Come Follow Me 5/4/2026 – Devotionals & FHE for Kids
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Family Home Evening for Come Follow Me 5/4 for Kids
Song
It Is Well with My Soul (Hymns For Home and Church #1003) verse 2
Scripture
Lesson
- After being in the wilderness for 40 years, Moses and the Children of Israel finally arrived at the Promised Land, only there were already people living in it.
- Moses sent 12 spies to check out the promised land.
- 10 reported only bad things and 2 (Caleb and Joshua) saw the good as well.
- Have each kid go to the front of the house and write or draw what they see (independently)
- Then have each kids show their report. We all see things differently, but we can choose to see the positive as well as our concerns.
- How is this tied to our faith?
Activity
Make toilet paper roll binoculars and pretend to be spies.
Treat
Scripture of the Week for Come Follow Me 5/4 for Kids
Work on memorizing this scripture with your children during the week for Come Follow Me 5/4: Numbers 14:9
Only rebel not ye against the Lord, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they are bread for us: their defence is departed from them, and the Lord is with us: fear them not.
You can download these tracing sheets as a PDF or use the images.
Devotionals for Come Follow Me 5/4 for Kids
Remember that these are guidelines for you to use in your daily Come, Follow Me 5/4 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 5/4:
- 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 5/4 daily devotionals:
- Explore the footnotes for each of the scriptures listed in Come, Follow Me 5/4
- 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 5/4
- 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
Follow the Prophet (Children’s #110) verse 5
Scripture
Numbers 11:4–6, Doctrine and Covenants 59:15–21
Discussion
- The Israelites ended up being in the wilderness for 40 years. It wouldn’t have taken them to walk it straight across, but they weren’t righteous enough yet.
- The book of Numbers describes some of what happened during those 40 years, including lessons the children of Israel needed to learn before entering the promised land.
- Is our attitude ever similar to the attitude of the Israelites in these verses?
- How can we make sure to have a good attitude?
Journal Entry
What can I do to have a good attitude today?
Activity
Tuesday Devotional
Song
The Still Small Voice (Children’s #106)
Scripture
Discussion
- What problem did Moses face in these verses? How was it solved?
- What does it mean that Moses was “meek”?
- Why do you think Moses wished everyone was a prophet? Does this mean we should all be called as prophets?
- We can each receive revelation from God for ourselves, but not for the entire church.
- What happened when the people tried to go against the prophet?
- How can we receive revelation?
Journal Entry
How do I know when I receive revelation instead of my own wants?
Activity
Wednesday Devotional
Song
Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam (Children’s #60)
Scripture
Discussion
- Why did the people want to give up and go back to Egypt?
- They were so close to the Promised Land, but they almost wanted to give up because it seemed impossible!
- Are we ever pessimistic like the Israelites?
- What type of spirit did Joshua have?
- How can we follow the examples of Caleb and Joshua?
Journal Entry
What can I do to be optimistic about a difficult situation?
Activity
Thursday Devotional
Song
I Need My Heavenly Father (Children’s #18)
Scripture
Discussion
- Book of Mormon prophets knew the story recorded in Numbers 21:4–9 and understood its spiritual significance.
- What do 1 Nephi 17:40–41; Alma 33:18–22; and Helaman 8:13–15 add to your understanding of this story?
- It was so easy to look on the brass serpent and live, but some people were too stubborn to do something so simple and died because of it.
- In what ways are we too stubborn, proud, or hard-hearted? How can we be more humble and look to Christ?
Journal Entry
How can I make sure I am looking at Christ to receive spiritual healing?
Activity
Friday Devotional
Song
Dare to Do Right (Children’s #158)
Scripture
Discussion
- When Balak, the king of Moab, learned that the Israelites were approaching, he called for Balaam, a man known for pronouncing blessings and curses.
- Balak wanted him to weaken the Israelites by cursing them. He tried to convince Balaam.
- How are Balak’s words similar to Satan’s temptations?
- How did Balaam respond at first? What is impressive about this response?
- Eventually Balaam gave into Balak’s tempting and issued the curse.
- How can we be stronger than Balaam?
Journal Entry
What temptations do I have, and how can I resist them?
Activity
Primary Children’s Activities for Come Follow Me 5/4
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 5/4
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 5/4 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 5/4
Sunday Kids Activities for Come Follow Me 5/4
- Do this week’s free activity pages from Color Me Christian (or do them in the workbook if you purchased it from Amazon).
- Read or listen to President Russell M. Nelson’s message “Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives” (Ensign or Liahona, May 2018, 93–96).
- Watch or read “Moses and the Brass Serpent” in Old Testament Stories, 83–84.
- Moses bronze snake popsicle sticks
- Read or listen to Dallin H. Oaks, “Two Lines of Communication,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2010, 83–86.
- Watch or read “Chapter 22: Forty Years in the Wilderness”
- Joshua and Caleb Coloring Page
- Study Elder David A. Bednar’s explanation in “Meek and Lowly of Heart” (Ensign or Liahona, May 2018, 30–33) or “Meek, Meekness” in Guide to the Scriptures (Gospel Library).
- Word Scramble for Joshua Explored the Promised Land
- Make a brass serpent with pipe cleaners
- Moses and the brazen serpent coloring page
- Make brazen serpents with pipe cleaners and beads
- Make paper bag donkeys and act out the story of Balaam and his donkey
- Lots of free printables about Joshua. There is also a section for Caleb.
- Free printable Joshua flap book.
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