Come Follow Me 12/13/2027 – Devotionals & FHE for Children
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Family Home Evening for Come Follow Me 12/13 for Kids
Song
Beautiful Zion, Built Above (Hymns #44)
Scripture
Lesson
- John saw the last day, which is the time we are living in right now.
- He uses Babylon (an ancient city) as a symbol of worldliness and wickedness. Jerusalem, or New Jerusalem, is used to symbolize the celestial glory in God’s presence.
- What does it mean to “come out of” Babylon as stated in verse 4? How can you do that?
For older children, you can make the table in this week’s CFM manual.
Activity
Draw pictures of what New Jerusalem will be like.
Treat
Scripture of the Week for Come Follow Me 12/13 for Kids
Work on memorizing this scripture with your children during the week for Come Follow Me 12/13: Revelation 20:12
And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.
You can download these tracing sheets as a PDF or use the images.
Devotionals for Come Follow Me 12/13 for Kids
Remember that these are guidelines for you to use in your daily Come, Follow Me 12/13 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 12/13:
- 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 12/13 daily devotionals:
- Explore the footnotes for each of the scriptures listed in Come, Follow Me 12/13.
- Ask additional discussion questions found in the Personal Study section of Come, Follow Me – For Home and Church: New Testament 2027 for Come Follow Me 12/13.
- 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
Come, Hear the Word the Lord Has Spoken (Hymns for Home and Church #1031) verses 1 and 4
Scripture
Discussion
- As we read these verses, do the actions that go with the words.
- What are some of your favorite songs about Heavenly Father and Jesus?
- How do you feel when you hear music or play/sing it to praise Them?
Journal Entry
How can I praise God with singing?
Activity
Tuesday Devotional
Song
Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise (Hymns #41)
Scripture
Discussion
- Look at wedding pictures from family history. Why are people happy at a wedding?
- The Savior’s Second Coming is like a marriage between “the Lamb” (Jesus) and His Church (all of us).
- How does a bride get ready for her wedding day?
- How can we get ready for the Savior’s return?
Journal Entry
How can I prepare for the Second Coming?
Activity
Wednesday Devotional
Song
When the Savior Comes Again (Hymns for Home and Church #1002)
Scripture
Revelation 20:2–3; 21:1–4; 22:1–5
Discussion
- Why are you looking forward to Jesus’s Second Coming?
- What do we know about it?
- When Jesus comes to earth again, what will happen?
Journal Entry
Complete the sentence: “When the Savior comes again, _______.”
Activity
Thursday Devotional
Song
When I Am Baptized (Hymns for Home and Church #1054) both verses
Scripture
Discussion
- What are some things that will be written in the book of life?
- How have you followed the Savior?
- What happens to our book of life when we repent?
Journal Entry
What do I need to change in my book of life?
Activity
Get a simple spiral notebook and decorate the cover to make each child their own journal that they can record the following year.
Friday Devotional
Song
I Can’t Count Them All (Hymns for Home and Church #1029) verse 2
Scripture
Discussion
- Here is a picture of a morning star. What does it make you think of?
- In the ancient sky, the morning star was actually the planet Venus, which could be seen just before the sun rises and night ends.
- How is Jesus like the morning star? How does it make me feel?
Journal Entry
How can I see the Savior’s light?
Activity
Primary Children’s Activities for Come Follow Me 12/13
The Come, Follow Me – For Home and Church: New Testament 2027 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 12/13
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 12/13 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 12/13.
Sunday Kids Activities for Come Follow Me 12/13
- See what CFM ideas there are in this month’s Friend magazine.
- Check out the 2023 printables from Color Me Christian for Junior Primary and Senior Primary.
- Watch the video The Judgment of God or Final Judgment | Now You Know
- Read or listen to these messages:
- Camille N. Johnson, “Invite Christ to Author Your Story,” Liahona, Nov. 2021, 80.
- Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “O How Great the Plan of Our God!,” Ensign, Nov. 2016, 21.
- Russell M. Nelson, “The Lord Jesus Christ Will Come Again,” Liahona, Nov. 2024, 121–22.
- New heaven and new earth paper plate craft.
- 10th Article of Faith fill-in-the-blank
- New Jerusalem Model – use blocks, LEGOs, etc to make a model of what you think New Jerusalem will be like. You can outline Old Jerusalem as part of your discussion.
- “Article of Faith 10” (September 2011 Friend). The pictures help illustrate what the tenth article of faith means.
- Make your own magazine, video, etc. that is wholesome.
- All things new maze
- “Jesus Christ Will Come Again” (September 2001 Friend). Use multiplication to solve a puzzle about what Jesus taught his disciples about His Second Coming.
- Craft stick sparkly stars
- Coloring page – The Second Coming of Jesus Christ
- Lots of free printables for John Wrote About Heaven.
- Turn it over revelation – dice game
- “Lead Me, Guide Me” (January 2018 Friend). A game you can play to learn about Heavenly Father’s love and some special things He has given you to help you find your way back home.
- Songs that Teach of Christ (Friend December 2015). Hymns and Primary songs teach us about Jesus Christ. Match each picture below with the words of a song. Then try singing each song.
- The Saints John described in Revelation 15:2–4 sang praises to God for His goodness. What songs of praise can your family sing to express your love for Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ?
- “Article of Faith 3” (March 2011 Friend). Color the picture using the number of each colored word relating to the third article of faith
- Jesus Christ Will Come Again! I Can Be Ready (Friend December 2015). Make a booklet to remind you of the ways you can prepare now for when Jesus comes again.
- “The Dead Will Stand before God” (For the Strength of Youth December 2023). Line upon line explanation of Revelation 20:12. See the image here.
- Read Revelation 22:2. This is the Tree of Life. Make a poster of a large tree, then hand out paper shaped like fruit. Each person can write or draw on the paper something that helps them feel God’s love.
- What is the Celestial Kingdom like? (For the Strength of Youth July 2021). The Lord has revealed some powerful truths about [the celestial kingdom]. Here are some of the things we know.
- “How You Can Be a Missionary” (Friend July 2023). You can help others find the peace of the gospel by…
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