I can shine the Savior’s light. (Jr)

Revelation 1:20

Ask the children to name things that give light. Talk with them about the benefits of light, like helping plants grow, allowing us to see, and giving warmth. To understand how Jesus brings us light, they could take turns shining a light at a picture of Jesus Christ as they say, “God is light” (1 John 1:5). Testify that Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ can bring light into our lives when we try to follow what They say. (Come, Follow Me—For Primary: New Testament 2023 “Revelation 1–5”)

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Prepare the glow sticks before class, with the pictures on them. Have the students pick one out of a bag at a time and talk about how as members of Jesus’s Church, can be like the light. Then they can crack the glow stick and make it shine. They can put it in a vase or cup till later, when all the glow sticks are ignited. Turn out the lights and testify that all those small acts of kindness, made a big impact and chased away the darkness.

Sing a song about being a light to others, such as “Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam” (Children’s Songbook, 60–61). Share ways you have seen the children living the gospel of Jesus Christ and being a light to those around them. Share how being a light to others has helped you feel closer to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. (Come, Follow Me—For Primary: New Testament 2023 “Revelation 1–5”)

I can invite Jesus Christ into my life. (Jr)

As you read Revelation 3:20, show the picture of the Savior at the door from this week’s outline in Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families. Invite the children to imagine that Jesus was knocking on the door to their homes. Let them talk about what they would do.(Come, Follow Me—For Primary: New Testament 2023 “Revelation 1–5”)

Friend December 2023 “Come, Follow Me Activities for Little Ones” Ask someone to go outside and knock on your front door. Help your little ones open the door, greet the person who knocked, and warmly invite them in. Talk about how we can welcome Jesus Christ into our lives when we think about Him.

Invite the children to tell you about times when they waited for someone to visit their home who they were excited to see. What was it like waiting for that person to knock on the door? What if we never let the person inside? Read Revelation 3:20, and let the children take turns holding a picture of Jesus and pretending to knock on a door. The other class members could pretend to open the door. What can we do to let Jesus be near us, even though we can’t see Him?.(Come, Follow Me—For Primary: New Testament 2023 “Revelation 1–5”)

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I can choose to let Jesus Christ be a part of my life. (Sr)

Revelation 3:20

As you read Revelation 3:20, show the picture of the Savior at the door from this week’s outline in Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families. To help the children draw meaning from the picture, invite them to work in pairs to answer questions like these: Why do you think Jesus is knocking on the door? Why isn’t there a doorknob on the outside of the door? What does it mean to let Jesus into our lives? (Come, Follow Me—For Primary: New Testament 2023 “Revelation 1–5”)

Show the picture of the Savior knocking at the door (see the end of this outline) as your family reads Revelation 3:20. Why does Jesus knock instead of just coming inside? Family members could take turns knocking on a door. Then someone else in the family could suggest a way we can “open the door” to the Savior and let the family member in. How would it feel to have the Savior in our home? (Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families: New Testament 2023 “Revelation 1-5”)

Ask the children to write on the board different ways to “open the door” to Jesus. Some examples might include serving others, reading the scriptures, keeping the covenants we make at baptism, and partaking of the sacrament. (Come, Follow Me—For Primary: New Testament 2023 “Revelation 1–5”)

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If you want to use this for senior primary, don’t use the children, but instead, write on top of the door, ways to open the door. Like: serving others, reading the scriptures, and partaking of the sacrament. I would have a copy for each kid to write their own goals they want to work on, to let the Savior more into their lives this week.

If I am committed to the Savior’s gospel, I will receive great blessings in heaven. (Sr)

Revelation 3:5, 12–21

What does it mean to you to be “lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot”? Consider ways to help the children be the opposite of lukewarm—to be enthusiastic in their commitment to the Savior and His gospel.

Read together Revelation 3:5, 12, 21, and explain any words that the children might not know. What does it mean to “overcome”? Invite the children to draw one of the blessings promised in these verses and share it with the class.(Come, Follow Me—For Primary: New Testament 2023 “Revelation 1–5”)

Overcome: Succeed in dealing with (a problem or difficulty). Such as defeating the sins and temptations of this world.

Read together Revelation 3:15–16. Ask the children to talk about things that are most useful or enjoyable when they are hot (such as soup) or cold (such as ice cream). How can being lukewarm about the Savior prevent us from the blessings promised in verses 5, 12, and 21?(Come, Follow Me—For Primary: New Testament 2023 “Revelation 1–5”)

After reading these verses, your family could drink something lukewarm that tastes better hot or cold. What does it mean to be lukewarm spiritually? Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families: New Testament 2023 “Revelation 1-5”

On the board, write lukewarm, along with some synonyms, such as halfhearted, indifferent, or casual. Use these words to help the children understand why the Lord does not want us to be lukewarm. What words can we think of to describe the way He wants us to be? Share why you want to be fully committed to the Savior, and invite the children to share their thoughts as well.(Come, Follow Me—For Primary: New Testament 2023 “Revelation 1–5”)

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Jesus Christ is the only one worthy to be my Savior. (Jr)

Revelation 5:1–10

John learned from his vision that only Jesus Christ (represented by a lamb) could be our Savior and fulfill the Father’s plan (represented by the sealed book).

