 2010 Friend)
- A retelling of the story of Noah and the ark. Includes information on size of the Ark.
- “Noah” (June 1994 Friend)
- A retelling of the story of Noah and the ark.
- “Storm’s A-Coming” (May 1993 Friend)
- A fun poem about gathering the animals.
- As you talk about Noah together, help your children see how blessed we are to have a prophet of God today. Help your children search Moses 8:16, 19–20, 23–24to find things Noah taught that the Lord’s prophets still teach today. How are we blessed when we obey these teachings?
Here is an ark puzzle they can write the things that prophets teach today on the back before they put it together.
- How are these teachings like the ark that Noah built?
Come Follow Me Kid Lesson ideas
Have each person draw themselves obeying something specific that the prophet has taught us to do.
Place their pictures in the ark below while reminding them that it will bring safety and peace to their lives.
Come Follow Me with Living Scriptures “Follow the Prophet” Lesson ides
Tower of Babel
Ensign February 2018 “The Tower of Babel”
Ensign March 1998 “The Tower of Babel” Lesson ideas
Abraham
Display the picture An Angel Saves Abraham (ChurchofJesusChrist.org), and invite the children to share what they know about the story it depicts, found in Abraham 1:12, 15–17. Ask the children to read these verses and share things they learn about prayer.
President Joseph Fielding Smith, commenting on the human sacrifices that took place during the time of Abraham, wrote: “Abraham was of the [tenth] generation from Noah. Several hundred years had passed since the flood, and people had multiplied and spread over the face of the earth. The civilizations of Egypt, Chaldea, Assyria and the petty nations of Canaan, had been established. In the midst of this scattering the true worship of the Father was nearly lost. Sacrifice instituted in the days of Adam and continued in the practice and teaching of Noah, in the similitude of the great sacrifice of the Son of Man, had become perverted. Instead of offering clean animals, such as the lamb and bullock, the apostate nations had dwindled in unbelief to the extent that human sacrifice was offered to their idol gods” (The Way to Perfection, 85).
Liahona February 2022 “The Abrahamic Covenant” God promised Abraham that “as many as receive this Gospel shall be … thy seed” (Abraham 2:10). Our covenants at baptism and in the temple allow us access to the blessings of the Abrahamic covenant and make us part of the covenant people of God, as long as we are faithful (see Ezekiel 11:20).
Old Testament Stories for Young Readers “Abraham and Sarah”
Friend February 2022 “Abraham and Sarah”
Old Testament Scripture Stories “Hagar”
Abraham Gives Lot His Choice of Land
Genesis CHAPTER 13 Abram returns from Egypt—He and Lot part—The Lord will make Abram’s seed as the dust of the earth in number—Abram settles in Hebron.
Come, Follow Me—For Home and Church: Old Testament 2026 & Come Follow Me—For Primary: Old Testament 2022 “Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1–2” When Abraham’s herdsmen and Lot’s herdsmen disagreed over their grazing land, Abraham proposed a solution that brought peace.
- Your children might enjoy acting out the story from Genesis 13:5–12, pretending to be Abraham, Lot, and the herdsmen. How can we follow Abraham’s example of being a peacemaker with our family or friends? Try role-playing their answers.
Latter Day Kids “Abraham and Lot” Lesson ideas to go with the above video
“Lesson 9: Jehovah Makes Covenants with Abraham,” Primary 6: Old Testament Bring some sand in a container. Let the children try to count the grains they can hold between their thumb and forefinger. Imagine the vastness of Abraham’s posterity. Ask the children how they personally can help fulfill the promises made to Abraham that his seed would become as numerous as the grains of “sand which is upon the sea shore” (Genesis 22:17)
- Invite the children to read Genesis 17:1–8 and Abraham 2:8–11 and make two lists: what Abraham was asked to do and what the Lord promised him in return. What do we learn about the Lord from these verses?
“Lesson 9: Jehovah Makes Covenants with Abraham,” Primary 6: Old Testament Pages 35–38 Have the children take turns choosing slips of paper with the following scripture references on them that tell of the promises made to Abraham. Explain that seed means descendants. Have them read each verse aloud and, if they desire, mark the verses in their own scriptures.
Abraham 2:9—His name would be great among all nations.
Abraham 2:10—All who accept the gospel through baptism would be known as Abraham’s descendants.
