My Work Shall Go Forth – Doctrine and Covenants 3 – 5

Links to free resources for children, youth, and adults to enhance the Come, Follow Me reading of Doctrine and Covenants 3 – 5. All links are to church websites or websites approved for further gospel study. Chose one thing a day to do with your children or chose a couple to do for family home evening.

Everyone

Saints, Volume 1 – All is Lost – Read about Martin Harris losing the 116 pages.

Saints, Volume 1 – The Gift and Power of God – This is the background story of the revelation given to Joseph Smith for Martin Harris which is now Doctrine and Covenants 5.

Sing Along – Dare to Do Right – Gather the family to sing this Primary song.

Sing Along – As I Search the Holy Scriptures – Gather the family to learn this hymn.

Sing Along – I Will Be Valiant – Gather the family to sing this Primary song.

Sing Along – I Want to Be a Missionary Now – Sing along to this Primary song.

Video – The Work of God – (D&C 3,10) Martin Harris tells a young man the story of the lost manuscript, emphasizing that the works, designs and purposes of God cannot be frustrated. (13:34 minutes)

Video – The Lost Manuscript – An old video from 1974 produced by Brigham Young University.

Children

Activity – Doctrines, Covenants, and Commandments – Maze and Coloring page

Activity – The Lord Needs Me to Do His Work – Coloring page

Activity – Help your little ones say, “I can follow God.” Play a game of follow-the-leader and give your child instructions, one at a time. Clap together when your child gets it right. – From Scripture Time Fun for Little Ones

Audio – Martin Harris and the Lost Pages – A Primary teacher and children learn about the story of Martin Harris and the lost pages. Joseph Smith began translating the gold plates, with Martin Harris supporting his efforts. After the first 116 pages had been translated, Martin Harris took them home and lost them.

Video – Martin Harris and the Lost Pages – Doctrine and Covenants Scripture Reader

Youth

Article – Line Upon Line: Doctrine and Covenants 4:2 – Delve deeper into this scripture with these helps.

Article – Becoming a Missionary – David A. Bednar teaches, “You and I, today and always, are to bear witness of Jesus Christ and declare the message of the Restoration. … Missionary work is a manifestation of our spiritual identity and heritage.”

Youth & Adults

Article – The Life of Martin Harris: Patterns of Humility and Repentance – From the life of Martin Harris we learn that when we are humble, we are blessed, and that we can make important contributions to the Lord’s work despite past mistakes.

Article – Book of Mormon Translation – Church History Topics

Article – Lost Manuscript of the Book of Mormon – Church History Topics

Biographical Outline – Martin Harris – Joseph Smith Papers Project

Biographical Outline – Lucy Harris – Joseph Smith Papers Project

Video – KnoWhy 504: What Can We All Learn about Repentance from the Tragic Loss of the 116 Book of Mormon Pages? – Book of Mormon Central

Video –  For A Wise Purpose – D&C 3, John Hilton III – Book of Mormon Central (5:29 minutes)

Video – A Marvelous Work (D&C 4), Taylor Halverson – Book of Mormon Central (4:08 minutes)

Video – KnoWhy 251: How Did Martin Harris Help Bring Forth the Book of Mormon? – Book of Mormon Central

Video – The Lost 116 Pages – D&C 3, Casey Paul Griffiths – Book of Mormon Central (7:32 minutes)

Video – Hard Questions in Church History with Lynne Hilton Wilson: The Translation Begins – Doctrine and Covenants Central (43:35 minutes)

Video – Come Follow Me Insights (Doctrine and Covenants 3–5) – Taylor and Tyler explore the beginnings of the translation of the Book of Mormon. From Martin Harris to the lost 116 pages, we gain amazing insights into the divine guidance and molding that took place in the life of the Prophet Joseph Smith during this turbulent time in his life. Book of Mormon Central.

Adults

Article – “The Works and the Designs … of God Cannot Be Frustrated”, Doctrine and Covenants Institute Student Manual

Article – The Contributions of Martin Harris – Revelations in Context

Article – Joseph Smith’s Support at Home – Revelations in Context

Article – Joseph Smith and Hearty Repentance – BYU Religious Studies Center

Article – Hefted and Handled – BYU Religious Studies Center

Article – The Lost 116 Pages Story – BYU Religious Studies Center

Podcast – Audio Roundtable: Come, Follow Me Doctrine and Covenants Lesson 4 (D&C 3–5) – Interpreter Foundation

Video – Discussions on the Doctrine and Covenants: D&C 3 and 10 – THe Lost Manuscript – Join religious scholars from Brigham Young University as they discussion these sections. BYUtv.

Video – Discussions on the Doctrine and Covenants: D&C 5 and 17 – Witnesses of the Book of Mormon – Join religious scholars from Brigham Young University as they discussion these sections. BYUtv.

Video – Come Follow Me: Act in Doctrine (Doctrine and Covenants 3–5 – Book of Mormon Central (26:52 minutes)

Video – Harmony, Pennsylvania – Discusses the significance of Harmony, Pennsylvania, and the events that took place there, including Joseph Smith’s marriage to Emma Hale and the birth and death of their first child. Joseph Smith Papers Documentary series.