Come, Follow Me: Book of Mormon—Support Articles and Activities

January 13–19

1 Nephi 8–10

“Come and Partake of the Fruit”

Lehi and the iron rod

After you’ve studied the scripture passages for this week and reviewed the questions and activities in the manual, consider sharing any of the following articles and activities with your family. These additional resources selected by the Church magazines staff can assist you as you strive to teach the gospel in your home.

1 Nephi 10:2–16

Prophets Testify of Christ

Lehi prophesied of the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ, just as the prophets had done before him. Prophets and apostles today continue to bear witness of the Savior.

Articles

• “All the Prophets Prophesied of Christ.” This Ensign article details how the prophets in the Book of Mormon and Bible testified of Christ’s mission.

• “Jesus Is the Christ: The Testimony of Latter-day Prophets.” This New Era article gathers testimonies from modern prophets about Jesus Christ’s life and purpose.

• “Prophecies of Jesus Christ.” This child-friendly message from President Dallin H. Oaks teaches about different prophets that testified of the Savior. Includes a coloring page. (From the Friend.)

Activities

• “Excerpts from ‘The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles.’” Watch this video in which members of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles read excerpts from the document “The Living Christ.” Recorded at the time of the Rome Italy Temple dedication.

• “Isaiah Prophesied of Christ.” This video depicts how Isaiah’s prophecies foretold the mission of Jesus Christ.

• “Truth Revealed.” Use this printable activity from the Friend to decode a message about prophets.

1 Nephi 10:17–19

Seeking Truth

By turning to the Lord with his questions, Nephi was blessed with understanding and became a strong advocate for truth. We can follow a similar pattern as we turn to the Lord with our questions.

Articles

• “If Ye Lack Wisdom.” In this general conference address, Elder Marcos A. Aidukaitis of the Seventy shares how we can seek for and receive truth.

• “Doubt Not, but Be Believing.” This Ensign article details the steps we can take when we have gospel-related questions.

• “How I Gained a Testimony.” In this Friend article, Bishop Gérald Caussé, Presiding Bishop of the Church (then a member of the Seventy), shares how he came to know the Book of Mormon is true.

Activity

• “Coloring Page: I Can Pray to Heavenly Father.” Use this coloring page to help teach your children that they can pray to know what’s true.