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COME FOLLOW ME 2023

NEW TESTAMENT

Aug-Dec 2023

COME FOLLOW ME ACTIVITY SUGGESTIONS & RESOURCES


COME FOLLOW ME NEW TESTAMENT 2023 (AUG-DEC)

CFM Lesson Topics (divided by week and month) for Aug-Dec 2023 CFM New Testament

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Come Follow Me New Testament 2023 


The remainder of the CFM 2023 lesson topics and suggested resources is in this single post. Scroll down to view or click the red month button to skip to that section of this page.


Each weekly lesson topic is identified by the GOSPEL TOPIC PRINCIPLE it covers (pink text). 


Click the pink gospel topic to see available resources (in the Printables Library and elsewhere) that correspond with that CFM lesson topic.



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With the activity suggestions and resources listed below, you'll always have something quick and easy to give your kiddos to further engage them in the lessons each week while giving them plenty of variety and fun while learning!


IMPORTANT: Click the RED TOPICS text to see a list of all available resources and activities related to that week's CFM topic, including printables in the printables library, Etsy, and elsewhere.


YP = Younger Primary

OP = Older Primary

F = Family


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AUGUST 

Click on each red TOPIC title to see a list of available resources related to that topic.

July 31–August 6. Acts 22–28: “A Minister and a Witness”Acts 24:16


Acts 23:10–11 Heavenly Father and Jesus care about me and will help me during hard times. (YP)

Acts 23:10–11; 27:18–25; 28:1–6 When I face adversity, God does not forsake me. (OP)


Acts 26:1–29 I can share my testimony with others. (YP)

Acts 26 I can boldly share my testimony of Jesus Christ. (OP)

Acts 28:22–24 (F)


Acts 27 Prophets warn me of danger. (YP/OP)


Acts 24:16 (F) - How can we rid our conscience of offenses toward God and others?


Acts 28:1–9 (F) - God protected Paul when a venomous snake bit him.




August 7–13. Romans 1–6: “The Power of God unto Salvation”


Romans 1:16–17 I can show my faith in Jesus Christ by following Him. (YP/OP)

Romans 1:16–17 How can we show that we are “not ashamed of the gospel of Christ”? (F)


Romans 3:23–24 We all need Jesus Christ in order to be forgiven of our sins. (OP)

Romans 6:1–11 Being baptized is like becoming a new person. (YP/OP) 

Romans 6:3–6 Baptism (F)

  • See BAPTISM resources - specifically the baptism folder game which goes over baptism symbolism


Romans 5:3–5 tribulations and faithfulness (F)




August 14–20. Romans 7–16: “Overcome Evil with Good”


Romans 8:35–39 My Heavenly Father loves me. (YP/F)

  • See God's Love Scripture Verse Trace pg - in printables library CFM 2023 Activity Bk.
  • Check out all my fun, unique God's love crafts in my Etsy Shop


Romans 10:17 Faith comes by hearing the word of God. (YP/OP)


Romans 16:1–4 I can say thank you to those who help me. (YP)

Romans 8:16–18 Heavenly Father wants me to prepare to receive all that He has. (OP)


Romans 14:10, 13 “Let us not … judge one another.” (OP)

  • See JUDGING resources


Romans 9:31–32 Law, works, faith (F)

Romans 14:13–21 “follow after the things which make for peace” (F)




August 21–27. 1 Corinthians 1–7: “Be Perfectly Joined Together”


1 Corinthians 2:11–14 The Holy Ghost teaches me gospel truths. (YP/OP)


1 Corinthians 3:10–11 Jesus Christ is my foundation. (YP)


1 Corinthians 6:19-20 My body is like a temple. I should treat my body with respect and keep it holy. (YP/OP/F)


1 Corinthians 1:23–25 Being wise means trusting in God’s wisdom. (OP)


1 Corinthians 1:10–17; 3:1–11 UNITY (F)


1 Corinthians 3:1–2; 4-9 Spiritual Growth (F)


SEPTEMBER

Click on each red TOPIC title to see a list of available resources related to that topic.

August 28–September 3. 1 Corinthians 8–13: “Ye Are the Body of Christ”


1 Corinthians 10:13 Heavenly Father will help me make righteous choices. (YP)


1 Corinthians 12:4, 7–12 (1-11) Heavenly Father has blessed me with spiritual gifts (YP/OP/F)

See GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT items in my Etsy shop


1 Corinthians 10:13 Heavenly Father will help me resist temptation. (OP)


1 Corinthians 11:23–29 During the sacrament, I can think about how I am following the Savior. (OP)


1 Corinthians 9:24–27 Living the Gospel (F)


1 Corinthians 12:3

What can we do to invite the Holy Ghost to strengthen our testimonies of Him?

