On May 6, 1833, the Prophet Joseph Smith received the revelation recorded in Doctrine and Covenants 93. In this revelation the Savior taught the Saints how to worship and “come unto the Father in my name, and … receive of his fulness” (D&C 93:19). He also taught how we can receive truth and light and instructed the Prophet and other Church leaders to “set in order” their homes so that their families could be strengthened and protected (see D&C 93:43–50). (Doctrine and Covenants Student Manual)
Jesus Christ is the Light and Life of the World.
Doctrine and Covenants 93:2–21
Come, Follow Me—For Home and Church: Doctrine and Covenants 2025 & Come, Follow Me—For Primary: Doctrine and Covenants 2021 “Doctrine & Covenants 93”
- Show pictures of the Savior (such as those in the Gospel Art Book or Church magazines), and ask the children to share what they know about Him.
- Ask your children why it is important to learn about and follow Jesus Christ. Then you could read together Doctrine and Covenants 93:19 to discover one important reason.
19. I give unto you these sayings that you may understand and know how to worship, and know what you worship, that you may come unto the Father in my name, and in due time receive of his fulness.
- Invite them to think of one way they can learn more about Jesus during the coming week, and give them a chance to share their ideas.
- You may want to choose several truths about Christ in section 93 that are inspiring to you and help your children discover and understand them. For each truth you choose, you could give your children a word or phrase to listen for as you read the verse together. For example, Jesus Christ:
- Did the works of the Father (verse 5).
- Is the Light of the World (verse 9).
- Is the Redeemer of the World (verse 9).
- Is the Creator of the world (verse 10).
- Received all power in heaven and on earth (verse 17).
- Was with God in the beginning (verse 21).
- He is the messenger of salvation. (verse 8)
- He is the Son of God (Verse 15)
Teaching idea: Cover a picture of Jesus with the following blocks. Have the children take turns choosing one, looking it up, reading the scripture out loud, and then guessing who the scripture is about on the back of the paper. They can change their guess one time in the game. At the end, everyone shows what their guess is.
- (You could also use “Chapter 33: A Revelation about Jesus Christ,” in Doctrine and Covenants Stories, 126–27, or the corresponding video in Gospel Library).
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Take turns leading family members through your house or somewhere outside. If it’s dark, have the leader use a flashlight or other light source. Talk about how we are blessed when we follow the Savior. Help your little ones say, “I can follow Jesus Christ.”
Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families: Doctrine and Covenants 2021 “Doctrine & Covenants 93” To help your family discuss what they learn in section 93 about the Savior and themselves, you could play a matching game. For example, you could prepare one set of cards with verses from section 93 that teach truths about the Savior (see verses 3, 12, 21, 26) and another set that teaches something similar about ourselves (see verses 20, 23, 28–29). Family members could take turns picking a card from each set, reading the verses, and trying to find truths that match. How do these truths influence how we feel about the Savior and about ourselves?
What does it mean to receive “grace for grace” and to continue “from grace to grace”? (verses 12–13). What do these verses suggest about the way we grow and learn? How does knowing this affect the way we treat others—and ourselves?
I lived with Heavenly Father before I came to earth.
Doctrine and Covenants 93:23, 29, 38
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- The Savior emphasized three times in section 93 that we lived with God “in the beginning” (verses 23, 29, 38). To help your children discover this, you could invite them to read Doctrine and Covenants 93:23, 29, 38 and look for a truth about themselves that is repeated in these verses. Why does Heavenly Father want us to know this truth?
- Invite the children to color the activity page and draw pictures of themselves with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ in the premortal life. Bear your testimony that God loves all of us and that we are all His children.
- You might also ask your children what they know about our life with Heavenly Father before we were born. To help them learn more, read with them one or more of the following scripture passages: Jeremiah 1:5; Doctrine and Covenants 138:53–56; Moses 3:5; Abraham 3:22–26.
The Red Crystal Cut out the clouds, and after each scripture verse is read have the children find where they belong, like a puzzle.
- You could also sing together “I Am a Child of God” or “I Lived in Heaven” (Children’s Songbook, 2–3, 4) and discuss truths we learn from these songs about our purpose for coming to earth.
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- Sing “I Am a Child of God” (Children’s Songbook, 2–3).
- We lived with Heavenly Father before we came to earth (see Doctrine and Covenants 93:23). We are all His children.
- Find some smooth rocks and write “You are a child of God” on them with paint or markers. Then give each rock to a friend, family member, or someone you think could use a reminder.
I receive light and truth as I obey God.
Doctrine and Covenants 93:24–39
The world has many different views on what truth is and how to find it. How can you help the children you teach understand that truth is true no matter what others may say and that Heavenly Father knows all truth?
Come, Follow Me—For Home and Church: Doctrine and Covenants 2025
- To help your children apply the truths about obedience in Doctrine and Covenants 93, consider writing a few scripture references from this section on pieces of paper. On different pieces of paper, write the truths that each of these verses teaches. Your children could work together to read the verses and match the truths to the scripture references. Examples could include:
Friend August 2025 “Come, Follow Me Activities” Cover a flashlight with multiple pieces of paper. Take one off every time you read one of these scriptures: Doctrine and Covenants 93:24, 28, 37. Talk about how scriptures bring us light.
For younger children: Help your little ones turn on a light while you read a scripture to them. Tell them how the scriptures have helped you in your life.
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- You may want to share examples of truths you have come to know as you have kept the commandments of the Lord.
- Why are we grateful to have a knowledge of the truth?
Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families: Doctrine and Covenants 2021 “Doctrine & Covenants 93” Perhaps your family could sing a song about learning at home, such as “Teach Me to Walk in the Light” (Children’s Songbook,177). Small children might enjoy making up actions to go with the words. What do you feel inspired to do to invite more “light and truth” into your home?
See Latter Day Kids for other lesson helps, including a great object lesson about truth.
Additional Resources
- Doctrine and Covenants 93:41–50. Counsel together as a family about what may not be “right in your house.” What can we do to “set in order [our] house”? (verses 43–44) (Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families: Doctrine and Covenants 2021 “Doctrine & Covenants 93” )
- Come Follow Me Kid Lesson ideas
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