Deuteronomy CHAPTER 6 Moses proclaims, The Lord our God is one Lord, and, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God—The children of Israel are commanded to teach their children—Moses exhorts them to keep the commandments, testimonies, and statutes of the Lord that they may prosper. Engaging in his work shows God that you care about […]
Heavenly Father will bless me when I pay tithing. Malachi 3:10–12 Come, Follow Me—For Primary: Old Testament 2022 “Malachi” Even if the young children you teach don’t earn money yet, they can still learn about the blessings of paying tithing. Friend December 2022 “Tithing Pie” A bishop explains tithing by drawing a pretend peach pie […]
Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families: Old Testament 2022 “Haggai; Zechariah 1–3; 7–14” After decades of captivity, a group of Israelites, probably including the prophets Haggai and Zechariah, were allowed to return to Jerusalem. Some in this group remembered what Jerusalem looked like before it was destroyed. Imagine their feelings as they saw the rubble […]
The Lord blesses me when I obey Him. Jonah 1:4–17; 3:3–5 Come, Follow Me—For Primary: Old Testament 2022 “Jonah; Micah” When the Lord asked Jonah to preach to the people of Nineveh, Jonah did not obey. Help the children understand that we are blessed when we obey the Lord. Old Testament Stories “Jonah the Prophet” Images […]
I can faithfully keep my covenants. Hosea 2:19–20 Come, Follow Me—For Primary: Old Testament 2022 “Hosea 1–6; 10–14, Joel” In the book of Hosea, the Lord compared His covenants with the Israelites to a marriage. Despite the Israelites’ unfaithfulness, He still loved them and wanted them to return. This comparison can help you teach the […]
Heavenly Father wants me to take care of my body. DANIEL CHAPTER 1 Daniel and certain Hebrews are trained in the court of Nebuchadnezzar—They eat plain food and drink no wine—God gives them knowledge and wisdom beyond all others. Daniel 1:1–17 Come, Follow Me—For Primary: Old Testament 2022 “Daniel 1–6” Daniel and his friends refused […]
Old Testament Stories “Jeremiah the Prophet” Images and Video Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families: Old Testament 2022 “Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20” At first, Jeremiah didn’t think he would make a good prophet. “Behold, I cannot speak,” he protested when the Lord first called him (Jeremiah 1:6). The Lord reassured him, “I have put […]
Fasting blesses me and others in need. Isaiah 58:6–11 Come, Follow Me—For Primary: Old Testament 2022 “Isaiah 58–66” Some of the children you teach may be old enough to fast. But even those who are not can benefit from learning about the Lord’s law of the fast and preparing to fast when they are ready. […]
The Lord invites me to “put on [my] strength.” Isaiah 51–52 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. […]
I can help prepare “the way of the Lord.” Isaiah 40:3–5 Come, Follow Me—For Primary: Old Testament 2022 “Isaiah 40–49” We help fulfill the prophecy in Isaiah 40:3–5 by helping others receive the Lord in their lives. Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families: Old Testament 2022 “Isaiah 40-49”To explore what it might mean to “prepare … the […]