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A spotlight illuminates the icon of the apostle John in a catacomb in Rome, Italy.
‘Come, Follow Me’ for Nov. 27-Dec. 3: What have Church leaders and scholars said about 1-3 John and Jude?
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
This week’s study guide includes writings from John the Beloved and from Judas, the brother of Jesus.
The apostle Peter is depicted in the New Testament video series.
‘Come, Follow Me’ for Nov. 20-26: What have Church leaders and scholars said about 1 and 2 Peter?
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
This week’s study guide includes the apostle Peter’s declaration that Church members are “a peculiar people” (1 Peter 2:9).
“Joseph Smith’s First Vision” (stained glass, 7 by 5 feet) in the Palmyra Temple, Palmyra, New York.
‘Come, Follow Me’ for Nov. 13-19: What have Church leaders and scholars said about the Epistle of James?
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
This week’s study guide includes James 1:5, the scripture that helped usher in the Restoration.
Melchizedek ordains Abraham in this Gary L. Kapp painting found in the Old Testament DVDs set.
‘Come, Follow Me’ for Nov. 6-12: What have Church leaders and scholars said about Hebrews 7-13?
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
“Come, Follow Me” for Nov. 6-12 covers Hebrews 7-13, which includes writings on faith, chastening and the Melchizedek priesthood.
A man confers the priesthood upon another man by the laying on of hands in this depiction of priesthood authority in ancient times.
‘Come, Follow Me’ for Oct. 30-Nov. 5: What have Church leaders and scholars said about Hebrews 1-6?
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
“Come, Follow Me” for Oct. 30-Nov. 5 includes writings on hope, the priesthood and how Jesus Christ “is able to succour them that are tempted” (Hebrews 2:18).
Statues of Christ and the Apostles are displayed in the Rome Temple Visitors’ Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Rome, Italy.
‘Come, Follow Me’ for Oct. 23-29: What Church leaders and scholars say about 1 and 2 Timothy; Titus; and Philemon
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
“Come, Follow Me” for Oct. 23-29 includes the apostle Paul’s teachings on bishops, endurance and overcoming fear through faith.
A portion of the walls of Thessaloniki, Greece.
‘Come, Follow Me’ for Oct. 16-22: What have Church leaders and scholars said about 1 and 2 Thessalonians?
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
“Come, Follow Me” for Oct. 16-22 includes the apostle Paul’s writings on loving all men, abstaining from fornication and being “children of light.”
The Kirby family gathers for a gospel study at home around their table.
‘Come, Follow Me’ for Oct. 9-15: What have Church leaders and scholars said about Philippians and Colossians?
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
This week’s study guide includes the apostle Paul’s writings on doing “all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
The sun shines on ruins of the Celsus Library in Ephesus, Turkey.
What have Church leaders and scholars said about Ephesians?
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
This week’s study guide includes the apostle Paul’s writings on “corrupt communication” and gathering in Christ.
The cover of the 2024 “Come, Follow Me” Book of Mormon manual shows the Savior appearing to the Nephites in Bountiful as read in 3 Nephi 11.
Unifying ‘Come, Follow Me’ for 2024
By Ryan Jensen
Single Book of Mormon manual for all ages, classes continues Church effort to make teaching the gospel at home and at church simpler.
Paul sitting at a table and writing an epistle to the Corinthians in a Bible video.
‘Come, Follow Me’ for Sept. 25-Oct. 1: What have Church leaders and scholars said about Galatians?
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
This week’s study guide includes the apostle Paul’s writings on dissension, adoption and the fruits of the Spirit.
Paul writes about Jesus Christ in this scene from the Bible Videos series.
‘Come, Follow Me’ for Sept. 18-24: What have Church leaders and scholars said about 2 Corinthians 8-13?
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
This week’s study guide includes the apostle Paul’s writings on grace, the third heaven and God’s “unspeakable gift.”
Two women sit outside and study the “Come, Follow Me” manual together.
‘Come, Follow Me’ for Sept. 11-17: What have Church leaders and scholars said about 2 Corinthians 1-7?
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
This week’s study guide includes the apostle Paul’s teachings on personal conversion and “godly sorrow.”
President Russell M. Nelson and his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, leave at the end of the women’s session of the 192nd Annual General Conference at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, April 2, 2022.
99+ announcements and changes in the Church since President Nelson became Prophet
By Sydney Walker
In honor of President Nelson’s 99th birthday, see a chronological list of announcements and changes that have happened in the Church since he became Prophet.
A family has scripture study using the “Come, Follow Me” manual.
