Author: Spencer Charles aka Latterdayhelp| Monday, June 27th 11:00 O’clock News MST| No.105 The Come Follow Me for 2023 will be focusing on the Nee Testament. The new manuals for are now available digitally. The manuals can be found in the Gospel Library app and on ChurchofJesusChrist.org. The Come Follow Me study in 2019 also focused on the New Testament however there is now a new manual that is different from the 2019 version. There have been some slight changes within them and the dates for some of the study has been changed. You can still use the 2019 version however the dates for the study will not align with the church’s study. Unfortunately
non-digital versions will no longer be free and Ward and branch leaders can use their budget to order print copies for members who want them. Members are encouraged to use the digital versions of the manuals where possible.
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full disclosure for more. How will you be using the Come, Follow Me for Individuals and Families manual this year? I think we’re all asking that same question. It’s the first time we’ve taught from the same books of scriptures using Come Follow Me. I
have a bunch of old resources and some new, so keep reading and let’s make it a great year!Save it for later, pin it now!
Journals
Whether you want to write in your own blank journal or get one with some structure, here are a few great choices!
Personalized Journal from Shutterfly- Looking for a blank journal with a personal touch? These are great! I ordered the blank template one where you just add a picture on the covers. On the front, I put a picture of the individual, and on the back, one of our whole family. On the side, I put their names and made each side color different so it would be easy to quickly grab our own. The journals come with lined pages and a ribbon to keep your place. I have also used their spiral ones in the past but some of the pages started to fall out by the end of the year so I went with this one instead this year.
Note: These journals worked great but sometimes were a pain to keep open as they naturally want to close. They held together really well and it was so nice to know whose was whose right away.
If you need a free option, head on over to my free printable study pages that encourage you to record your goals, outline for the week, even a grocery list, and more.
The Red Headed Hostess has two different Journals to choose from that go right along with the New Testament Come, Follow Me manuals. One is a Lesson Journal for Youth and Children which includes two pages for each week’s lesson, lined pages, and tips, questions, activities, and interesting facts. She also has a New Testament Study and Activity Guide which includes Dates and Titles, Study Squares, Study Topics, Space to plan your Family Home Evenings or Scripture Studies, and Teaching Ideas. Both look great. You can take a peek inside each one when you scroll down on her site so you can see which one is best for you and your family.
Note: I’m sure they are coming out with a new version for 2023 so stay tuned. They always do a great job.
Scripture Study Helps
For those times you need further understanding and inspiration. These are great resources plus history on how the New Testament came about.
New Testament Institute Manual [one of my favorite resources]
New Testament Seminary Teacher Manual
“One Minute Scripture Study in the New Testament” by Kristen Walker Smith and Cali Black [so great when you only have one minute!]
”The Genesis of the New Testament” by C. Kent Dunford [Ensign]
”The Setting of the New Testament” by Paul E. Dahl [Ensign]
“Word Studies from the New Testament” by John W. Welch [Ensign] Here’s another one
“The New Testament” by Elder Neal A. Maxwell
“The Historical Context of the New Testament” by Thomas A. Wayment [Ensign]
“Major Jewish Groups in the New Testament” by Victor L. Ludlow [Ensign]
“Unlocking the New Testament": A Side-by-Side Commentary” by Richard J. Allen
“Walking with the Women of the New Testament” by Heather Farrell
“The User-Friendly New Testament: Finding Ourselves in the Stories of Jesus” by Marilyn Green Faulkner
DESERET BOOKSHELF PLUS RECOMMENDATIONS
The following are titles you can find and read as a Deseret Bookshelf PLUS member, however, I linked to the physical book on Amazon in case you prefer the hard copy. Find out more about Deseret Bookshelf PLUS.
“The New Testament for Latter-day Saint Families” by Thomas R. Valletta [one of my favorites]
“New Testament Who's Who” by Richard J. Allen
“Teachings and Commentaries on the New Testament” by Ed J. Pinegar, Richard J. Allen
“Making Sense of the New Testament: Timely Insights and Timeless Messages” by Richard Neitzel Holzapfel, Thomas A. Wayment
“The New Testament Made Easier, Part 1: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John” by David J. Ridges [great one!]
“The New Testament Made Easier, Part 2: Acts through Revelation” by David J. Ridges
“My First New Testament Stories” by Jerry Harston, Deanna Draper Buck
“Scripture Study for Latter-day Saint Families: The New Testament” by Dennis Leavitt, Richard O. Christensen
There are so many fun ways to use my free New Testament cards. Use them as a part of a game or glue them into your journal as you study more about them. Game ideas included in the post! Print yours out now!
Play New Testament Spot It for Family Home Evening as you gear up for the New Year or want to review some key items and people. It’s free and great for families with kids in primary!
How about a Fishers of Men game? Write questions on the back and talk about ways you can share what you are studying in the New Testament.
Print out some free comic book templates to illustrate the stories you are studying in the New Testament. It’s a great way to see what your family understands, share with one another, and see things in a new way.
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