Abraham 2:11—The Lord would bless those who blessed Abraham and curse those who cursed Abraham.
Abraham 2:11—His descendants would have the priesthood.
Abraham 2:11—His seed would have the responsibility to be missionaries and take the gospel to all nations.
Abraham 2:19—Abraham and his descendants would be given the land of Canaan.
Genesis 22:17—The Lord would multiply Abraham’s seed greatly (Abraham would have many descendants).
- “Abraham” (Mar. 1994 Friend) A retelling of the story of Abraham being visited by the Lord and the things he learned.
- “Scriptural Giants: Friend of God” (July 1987 Friend)
A retelling of various stories from Abraham’s life.
“Lesson 9: Jehovah Makes Covenants with Abraham,” Primary 6: Old Testament (1996), 35–38 To help the children understand that as God’s covenant people we each have the responsibility to live the gospel and share it with others.
Lesson 10: Abraham and Lot,” Primary 6: Old Testament (1996), 39–4 To strengthen each child’s desire to show love to others.
Lesson 11: Abraham and Isaac,” Primary 6: Old Testament (1996), 43–4 Purpose:
To help the children understand that we should trust Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ completely.
Friend March 2018 “Abraham and Sarah made Covenants” Link includes story and goal card ideas to learn more about how to be like Abraham and Sarah.
Friend February 2026 “Weekly Family Scripture Fun” God hears your prayers. Make a prayer banner. On small pieces of paper, write or draw things you want to pray for or talk to Heavenly Father about. Then poke holes and hang them on a string. Use this banner to give you ideas of what to pray for. Ask
Abraham and Isaac
Old Testament Stories “Abraham and Isaac” Illustrations
- Using pictures of Abraham and Isaac and of the Crucifixion (see Gospel Art Book, nos. 9, 57) can help your children compare the story in Genesis 22 with the Savior’s sacrifice. How does the story of Abraham and Isaac remind us of the sacrifice Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ made for us.
| Isaac | Jesus Christ |
|---|---|
| Isaac was Abraham and Sarah’s only son (see Genesis 22:2). | Jesus was the Only Begotten Son of the Father (see John 3:16). |
| Isaac was to be offered on a mountain in the land of Moriah, which tradition holds was the temple mount in Jerusalem (see Genesis 22:2; 2 Chronicles 3:1). | Jesus was crucified on a hill outside of Jerusalem (see Mark 15:22). |
| Isaac was to be a burnt offering (see Genesis 22:2). | All sacrifices are to be done in similitude of Jesus Christ (see Moses 5:5–7). |
| Isaac carried the wood for the sacrifice (see Genesis 22:6). | Jesus carried His cross (see John 19:17). |
| Abraham said God would provide a lamb (see Genesis 22:8). | Jesus was the Lamb offered up for us (see 1 Peter 1:19). |
| Isaac was bound and laid upon the altar (see Genesis 22:9). | Jesus was nailed to the cross (see Luke 23:33). |
| Isaac submitted to the will of his father (see Genesis 22:9). | Jesus submitted to the will of His Father (see Luke 22:42). |
| Abraham did not withhold his son (see Genesis 22:11). | God so loved the world that He gave His Only Begotten Son (see John 3:16). |
Come Follow Me with Living Scriptures “Obedience and Sacrifice” Lesson, activity, and refreshment ideas
Latter Day Kids “Abraham and Isaac” Lesson ideas
- Lesson 11: Abraham and Isaac,” Primary 6: Old Testament, Pages 43–46 Purpose: To help the children understand that we should trust Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ completely.
- “Abraham Covenants with the Lord” (Aug. 1998 Friend) A retelling of Abraham being asked to sacrifice his son, and the covenant he made with the Lord. Includes scripture figures.
- “Abraham” (Mar. 1994 Friend) A retelling of the story of Abraham being visited by the Lord and the things he learned.
- “Scriptural Giants: Friend of God” (July 1987 Friend)
A retelling of various stories from Abraham’s life. - Music: “Follow the Prophet” (Children’s Songbook, 110)
- Old Testament Student Manual Genesis-2 Samuel “Genesis 18–23”
Come Follow Me Kid Lesson ideas
The Red Crystal Lesson ideas
Lot and Sodom and Gomorrah
Friend February 2022 “Come, Follow Me Activities”
Story: Heavenly Father gives us commandments to help us and keep us safe. Angels told a man named Lot to leave his home in a wicked city. Because Lot listened and obeyed, he stayed safe.
