Seminary Doctrine Sketch Notes

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1

The Godhead

G1

Heavenly Father’s Love

Heavenly Father knows and loves me

God is my Heavenly Father. He is the Father of my spirit, He knows and loves me perfectly, and His whole work is to bring me home to eternal life.

Memorize D&C 18:10–11

Come, Follow Me 2027 lessonsWeek 17April 19–25Week 18April 26–May 2Week 48November 22–28Week 52December 20–26
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Four witnesses and more

Does Heavenly Father really know and love me personally?

Four witnesses

  • Old TestamentIsaiah 49:16Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands…
  • New TestamentJohn 3:16 DMFor God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son…
  • Book of MormonMosiah 4:9 DMBelieve in God; believe that he is… believe that he has all wisdom, and all power…
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 18:10 DMRemember the worth of souls is great in the sight of God;

Anchor story: Moses Learns Who He Is (Moses 1:1–39)

Modern witness: The Love of God President Dieter F. Uchtdorf · October 2009

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
Moses 1; Ps 8, 82; Isa 49; Jer 1
New Testament
Luke 15; John 3, 17; Rom 8; Heb 12
Book of Mormon
1 Ne 11; Mosiah 4
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 18; 130
G2

Jesus Christ, the Son of God

The Son of God and the promised Messiah

Jesus Christ is the Son of God, the promised Messiah, and the Savior of the world. He created the earth under the Father, lived a perfect life, atoned for us, and rose again. He lives today.

Memorize Luke 2:10–12

Come, Follow Me 2027 lessonsWeek 1December 28–January 3Week 2January 4–10Week 3January 11–17Week 13March 22–28Week 14March 29–April 4Week 23May 31–June 6Week 44October 25–31Week 49November 29–December 5Week 52December 20–26
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Four witnesses and more

Who is Jesus Christ, and why does it matter to me?

Four witnesses

  • Old TestamentIsaiah 9:6…and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
  • New TestamentMatthew 16:16 DMAnd Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
  • Book of Mormon3 Nephi 11:10 DMBehold, I am Jesus Christ, whom the prophets testified shall come into the world.
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 76:22 DM…this is the testimony, last of all, which we give of him: That he lives!

Modern witness: The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve · 2000

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
Isa 7, 9, 53; Micah 5; Ex 3
New Testament
Matt 1–3, 16; Luke 2, 24; John 1, 10
Book of Mormon
1 Ne 11; Mosiah 3; 2 Ne 25; 3 Ne 11
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 76; 110
G3

The Holy Ghost

Witness, teacher, comforter, guide

The Holy Ghost is the third member of the Godhead, a personage of spirit. He testifies of the Father and the Son, teaches, comforts, and guides. After baptism, He can be my constant companion.

Memorize D&C 130:22–23

Come, Follow Me 2027 lessonsWeek 4January 18–24Week 23May 31–June 6Week 34August 16–22Week 39September 20–26
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Four witnesses and more

Who is the Holy Ghost, and how can I keep Him with me?

Four witnesses

  • Old TestamentJoel 2:28…I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy…
  • New TestamentJohn 14:26But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things…
  • Book of Mormon2 Nephi 32:5…if ye will enter in by the way, and receive the Holy Ghost, it will show unto you all things what ye should do.
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 130:22 DM…the Holy Ghost has not a body of flesh and bones, but is a personage of Spirit.

Modern witness: Receive the Holy Ghost Elder David A. Bednar · October 2010

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
1 Kgs 19; Joel 2
New Testament
John 14–16; Acts 2, 8; Gal 5
Book of Mormon
1 Ne 4, 10; 2 Ne 31–32; Moro 10
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 8; 11; 121; 130
2

Plan of Salvation

P1

Premortal Life

We lived with God before we were born

Before we were born, we lived with Heavenly Father as His spirit children. We accepted His plan and Jesus Christ as our Savior, and some were foreordained to serve.

Memorize Abraham 3:22–23

Come, Follow Me 2027 lessonsWeek 3January 11–17Week 33August 9–15Week 49November 29–December 5Week 50December 6–12
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Four witnesses and more

Where did I come from, and why does it matter now?

Four witnesses

  • Old TestamentAbraham 3:22 DMNow the Lord had shown unto me, Abraham, the intelligences that were organized before the world was;
  • New TestamentHebrews 12:9 DM…shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live?
  • Book of MormonAlma 13:3…being called and prepared from the foundation of the world according to the foreknowledge of God…
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 138:56Even before they were born, they, with many others, received their first lessons in the world of spirits…

Anchor story: The Big Picture: The Plan of Salvation (Abraham 3:22–26 · Alma 40–42)

Modern witness: The Great Plan President Dallin H. Oaks · April 2020

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
Jer 1; Job 38; Abr 3; Moses 4
New Testament
Eph 1; Heb 12; Rev 12
Book of Mormon
Alma 13; Ether 3
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 29; 93; 138
P2

Agency and the Fall

Free to choose, and why the Fall mattered

Heavenly Father gave me agency. The Fall brought mortality and opposition so I can learn and choose, and through Jesus Christ I am free to choose liberty and eternal life and find joy.

Memorize 2 Nephi 2:27

Come, Follow Me 2027 lessonsWeek 32August 2–8Week 39September 20–26
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Four witnesses and more

Why did God let Adam and Eve fall, and why does He let me choose?

Four witnesses

  • Old TestamentMoses 5:11…Were it not for our transgression we never should have had seed, and never should have known good and evil, and the joy of our redemption…
  • New Testament1 Corinthians 15:22 DMFor as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
  • Book of Mormon2 Nephi 2:27 DM…they are free to choose liberty and eternal life…
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 58:27…men should be anxiously engaged in a good cause, and do many things of their own free will …

Anchor story: The Garden of Eden (Moses 3–5 · Genesis 3)

Modern witness: Free Forever, to Act for Themselves Elder D. Todd Christofferson · October 2014

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
Gen 3; Moses 3–5; Josh 24
New Testament
1 Cor 15
Book of Mormon
2 Ne 2; Alma 42
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 29; 58
P3

Death and Resurrection

The spirit world and the Resurrection

Death is not the end. My spirit goes to the spirit world, and because Jesus Christ rose, everyone will be resurrected with a perfect body that can never die, and stand before God.

Memorize 1 Corinthians 15:20–22

Come, Follow Me 2027 lessonsWeek 13March 22–28Week 18April 26–May 2Week 25June 14–20Week 26June 21–27Week 36August 30–September 5Week 47November 15–21
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Four witnesses and more

What happens when we die, and will I see my loved ones again?

