The Lord invites me to “put on [my] strength.”
Come, Follow Me—For Primary: Old Testament 2022 “Isaiah 50–57” In Isaiah 51 and 52, the Lord used phrases like “awake,” “stand up,” and “put on thy strength” to inspire His people to live up to their divine potential. Consider how these phrases could inspire the children you teach.
Come, Follow Me—For Home and Church: Old Testament 2026
- Before class, write on the board several phrases from Isaiah 51–52 that express actions the Lord wanted His people to do, such as “Lift up your eyes,” “Awake,” “Stand up,” “Shake thyself from the dust,” and “Break forth into joy” (Isaiah 51:6, 17; 52:2, 9). Let the children take turns acting out one of the phrases while the rest of the class tries to guess what the action is. After each turn, show the children the phrase in the scriptures, and discuss with them the spiritual meaning of the phrase. What is the Lord asking us to do? How can we do each of these things?
Your children could also read Isaiah 51:1, 4, 7 and identify who the Lord is speaking to and what He wants them to do. What does it mean to “hearken unto” the Lord? How can we show the Lord that we “hearken unto” Him?
- Why do you think the invitation to “hearken” (or “listen with the intent to obey”) is repeated so often?
Friend October 2026 “Weekly Scripture Fun” Activity: The Lord’s strength blesses all of us. Jesus invites us to put on His strength and become spiritually strong. Play a strength game! Everyone write down on a piece of paper one strength activity, like doing push-ups or jumping jacks. For each strength activity you write, also write a spiritually strong activity you can do—like reading a scripture or singing a Primary song. Through the week, pull out one of the papers to do your activities!
Friend August 2020 “Let God Prevail!” President Russel M. Nelson tells what it means to let God prevail in our lives.
Jesus Christ took upon Himself my sins and sorrows.
Come, Follow Me—For Home and Church: Old Testament 2026 & Come, Follow Me—For Primary: Old Testament 2022 “Isaiah 50–57”
- You and your children could look at several pictures showing the suffering and death of Jesus Christ (see, for example, Gospel Art Book, nos. 56, 57, 58). Then you could read together Isaiah 53:3–6, 9 and look for words that describe what is happening in the pictures. Help your children understand that Isaiah shared these truths hundreds of years before they happened. Why would it be important for people to know these things so many years in advance? (see Alma 39:15–19).
He bore—for all people and specifically for you. You might replace words like “we” and “our” with “I” and “my” as you read. (Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families: Old Testament 2022 “Isaiah 50–57”)
Come Follow Me Kid Replace words like “we” and “our” with “I” and “my”.
- After reading from Isaiah 53:4, “He hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows,” your children could try to lift a heavy object (or pretend to lift one). Talk about how “grief” and “sorrow” or sadness can feel heavy and hard to carry. Why did Jesus carry our “griefs,” “sorrows,” and “iniquities” or sins? (see also Alma 7:11–12). Consider sharing the story about Brother David J. Wunderli’s son in “Jesus Christ Is Not Our Burden; He Is Our Relief” (Liahona, May 2026, 41). Share with each other how Jesus Christ has helped you with your burdens.
- . Testify that Jesus Christ will help us carry these things because He loves us.
The Red Crystal Tape these to heavy items. When you teach this, add the items to a bag one at a time as the children tell you what makes them feel sad. You may want to share about someone you loved who has died and explain that this is called “Grief.” After everything is added- all our sadness and sorrow- let the children take turns carrying it. Then read Isaiah 53:4, and bear testimony that our Savior has carried all those things, so He knows how we feel and how to comfort us.
Latter Day Kids “He Will Carry Our Sorrows” Lesson ideas
How can you use the words of Isaiah to help the children understand more deeply what the Savior did for them?
- Invite the children to read Isaiah 53:4–7 and find words that describe what the Savior suffered for us. Ask them to write these words on the board. Why did He suffer our “griefs,” “sorrows,” and “iniquities”? (see also Alma 7:11–12). Share with the children how the Savior has helped you carry your griefs and sorrows. Let them share how they feel about the Savior and what He has done for them.
| “He is despised and rejected of men” (Isaiah 53:3) | Jesus Christ was rejected by His own people and was spat upon, smitten, scourged, and mocked throughout His trials and Crucifixion. |
| “He hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows” (Isaiah 53:4) | As part of His atoning sacrifice, the Savior took upon Himself our pains, afflictions, sicknesses, and infirmities. |
| “He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed” (Isaiah 53:5) | Jesus Christ suffered for our sins so that we can receive forgiveness, peace, and spiritual healing. |
| “He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth” (Isaiah 53:7) | Jesus remained silent during His trial before Herod. He was also quiet at times during His examinations by the chief priests and Pilate. |
| “He made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death” (Isaiah 53:9) | Jesus was crucified between two thieves and was buried in the tomb of a rich man. |
Come Follow Me Lesson – He Was Wounded for Our Transgressions: Isaiah 50-57 Lesson ideas
I can seek the Lord and call upon Him.
Come, Follow Me—For Home and Church: Old Testament 2026 & Come, Follow Me—For Primary: Old Testament 2022 “Isaiah 50–57”
- To teach your children about Isaiah 55:6, you could hide a picture of Jesus somewhere in the room. You could invite your children to find the picture and name one way they can “seek … the Lord while he may be found.” A song like “Seek the Lord Early” (Children’s Songbook, 108) could give them ideas. Then you could let one of the children hide the picture and repeat the activity.
Friend September 2022 “Come, Follow Me Activities”
Story: Isaiah taught, “Seek ye the Lord” (Isaiah 55:6). That means we should pray, keep the commandments, and learn about the gospel. This will help us feel closer to Jesus Christ.
Song: “Seek the Lord Early” (Children’s Songbook, 108)
Activity: Choose one person to be the seeker. While their eyes are closed, hide a picture of Jesus. Softly sing a Primary song while the seeker looks for the picture. When they get closer, sing louder and louder until they find it. Take turns being the seeker. How can you seek Jesus Christ?
- Help the children learn the words to the song “Seek the Lord Early” (Children’s Songbook, 108) or another song about coming closer to the Savior. Use this week’s activity page to help the children choose something they will do to “seek … the Lord.”
The Lord’s ways are higher than my ways.
Come, Follow Me—For Home and Church: Old Testament 2026 & Come, Follow Me—For Primary: Old Testament 2022 “Isaiah 50–57”
- After reading Isaiah 55:9, it might be fun for your children to stand on a stool and talk about how things look different when you are “higher.” Or they could draw a picture of what Isaiah 55:9 means to them. You could then discuss some of the Lord’s ways that are higher than our ways. For example, what is His way of treating sinners? (see Mark 2:15–17). What is His way of leading others? (see Matthew 20:25–28). Share with your children how you have learned to trust the Lord’s higher ways and thoughts.
- Ask the children who they would go to if they were having a difficult problem, and why. Read with the children Isaiah 55:8–9, and ask them to listen for why we should seek the Lord’s guidance when we need help.
Heavenly Father sees and knows all things. He can help us get to a higher place so we can see as well.
When we are up high we can see more. We can see which way to go to move away from difficult places and get to safe places.
Additional Resources
The Red Crystal “Isaiah 50-57”
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