Before class, wrap up a copy of the Gospel Art Book using paper or string. Using a few key phrases from Revelation 5:1–10, describe the vision John saw. Show the children the book, and tell them that the only way to open the book is to find the picture of Jesus that you have hidden in the room. When they find the picture, open the book and share with the children some of the pictures in the book that represent blessings available because of Jesus Christ’s Atonement (such as a temple, baptism, and families). Testify that the Savior is the only one who could make those things possible. (Come, Follow Me—For Primary: New Testament 2023 “Revelation 1–5”)

What can save us from death? A doctor, pharmacist, or scientist? 

Jesus is the only one who can save us from death. He died and was resurrected so we can be resurrected.

Who can save us from our sins? The bishop, a policeman, our parents?

Jesus paid the price for our sins so that we could be forgiven if we repent.

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They can all have their own little book that they can pretend to cry and cheer when they open.

Atonement of Jesus Christ As used in the scriptures, to atone is to suffer the penalty for sins, thereby removing the effects of sin from the repentant sinner and allowing him or her to be reconciled to God. Jesus Christ was the only one capable of carrying out the Atonement for all mankind.

Only He could redeem us from our sins. God the Father gave Him this power (see Helaman 5:11). The Savior was able to receive this power and carry out the Atonement because He kept Himself free from sin: “He suffered temptations but gave no heed unto them” (Doctrine and Covenants 20:22). Having lived a perfect, sinless life, He was free from the demands of justice. Because He had the power of redemption and because He had no debt to justice, he could pay the debt for those who repent.

As the only person who has ever lived a completely sinless life, the Savior was a perfect sacrifice, a lamb without blemish.

Summarize the vision described in Revelation 5:1–10, and invite the children to act out how John and others felt during different parts of the vision. For instance, they might pretend to cry when no one could open the book, or they might cheer when the Savior opened it.(Come, Follow Me—For Primary: New Testament 2023 “Revelation 1–5”)

Jesus Christ is the only one worthy to be my Savior. (Sr)

Revelation 5:1–10

Invite the children to tell about a time when they needed someone to do something they couldn’t do for themselves. Ask them to read Revelation 5:1–10 and look for what needed to be done that only one person could do (explain that the Lamb is Jesus Christ and the book represents God’s plan). What did Jesus do for us that no one else could do?(Come, Follow Me—For Primary: New Testament 2023 “Revelation 1–5”)

What can save us from death? A doctor, pharmacist, or scientist? 

Jesus died and was resurrected so we can be resurrected.

Who can save us from our sins? The bishop, a policeman, our parents?

Jesus paid the price for our sins so that we could be forgiven if we repent.

Ask the children to look for a hymn or children’s song that testifies of Jesus Christ (such as “Beautiful Savior,” Children’s Songbook, 62–63). What do the words of the song teach about Jesus Christ? How might this song be like the hymn of praise sung about Jesus Christ in Revelation 5:9–10?(Come, Follow Me—For Primary: New Testament 2023 “Revelation 1–5”)

Additional Resources

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Friend December 2023 “Come, Follow Me Activities: A Vision of Heaven”

Story: The Apostle John had a vision of heaven. He saw God’s throne with many colors. John also saw people worshipping Heavenly Father and praising Him for creating all things. (See Revelation 4:2–3, 10–11.)

Song: “I Thank Thee, Dear Father” (Children’s Songbook, 7)

Activity: Draw a picture of John’s vision. Use as many colors as you can! Then talk about ways you can show Heavenly Father you are grateful for His blessings.

Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families: New Testament 2023 “Revelation 1-5”

Revelation 1:20.Why did Jesus compare His Church to candlesticks? (see Matthew 5:14–16). Sing a song about how we can be like a light on a candlestick, such as “Shine On” (Children’s Songbook, 144).

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1. Charades/Symbol Sketch-and-Guess – Cut apart the slips below and put in an upside-down pile. Family members take turns choosing a slip from the pile and either acting out or drawing the object while the family guesses what it is. When the family guesses correctly, read aloud the scriptures to learn the symbol’s meaning.
   Since our kids are super young, we won’t stress too much about completely understanding these symbols, but these are some simple points we’ll probably make:
    Satan is mean like a dragon
    Jesus is kind and gentle like a lamb
    Christ’s church and leaders can bring the light of Christ to our lives
    We should try to keep our lives clean and white like the bride’s dress (through Christ’s help)
    The word of God is powerful like a sword and can free us from dangerous things’

Ensign December 2019 “Family Study Fun” To better understand the book of Revelation, we must first understand the symbols.

1. Write one word per slip of paper: Lamb, candlestick, stars, dragon, bride, sword.
2. Pass out the papers and take turns drawing the object while the family guesses what it is.
3. When the family guesses correctly, read aloud the scriptures to learn the symbol’s meaning.
   • Lamb = Christ (Revelation 5:6; 7:13–14)
   • Candlestick = branch of Christ’s Church (Revelation 1:12, 20)
   • Stars = Christ’s servants or leaders (Revelation 1:16, 20 [footnote b])
   • Dragon = Satan (Revelation 12:3, 9)
   • Bride = Church of the Lamb (Revelation 19:7–8)
   • Two-edged sword = word of God (Revelation 19:21; Hebrews 4:12)

Discussion: Why is a lamb a frequent symbol of Christ? Why are symbols sometimes used in scripture?