To start this Come Follow Me Lesson, read Alma 37:47 and then go on the Treasure Hunt for Christ (have the treasure hunt set up before the lesson). After the treasure hunt explain that we need to search for Christ in our lives.
Use the Alma Mini Book to read the story of Alma as a family. Then let everyone take a turn retelling the story. (You can also pair up and retell the story with a partner).
Hang up the picture of Christ used for the treasure hunt. Blindfold one member of the family and have another family member help them to Christ. After everyone has a turn being blindfolded relate this to things that help us come to Christ, like the scriptures.
Finish the lesson by reading Alma 37:6-7 and completing the small and simple things object lesson.
Make a list of small and simple things that bless your life. As you share aloud each idea add a puff ball or small rock to a clear jar until the jar is full.
Learn about the word bridle as you read Alma chapter 38.
Discuss repentance and how it makes us happy. Use the smiling and frowning face and sing the song If You Chance to Meet a Frown. Then color the Repentance coloring page.
If you currently have a monthly or yearly Come Follow Me FHE lesson subscription you can access the materials by logging into your account, click on “My Account” and then click on “Downloads.” The most current lesson will always be listed at the bottom. If you don’t have a monthly or yearly membership you can purchase one by clicking on the subscribe tab on the top left corner or you can buy the lesson individually in our shop.
[ux_banner height=”150px” bg_overlay=”rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17)”]
[text_box width=”95″ position_x=”50″ position_y=”50″]
SUBSCRIBE TO A MONTHLY OR YEARLY MEMBERSHIP TO GET MATERIALS
[button text=”Subscribe” color=”white” style=”outline” link=”subscribe”]
[/text_box]
[/ux_banner]
Sign up for our newsletter and receive a complimentary weekly activity for your kids. Stay in the loop with all things Come, Follow Me. Join us now!
This week’s lesson from Psalms (Psalms 49–51; 61–66; 69–72; 77–78; 85–86) centers on God’s endless mercy, forgiveness, and role as our safe refuge. The psalmists openly share their struggles, fears, and mistakes, showing us that faith isn’t about being perfect—it’s about knowing who to turn to when we need help.
In modern times, the Lord declared “the song of the heart is a prayer unto me” (Doctrine and Covenants 25:12). In ancient times, songs, or psalms, were used to praise the Lord and remember His covenants with His people. Many Psalms are attributed to King David, whose relationship with God is one of the most detailed in the entire Old Testament. It’s no wonder David is thought to be the author of so many songs that praise the Lord for His strength, His mercy, His patience with His children, and His eternal love for all mankind.
Job had many blessings in his life: a large family, a devoted spouse, and wealth that provided plenty and more for his household. Job gave thanks to God for his blessings, but even when nearly every blessing was taken away, he did not lessen his faith. Instead, as those around him said his faith had been a waste of time, Job showed his trust in the Lord by exercising Christlike patience and long suffering. Eventually, Job’s faith was rewarded, and his trust in God was justified.