DOCTRINE & COVENANTS 2021

Come Follow Me

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Build A House Unto Me

Reinforces this week’s “Come Follow Me” study: Doctrine and Covenants 94-97
“For the Salvation of Zion”

Scripture:

Doctrine & Covenants 97:15

“And inasmuch as my people build a house unto me in the name of the Lord, and do not suffer any unclean thing to come into it, that it be not defiled, my glory shall rest upon it.”

Song:

I Love to See the Temple, Children’s Songbook page 95

Lesson:

In these sections, the Lord gives direction on some of the buildings that should be built and dedicated to the Lord for His work. The Saints are told to build a house for the work of the Presidency, a printing house, and a temple – a house of the Lord. The Saints had been told previously to build a temple, but the work had not yet begun. The Lord chastened them and reminded them of the commandment to build the temple. He told them it was important to build the temple so the people could be endowed with power from on high. The Lord promised them that if they keep the commandments they will have the power to build it.

Now, we have many temples that are already built. We are asked to prepare ourselves to enter the temples, make sacred covenants with the Lord, and to return often. If we do, we are promised “a multiplicity of blessings.”

Quote:

“We do not come to the temple to hide from or escape the evils of the world. Rather, we come to the temple to conquer the world of evil. As we invite into our lives the “power of godliness” by receiving priesthood ordinances and making and keeping sacred covenants, we are blessed with strength beyond our own to overcome the temptations and challenges of mortality and to do and become good.”  David A Bednar

Q&A:

  • Why are temples important?
  • What blessings do we receive by attending the temple?
  • How can we prepare ourselves to go to the temple?
  • What does “chasten” mean? Why does the Lord chasten us?

Activity idea:

Hear and Obey Activity

Word Puzzle


The Saints were chastened for not keeping the Lord's commandment to build a temple. This word puzzle reminds us to hear and obey the commandments of the Lord.

Treat idea:

Temple Cookies


"Build" these delicious temple cookies with your family!

These lessons are perfect for: Family Home Evening at the beginning of the week, to recap the following Sunday or to enhance your family scripture study.

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1 thought on “Come Follow Me Lesson – Build a House Unto Me: Doctrine and Covenants 94-97”

  1. This video was very stimulating and well-adapt. The audience can come to a thorough understanding of the political circumstances surrounding the ordinances and revelations pertaining to God’s will from the Doctrines and Covenants section 94-97. The extract emphasizes the communion between the Lord and his people. The narrator helps us conclude from his statements in support of the importance of obedience. As I have learning disabilities, I would have never comprehended those verses at this level without the video. Thank you.

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