Four witnesses

  • Old TestamentJob 19:26And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God:
  • New Testament1 Corinthians 15:22 DMFor as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
  • Book of MormonAlma 11:45…that they can die no more; their spirits uniting with their bodies, never to be divided…
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 138:57…the faithful elders of this dispensation, when they depart from mortal life, continue their labors in the preaching of the gospel…

Anchor story: What Happens After We Die (Alma 40 · Alma 11:42–45)

Modern witness: Doors of Death Elder Russell M. Nelson · April 1992

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
Job 19; Ezek 37
New Testament
Matt 28; Luke 24; John 14; 1 Cor 15; 1 Pet 3–4
Book of Mormon
2 Ne 9; Alma 11, 40
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 42; 76; 88; 138
P4

Judgment and Glory

A perfect, merciful Judge

Jesus Christ will judge everyone by their works, words, thoughts, and the desires of their hearts. Because He is merciful and fair, repentance lets me stand before Him with confidence.

Memorize Alma 41:10

Come, Follow Me 2027 lessonsWeek 21May 17–23Week 36August 30–September 5Week 51December 13–19
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Four witnesses and more

What will the Final Judgment be like, and should I be afraid of it?

Four witnesses

  • Old TestamentEcclesiastes 12:14For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing…
  • New TestamentRevelation 20:12…the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.
  • Book of MormonAlma 41:10 DM… wickedness never was happiness.
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 137:9For I, the Lord, will judge all men according to their works, according to the desire of their hearts.

Anchor story: The Books Are Opened (Revelation 20:12 · D&C 137:9)

Modern witness: The Challenge to Become Elder Dallin H. Oaks · October 2000

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
1 Sam 16; Eccl 12
New Testament
John 5; 1 Cor 15; Rev 20
Book of Mormon
2 Ne 9; Alma 12, 41–42; Moro 7
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 45; 58; 76; 137
P5

The Second Coming

The Second Coming and the Millennium

Jesus Christ will come again in power and glory. I prepare by adding oil to my lamp every day, and He will reign on the earth for a thousand years of peace called the Millennium.

Memorize Malachi 4:5–6

Come, Follow Me 2027 lessonsWeek 21May 17–23Week 42October 11–17Week 51December 13–19
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Four witnesses and more

How do I get ready for the Second Coming without being afraid?

Four witnesses

  • Old TestamentIsaiah 2:4…they shall beat their swords into plowshares …
  • New TestamentActs 1:11…this same Jesus… shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.
  • Book of Mormon1 Nephi 22:26And because of the righteousness of his people, Satan has no power …
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 38:30…if ye are prepared ye shall not fear.

Anchor story: The Ten Virgins (Matthew 25:1–13)

Modern witness: Preparation for the Second Coming Elder Dallin H. Oaks · April 2004

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
Isa 2; Dan 2; Mal 4
New Testament
Matt 24–25; Acts 1; Phil 2
Book of Mormon
1 Ne 22; 3 Ne 21; Ether 13
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 38; 45; 87; 133
3

Atonement of Jesus Christ

A1

The Atonement and Grace

Rescued by His grace

Through His Atonement in Gethsemane and on the cross, and His Resurrection, Jesus Christ paid for sins, healed sorrows, and overcame death. By His grace, I can be forgiven, strengthened, and changed.

Memorize D&C 19:16–19

Come, Follow Me 2027 lessonsWeek 13March 22–28Week 24June 7–13Week 25June 14–20Week 32August 2–8Week 37September 6–12
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Four witnesses and more

What did Jesus Christ do for me, and how does His grace help me now?

Four witnesses

  • Old TestamentIsaiah 53:5 DM…with his stripes we are healed.
  • New TestamentLuke 22:44And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly…
  • Book of Mormon2 Nephi 25:23…it is by grace that we are saved, after all we can do.
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 19:16 DMFor behold, I, God, have suffered these things for all…

Anchor story: From Gethsemane to the Empty Tomb (Luke 22 · John 19 · Matthew 28)

Modern witness: The Mediator Elder Boyd K. Packer · April 1977

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
Lev 16; Num 21; Isa 1, 53
New Testament
Matt 28; Luke 22; John 1, 19; Eph 2
Book of Mormon
2 Ne 2, 25; Mosiah 5; Alma 7, 34, 42
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 19; 45
A2

Faith in Jesus Christ

Trust that moves me to act

Faith in Jesus Christ is trust in Him that moves me to act. It grows as I nourish His word, and it brings His power into my life.

Memorize Ether 12:6

Come, Follow Me 2027 lessonsWeek 1December 28–January 3Week 9February 22–28Week 14March 29–April 4Week 32August 2–8Week 45November 1–7
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Four witnesses and more

What is real faith, and how do I grow it?

Four witnesses

  • Old TestamentProverbs 3:5 DMTrust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
  • New TestamentHebrews 11:1Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
  • Book of MormonEther 12:6 DM…ye receive no witness until after the trial of your faith.
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 6:36 DMLook unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not.

Modern witness: Faith Is Not by Chance, but by Choice Elder Neil L. Andersen · October 2015

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
Gen 22; Dan 3; 1 Sam 17
New Testament
Matt 8, 14, 17; Heb 11; James 1–2
Book of Mormon
1 Ne 3; Alma 32; Ether 3, 12; Moro 7
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 6; 8; JS—H 1
A3

Repentance

A change of heart and a change of direction

Repentance is turning away from sin and toward God. Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, when I sincerely repent He forgives me and remembers my sins no more.

Memorize D&C 58:42–43

Come, Follow Me 2027 lessonsWeek 4January 18–24Week 9February 22–28Week 18April 26–May 2Week 37September 6–12
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Four witnesses and more

What is real repentance, and can I really be made clean?

Four witnesses

  • Old TestamentIsaiah 1:18 DM…though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
  • New TestamentActs 3:19Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out …
  • Book of MormonMosiah 26:30Yea, and as often as my people repent will I forgive them their trespasses against me.
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 58:42 DMBehold, he who has repented of his sins, the same is forgiven, and I, the Lord, remember them no more.

Anchor story: The Son Who Came Home (Luke 15:11–24)

Modern witness: We Can Do Better and Be Better President Russell M. Nelson · April 2019

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
Isa 1; Ezek 18, 33; Jonah 3
New Testament
Luke 15; Acts 2–3; 2 Cor 7
Book of Mormon
Enos; Mosiah 26–27; Alma 34, 36, 39–42
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 18; 19; 58
A4

He Knows My Pains

The Savior understands and succors me

Jesus Christ took upon Himself not only our sins but our pains, sicknesses, and sorrows, so He knows how to succor me. When I come to Him, He gives me rest and strength.

