My Presence Shall Go With Thee – Exodus 24; 31-34

Gathered in this post are resources to help you teach your family not only the stories of the people in the Old Testament but also the doctrine and principles found in the study block for the Come, Follow Me reading of Exodus 24; 31-34. There are resources for children, youth, and adults. Every resource linked to is free! Most links are to church websites or websites approved for further gospel study. Choose on thing a day to do with your family or a couple to do for family home evening. Enjoy!

Everyone

Video – The Covenant Path – On the covenant path we can find the essential blessings of forgiveness and cleansing from sin. (2:30 minutes)

Video – Standing By Our Covenants and Promises – Ronald A. Rasband explains how important it is to keep the promises and covenants we make to the Lord as well as to our fellowmen. (2:10 minutes)

Video – The Sabbath is a Delight – Russell M. Nelson has said that “Faith in God engenders a love for the Sabbath. Faith in the Sabbath engenders a love for God.” What can you do to abide with the Lord? (2:54 minutes)

Video – Inspiring Short: True Blue, Through and Through – Then BYU president Jeffrey R. Holland shared a story of integrity and faith in a 1986 devotional. While traveling back from a mission in Hawaii, nineteen-year-old Joseph F. Smith had a run in with  a group of men intent on hurting any member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that they came across. Smith’s response showed courage in answering the question “For what do I live?” (1:45 minutes)

Primary Children

Video – The Golden Calf – Old Testament Scripture Reader

Honoring the Sabbath is a sign of my love for the Lord. Exodus 31: 12-17

Activity – Honoring the Sabbath is a Sing of My Love for the Lord – Draw and color

Activity – The Sabbath is a Delight – Make a mobile to remind you to keep the Sabbath Day holy.

Activity/Article – Doing Good on the Sabbath Day – A list of ideas to keep the Sabbath day holy.

Story – A Truckload of Saints – Benjamin De Hoyos shares how his family shared their car with 20 other people to go to church every week. He encourages us to attend our meetings, no matter how we get there.

I can put the Lord first in my life. I can stand for righteousness. Exodus 32:1-8, 19-24

Activity – I Can Be a Good Example – Coloring page

Activity – Be Thou an Example – Decipher this code to find out how you can be an example.

Music – I Will Walk with Jesus – Sing along to this Primary song.

Poster – Courage includes doing the right thing, even though we may be afraid. – Hang this poster to remind you to have courage.

Story – The Best Coach – Jacob chooses the right even when his teammates are making bad choices.

Story – Just One Click – A girl is in an uncomfortable media situation when her friends watch videos online.

Story – The Secret Weapon – Adam learned the blessings of being kind.

Video – A Visit with Elder Soares: Keeping Baptismal Covenants – Watch a video of two children who visit Elder Ulisses Soares, and meet a young Elder Soares in an animated video. (5:15 minutes)

Video – How to Draw the Ten Commandments – In this drawing lesson, the artist shows us how to illustrate the stone tablets with the Ten Commandments written on them that were given to Moses in Exodus 20. Gospel for Kids (12:17 minutes)

The Lord talked to Moses face to face. Exodus 33:11

Video – Moses on Mount Sinai – Old Testament Stories

Video – How to Draw the Prophet Moses – In this drawing lesson of simple lines and color, an artist tells us the story of Moses striking a rock and God’s miracle of providing water out of a rock in the desert. Gospel for Kids (14:40 minutes)

Sunday School – Youth and Adults

Video – Priestly Initiation in Exodus 29 – Book of Mormon Central (18:04 minutes)

My covenants show my willingness to obey God’s law. Exodus 24:1-11

Article – Abide in the Lord’s Territory – Our daily question must be, “Do my actions place me in the Lord’s or in the enemy’s territory?”

Article – Careful vs Casual – As the influences of the world increasingly embrace the evil, we must strive with all diligence to stay firmly on the path that leads us safely to our Savior.

Video – Redeemed by the Blood of Christ – Book of Mormon Central (5:34 minutes)

We honor the Sabbath as a sign of our commitment to the Lord. Exodus 31:12-17

Article – The Sabbath is a Delight – How can you ensure that your behavior on the Sabbath will lead to joy and rejoicing?