  • See Inviting the Spirit activity pg - ways to invite spirit into our lives - in printables library
  • See HOLY GHOST resources


September 4–10. 1 Corinthians 14–16: “God Is Not the Author of Confusion,

but of Peace"


1 Corinthians 15:29 I can be baptized for people who died. (YP)

1 Corinthians 15:12–13, 20–22, 29 I can prepare to go to the temple to be baptized for the dead. (OP)


1 Corinthians 15:12–22 I can live with Heavenly Father after I die because Jesus Christ was resurrected.

                                            Because of Jesus Christ and His Resurrection, I will be resurrected. (OP)

1 Corinthians 15:40–41 Heavenly Father wants me to live with Him in the celestial kingdom. (YP)

                                           After I am resurrected, I can live in the celestial kingdom. (OP)

1 Corinthians 15:35–54 Mortal vs. Eternal bodies (F) and 1 Corinthians 15:55–57 Victory over death (F)


1 Corinthians 16:13 Stand Fast (F)



September 11–17. 2 Corinthians 1–7: “Be Ye Reconciled to God”


2 Corinthians 1:3–4 Heavenly Father comforts me, and I can comfort others. (YP/OP)


2 Corinthians 2:7–8, 10 / (5-11) I can forgive others. (YP/OP)


2 Corinthians 4:1–2 I believe in being honest. (YP)


2 Corinthians 5:6–7 I “walk by faith, not by sight.” (OP/F)


2 Corinthians 7:8–10 Godly sorrow leads me to repent. (OP)


2 Corinthians 3:1–3 Be good example of a disciple of Jesus Christ. (F)

  • 1 Tim. Example of Believers Scripture verse Trace and Color + Be Good Example color pg - in printables library


2 Corinthians 5:17 Transformed Through Jesus (F)


2 Corinthians 6:1–10 Being a minister of God (F)


2 Corinthians 6:14–18 Separate from Unrighteousness (F)

2 Cor. 6 How to Be In the World but Not Of activity pg - in FREE library at scripturestorylady.com


September 18–24. 2 Corinthians 8–13: “God Loveth a Cheerful Giver”


2 Corinthians 9:6–7 (-9/ 8-9) I can cheerfully give to people in need. (YP/OP/F)


2 Corinthians 12:7–10 Heavenly Father always answers prayers, but not always in ways we expect. (YP)

                                          HF....but He doesn’t always give me everything I ask for. (OP)


2 Corinthians 10:3–7 “Warfare” against wickedness (F)

  • See OBEDIENCE resources


2 Corinthians 11:3 Simplicity that is in Christ (F)


OCTOBER

Click on each red TOPIC title to see a list of available resources related to that topic.

September 25–October 1. Galatians: “Walk in the Spirit”


Galatians 5:22–23 The Holy Ghost helps me feel love, joy, and peace. (YP)

Galatians 5:16, 22–23 If I “walk in the Spirit,” I will receive the “fruit of the Spirit.” (OP)


Galatians 6:2 Jesus Christ wants me to help those in need. (YP)


Galatians 6:7–9 Our actions, both good and bad, have consequences. (YP/OP/F)


Galatians 3:26–28 Being baptized makes us “one in Christ.” (YP)


Galatians 3:11 Living by faith (F)


Galatians 4:1–7 Children of a King (F)


Galatians 5:16–26 Fruits of Spirit

See FRUITS OF SPIRIT resources and crafts in my Etsy shop


October 2–8. Ephesians: “For the Perfecting of the Saints”


Ephesians 1:10 Gathering together in Christ (F)


Ephesians 2:19 Members of the Church should be friends and “fellowcitizens." (YP/OP)

Ephesians 2:12–19 reconciled unto God (F)


Ephesians 2:4–10; 3:14–21Love of God (F)


Ephesians 6:1–3 Heavenly Father wants me to obey my parents. (YP/OP)


Ephesians 6:10–18 The armor of God can protect me from evil. (YP/OP/F)


October 9–15. Philippians; Colossians: “I Can Do All Things through Christ Which Strengtheneth Me"


Philippians/Philippians 2:14–16. How can we “shine as lights in the world”? (F)

See MISSIONARY SHARING GOSPEL resources, particularly "Shine On" being a light like Savior folder game 


Philippians 1:3–4; Colossians 1:3, 9 Church leaders love me and pray for me. (YP)


Philippians 4:4, 8 I can rejoice in the Lord. (YP)