Memorize Alma 7:11–13

Come, Follow Me 2027 lessonsWeek 11March 8–14Week 24June 7–13Week 38September 13–19Week 41October 4–10Week 44October 25–31
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Four witnesses and more

Does Jesus really understand what I’m going through?

Four witnesses

  • Old TestamentIsaiah 53:4 DMSurely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows…
  • New TestamentHebrews 4:15For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities …
  • Book of MormonAlma 7:12 DM…that he may know according to the flesh how to succor his people according to their infirmities.
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 122:8The Son of Man hath descended below them all. Art thou greater than he?

Anchor story: Alma’s People in Bondage (Mosiah 24:8–21)

Modern witness: Bear Up Their Burdens with Ease Elder David A. Bednar · April 2014

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
Ps 23; Isa 53
New Testament
Matt 11; Luke 22; Heb 4; 2 Cor 12
Book of Mormon
Mosiah 24; Alma 7; Ether 12
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 121–122
A5

Born Again

A mighty change of heart

Through Jesus Christ I can experience a mighty change of heart. As I am converted, I lose the desire to do evil and become a new creature in Christ.

Memorize Mosiah 3:19

Come, Follow Me 2027 lessonsWeek 6February 1–7Week 28July 5–11
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Four witnesses and more

What does it mean to be born again, and is it happening to me?

Four witnesses

  • Old TestamentEzekiel 36:26A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you…
  • New TestamentJohn 3:5 DM…Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
  • Book of MormonMosiah 5:2…which has wrought a mighty change in us, or in our hearts, that we have no more disposition to do evil, but to do good continually.
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 5:16…they shall be born of me, even of water and of the Spirit…

Anchor story: King Benjamin’s People Change (Mosiah 2–5)

Modern witness: Converted unto the Lord Elder David A. Bednar · October 2012

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
Ezek 36; Moses 6
New Testament
John 3; Acts 9; 2 Cor 5
Book of Mormon
Mosiah 5, 27; Alma 5, 18–19, 23; 3 Ne 9
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 5; 20
4

The Restoration

R1

Apostasy and Restoration

Light lost, light restored

After the deaths of the Apostles there was a falling away. Through the Prophet Joseph Smith, God restored priesthood authority, truth, and His Church, which will fill the whole earth.

Memorize Joseph Smith—History 1:15–20

Come, Follow Me 2027 lessonsWeek 12March 15–21Week 40September 27–October 3Week 42October 11–17Week 50December 6–12
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Four witnesses and more

What was lost after the Apostles died, and what did God restore?

Four witnesses

  • Old TestamentIsaiah 29:14 DM…I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, even a marvellous work and a wonder…
  • New TestamentActs 3:21Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things…
  • Book of Mormon1 Nephi 13:40…shall make known the plain and precious things which have been taken away from them…
  • Doctrine and CovenantsJoseph Smith—History 1:17 DM…This is My Beloved Son. Hear Him!

Anchor story: From Darkness to Dawn (Ephesians 2:20 · Amos 8:11 · JS—History 1:16 · D&C 1:30)

Modern witness: The Restoration of the Fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ A Bicentennial Proclamation · April 2020

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
Isa 2, 29; Dan 2; Amos 8
New Testament
Acts 3; Eph 2, 4; 2 Thes 2
Book of Mormon
1 Ne 13–14; 2 Ne 3, 27
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 1; 13; 65; 110; JS—H 1
R2

Scripture and the Book of Mormon

The word of God in every age

The scriptures are the word of God. The Book of Mormon is another testament of Jesus Christ that joins with the Bible, and by the power of the Holy Ghost I can know it is true.

Memorize Moroni 10:4–5

Come, Follow Me 2027 lessonsWeek 43October 18–24Week 51December 13–19
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Four witnesses and more

How can I know the Book of Mormon is true, and why do we need more scripture?

Four witnesses

  • Old TestamentEzekiel 37:17And join them one to another into one stick; and they shall become one in thine hand.
  • New Testament2 Timothy 3:16All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine…
  • Book of MormonMoroni 10:4 DM…he will manifest the truth of it unto you, by the power of the Holy Ghost.
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 20:11Proving to the world that the holy scriptures are true …

Anchor story: How the Book of Mormon Came Forth (Joseph Smith—History 1:33–54 · D&C 135:3)

Modern witness: The Book of Mormon: What Would Your Life Be Like without It? President Russell M. Nelson · October 2017

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
Isa 29; Ezek 37
New Testament
John 10; 2 Tim 3
Book of Mormon
1 Ne 3, 13, 19; 2 Ne 3, 25, 29, 32; Moro 10
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 20; 135; JS—H 1
R3

The Gathering of Israel

Israel gathered on both sides of the veil

The Lord is gathering scattered Israel in the last days. As I help others come to Christ and help my ancestors receive temple ordinances, I gather Israel on both sides of the veil.

Memorize Ephesians 1:10

Come, Follow Me 2027 lessonsWeek 12March 15–21
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Four witnesses and more

What is the gathering of Israel, and what is my part in it?

Four witnesses

  • Old TestamentIsaiah 11:12And he shall set up an ensign for the nations, and shall assemble the outcasts of Israel…
  • New TestamentJohn 10:16…there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.
  • Book of Mormon1 Nephi 22:12…they shall be gathered together to the lands of their inheritance…
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 110:11…committed unto us the keys of the gathering of Israel from the four parts of the earth…

Anchor story: The Olive Tree (Jacob 5)

Modern witness: Hope of Israel President Russell M. Nelson · June 2018 youth devotional

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
Isa 11, 49; Jer 16; Ezek 37
New Testament
John 10; Eph 1
Book of Mormon
1 Ne 22; Jacob 5–6; 3 Ne 20–21
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 29; 110; 115; 128
5

Prophets and Revelation

PR1

Prophets and Apostles

God speaks through His servants

God calls prophets and apostles to lead His Church. They testify of Jesus Christ, hold priesthood keys, and teach His will, and when I follow them I am not tossed about.

Memorize Amos 3:7

Come, Follow Me 2027 lessonsWeek 10March 1–7Week 27June 28–July 4Week 29July 12–18Week 47November 15–21
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Four witnesses and more

Why do we need prophets today, and how do I follow them?

