Come Follow Me 11/9/2026 – Devotionals & FHE for Kids
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Last week’s devotionals
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Family Home Evening for Come Follow Me 11/9 for Kids
Song
Dare to Do Right (Children’s #158)
Scripture
Lesson
- The king of Babylon was named Nebuchadnezzar. He took several of the princes of Judah into his court.
- We are going to read about four young men who were taken: Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego.
- The court of Babylon had a lot of things that were wicked. How do you think these boys felt being taken from their homes with the gospel and were then moved to a place that was wicked?
- Do we have similar situations?
Activity
Role play situations you might encounter where you are pressured to make wrong choices.
Treat
Scripture of the Week for Come Follow Me 11/9 for Kids
Work on memorizing this scripture with your children during the week for Come Follow Me 11/9: Daniel 2:44
And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.
You can download these tracing sheets as a PDF or use the images.
Devotionals for Come Follow Me 11/9 for Kids
Remember that these are guidelines for you to use in your daily Come, Follow Me 11/9 devotionals with your children! Please don’t feel as though you have to use every single question, journal entry, or activity. Just make sure you look at the activity in advance so you can gather any materials they may require.
Here is a general outline for each devotional for Come Follow Me 11/9:
- Start by singing the song together and saying a prayer.
- Read the scripture together, then your family can have a discussion using the questions/comments provided.
- Copy the journal entries into a spiral notebook. The child or the parent can write the question at the top, after which the child can write or draw an answer.
- Have fun together doing the activity as a family!
Modifications for older children for Come, Follow Me 11/9 daily devotionals:
- Explore the footnotes for each of the scriptures listed in Come, Follow Me 11/9.
- Ask additional discussion questions found in the Personal Study section of Come, Follow Me – For Home and Church: Old Testament 2026 for Come Follow Me 11/9.
- Instead of answering the journal entry with a drawing, you can create a study journal (a simple spiral notebook will work) to answer the question with a few sentences or paragraphs, depending on the child’s age.
- Here are some ideas for marking your scriptures.
Monday Devotional
Song
The Lord Gave Me a Temple (Children’s #153) both verses
Scripture
Discussion
- Daniel was a young man who was taken into Babylon when Israel was captured and scattered.
- The king’s name was Nebuchadnezzar, and Daniel and 3 of his friends lived in the king’s palace.
- The king wanted them to eat the food that all the others were eating.
- What did Daniel say? How do you think Daniel felt about having to stand up for the right?
- What blessings did Daniel and his friends receive?
- We have the Word of Wisdom today, which teaches us to take care of our bodies. (Not just not doing drugs, but eating healthy and exercising.)
Journal Entry
How can I follow the Word of Wisdom today?
Activity
Tuesday Devotional
Song
Holding Hands Around the World (Hymns For Home and Church #1011)
Scripture
Daniel 2:31–35, 44–45; 7:13–14
Discussion
- The king had a dream that disturbed him. He wanted to know what it meant.
- None of the wise men at the king’s court could tell the king what the dream was.
- Daniel was told by the Holy Ghost what the dream was and what it meant. Elder D. Todd Christofferson said, “The Church is that prophesied latter-day kingdom, not created by man but set up by the God of heaven and rolling forth as a stone ‘cut out of the mountain without hands’ to fill the earth.”
- What did Nebuchadnezzar dream about?
- The stone in the dream represents The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- What do we learn about the Church from this dream?
- What are some things Heavenly Father has done to set up His church in the latter days?
- In 7:13–14, we learn that the “Son of man” is a title for Jesus Christ. Jesus Himself used it. What do we learn about Jesus from these verses?
Journal Entry
Draw a picture of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream and label the symbolism.
Activity
Wednesday Devotional
Song
I Will Be Valiant (Children’s #162)
Scripture
Discussion
- King Nebuchadnezzar built a golden image and commanded everyone to worship it.
- Shadrach, Meschach, and Abed-nego refused, so the king through them in a fiery furnace that was so hot, it killed soldiers just to get close to it.
- The three boys were not burned, and a fourth person appeared in the fire. Who was the fourth person?
- We will probably not be killed for our beliefs. What are some other times we have needed to have courage to stand for what is right?
- How can we have have the courage? What will happen if we do?
Journal Entry
How can I follow the example of Shadrach, Meschach, and Abed-nego?
Activity
Shadrach, Meschach, and Abed-nego paper plate craft (scroll to the bottom)
Thursday Devotional
Song
Stand for the Right (Children’s #159)
Scripture
Discussion
- King Nebuchadnezzar had a another dream, which Daniel interpreted that the king would fall (and he did).
- The his son, Belshazzar, became the next king. He had a feast and drank the wine that had come from the holy temple.
- A hand appeared and wrote on the wall. Daniel interpreted it, and it said that Belshazzar would also fall. That same night, Babylon was conquered.
- What can we learn about the consequences of wickedness from these kings?
- How can we make sure we are following Daniel’s example?
Journal Entry
How can I choose the right today?
Activity
Friday Devotional
Song
Follow the Prophet (Children’s #110) verse 8
Scripture
Discussion
- The next king was Darius, and he liked Daniel. He made Daniel a prince.
- The other princes were jealous of Daniel. They convinced Darius to make a law that anyone who prayed to God would be put in the lion’s den for a night.
- Daniel was caught praying. Darius was sad, but he had to follow the law.
- An angel came and closed the mouths of the lions the entire night. Darius was happy Daniel was okay, and the wicked princes were put in the lion’s den instead.
- What lessons can we learn from this story?
Journal Entry
How can I follow Daniel’s example?
Activity
Primary Children’s Activities for Come Follow Me 11/9
The Come, Follow Me – For Home and Church: Old Testament 2026 manual suggests that you look at this month’s issue of the Friend magazine for more ideas.
There is also an activity page in this week’s section of the CFM manual.
Sunday Ideas for Kids for Come Follow Me 11/9
Use Sundays for a time of reflection; share what you discussed that day in each of your classes. Did you learn anything new or hear a different perspective about what you studied this week?
If you went to a class that did not use the Come, Follow Me 11/9 Manual, then share what stood out to you the most in your class.
Take a few minutes to talk about what parts of Sacrament Meeting you felt like were meant for you.
If your younger children are struggling during Sacrament Meeting, try using these Ideas and Activities to Keep Toddlers and Kids Quiet During Church.
Here are some activities that go along with this week’s topic in Come Follow Me 11/9.
Sunday Kids Activities for Come Follow Me 11/9
- Do this week’s free activity pages from Color Me Christian (or do them in the workbook if you purchased it from Amazon).
- Learn the words to the song The Church of Jesus Christ (Children’s #77).
- Read or watch Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Be Not Afraid, Only Believe,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2015, 76–79
- Daniel and the king’s dream coloring page
- Read or watch Gordon B. Hinckley, “The Stone Cut Out of the Mountain,” Ensign, Nov. 2007, 83–86;
- Watch the video “Daniel and His Friends.”
- Watch or read “Chapter 40: Daniel and His Friends“
- Daniel and his friends activity page
- Watch or read “Chapter 41: Daniel and the King’s Dream“
- Watch the video “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego.”
- Watch or read “Chapter 42: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego“
- Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego connect-the-dots
- Watch the video “Daniel and the Lions’ Den.”
- Watch or read “Chapter 43: Daniel and the Lion’s Den“
- Daniel in the lion’s den activity sheet
- Watch the video “God Gave Them Knowledge.”
- Tons of free printables and activities about Daniel.
- Tons of free printables and activities about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
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