“Come, Follow Me Activities,” Friend, November 2022, 10–11
Come, Follow Me Activities
For home evening, scripture study, or just for fun!
Daniel and the Lions’ Den
For Daniel 1–6
Story: The prophet Daniel prayed each day. Some jealous men tricked the king into making a bad law. Anyone who prayed to God would be thrown into a den of lions! Daniel prayed anyway. He was thrown into the lions’ den, but God sent an angel to protect him. (See Daniel 6.)
Song: “I Want to Live the Gospel” (Children’s Songbook, 148)
Activity: Cut out the finger puppets on page 17 and use them to tell the story of Daniel and the lions’ den. Why is it good to pray?
Jesus Was Resurrected
For Hosea 1–6; 10–14; Joel
Story: Hosea was a prophet. He taught that Jesus Christ would die and be resurrected. This made it so we could live again. (See Hosea 13:14.)
Song: “Did Jesus Really Live Again?” (Children’s Songbook, 64)
Activity: Because Jesus Christ was resurrected, we will all live again someday. Find pictures of family members who have died. Share stories about them.
What Did the Prophet Say?
Story: The prophet Amos taught, “Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets” (Amos 3:7). That means that Jesus Christ speaks to His prophets today.
Song: “We Thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet” (Hymns, no. 19)
Activity: Read what the prophet said at conference on page 2. What did he tell us? Draw a picture showing things he taught.
Jonah and the Big Fish
Story: The Lord called Jonah to teach the people of Nineveh. But Jonah was afraid. He ran away. A big fish swallowed him! After three days, the fish spat him out. Jonah repented and taught the people. (See Jonah 1–4.)
Song: “Follow the Prophet” (Children’s Songbook, 110–11, verse 7)
Activity: Go outside and find some rocks, leaves, or sticks. Use them to make a picture about Jonah and the big fish!
Illustrations by Katy Dockrill