Four witnesses

  • Old TestamentAmos 3:7 DMSurely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.
  • New TestamentEphesians 2:20 DMAnd are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets…
  • Book of Mormon3 Nephi 12:1…Blessed are ye if ye shall give heed unto the words of these twelve …
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 21:5 DMFor his word ye shall receive, as if from mine own mouth, in all patience and faith.

Anchor story: Samuel Hears the Call (1 Samuel 3:1–20)

Modern witness: The Prophet of God Elder Neil L. Andersen · April 2018

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
1 Sam 3; Ezek 3; Amos 3
New Testament
Matt 16; Eph 2, 4; James 5
Book of Mormon
Mosiah 11–17; Hel 13–16; 3 Ne 1, 12
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 1; 21; 107
PR2

Personal Revelation

How God speaks to me

God speaks to me through the Holy Ghost, to my mind and my heart. As I ask in faith, study, and act, He gives me revelation line upon line.

Memorize James 1:5–6

Come, Follow Me 2027 lessonsWeek 1December 28–January 3Week 15April 5–11Week 17April 19–25Week 28July 5–11Week 29July 12–18Week 46November 8–14
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Four witnesses and more

How does God speak to me, and how can I hear Him?

Four witnesses

  • Old Testament1 Kings 19:12And after the earthquake a fire; but the Lord was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.
  • New TestamentJames 1:5 DMIf any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
  • Book of MormonMoroni 10:5 DMAnd by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things.
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 8:2 DMYea, behold, I will tell you in your mind and in your heart, by the Holy Ghost…

Anchor story: Elijah Learns How God Speaks (1 Kings 19:11–12)

Modern witness: Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives President Russell M. Nelson · April 2018

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
1 Sam 3; 1 Kgs 19
New Testament
Matt 7, 16; James 1
Book of Mormon
1 Ne 10–11; Enos; Ether 2–3; Moro 10
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 6; 8; 9; 11; 50
PR3

Testimony

A spiritual witness that it is true

A testimony is a spiritual witness from the Holy Ghost that God lives, that Jesus is the Christ, and that His gospel is true. It grows as I seek, live, and share it.

Memorize Moroni 10:4–5

Come, Follow Me 2027 lessonsWeek 3January 11–17Week 5January 25–31Week 12March 15–21Week 15April 5–11Week 26June 21–27Week 31July 26–August 1Week 48November 22–28
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Four witnesses and more

How do I know for myself that the gospel is true?

Four witnesses

  • Old TestamentJob 19:25For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:
  • New TestamentJohn 7:17 DMIf any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.
  • Book of MormonAlma 5:46…I do know of myself that they are true; for the Lord God hath made them manifest unto me by his Holy Spirit…
  • Doctrine and CovenantsJS—History 1:25…I knew it, and I knew that God knew it, and I could not deny it…

Anchor story: How Alma Came to Know (Alma 5:45–48)

Modern witness: Receiving a Testimony of Light and Truth President Dieter F. Uchtdorf · October 2014

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
Job 19; Josh 24
New Testament
Matt 16; John 7; 1 Cor 12
Book of Mormon
1 Ne 11; Alma 5, 23–24, 32; Moro 10
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 46; 62; JS—H 1
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Priesthood and Priesthood Keys

PK1

Priesthood Authority

God’s power and authority, used to bless others

The priesthood is the power and authority of God. It was restored through Joseph Smith, and it is used under priesthood keys to bless all of God’s children through ordinances and service.

Memorize D&C 121:36, 41–42

Come, Follow Me 2027 lessonsWeek 4January 18–24Week 8February 15–21Week 10March 1–7Week 15April 5–11Week 26June 21–27Week 45November 1–7
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Four witnesses and more

What is the priesthood, and how does it bless me?

Four witnesses

  • Old TestamentExodus 28:1…that he may minister unto me in the priest’s office…
  • New TestamentHebrews 5:4And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron.
  • Book of MormonMosiah 18:13…Helam, I baptize thee, having authority from the Almighty God…
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 13:1 DM…I confer the Priesthood of Aaron, which holds the keys of the ministering of angels, and of the gospel of repentance, and of baptism by immersion …

Anchor story: How the Priesthood Came Back (JS—History 1:68–72 · D&C 13; 27:12; 110)

Modern witness: Spiritual Treasures President Russell M. Nelson · October 2019

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
Ex 28; Num 27
New Testament
Matt 10, 16; Heb 5; James 5
Book of Mormon
Mosiah 18; Alma 13; 3 Ne 11; Moro 2–3
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 13; 20; 84; 107; 121
PK2

Church Organization

How the Lord organizes His Church

Jesus Christ organizes His Church with apostles, prophets, and other leaders, as in ancient times. Members are called of God, sustained by common consent, and every calling is needed.

Memorize Ephesians 2:19–20

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Why does the Lord organize His Church, and why does my calling matter?

Four witnesses

  • Old TestamentExodus 18:21…provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God…
  • New TestamentEphesians 4:12For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
  • Book of MormonMoroni 6:5And the church did meet together oft, to fast and to pray…
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 26:2…all things shall be done by common consent in the church…

Anchor story: Jethro’s Advice to Moses (Exodus 18:13–26)

Modern witness: The Sacred Call of Service President Thomas S. Monson · April 2005

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
Ex 4, 18
New Testament
Acts 6; 1 Cor 12; Eph 4; 1 Tim 3–4
Book of Mormon
Mosiah 25–26; Alma 6; 3 Ne 27; Moro 6
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 20; 26; 84; 107
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Ordinances and Covenants

O1

Baptism

The gate to the covenant path

Baptism by immersion by priesthood authority is the gate to the covenant path. I take Christ’s name, promise to remember and serve Him, and receive a remission of sins and the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Memorize John 3:5

Come, Follow Me 2027 lessonsWeek 4January 18–24Week 6February 1–7Week 30July 19–25Week 32August 2–8
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Why is baptism necessary, and what did I promise?

Four witnesses

  • Old TestamentMoses 6:64…he was caught away by the Spirit of the Lord, and was carried down into the water …
  • New TestamentJohn 3:5 DM…Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
  • Book of MormonMosiah 18:10 DM…that ye have entered into a covenant with him…
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 20:37…witness before the church that they have truly repented of all their sins…

Anchor story: Jesus Is Baptized (Matthew 3:13–17)

Modern witness: The Covenant of Baptism: To Be in the Kingdom and of the Kingdom Elder Robert D. Hales · October 2000

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
Moses 6
New Testament
Matt 3; John 3; Rom 6
Book of Mormon
2 Ne 31; Mosiah 18; 3 Ne 11; Moro 8
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 13; 20; 68
O2

The Gift of the Holy Ghost

Receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost

After baptism, I am confirmed by the laying on of hands and receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. As I stay worthy, He can be my constant companion, who guides, comforts, and sanctifies me.

