Rejoice With Me; For I Have Found My Sheep Which Was Lost – Luke 12-17; John 11

Free resources from church websites to help you teach the doctrine and principles found in this week’s Come, Follow Me New Testament reading for Luke 12-17; John 11. Find helps for children, youth, and adults!

Everyone

Video – The Prodigal Son – Bible Video

Video – Lazarus is Raised From the Dead – Bible Video

Children

Podcast – The Good Samaritan, Jesus Tells Three Parables  – A Primary teacher and children how Jesus taught the people his gospel by telling them stories, also known as parables. Jesus then teaches that man should love God and his neighbor. Jesus spent time with the people who needed his help and the people who had not always made the right choices.

Podcast – Jesus Tells Three Parables – Part 1 – A Primary teacher and children learn about a shepherd that left his flock of ninety nine sheep in search of the lamb that got lost. They also talk about how excited and happy we should be when someone comes back to following Jesus.

Podcast – Jesus Tells Three Parables – Part 2 – A Primary teacher and children learn about a man who gives his all of his money to his two sons. One son wanted it immediately and went off and spent the money. When that son was cold and hungry, he came back to his father for help. The father held a party because the son had returned.

Podcast – The Ten Lepers, The Pharisee and the Publican – A Primary teacher and children learn about ten men who had leprosy. Jesus healed the ten lepers and only one of them returned to thank him. They also talk about how we should pray to God in humility and sincerity on our knees, and not so that everyone thinks we are righteous.

Podcast – Jesus Brings Lazarus Back to Life – A Primary teacher and children talk about the story of Lazarus and the Savior’s great love and courage. Because Jesus loved Lazarus and his family, as well as His disciples, He gave them all opportunities to learn that He is the Savior of the world. Throughout His life Jesus looked for opportunities to teach of His great mission to those who would hear and have faith. For us to truly understand our Heavenly Father’s plan, we must understand the Savior’s role in the plan.

Heavenly Father wants all of His children to return to Him. I can help Jesus find His lost sheep.

Activity – I Can Help Jesus Find His Lost Sheep – Mazes

Activity – The Prodigal Son – scripture figures

Activity – Jesus Teaches the Parable of the Lost Sheep – coloring page

Activity – Jesus Says “Come, Follow Me” – coloring page

Activity – The Prodigal Son – Search and Find

Article – Jesus Teaches About Those Who are Lost – A retelling of three New Testament parables, including the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the story of the prodigal son.

Lesson – The Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, and the Prodigal Son – To help each child have the desire to help those who are less active return to full activity in the Church of Jesus Christ. New Testament Primary Manual

Story – Finding the Sheep – A story about children praying to find their lost sheep

Video – Jesus Tells Three Parables – New Testament scripture reader

Video – The First Parable: The Lost Sheep – New Testament scripture reader

Video – The Second Parable: The Lost Coin – New Testament scripture reader 

Video – The Third Parable: The Lost Son – New Testament scripture reader

I can show my love for Heavenly Father by being grateful for my blessings.

Activity – Be Thankful – figure out the code

Activity – Ten Lepers – coloring page

Activity – The Ten Lepers – Maze

Activity/Article – A Happy Heart – A lesson on the ten lepers and crossword activity with a coloring page

Lesson – Jesus Christ Heals Ten Lepers – To encourage each child to thank Heavenly Father for the many blessings he or she receives. New Testament Primary Manual

Video – The Ten Lepers – New Testament scripture reader

We believe that Jesus is the Son of God.

Activity – New Testament Riddle – Can you solve the riddle?

Activity – Jesus Raises Lazarus From the Dead – scripture figures

Activity – Jesus Raised Lazarus From the Dead – Dot-to-dot

Article – Jesus Works Miracles – A retelling of three miracles, including Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead.

Article – Jesus Brings Lazarus Back to Life – A retelling of the story with good questions to ponder together as a family

Lesson – Jesus Christ Raises Lazarus from the Dead – To help each child understand that because Jesus Christ is the Son of God, he has power over death. New Testament Primary Manual

Video – Jesus Brings Lazarus Back to Life – New Testament scripture reader

Youth & Adults

Teaching Resources – Come Follow Up: Luke 12-17; John 11 – Artwork, quotes, and video clips to aid teachers in leading the discussion for this lesson.