Song: “Keep the Commandments” (Children’s Songbook, 146–47)
Activity: Now play a game! Take turns being the leader. The leader tells others to do actions, like “jump up and down” or “run in a circle.” Everyone else follows them. How can following the commandments help you?
Institute: Old Testament Student Manual Genesis-2 Samuel “Genesis 18–23”
When these three messengers arrived in Sodom, they met Lot, Abraham’s nephew. For reasons that are not clear, Lot had moved his family from living near Sodom (see Genesis 13:12) to living in Sodom (see Genesis 14:12). In the last lesson, you learned about the great wickedness that existed in Sodom and the Lord’s decision to destroy the city (see Genesis 18).
There are two indications in the scriptures that the phrase “looked back” was an idiomatic way of saying “she turned back” or “returned to Sodom.” The implication is that Lot’s wife started back to Sodom, perhaps to save some possessions, and was caught in the destruction.
Most scholars agree that the most probable site of Sodom is now covered by the southern part of the Dead Sea, a body of water with a high salt content. If Lot’s wife returned to Sodom, she would have been caught in the destruction. Her becoming a pillar of salt could be a figurative way of expressing this outcome.
Isaac and Rebekah
Friend February 2022 “Come, Follow Me Activities” Ten-Camel Kindness
Story: Rebekah helped Abraham’s servant by bringing water for his 10 camels (see Genesis 24:10–20). Abraham’s servant was thankful for her kindness.
Song: “I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus” (Children’s Songbook, 78–79)
Activity: You can serve like Rebekah! Draw 10 camels (see page 12 to learn how). Hang them up where your family can see them. Each time you do something kind for someone else, color in a camel.
Lesson 12: Isaac and Rebekah,” Primary 6: Old Testament Pages 47–51 Purpose:To teach the children that the same eternal blessings promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob can be theirs if they make and honor temple marriage covenants.
Finding a Bride for Isaac
Rebekah was Kind
Friend June 1989 “Scriptural Giants: Rebekah”
Friend February 2022 “Scripture Hero Cards”
Come, Follow Me—For Home and Church: Old Testament 2026 & Come, Follow Me—For Primary: Old Testament 2022 “Genesis 24–27”
To highlight Rebekah’s impressive example of kindness, you could show your children the picture below or this week’s activity page as you summarize the story in Genesis 24:10–21. This could lead to a conversation a.
Show the picture of Rebekah in this week’s activity page. Point out details in the picture as you summarize the story in Genesis 24:10–21, in which Rebekah showed kindness to the servant of Abraham. Point out that her words and act of kindness were the sign that Rebekah was the one that God wanted to marry Abraham’s son Isaac.
Your children might enjoy acting out the story. Invite the children to pretend to be the servant arriving with his camels or Rebekah getting water for them. Give them phrases to recite from the scriptures, such as “Let me … drink a little water” (verse 17) and “I will draw water for thy camels also” (verse 19). Why is it important for us to be kind to others?
Latter Day Kids “Rebekah at the Well” Lesson ideas
Come Follow Me with Living Scriptures “Our Divine Birthright” Lesson ideas
Come Follow Me Kid Lesson ideas
Bracelets and Scriptures – The manual suggests, “Your family could look in these verses for attributes
that made Rebekah a worthy eternal companion for Isaac. Encourage family members to pick
one of these attributes that they feel they should develop.”
- Scriptures: Read Genesis 24:15–28, 55–60 and let each person choose one way they want to be more like Rebekah.
- Bracelet: Write that attribute on a strip of paper and draw specific things you might do if you have that attribute. Tape/staple the strip to make a bracelet. Wear it to remind you of the story of Rebekah. Could also write the attribute on the below jewels and cut them into two strips to make a bracelet.
Jacob
Jacob and Esau
Old Testament Stories “Jacob and Esau”
Lesson 13: Jacob and Esau,” Primary 6: Old Testament (1996), 52–55 Purpose: To help the children recognize how our values influence our choices.
“Jacob and Esau Matchup” (February 1990 Friend)
Draw a line from each symbol to the twin the item describes.