Memorize John 3:5

Come, Follow Me 2027 lessonsWeek 6February 1–7Week 27June 28–July 4
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What did I receive at confirmation, and how do I use it?

Four witnesses

  • Old TestamentMoses 6:66…Thou art baptized with fire, and with the Holy Ghost.
  • New TestamentActs 8:17Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.
  • Book of Mormon2 Nephi 31:17…then cometh a remission of your sins by fire and by the Holy Ghost.
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 33:15…by the laying on of the hands, and I will bestow the gift of the Holy Ghost upon them.

Anchor story: Peter and John in Samaria (Acts 8:5–17)

Modern witness: The Holy Ghost Elder Robert D. Hales · April 2016

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
Moses 6; Joel 2
New Testament
Acts 2, 8, 19; John 14
Book of Mormon
2 Ne 31–32; 3 Ne 19, 27; Moro 2
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 20; 33; 88
O3

The Sacrament

Remembering Him every week

The sacrament is an ordinance in which I remember Jesus Christ’s body and blood. I renew my covenants to take His name, always remember Him, and keep His commandments, and He promises His Spirit.

Memorize Luke 22:19–20

Come, Follow Me 2027 lessonsWeek 14March 29–April 4Week 22May 24–30Week 35August 23–29
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What am I really doing when I take the sacrament?

Four witnesses

  • Old TestamentExodus 12:13…when I see the blood, I will pass over you…
  • New TestamentLuke 22:19 DM…This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.
  • Book of MormonMoroni 4:3…that they may always have his Spirit to be with them. Amen.
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 20:77…and always remember him and keep his commandments which he has given them; that they may always have his Spirit to be with them…

Anchor story: From Passover to Sunday (Exodus 12 · Luke 22 · Moroni 4)

Modern witness: This Do in Remembrance of Me Elder Jeffrey R. Holland · October 1995

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
Ex 12
New Testament
Luke 22; John 6; 1 Cor 11
Book of Mormon
3 Ne 18; Moro 4–6
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 20; 27; 59
O4

The Covenant Path

Promises that bind me to God

A covenant is a sacred two-way promise with God. On the covenant path, from baptism to the temple, I take Christ’s name and He blesses me with His power and love.

Memorize Mosiah 18:8–10

Come, Follow Me 2027 lessonsWeek 39September 20–26Week 44October 25–31
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What is a covenant, and why does the covenant path matter for me?

Four witnesses

  • Old TestamentGenesis 17:7And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee…
  • New TestamentGalatians 3:29And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.
  • Book of MormonMosiah 5:7…because of the covenant which ye have made ye shall be called the children of Christ …
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 84:38…all that my Father hath shall be given unto him.

Anchor story: Abraham’s Covenant (Genesis 15 · 17 · Abraham 2)

Modern witness: The Power of Covenants Elder D. Todd Christofferson · April 2009

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
Gen 15, 17; Abr 2; Ruth 1; Jer 31
New Testament
Gal 3; Heb 8
Book of Mormon
1 Ne 14; 2 Ne 31; Mosiah 5, 18; Alma 24, 46; Moro 6
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 82; 84; 131
O5

Temples

The house of the Lord

The temple is the house of the Lord. There I make sacred covenants, receive power, and do ordinances for my ancestors so families can be sealed forever. I prepare by living with clean hands and a pure heart.

Memorize Psalm 24:3–4

Come, Follow Me 2027 lessonsWeek 20May 10–16Week 36August 30–September 5Week 45November 1–7
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Why does the Lord ask us to build temples, and why should I prepare now?

Four witnesses

  • Old TestamentPsalm 24:4 DMHe that hath clean hands, and a pure heart …
  • New Testament1 Corinthians 15:29Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead …
  • Book of Mormon2 Nephi 5:16And I, Nephi, did build a temple; and I did construct it after the manner of the temple of Solomon…
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 110:7For behold, I have accepted this house…

Anchor story: Temples Through Time (Exodus 25:8 · 1 Kings 8 · 3 Nephi 11 · D&C 110)

Modern witness: The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation President Russell M. Nelson · October 2021

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
Ex 25–40; 1 Kgs 7–8; Ps 24; Mal 4
New Testament
John 2; 1 Cor 15; Rev 7
Book of Mormon
2 Ne 5; Jacob 1; 3 Ne 11
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 88; 97; 109–110; 128
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Marriage and Family

F1

Families and Teaching at Home

God’s plan is built around them

God’s plan centers on families. Parents are to teach their children light and truth, and children honor their parents. Through temple covenants, families can be eternal.

Memorize Joshua 24:15

Come, Follow Me 2027 lessonsWeek 2January 4–10Week 19May 3–9Week 40September 27–October 3
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Why are families so important in God’s plan, and what is my part?

Four witnesses

  • Old TestamentDeuteronomy 6:7And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house …
  • New TestamentEphesians 6:4…bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
  • Book of MormonAlma 56:47…they had been taught by their mothers, that if they did not doubt, God would deliver them.
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 93:40But I have commanded you to bring up your children in light and truth.

Modern witness: The Family: A Proclamation to the World The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve · 1995

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
Gen 2, 18; Deut 6; Josh 24; Mal 4
New Testament
Eph 5–6; 2 Tim 1, 3
Book of Mormon
1 Ne 1, 8; Enos 1; Alma 36–42, 56
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 68; 88; 93; 131
F2

Marriage and Chastity

Sacred power, sacred covenant

Marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God. The law of chastity means no sexual relations outside marriage, and keeping my thoughts and actions pure prepares me for an eternal marriage.

Memorize Alma 39:9

Come, Follow Me 2027 lessonsWeek 19May 3–9Week 34August 16–22
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Why does God ask me to keep the law of chastity?