Article – The Lord’s Day – Ever since Adam’s day the divine law of the Sabbath has been emphasized repeatedly over the centuries more than any other commandment. This long emphasis alone is an indication of its importance.

Video – The Beauty of the Sabbath Day – Book of Mormon Central (7:46 minutes)

Sin is turning away from God, but He offers a way back. Exodus 32-34

Article – Remember How Merciful the Lord Hath Been – There are clusters of memories embedded in each of your lives. And these can help us to “remember how merciful the Lord hath been.”

Article – “Repent … That I May Heal You”– The invitation to repent is rarely a voice of chastisement but rather a loving appeal to turn around and to “re-turn” toward God.

Video – Modern False Idols – Book of Mormon Central (3:14 minutes)

Video – Parallels Between the Golden Calf and the Fall – Exodus 32 features the account of Aaron and the Israelites making and worshipping a golden calf while Moses was on the mountaintop. While it may not be immediately obvious, this story has a lot of parallels with the Fall of Adam and Eve. It illustrates in a really poignant way how the Israelite tabernacle, and the future temple, would bring about a reversal of the Fall and bring Israel into the presence of God. Book of Mormon Central (5:31 minutes)

Video – Repentance: A Joyful Choice – Dale G. Renlund tells a childhood story of lighting a firecracker in the chapel right before church began. He relates his story to the joy of repentance. (4:36 minutes)

We need God’s presence in our lives. Exodus 33:11-17

Article – Which Way Do You Face? – Trying to please others before pleasing God is inverting the first and second great commandments.

Article – God’s Love: The Most Joyous to the Soul – God’s love is not found in the circumstances of our lives but in His presence in our lives.

Music – Come Unto Christ – No matter what we are struggling with, there is always hope if we come unto Christ. (4:48 minutes)

Video – The Soul’s Sincere Desire – As we put God as a priority and seek Him through sincere prayer, we can find peace in our busy lives. (3:28 minutes)

Adults

Article – Exodus 21–24; 31–35: The Mosaic Law: A Preparatory Gospel – Old Testament Institute Student Manual

Article – Remnants Gathered, Covenants Fulfilled – BYU Religious Studies Center

Article – Theophany on Sinai – BYU Religious Studies Center

Podcast – Audio Roundtable: Exodus 24; 31-34 – from The Interpreter Foundation

Podcast – Follow Him: Exodus 24; 31-34 part 1 (video link) – How is the blood and sacrifice on the altars in the Old Testament related to the sacrifice of Jesus Christ? Dr. John Hilton III explores the importance of service, sacrifice, and the Sabbath day. Find the audio of this episode here.

Podcast – Follow Him: Exodus 24; 31-34 part 2 (video link) – How is the blood and sacrifice on the altars in the Old Testament related to the sacrifice of Jesus Christ? Dr. John Hilton III explores the importance of service, sacrifice, and the Sabbath day. Find the audio of this episode here.

Video – Discussions on the Old Testament: The Law of Moses – Review the extensive customs and laws observed by the Lord’s people. BYUtv (27:29 minutes)

Video – Come Follow Up: Exodus 24; 31-34 – Come Follow Up host Ben Lomu meets with Old Testament scholar James Goldberg, as well as special guests Wayne Gardner and Teresa Gardner, to discuss the fact that God offers us a way back from sin, as well as how covenants allow us to be in God’s presence. Also discussed are the idol of the golden calf, and how the coming of Christ was foreshadowed in the Old Testament. BYUtv (55:15 minutes)

Video – Come, Follow Me Insights: Exodus 24; 31-34 – This video covers a variety of topics surrounding the Ancient Israelites and their struggles to keep God’s commandments. Join Taylor and Tyler as they talk about the 10 Commandments, the golden calf, and the beginning of the Tabernacle which was designed to help point the Israelites to Christ. (1:03:04 minutes)

Video – The Three Pilgrimage Festivals – Book of Mormon Central (7:22 minutes)