I am blessed as I set my heart on eternal things.

Article – Maintaining an Eternal Perspective – Remember that life is more than the here and now, that life continues after death, and that our choices have eternal consequences.

Article – Keep and Eternal Perspective – If we can help people first understand the plan, they will find a deeper and more permanent motivation to keep the commandments.

Video – Price of Discipleship – (Luke 14:25-33) President James E. Faust speaks about the price of discipleship. (1:25)

Heavenly Father rejoices when those who are lost are found.

Article – The Other Prodigal – No one of us is less treasured or cherished of God than another. I testify that He loves each of us—insecurities, anxieties, self-image, and all.

Article – Some Have Compassion, Making a Difference – As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, how can we develop a caring environment in our homes and meetinghouses that will give comfort to those who want to come back, knowing they will be welcomed and loved upon their return?

Article – Parables of the Lost and Found – As the Savior’s undershepherds, we have the responsibility to “reach out and rescue those who have fallen by the wayside.” Real-life examples that illustrate principles from the three parables in Luke 15

Article – To The Rescue: We Can Do It – The Lord has provided all of the tools necessary for us to go to the rescue of our less-active and nonmember friends.

Video – Prodigal Son – (Luke 15:11-32) Elder Robert D. Hales talks about the Prodigal Son. (1:56)

Gratitude for my blessings will bring me closer to God.

Article – O Remember, Remember – I urge you to find ways to recognize and remember God’s kindness.

Article – Choose Happiness – We battle discouragement and choose happiness when we cultivate a spirit of gratitude, look for the good in others, and uplift those around us.

Article – Grateful in Any Circumstance – Have we not reason to be filled with gratitude, regardless of the circumstances in which we find ourselves?

Activity/Article –Choose Gratitude – Take this quiz from the New Era to find out how well you show gratitude.

Video – The 10th Leper – M. Russell Ballard teaches a group of seminary students about the 10 lepers and the lessons it teaches us about gratitude. (5:38 minutes)

Video – Taking the Lord’s Blessings for Granted – (Luke 17:11-19) David B. Haight speaks about taking the Lord’s blessings for granted. (3:35)

Jesus Christ is the Resurrection and the Life.

Article – The Lord Has Not Forgotten You – Our Heavenly Father and our Savior, Jesus Christ, know us and love us. … We can feel of Their love and compassion in our suffering.

Article – “In Him All Things Hold Together” – Oh, how we adore Jesus for his atonement! For his free gift of immortality to all!

Article – “Because I Live, Ye Shall Live Also”– Jesus is the Christ! He broke the bands of death. He is our Savior and Redeemer, the very Son of God. He will come again, as the scriptures proclaim. And that day is not far distant.

Article – The Power of Deliverance – Your experience in enduring well in the trials of life by drawing on God’s power of deliverance can bring you the assurance you need to find peace in this life and confidence for the next.

Adults

Article – Miracles – Miracles happen every day in the work of the Church and in the lives of its members.

Article – The Parable of the Two Sons: A Revelation about God – BYU Religious Studies Center

Article – To the Least, the Last, and the Lost – BYU Religious Studies Center

Article – Luke’s Jesus: The Compassionate and Saving Son of God – BYU Religious Studies Center

Article – Names of the Parables – BYU Religious Studies Center

Video – Our Savior in the Gospels: The Cost of Discipleship – Religious scholars discuss the doctrinal principles Jesus taught using many parables including the good Samaritan, the foolish rich man, and the unjust steward. BYUtv (26:48 minutes)

Video – Lazarus, Come Forth – Religious scholars discuss the relationship Jesus had with Mary, Martha, and Lazarus and when He raised Lazarus from the dead after mourning with his sisters. BYUtv (26:46 minutes)

Video – Come Follow Up: Luke 12-17; John 11 – Come Follow Up host Ben Lomu leads the discussion with gospel scholar Jennifer Lane and special guest Albert Wilde on the following topics: Heavenly Father Rejoices When Those Who Are Lost Are Found and How Being a Good Shepherd Brings Life. BYUtv (55:55 minutes)