Philippians 4:4–13 If I have faith in Jesus Christ, I can be happy even during hard times. (OP)

Philippians 4:8 I can “think on” things that are true, honest, and pure. (OP/F)


Colossians 1:23; 2:6–7 My faith should be “rooted” in Jesus Christ. (YP/OP/F)

  • Use free CJCLDS weekly lesson printable 


Colossians 2:2–3 Treasures of Wisdom and Knowledge (F)


October 16–22 1 and 2 Thessalonians: “Perfect That Which Is Lacking in Your Faith” Galatians 5:22–23


1 Thess 5:1–6 As I follow God’s commandments, I will be ready for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. (YP/OP)

See "Are You Prepared?" trip/second coming activity pg - in printables library in CFM (July-Dec) 2023 Activity Bk.


2 Thess. 2:1–3 Paul taught that an apostasy would occur before Jesus Christ comes again. (YP/OP)


2 Thess. 3:7–13 Heavenly Father wants me to work. (OP)

2 Thessalonians 3:13 Weary in well-doing (F)


1 Thess. 3:9–13 Increase and abound in love one to another (F)

1 Thess. 4:13–18 Resurrection (F)

See RESURRECTION resources - specifically resurrection bundle Jesus raising up cup craft


1 Thess. 5:14–25 (F)


October 23–29: 1 and 2 Timothy; Titus; Philemon


1 Timothy 3:1–2; Titus 1:7–9 Bishops lead the ward as servants of God. (YP)

See Bishops activity pgs - in printables library in CFM (July-Dec) 2023 Activity Bk.


1 Timothy 4:12 I can be “an example of the believers.” (YP/OP/F)


2 Timothy 3:14–17 The scriptures will help me learn truth. (YP)

Heavenly Father gave us scriptures to help us know truth from error. (OP/F)


1 Timothy 6:7–12 Eternal things are more valuable than money. (OP/F)


1 Timothy 2:9–10 Adorn Ourselves with Good Works (F)


Philemon 1:17–21 Paul and Onesimus


NOVEMBER

Click on each red TOPIC title to see a list of available resources related to that topic.

Oct 30–Nov 5: Jesus Christ, “the Author of Eternal Salvation”: Hebrews 1–6


Hebrews 1:1–10; 2:8–10, 17–18 I believe in Jesus Christ. (YP/OP)

Hebrews 1:8–9. Love Righteousness (F)

  • See OBEDIENCE resources - specifically Do What Is Right card game & have kids name what Jesus loves about the obedient examples.


Hebrews 3:8 / Hebrews 3:7–19 Heavenly Father wants us to “harden not [our] hearts.” (YP/OP)


Hebrews 5:4 Priesthood holders are called of God. (YP/OP)

Hebrews 5:1–5 Called of God (F)

Hebrews 2:1–4 Testimony (F)


Hebrews 2:9–10 Captain of Salvation (F)


November 6–12. Hebrews 7–13: “An High Priest of Good Things to Come”


Hebrews 7:1–6 The priesthood can help us in many ways. (YP)

Hebrews 7:1–2 Church leaders follow the Savior. (OP)

  • See PRIESTHOOD resources - specifically the folder game (priesthood blessings section)


Hebrews 11:1–32 Faith is believing in things we cannot see. (YP)

                               Heavenly Father rewards those who have faith. (OP/F)


Hebrews 13:5–6 Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ will help us and never leave us. (YP)


Hebrews 12:5–11 The Lord chastens those He loves. (OP/F)

  • See REPENTANCE resources - specifically the folder game (examples of repentance in scriptures)


Hebrews 12:2 Enduring (F)

November 13–19. James: “Be Ye Doers of the Word, and Not Hearers Only”


James 1:5–6 I can ask Heavenly Father to help me learn what is true. (YO/OP/F)


James 3:1–13 I can speak with kindness. (YP/OP/F)


James 5:7–11 Receiving God’s blessings requires patience. (YP)


James 1:22–27; 2:14–26 “Faith without works is dead.” (OP)


James 1:26–27 Pure Religion (F)

Using the Pure Religion activity page, go through the examples and add to a board (make 3 columns, cold-lukewarm-hot) and place each cup into one of the categories, (COLD =far from God, LUKEWARM=half-way obeyer, HOT=not perfect but obeying with exactness) - relate the temps to shades of white (black, off-white/white with spots and dirt, white). Talk about how you each can make your practice of religion more pure.