Four witnesses

  • Old TestamentGenesis 39:9 DM…how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?
  • New TestamentMatthew 19:6…What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
  • Book of MormonAlma 39:9 DM…go no more after the lusts of your eyes…
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 121:45…let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly; then shall thy confidence wax strong in the presence of God…

Anchor story: Marriage in God’s Plan (Genesis 2:24 · Matthew 19:6 · D&C 131:1–4)

Modern witness: Personal Purity Elder Jeffrey R. Holland · October 1998

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
Gen 2, 39; Ex 20; Ps 101
New Testament
Matt 5, 19; 1 Cor 6, 11; 2 Tim 2
Book of Mormon
Jacob 2–3; Alma 39
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 42; 121; 131–132
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Commandments

C1

Love and Charity

The pure love of Christ

Charity is the pure love of Christ. Jesus taught that the greatest commandments are to love God and to love our neighbor, and He showed us how.

Memorize Matthew 22:36–39

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What does it look like to love God and love others the way Jesus does?

Four witnesses

  • Old TestamentLeviticus 19:18…thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.
  • New TestamentMatthew 22:37 DM…Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.
  • Book of MormonMoroni 7:47 DMBut charity is the pure love of Christ, and it endureth forever…
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 59:5…Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, with all thy might, mind, and strength…

Anchor story: Who Is My Neighbor? (Luke 10:25–37)

Modern witness: Charity Never Faileth President Thomas S. Monson · October 2010

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
Lev 19; Deut 6; Ruth 1
New Testament
Matt 22, 25; Luke 10; John 13; 1 Cor 13
Book of Mormon
Mosiah 2, 18; Ether 12; Moro 7
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 4; 59; 121
C2

Obedience

Trusting God enough to follow

Obedience is how I show love for God. When I keep His commandments, even before I understand, He is bound to bless me, and I find freedom and a blessed and happy state.

Memorize D&C 82:10

Come, Follow Me 2027 lessonsWeek 23May 31–June 6Week 24June 7–13Week 42October 11–17Week 46November 8–14
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Why should I obey commandments I don’t fully understand?

Four witnesses

  • Old Testament1 Samuel 15:22…Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice…
  • New TestamentJohn 14:15If ye love me, keep my commandments.
  • Book of Mormon1 Nephi 3:7…I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded…
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 82:10 DMI, the Lord, am bound when ye do what I say…

Anchor story: Nephi and the Brass Plates (1 Nephi 3–4)

Modern witness: Obedience Brings Blessings President Thomas S. Monson · April 2013

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
Moses 5; 1 Sam 15; 2 Kgs 5
New Testament
Matt 3–4; Luke 22; John 7–8, 14
Book of Mormon
1 Ne 3–4, 17; Mosiah 2, 5; Alma 57
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 64; 82; 130
C3

Prayer

Talking with my Father in Heaven

Prayer is talking with my Heavenly Father in the name of Jesus Christ. He hears me, and as I pray sincerely and listen, He answers in His own way and time and draws me closer to Him.

Memorize James 1:5–6

Come, Follow Me 2027 lessonsWeek 8February 15–21Week 11March 8–14Week 46November 8–14
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Does God really hear me, and how do I recognize His answers?

Four witnesses

  • Old Testament1 Samuel 1:27For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him:
  • New TestamentMatthew 7:7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
  • Book of MormonAlma 37:37Counsel with the Lord in all thy doings, and he will direct thee for good…
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 19:38Pray always, and I will pour out my Spirit upon you…

Anchor story: Hannah Prays (1 Samuel 1:9–20)

Modern witness: Pray Always Elder David A. Bednar · October 2008

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
1 Sam 1; Dan 6; Ps 55
New Testament
Matt 6–7; Luke 22; James 1
Book of Mormon
Enos; Alma 34, 37; 3 Ne 17–19
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 9; 10; 19; 88
C4

Fasting and the Poor

Fasting, offerings and caring for the poor

The Lord asks me to fast, pray, and care for the poor and needy. Fasting draws me closer to God, and fast offerings bless those in need, as if I were serving Him.

Memorize Isaiah 58:6–7

Come, Follow Me 2027 lessonsWeek 8February 15–21Week 15April 5–11Week 21May 17–23Week 38September 13–19
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Why does God ask me to fast and to care for people in need?

Four witnesses

  • Old TestamentIsaiah 58:7 DMIs it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house?…
  • New TestamentMatthew 25:40…Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
  • Book of MormonMosiah 4:26…I would that ye should impart of your substance to the poor…
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 104:18Therefore, if any man shall take of the abundance which I have made, and impart not his portion, according to the law of my gospel, unto the poor and the needy…

Anchor story: The Fast the Lord Chooses (Isaiah 58:6–11)

Modern witness: Is Not This the Fast That I Have Chosen? President Henry B. Eyring · April 2015

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
Lev 19; Isa 58
New Testament
Matt 6, 25
Book of Mormon
Jacob 2; Mosiah 4; Alma 1, 17; Hel 3; 4 Ne
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 42; 88; 104
C5

Tithing and Consecration

Giving back to the Lord

Tithing is giving one-tenth of my increase to the Lord. When I pay an honest tithe with a cheerful heart, He opens the windows of heaven, and I learn to consecrate all I have to His kingdom.

Memorize Malachi 3:8–10

Come, Follow Me 2027 lessonsWeek 20May 10–16Week 38September 13–19
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Why would God ask me to give back part of what I earn?

Four witnesses

  • Old TestamentMalachi 3:10 DMBring ye all the tithes into the storehouse… and prove me now herewith… if I will not open you the windows of heaven …
  • New Testament2 Corinthians 9:7…not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
  • Book of Mormon4 Nephi 1:3And they had all things common among them; therefore there were not rich and poor…
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 119:4…those who have thus been tithed shall pay one-tenth of all their interest annually…

Anchor story: The Widow’s Two Mites (Mark 12:41–44)

Modern witness: Tithing: A Test of Faith with Eternal Blessings Elder Robert D. Hales · October 2002

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
Gen 14; Ps 24; Prov 3; Mal 3
New Testament
Mark 12; 2 Cor 9
Book of Mormon
3 Ne 24; 4 Ne 1
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 119–120
C6

Humility and Pride

Pride or a teachable heart

Pride sets my will above God’s and above others. Humility is recognizing that I depend on God and being teachable, so He can lead me by the hand.

Memorize Ether 12:27

Come, Follow Me 2027 lessonsWeek 8February 15–21Week 16April 12–18Week 19May 3–9Week 20May 10–16
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What is pride really, and how do I become humble without putting myself down?

Four witnesses

  • Old TestamentProverbs 16:18Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
  • New TestamentLuke 18:14…every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
  • Book of MormonEther 12:27 DM…I give unto men weakness that they may be humble …
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 112:10Be thou humble; and the Lord thy God shall lead thee by the hand, and give thee answer to thy prayers.

