Come Follow Me 5/3/2027 – Devotionals & FHE for Children
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Family Home Evening for Come Follow Me 5/3 for Kids
Song
When We’re Helping (Children’s #198b)
Scripture
Lesson
- In these verses, Jesus is teaching the leaders of the Jews (the Pharisees), and he talks to them about the rulers of the earth.
- Who are some leaders in the world today? What would it be like to be a king/queen, or prince/princess, or a president or even a mayor? What are their responsibilities?
- What are the qualities of a good leader? What makes someone a bad leader?
- Who are leaders in our family? (Parents, older siblings, etc.).
- How can we be good leaders in our family and to our friends?
Activity
Play Simon Says and Follow the Leader
Treat
Scripture of the Week for Come Follow Me 5/3 for Kids
Work on memorizing this scripture with your children during the week for Come Follow Me 5/3: Matthew 19:20-21
The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?
Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.
You can download these tracing sheets as a PDF or use the images.
Devotionals for Come Follow Me 5/3 for Kids
Remember that these are guidelines for you to use in your daily Come, Follow Me 5/3 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 5/3:
- 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 5/3 daily devotionals:
- Explore the footnotes for each of the scriptures listed in Come, Follow Me 5/3.
- 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 5/3.
- 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
Families Can Be Together Forever (Children’s #188)
Scripture
Discussion
- Look at a wedding picture from someone in your family while you read the verses.
- What phrases from these verses go along with the picture?
- Why does Heavenly Father want men and women to get married?
- What do we learn from these verses about how families can last forever?
Journal Entry
What can I do to prepare to be married in the temple?
Activity
Tuesday Devotional
Song
I Know That My Savior Loves Me (Hymns for Home and Church #1021)
Scripture
Discussion
- How would you feel if they were one of the children in this story? What would you say to Jesus?
- What do we learn about Jesus from this story? Jesus was tired, but he still wanted to be with the little children.
- How does it feel to know Jesus loves you so much? When have you felt His love?
Journal Entry
How do I see Jesus’s love for me in my life?
Activity
Make this Jesus loves me paper flower pot using this template.
Wednesday Devotional
Song
Come, Follow Me (Hymns #116)
Scripture
Discussion
- The rich young man was already keeping all of the commandments that he knew about. What kind of person do you think he was?
- What more did Jesus ask him to do? Is it enough just to be good?
- We have to follow Jesus, too. What kinds of things are stopping you from following Jesus?
Journal Entry
How can I follow Jesus today?
Activity
Thursday Devotional
Song
Put Your Shoulder to the Wheel (Hymns #252)
Scripture
Discussion
- Was it fair that they all got paid the same even though some of them worked longer?
- This is a parable that sometimes people are obedient their entire lives, but others don’t repent and follow Christ until later in their lives. But both can gain the Celestial Kingdom.
- It is important to work for our own salvation and not compare ourselves against anyone else.
- How should we react when someone else receives a generous blessing from the Lord?
Journal Entry
How can I focus on my salvation today?
Activity
Friday Devotional
Song
Amazing Grace (Hymns for Home and Church #1010)
Scripture
Discussion
- A Pharisee was a religious leader, like a bishop. Publicans were tax collectors were considered to be sinners and traitors, who betrayed their own people.
- How are these two prayers different from one another?
- What message is Jesus trying to teach us?
- How does this parable relate to Jesus blessing the children and the rich young ruler?
Journal Entry
How can I be more humble?
Activity
Prayer balloon (craft #2)
Primary Children’s Activities for Come Follow Me 5/3
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 5/3
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 5/3 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 5/3.
Sunday Kids Activities for Come Follow Me 5/3
- 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 these videos:
- Read or listen to these messages:
- Jeffrey R. Holland, “The Laborers in the Vineyard,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2012, 31–33.
- Massimo De Feo “Rise! He Calleth Thee,” (Liahona, May 2024, 32–34).
- Howard W. Hunter, “The Pharisee and the Publican,” (Ensign, May 1984)
- S. Mark Palmer “Then Jesus Beholding Him Loved Him,” (Ensign or Liahona, May 2017, 116).
- Jeffrey R. Holland, “The Greatest Possession,” Liahona, Nov. 2021, 8–10.
- The Family: A Proclamation to the World
- Lots of free printables for Jesus loves the children
- Lots of free printables for the Parable of the Vineyard Workers
- Camel through the eye of a needle sewing activity (Scroll about halfway down for instructions. You can use this camel if you need.)
- Lots of free printables for the Pharisee and the Tax Collector
- Pharisee and Publican prayer analysis.
- Jesus Blessed the Children coloring page
- Coloring page: “Jesus Blesses the Little Children” (October 2013 Liahona and Friend)
- Jesus and the Rich Young Man coloring page
- Rich Young Ruler word scramble
- Camel through the eye of a needle cross-stitch
- Coloring page: “Jesus Christ Blesses the Little Children” (January 2013 Friend)
- Jesus loves the little children craft
- Rich Young Fool wants vs needs
- Jesus Loves Me Berry Much free printable craft
- Trust God beaded bracelets
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