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This week's Come, Follow Me lesson teaches children that Heavenly Father hears our prayers, helps us make good choices, and wants us to keep our hearts close to Jesus.
I've created a FREE printable coloring activity page to go along with this lesson—perfect for Family Home Evening, Primary, or quiet Sunday activities at home.
Come, Follow Me Lesson for Kids
June 22–28
"Hear Thou in Heaven Their Prayer"
2 Samuel 11–12; 1 Kings 3; 6–9; 11
Main Lesson Theme: Through prayer, wise choices, and temple covenants, we can keep our hearts close to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.
Big Idea for Children:
I can choose Jesus and keep my heart close to Him.
Opening Attention Activity (3 Minutes)
"What's Inside My Heart?"
You'll need:
A paper heart or small box.
Inside place pictures or objects:
❤️ Temple
❤️ Scriptures
❤️ Family
❤️ Prayer
❤️ Picture of Jesus
Take one item out at a time.
Ask:
What is this?
Why do you think this belongs in our hearts?
Explain:
"Today we're learning that our hearts can belong to Jesus. Solomon prayed that the people would keep their hearts close to God."
Read:
"Let your heart therefore be perfect with the Lord our God."
1 Kings 8:61
Explain:
"Perfect doesn't mean never making mistakes. It means loving Jesus and continuing to follow Him."
Lesson 1: David's Choices (4 Minutes)
Tell the children:
King David loved God, but he made some wrong choices.
Ask:
Do good people sometimes make mistakes?
What should we do when we make mistakes?
Teach:
Everyone is tempted sometimes.
Heavenly Father can help us choose the right.
Ask:
What are some good choices we can make?
Possible answers:
Tell the truth
Pray
Be kind
Listen to parents
Turn off something that makes us feel uncomfortable
Movement Activity
Stand up.
If it's a good choice:
👍 Thumbs up.
If it's a bad choice:
👎 Thumbs down.
Examples:
Helping your brother.
Hitting your sister.
Saying a prayer.
Taking something that isn't yours.
Sharing.
Being mean.
Lesson 2: Solomon Asked for Wisdom (4 Minutes)
Tell the story:
The Lord told Solomon:
"Ask what I shall give thee."
What would you ask for?
Allow answers.
Then explain:
Solomon asked for an understanding heart so he could know right from wrong.
Ask:
Why do you think that made Heavenly Father happy?
Teach:
We can ask Heavenly Father to help us know what is right.
Attention Question
Raise your hand if you've ever prayed for help.
Touch your nose if you've ever had a hard decision.
Point to your heart if you want Heavenly Father to help you make good choices.
Lesson 3: The Temple Helps Us Stay Close to Jesus (4 Minutes)
Show a picture of a temple.
Ask:
What is this?
Why is the temple special?
Explain:
Solomon built a temple because he wanted the people to feel close to God.
Today we have temples too!
The temple reminds us:
❤️ Jesus loves us.
❤️ Families can be together forever.
❤️ Heavenly Father keeps His promises.
Object Lesson: Building a Temple
Use blocks or cups.
As you stack each one say:
Prayer.
Scriptures.
Church.
Kindness.
Temple.
Ask:
What happens if we take away all the blocks?
Knock it over.
Explain:
These things help keep our hearts strong.
Video Suggestion (3 Minutes)
Show:
"I Love to See the Temple"
(Gospel Library)
OR
"Temples Are the House of God"
After the video ask:
How do you feel when you see a temple?
Why do you think temples are important?
Keeping Attention Throughout
Sprinkle these throughout the lesson:
If you love Jesus, touch your head.
If you've ever prayed, clap once.
If you've been to a temple, raise your hand.
If you want to make good choices, give me a thumbs up.
Wrap-Up Discussion (2 Minutes)
Review:
Today we learned:
✔ Heavenly Father helps us make good choices.
✔ We can pray for wisdom.
✔ The temple helps us stay close to Jesus.
✔ We can keep our hearts turned toward Him.
Bear testimony:
"I know Jesus loves you. I know He can help you make good choices and keep your heart close to Him. I know the temple is His holy house."
Printable Activity Page (5 Minutes)
Title:
Keep My Heart Close to Jesus
At the top:
Color the temple and the heart.
Large picture:
❤️ A temple.
❤️ A big heart.
❤️ A path leading to the temple.
Along the path are stepping stones that say:
PRAY
READ
CHOOSE RIGHT
BE KIND
GO TO CHURCH
FOLLOW JESUS
At the bottom:
This week I will:
☐ Pray every day.
☐ Read one scripture.
☐ Make a good choice.
☐ Show kindness.
☐ Remember Jesus.
Large words to trace:
I CAN KEEP MY HEART CLOSE TO JESUS.
Closing Challenge
This week whenever you see a picture of a temple, remember:
I can choose Jesus and keep my heart close to Him.
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