- “Jacob” (October 1994 Friend)
A retelling of the story of Jacob and Esau. - “Jacob and Esau” (February 1990 Friend)
An illustrated retelling of the story of Jacob and Esau. - Lesson 13: Jacob and Esau,” Primary 6: Old Testament (Pages 52–55) Purpose: To help the children recognize how our values influence our choices.
Jacob’s Vision of a Ladder
Jacob and His Family
“Lesson 14: Jacob and His Family,” Primary 6: Old Testament (1996), 56–61 Purpose: To help the children have a desire to be honest and have integrity
Friend May 2018 “Jacob’s Sons: Funstuff” The prophet Jacob had 12 sons. Can you find the two sons dressed exactly the same?
“Lesson 14: Jacob and His Family,” Primary 6: Old Testament
Come Follow Me Kid Lesson ideas
The Red Crystal Lesson ideas
Come Follow Me with Living Scriptures “The House of Israel” Lesson ideas
Joseph
Lesson 15: Joseph Was Sold into Egypt,” Primary 6: Old Testament (1996), 62–66 Purpose: To teach the children that even though we may not always be able to control the things that happen to us, we can control our attitudes.
Lesson 16: Joseph in Egypt,” Primary 6: Old Testament (1996), 67–70 Purpose: To encourage the children to keep themselves pure by staying away from temptation and living close to the Lord.
Lesson 17: Joseph Forgives His Brothers,” Primary 6: Old Testament (1996), 71–74 Purpose: To help each child have the desire to forgive others.
Friend May 2018 “Joseph Forgives His Brothers”
Friend May 2018 “Joseph Forgave” Story, video, and goal card.
Friend April 2018 “Joseph Trusted God”
Joseph Prophesied about Joseph Smith
Liahona February 2020 “Meet the Four Josephs” Lehi tells his son Joseph about some of the prophecies that Joseph of Egypt made about Joseph Smith, who was named after his father, Joseph. The article includes the following: What Did Joseph of Egypt Say about Joseph Smith? How Was Joseph Smith Like Joseph of Egypt? How Did Lehi Know about Joseph of Egypt?
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Moses
Baby
The children of Israel multiply—They are placed in bondage by the Egyptians—Pharaoh seeks to destroy the sons born to Hebrew women.
Friend March 2022 “Scripture Hero Cards”
Moses is born to Levite parents, is raised by Pharaoh’s daughter, slays an Egyptian in defense of an Israelite, flees to Midian, and marries Zipporah—Israel in bondage cries to the Lord.
Old Testament Stories “Baby Moses” Illustrations and video
Latter Day Kids “Baby Moses” Lesson Ideas
Old Testament Coloring Book “Baby Moses”
- “Baby Moses” (August 1998 Friend)
A simple retelling of the story of Moses in the bulrushes. Includes four reading comprehension questions.
Friend March 2022 “Make a Basket for Baby Moses”
Additional Resources:
- Lesson 18: The Birth and Calling of Moses,” Primary 6: Old Testament
- Video: Old Testament Stories, “Chapter 15: The Baby Moses”
- “Baby-Moses Action Rhyme” (January 1997 Friend)
- A poem with actions about the baby Moses.
- “Miriam Tends Baby Moses” (January 1972 Friend)
- A retelling of the story of Moses in the bulrushes.
- Lesson 18: The Birth and Calling of Moses,” Primary 6: Old Testament (1996), 75–80 Purpose:
- To help the children understand that they are beginning to prepare for their own earthly missions.
Friend April 2022 “Scripture Hero Cards”
Moses is Called to Deliver the Israelites
The Lord appears to Moses at the burning bush—Moses is called to deliver Israel from bondage—The Lord identifies Himself as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and as the Great I AM—He promises to smite Egypt and bring His people out with great wealth.
Old Testament Stories “Moses the Prophet” Story illustrations and Videos
Come Follow Me With Living Scriptures “I Will Deliver You” Lesson ideas
Old Testament Coloring Book “Moses and the Burning Bush”
The Plagues of Egypt
Old Testament Stories “The Plagues of Egypt” Illustrations and video
Come, Follow Me—For Primary: Old Testament 2022 “Exodus 7–13” The Israelites were in captivity and could not free themselves, but the Lord showed His power and delivered them. How can you use this story to help the children trust the Lord and His power?