Anchor story: Two Men Go Up to Pray (Luke 18:9–14)

Modern witness: Beware of Pride President Ezra Taft Benson · April 1989

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
2 Chr 26; Prov 16; Num 12
New Testament
Luke 18; John 13; 1 Pet 5
Book of Mormon
Jacob 2; Alma 5, 31–32; Hel 12; Ether 12
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 38; 112; 121
C7

Forgiveness

Letting go, as He forgives us

Because the Savior forgives me, He asks me to forgive others. Forgiving lets go of anger and revenge, leaves judgment to God, and brings peace to my heart.

Memorize D&C 64:9–11

Come, Follow Me 2027 lessonsWeek 7February 8–14Week 16April 12–18Week 25June 14–20Week 43October 18–24
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Why does God ask me to forgive, even when it really hurt?

Four witnesses

  • Old TestamentGenesis 45:5…be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life.
  • New TestamentMatthew 18:22…I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.
  • Book of Mormon1 Nephi 7:21And it came to pass that I did frankly forgive them all that they had done…
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 64:10 DMI, the Lord, will forgive whom I will forgive, but of you it is required to forgive all men.

Anchor story: Joseph Forgives His Brothers (Genesis 37–45)

Modern witness: Forgiveness President Gordon B. Hinckley · October 2005

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
Gen 37–45; Ps 55
New Testament
Matt 6, 18; Luke 23; Eph 4
Book of Mormon
1 Ne 7; Mosiah 26; 3 Ne 13
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 58; 64; 98
C8

Sharing the Gospel

Love, share, invite

Jesus Christ asked His disciples to share the gospel with all the world. We love, share, and invite because every soul is precious to God, and we find joy in helping others come unto Christ.

Memorize D&C 18:15–16

Come, Follow Me 2027 lessonsWeek 3January 11–17Week 5January 25–31Week 10March 1–7Week 26June 21–27Week 29July 12–18Week 30July 19–25
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Why do we share the gospel, and how can I do it without being weird about it?

Four witnesses

  • Old TestamentIsaiah 52:7How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace…
  • New TestamentMatthew 28:19Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
  • Book of MormonMosiah 28:3…for they could not bear that any human soul should perish…
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 18:15 DM…and bring, save it be one soul unto me, how great shall be your joy with him in the kingdom of my Father!

Anchor story: Three Simple Steps (Matthew 22:37–39 · 1 Peter 3:15 · John 1:46)

Modern witness: Love, Share, Invite Elder Gary E. Stevenson · April 2022

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
Jonah 1–4; Isa 52; Abr 2
New Testament
Matt 4, 28; John 1; Acts 8, 16
Book of Mormon
Mosiah 18, 28; Alma 17–26, 31
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 4; 18; 100; 133
C9

Becoming Like Christ

The Beatitudes and Christlike attributes

Jesus invites me to become even as He is. As I develop Christlike attributes through His grace, weak things become strong and I grow step by step toward being perfected in Him.

Memorize 3 Nephi 12:48

Come, Follow Me 2027 lessonsWeek 7February 8–14Week 19May 3–9Week 22May 24–30Week 43October 18–24Week 47November 15–21
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How do I become more like Jesus when I keep falling short?

Four witnesses

  • Old TestamentMicah 6:8…what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?
  • New TestamentMatthew 5:48Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
  • Book of Mormon3 Nephi 27:27…what manner of men ought ye to be? Verily I say unto you, even as I am.
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 4:6Remember faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, brotherly kindness, godliness, charity, humility, diligence.

Anchor story: Jesus Showed the Way (Matthew 9:36 · 14:19–20 · John 13:4–5 · Matthew 26:39)

Modern witness: Be Ye Therefore Perfect—Eventually Elder Jeffrey R. Holland · October 2017

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
Micah 6; Ps 24
New Testament
Matt 5–7; John 13; 2 Pet 1
Book of Mormon
3 Ne 12–14, 27; Ether 12; Moro 7, 10
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 4; 93
C10

Spiritual Gifts

Spiritual gifts for every member

Every faithful member receives spiritual gifts from the Holy Ghost. I should seek the best gifts, discover and develop mine, and use them to bless others so that all may be profited.

Memorize D&C 8:2–3

Come, Follow Me 2027 lessonsWeek 35August 23–29
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Do I have spiritual gifts, and how do I find them?

Four witnesses

  • Old TestamentJoel 2:28…I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy…
  • New Testament1 Corinthians 12:7But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.
  • Book of MormonMoroni 10:8…there are different ways that these gifts are administered…
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 46:11For all have not every gift given unto them; for there are many gifts, and to every man is given a gift by the Spirit of God.

Anchor story: The Spirit Poured Out (Acts 2:1–18 · Joel 2:28)

Modern witness: There Are Many Gifts Elder Marvin J. Ashton · October 1987

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
Num 11; Joel 2
New Testament
Acts 2; 1 Cor 12–14
Book of Mormon
Moro 10
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 46
C11

Unity and Zion

One heart and one mind

The Lord wants His people to be one, of one heart and one mind, with no contention and no poor among them. When I love and serve others, I help build Zion, the pure in heart.

Memorize Matthew 22:36–39

Come, Follow Me 2027 lessonsWeek 23May 31–June 6Week 27June 28–July 4Week 34August 16–22
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How can people who are so different become one?

Four witnesses

  • Old TestamentMoses 7:18And the Lord called his people Zion, because they were of one heart and one mind …
  • New TestamentJohn 17:21That they all may be one …
  • Book of MormonMosiah 18:21…having their hearts knit together in unity and in love one towards another.
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 38:27…be one; and if ye are not one ye are not mine.

Anchor story: Enoch’s City (Moses 7:16–21, 69)

Modern witness: Our Hearts Knit as One President Henry B. Eyring · October 2008

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
Moses 7
New Testament
John 17; Acts 4; 1 Cor 12; Eph 4
Book of Mormon
Mosiah 18; 3 Ne 11; 4 Ne 1
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 38; 97
C12

Hope in Trials

Hope that holds in hard times

Trials are part of mortal life. Through faith in Jesus Christ, I can have hope as an anchor, be supported in my trials, and endure to the end with His strength.

Memorize Ether 12:6

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How do I keep going when life is really hard?

Four witnesses

  • Old TestamentIsaiah 40:31But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles…
  • New TestamentRomans 8:28And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God…
  • Book of MormonAlma 36:3…whosoever shall put their trust in God shall be supported in their trials, and their troubles, and their afflictions…
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 122:7…know thou, my son, that all these things shall give thee experience, and shall be for thy good.