James 4:5–8 Temptation (F)


James 5:14–16 Priesthood Blessings (F)


November 20–26: 1 & 2 Peter: “Rejoice with Joy Unspeakable and Full of Glory”


1 Peter 1:6–7; 3:14 / 1 Peter 3:12–17; 4:13–14, 16   I can be happy even during hard times. (YP/OP)


1 Peter 2:9–12 Heavenly Father wants me to be an example to others. (YP)


1 Peter 3:18–20; 4:6 Spirits in the spirit world learn about the gospel. / Connect  to Ancestors (YP/OP/F)


1 Peter 3:15 / 8-17 I can always be ready to share the gospel. (OP/F)


1 Peter 2:5–10 Chief Cornerstone (F)


2 Peter 1:16–21 Following Prophets (F)


DECEMBER

Click on each red TOPIC title to see a list of available resources related to that topic.

November 27–December 3: 1–3 John; Jude: “God Is Love”


1 John 1:5–7; 2:8–11 Following Jesus brings light to my life. (YP)

1 John 2:8–11; 4:7–8, 20–21 (OP) / hate-dark/light-love (F)


1 John 4:10–11, 20–21 I show my love for God when I show love to others. (YP)


1 John 2:3–5; 5:3 I show my love for God when I keep His commandments. (YP)

1 John 2:3–6; 4:17–18; 5:2–5 (OP)


Jude 1:18–22 I can be faithful even when others make fun of me. (OP)


1 John 3:21–22 Prayer (F)


1 John 5:2–3 Keep Commandments (F)

3 John 1:4 Walk in Truth (F)

Jude 1:3–4 Temptation (F)


(See Obedience and Temptations resources)


Dec 4–10: Revelation 1–5: “Glory, and Power, Be unto … the Lamb for Ever”


Revelation 1:20 I can shine the Savior’s light. (YP/F)


Revelation 3:20 I can invite Jesus Christ into my life. (YP/OP/F)


Revelation 5:1–10 Jesus Christ is the only one worthy to be my Savior. (YP/OP)


Revelation 5:6, 12–13 Jesus is the Lamb (F)


Revelation 3:5, 12–21 If I am committed to the Savior’s gospel, I will receive great blessings in heaven. (OP/F)

  • See Lukewarm activity pg - in FREE printables library at scripturestorylady.com


Revelation 2–3 (F)

Revelation 4:10–11 Worshipping Jesus (F)


Dec 11–17: Revelation 6–14: “They Overcame … by the Blood of the Lamb”


Revelation 7:9, 13–14 Jesus Christ helps me become clean. (YP)

  • See REPENTANCE resources - specifically Sin Spots Cleansed Through Atonement - in printables library


Revelation 12:7–11 I showed faith in Jesus Christ in the premortal life. (YP/OP)

See PREMORTALITY resources 


Revelation 14:6–7 The gospel was restored in our day. (YP)

As part of the Restoration, the gospel will be preached to all the world. (OP)'


Revelation 9:1–2 The gospel can help me overcome temptation. (OP)


Revelation 7:9, 13–15 Baptism - White (F)


Revelation 7:14–17 God's promises/tribulation (F)

See BLESSINGS resources and TRIALS ADVERSITY resources


Revelation 12:11 Testimony (F)

See TESTIMONY resources


Revelation 12:7–11; 14:6 Revelations Visions (F)

Revelation 13:11–14 Deception (F)


(Or, go to the GOSPEL TOPICS INDEX then click on the topic you'd like to see the resources for).



December 18–24: Christmas: “Good Tidings of Great Joy”


Matthew 2:1–12; Luke 2:1–14 Jesus Christ came to earth as a baby. (YP)

Matthew 1:18–25; 2:1–12; Luke 1:26–38; 2:1–20 (OP/F)


1 Corinthians 15:21–26; Colossians 1:12–22; 1 Peter 2:21–25 (F)

Why are you grateful that Jesus was born? What gifts has He given us? How can we show Him our gratitude?


John 3:16 Jesus Christ made it possible for me to live with Heavenly Father again someday. (YP/OP)


“The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles.”



Dec 25–31: Revelation 15–22: “He That Overcometh Shall Inherit All Things”


Revelation 15:2–4 I can praise God by singing. (YP/F)


Revelation 19:7 I can prepare for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ by choosing the right. (YP/OP)


Revelation 19:7–9 Wedding Covenant (F)


Revelation 21:1, 3–4, 22–27; 22:1–2 God wants me to live with Him in the celestial kingdom. (YP/OP)


Revelation 20:12–13 I will be judged by God. (OP)


Revelations 20:2-3 Satan bound (F)

Revelation 22:1–4 Savior's name in our foreheads (F)









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