- Junior: Read selected verses from Exodus 7–11 to teach the children about the ten plagues that the Lord sent upon the Egyptians. Invite the children to draw pictures that portray some of the plagues. Ask the children to hold up their pictures as you review the plagues again. Read phrases from Exodus 7:5 and 9:14 to explain why the Lord sent the plagues to Egypt.
- Senior: Give each child a paper divided into ten sections, and invite the children to draw pictures of the plagues described in these verses: Exodus 7:17–18; 8:1–4; 8:16–17; 8:20–22; 9:1–6; 9:8–9; 9:22–23; 10:4–5; 10:21–22; 11:4–7. What do the plagues teach us about God’s power? Why is it important to know about His power?
Lesson 19: Moses Delivers the Israelites from Bondage,” Primary 6: Old Testament Pass out numbered slips of paper with the scripture references for each of the ten plagues on the corresponding numbered paper. Have each child look up his or her reference and tell the class about it. You could supply the class with art materials and let them draw pictures of the plague that they read about. They could then show the picture to the class as they tell about the plague. What were the ten plagues the Lord commanded Moses to call down upon Egypt because Pharaoh refused to let Israel go? (See enrichment activity 1.)
(1) Exodus 7:20–21, river turns to blood
(2) Exodus 8:6, frogs
(3) Exodus 8:17, lice
(4) Exodus 8:24, flies
(5) Exodus 9:6, cattle die
(6) Exodus 9:10, boils
(7) Exodus 9:23, hail and fire
(8) Exodus 10:14–15, locusts
(9) Exodus 10:22, darkness
(10) Exodus 11:5, death of firstborn
What pattern did Pharaoh follow with each plague? (Exodus 8:8, 13, 15.)
Old Testament Coloring Book “Plagues of Egypt”
Friend April 2022 “Come, Follow Me Activities: Leap Frog”
Story: Moses was a prophet. He told Pharaoh to let God’s people go free (see Exodus 8:1). Pharaoh said he would let them go. But then he broke his promise. God sent frogs, lice, flies, and other plagues to warn Pharaoh to follow the prophet.
Song: “Follow the Prophet,” verse 5 (Children’s Songbook, 110–11)
Activity: Play a game! Have everyone get in a line. Then crouch down low. One person puts their hands on another person’s back and jumps over each person one by one, like a frog. Take turns until everyone has gone. Each time you hop, say one way you can follow the prophet.
Friend April 2022 “For Older Kids”
Latter Day Kids “Moses and the Plagues of Egypt” Lesson ideas
Lesson 19: Moses Delivers the Israelites from Bondage,” Primary 6: Old Testament (1996), 81–84 Purpose: To teach the children that the priesthood is the power of God.
Old Testament Scripture Stories “The Passover”
Israelites in Wilderness
Friend June 2018 “Moses Follows God”
Friend June 2018 “Moses Obeyed God” Story, video, and goal card.
Lesson 20: The Israelites Receive Food from Heaven,” Primary 6: Old Testament (1996), 85–89
Purpose: To help each child observe the Sabbath as a day of worship and joy.
Lesson 21: The Ten Commandments,” Primary 6: Old Testament (1996), 90–94
To teach the children that keeping the Ten Commandments helps us be happy.
Lesson 22: Israel and the Brass Serpent,” Primary 6: Old Testament (1996), 95–100
To encourage the children to be humble and have faith in Jesus Christ.
Joshua
Lesson 23: Joshua Leads Israel,” Primary 6: Old Testament (1996), 101–5
To help the children choose to serve the Lord
Gideon
Lesson 24: Gideon,” Primary 6: Old Testament (1996), 106–9
To teach the children the value of trusting in the Lord.
Samson
Lesson 25: Samson,” Primary 6: Old Testament (1996), 110–13
To teach the children that by keeping our covenants, we will develop spiritual strength.
Samuel
Joshua
Joshua, Devout General – Friend January 1987
Rehoboam
Rehoboam, Solomon’s son, becomes king.
“Lesson 32: Rehoboam,” Primary 6: Old Testament (1996), 140–44 To encourage each child to be a positive influence on others and to withstand negative peer pressure.