Anchor story: Job Holds On (Job 1–2 · 13 · 42)

Modern witness: Joy and Spiritual Survival President Russell M. Nelson · October 2016

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
Job 1–2, 13, 19, 42; Isa 40
New Testament
Rom 5, 8; 2 Cor 1; Phil 4; Heb 5
Book of Mormon
Mosiah 24; Alma 36; Ether 12; 2 Ne 31
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 121–122
C13

Resisting Temptation

Recognize the lie, take the way out

Satan tempts us to sin, but God always provides a way to escape. As I pray, study, and build on Jesus Christ, I can resist temptation and conquer Satan.

Memorize Helaman 5:12

Come, Follow Me 2027 lessonsWeek 5January 25–31Week 33August 9–15Week 40September 27–October 3Week 50December 6–12
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How can I recognize Satan’s lies and say no to temptation?

Four witnesses

  • Old TestamentGenesis 39:9…how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?
  • New Testament1 Corinthians 10:13…God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape …
  • Book of MormonHelaman 5:12 DM…it is upon the rock of our Redeemer, who is Christ, the Son of God, that ye must build your foundation …
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 10:5Pray always, that you may come off conqueror; yea, that you may conquer Satan…

Anchor story: Joseph Runs (Genesis 39:1–23)

Modern witness: Overcome the World and Find Rest President Russell M. Nelson · October 2022

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
Gen 3, 39; Moses 4
New Testament
Matt 4; 1 Cor 10; Eph 6
Book of Mormon
2 Ne 26, 28; Alma 30; Hel 5
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 10; 20; 27
C14

Honesty and Integrity

Honest, loyal, and true

Integrity means being honest and true in all things, even when no one is watching. The Lord blesses those who keep their word and are true at all times, and He makes them firm in faith.

Memorize Exodus 20:3–17

Come, Follow Me 2027 lessonsWeek 17April 19–25Week 27June 28–July 4Week 31July 26–August 1
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Four witnesses and more

Why does honesty matter so much, even in small things?

Four witnesses

  • Old TestamentDaniel 1:8But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself…
  • New TestamentEphesians 4:25Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour…
  • Book of MormonAlma 53:20…they were men who were true at all times in whatsoever thing they were entrusted.
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 51:9…let every man deal honestly, and be alike among this people…

Anchor story: Daniel’s Quiet Choice (Daniel 1:3–20)

Modern witness: Honesty—a Moral Compass President James E. Faust · October 1996

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
Ex 20; Ruth 1; 1 Sam 16; Dan 1
New Testament
Luke 19; Eph 4
Book of Mormon
2 Ne 28; Alma 24, 46, 48, 53
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 51; 98
C15

Gratitude and Worship

Thanking God in all things

Gratitude is remembering God’s hand in all things and thanking Him. True worship shows our love for God in what we say, sing, and do.

Memorize Mosiah 2:41

Come, Follow Me 2027 lessonsWeek 2January 4–10Week 6February 1–7Week 18April 26–May 2Week 41October 4–10Week 49November 29–December 5Week 52December 20–26
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Four witnesses and more

Why does God ask me to give thanks, even in hard times?

Four witnesses

  • Old TestamentPsalm 100:4Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
  • New TestamentLuke 17:15And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God,
  • Book of MormonAlma 34:38…that ye live in thanksgiving daily, for the many mercies and blessings which he doth bestow upon you.
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 59:7Thou shalt thank the Lord thy God in all things.

Anchor story: Ten Were Healed. One Came Back. (Luke 17:11–19)

Modern witness: Grateful in Any Circumstances President Dieter F. Uchtdorf · April 2014

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
Ex 15; Ps 95, 100, 103
New Testament
Luke 17; Philip 1, 4; 1 Thes 5
Book of Mormon
1 Ne 2, 18; Mosiah 2; Alma 26, 34
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 59; 78
C16

The Word of Wisdom

My body is a temple

My body is a temple and a gift from God. When I keep the Word of Wisdom, I receive health, protection, and treasures of knowledge.

Memorize 1 Corinthians 6:19–20

Come, Follow Me 2027 lessonsWeek 34August 16–22
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Four witnesses and more

Why does God care what I put into my body?

Four witnesses

  • Old TestamentDaniel 1:12…let them give us pulse to eat, and water to drink.
  • New Testament1 Corinthians 6:19 DM…your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost…
  • Book of MormonAlma 38:12…see that ye bridle all your passions, that ye may be filled with love…
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 89:20 DMAnd shall run and not be weary, and shall walk and not faint.

Anchor story: The Lord’s Law of Health (D&C 89)

Modern witness: The Word of Wisdom: The Principle and the Promises President Boyd K. Packer · April 1996

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
Gen 1; Dan 1
New Testament
Rom 12; 1 Cor 3, 6; 2 Tim 2
Book of Mormon
Alma 38; Ether 12
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 88–89
C17

The Sabbath Day

A delight, a day of rest and worship

The Sabbath is the Lord’s day and a sign between me and God. I keep it holy by worshipping, taking the sacrament, resting, and doing good, and He makes it a delight.

Memorize Isaiah 58:13–14

Come, Follow Me 2027 lessonsWeek 9February 22–28Week 11March 8–14
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Four witnesses and more

How can the Sabbath be a delight instead of a list of don’ts?

Four witnesses

  • Old TestamentIsaiah 58:13 DM…call the sabbath a delight, the holy of the LORD, honourable…
  • New TestamentMark 2:27…The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath:
  • Book of MormonMosiah 13:16Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.
  • Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 59:9…thou shalt go to the house of prayer and offer up thy sacraments upon my holy day;

Anchor story: The Lord’s Day Through Time (Exodus 16, 20 · Mark 2 · D&C 59)

Modern witness: The Sabbath Is a Delight Elder Russell M. Nelson · April 2015

Use it every Come, Follow Me year

Old Testament
Gen 2; Ex 16, 20, 31; Isa 58
New Testament
Mark 2–3; Matt 12; Luke 13
Book of Mormon
Mosiah 13, 18
Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 59; 68

Three pages, one doctrine

  1. 1Sketch it out

    A drawn overview: the doctrine, a scripture story told in four panels and the key ideas in pictures.

  2. 2Look closer

    Almost all drawings: the same doctrine shown in each book of scripture, its symbols and a space for students to draw.

  3. 3Study and discuss

    The doctrine statement, Doctrinal Mastery passages, four witnesses, discussion questions, a real-life scenario and a conference talk QR code.

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