‘Come, Follow Me’ for Sept. 4-10: What have Church leaders and scholars said about 1 Corinthians 14-16?
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
This week’s study guide includes the apostle Paul’s teachings on the resurrection and celestial glory.
In this Bible image from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Paul is depicted writing to Church members.
‘Come, Follow Me’ for Aug. 28-Sep. 3: What have Church leaders and scholars said about 1 Corinthians 8-13?
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
This week’s study guide includes the apostle Paul’s teachings on charity, resisting temptation and “the body of Christ.”
Sunday School General President Mark L. Pace speaks during a BYU Education Week presentation on Aug. 21, 2023.
Sunday School general presidency shares changes to 2024 ‘Come, Follow Me’ during BYU Education Week
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
Starting next year, “Come, Follow Me” will feature one consolidated manual rather than four separate study guides.
The super moon rises in the sky in front of the Apollo’s temple at ancient Corinth, about 80 kilometers (50 miles) southwest of Athens, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014.
‘Come, Follow Me’ for Aug. 21-27: What have Church leaders and scholars said about 1 Corinthians 1-7?
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
This week’s study guide includes the apostle Paul’s teachings on unity, marriage and the sacredness of bodies.
A woman sits on a couch while reading scriptures. This week’s “Come, Follow Me” study guide includes the apostle Paul’s writings on grace, the third heaven and God’s “unspeakable gift.”
‘Come, Follow Me’ for Aug. 14-20: What have Church leaders and scholars said about Romans 7-16?
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
This week’s study guide includes the apostle Paul’s teachings on God’s love, the divinity of bodies and how the Savior changes human nature.
A man sits cross-legged while reading the scriptures.
‘Come, Follow Me’ for Aug. 7-13: What have Church leaders and scholars said about Romans 1-6?
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
This week’s study guide includes the Apostle Paul’s teachings on repentance, justification and grace.
The Temple Mount and Old City in Jerusalem on Sunday, April 23, 2023.
‘Come, Follow Me’ for July 31-Aug. 6: What have Church leaders and scholars said about Acts 22-28?
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
This week’s study guide includes Paul’s return to Jerusalem, his meeting with King Agrippa and his journey to Rome.
The view of the Acropolis from Mars’ Hill in Athens, Greece.
Kaitlyn Bancroft: What I learned from reading Acts 17 on Mars’ Hill in Athens, Greece
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
The Apostle Paul had the faith — and the audacity — to declare Jesus Christ’s divinity in the face of ancient Greek power.
Paul preaches to the Athenians in this scene from the Church’s Bible Videos.
‘Come, Follow Me’ for July 24-30: What have Church leaders and scholars said about Acts 16-21?
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
This week’s study guide includes Paul’s sermon at Mars’ Hill in Athens and early missionaries such as Aquila and Priscilla.
Five members of the Missionary Executive Council sit at a table and raise their hands in a support of an item during a Missionary Executive Council meeting at the Church Office Building in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
‘Come, Follow Me’: Councils ancient and modern
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
This week’s “Come, Follow Me” study guide includes a record of the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15. Today, Church leaders still meet in councils to make inspired decisions.
A young woman studies “Come, Follow Me — For Individuals and Families.”
‘Come, Follow Me’ for July 17-23: What have Church leaders and scholars said about Acts 10-15?
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
This week’s study guide covers Peter’s vision about preaching to the Gentiles and the first use of the word “Christian.”
Young Women General President Bonnie H. Cordon hugs a missionary after her devotional at the Provo Missionary Training Center
President Cordon reflects on 5 years of momentous growth for the youth of the Church
By Mary Richards
As her tenure comes to a close, Young Women General President Bonnie H. Cordon shared some of the inspired changes she has witnessed.
Jesus Christ, now resurrected, approaches his apostles and others in this scene from a Bible Video.
New Testament verses used by Church leaders in 2022, part 2 — Acts to Revelation
By Mary Richards
The First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles referenced the New Testament multiple times in recent general conferences. Here are the references to Acts through Revelation.
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New Instagram aims to making caring for children ‘a little easier’
By Ryan Jensen
The Friend magazine’s managing editor wants to help alleviate the “tough job” of parents and teachers.
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In case you missed it: Changes coming to ‘Come, Follow Me,’ President Ballard in Church News video, plus 7 more stories
By Capri Garff
Here are nine stories the Church News published the week of April 30 to May 6.
The Kirby family gathers for a gospel study at home around their table.
Changes coming to ‘Come, Follow Me’ in 2024
By Ryan Jensen
The consolidation of teaching resources is aimed at continuing the simplification of teaching the gospel at home and Church.