Naman
Naman the Syrian – Friend February 1987
Job
Friend November 2022 “Scripture Hero Cards”
Old Testament Coloring Book “Job”
Josiah
Ruth and Naomi
Lesson 26: Ruth and Naomi,” Primary 6: Old Testament (1996), 114–16
To help the children have the desire to follow the example of righteous people and to be good examples themselves.
Friend July 2018 “Ruth was a Loyal Friend” Link includes story and goal card ideas to learn how to be a good friend like Ruth.
For the Strength of Youth June 2022 “Fun Stop”
Samuel
Lesson 27: Samuel, the Boy Prophet,” Primary 6: Old Testament (1996), 117–19
To encourage the children to listen for the promptings of the Holy Ghost.
Friend July 2018 “Hannah and Samuel” Story
David
Lesson 28: David and Goliath,” Primary 6: Old Testament (1996), 120–24
To encourage each child to seek Heavenly Father’s help in overcoming obstacles.
Friend August 2018 “David Trusted God” Story and goal card. (Young David trusted God and did hard things, and I can too!)
Friend May 2019 “Bright Idea” Poster or handout that says “I can conquer giant problems” next to a giant like David slew.
Friend August 2018 “David and Goliath”
Friend June 2022 “For Older Kids”
Friend July 2022 “Stand for What You Believe” Elder Rasband tells of his youth and often being the only Church member at school. He says that When we live the gospel, we will be different. The Apostle Peter said we would be “peculiar” (1 Peter 2:9). And that’s OK. We don’t need to worry about being different when we stand for what we believe. David stood for what he believed. He wasn’t alone. God’s power was with him. He beat Goliath. God will help us even when we face Goliath-sized challenges.
Lesson 29: David and Jonathan,” Primary 6: Old Testament (1996), 125–30
To help the children understand how to be a true friend.
Lesson 30: King David and Bathsheba,” Primary 6: Old Testament (1996), 131–34
To help the children keep their thoughts and actions pure.
Abagail
Friend October 2022 “Scripture Hero Cards”
Daniel
Friend November 2022 “Daniel and the Lions’ Den” Finger puppets
Friend November 2018 “Daniel Bravely Followed God” Story and goal card. (I can stand up for what I believe)
Friend November 2018 “Daniel and the Lions”
Friend October 2018 “The T-E-S-T” One day, when Sharon’s father was reading to her the Bible story about Daniel in the lion’s den, he traced the word “test” on her forehead. He told her she would have tests like Daniel, but she should follow Heavenly Father’s commandments and not give into fear. (Also includes a lion activity of ways Heavenly Father helps us with challenges. )
Friend November 2018 “Coloring Page: I Love Scripture Stories” Children acting out story of Daniel in lion’s den.
Elijah
Friend September 2018 “Elijah and the Widow”
Friend September 2022 “Scripture Hero Cards”
Friend September 2018 “Elijah was a Prophet” Story and goal card.
Esther
Friend November 2022 “Scripture Hero Cards”
Friend October 2018 “Esther the Queen”
Friend October 2018 “Esther Was Courageous” Story and goal card.
Jonah
Friend December 2018 “Jonah and the Whale”
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Friend December 2018 “Jonah Repented” Story and goal card.
Isaiah
Friend August 1994 “Isaiah and the Time Machine” Anthony was having a hard time following along during his family’s Book of Mormon study time. They were reading the words of Isaiah in 2 Nephi, and he didn’t understand them. Anthony loved playing in his pretend time machine and his father decided to help the children understand Isaiah by using the time machine. (Excellent story!)
Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families: Book of Mormon 2020 Engraving on metal plates is not easy, and space on Nephi’s small plates was limited. So why would Nephi go to the tedious effort of copying a large amount of Isaiah’s writings into his record?
Liahona February 2020 “Who Was Isaiah?”
Liahona March 2012 “How Can I Understand the Words of Isaiah?” Article includes the following: know Isaiah’s main topics, the reasons for studying Isaiah, the events of Isaiah’s days that he used symbolically, helpful hints to understanding his words, etc.
Friend November 1994 “Isaiah” Isaiah prophesied of many things that would happen in his day and in the future. This article includes an explanation of Isaiah’s most quoted prophecies
Review
Friend August 2022 “For Older Kids”
Friend August 2022 “Old Testament Sudoku”
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