April 2nd-9th: Holy Week 2023 – New Testament + Book of Mormon
There’s no specific reading assignment from Come Follow Me this week so we are going to focus on the Events Surrounding the Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the New Testament and The Book of Mormon. Holy Week Begins on Sunday April 2nd (which also happens to be Conference Sunday) so that’s when this lesson plan will begin.
Like the previous Lesson Plan Outline style it has a lot going on, I recommend you use what will most benefit your family. ❤
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This week is going to have a different layout than we’ve had lately and different resources, so I’ve made a YouTube video* to walk you through it – with some bonus details that are easier to convey in video.
Want a nicely laid out and free printable version of this Study Outline? Find it HERE*
If you have littles and would like something they can touch and feel to bring these events to life, check out what we will be using with our kiddos in this YouTube video*!
A quick look at the Resources (links for ALL of these are in the printable above if you need one not already linked)
- Children’s Songbook / Hymn Book
- Scripture Video Playlist
- Gospel Art Images for Scriptural Events
- New Testament (online)
- Book of Mormon (online)
- Physical Gospel Art Book*
Sunday, Apr 2nd:
Opening Song
Hosanna (Children’s Songbook pg 66)
Opening Prayer
Scriptural Events
Triumphal Entry (223, Gospel Art Book 50)
Zechariah 9:9; Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:29-38; John 12:12-15
Jesus Cleansing the Temple (224, Gospel Art Book 51)
Matthew 21:12-15; Mark 11:15-17; Luke 19:45-46; John 2:13-16
Scriptural Videos
#1 – The Lord’s Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 1:10
#2 – Jesus Cleanses the Temple 1:35
Closing Prayer
Monday, Apr 3rd:
Opening Song
Come, Follow Me (Hymn #116)
Opening Prayer
Scriptural Events
The Last Supper (225, Gospel Art Book 54)
Matthew 26:17-30; Mark 14:12-26; Luke 22:7-23, 39; John 13:1, 23-35; 14-17; 18:1;
Joseph Smith Translation Matthew 26:22-24
Jesus Washing the Apostles’ Feet (226, Gospel Art Book 55)
John 13:4-5; Joseph Smith Translation John 13:8-10
Scriptural Video
The Last Supper 6:02
Activity
Last Supper/Passover Feast.
Prepare a meal around Jerusalem inspired foods, then take it to the living room, spread out a blanket and eat it on the floor or at the coffee table (as we prefer). Keep it simple, make foods your family will eat and add in some special elements. This is what our menu looks like:
Chicken
Roasted Potatoes
Peas
Oranges
Olives
Pita Bread
Grape Juice
Closing Prayer
Tuesday, Apr 4th:
Opening Song
Gethsemane
We like Claire Crosby’s version https://youtu.be/ZWIx24J00Wc also found in the playlist on my YouTube channel (linked above)
Opening Prayer
Scriptural Events
Jesus Praying in Gethsemane (227, Gospel Art Book 56)
Matthew 26:36-45; Mark 14:32-41; Luke 22:40-46; John 18:1; Alma 7:11-13
The Betrayal of Jesus (228, Not in Gospel Art Book)
Matthew 26:14-16, 46-50; Mark 14:42-46; Luke 22:47-48; John 18:3-8
Peter’s Denial (229, Not in Gospel Art Book)
Matthew 26; Mark 14; Luke 22; John 13, 18
Scriptural Videos
#1 – Jesus Warns Peter and Offers the Intercessory Prayer 4:52
#2 – The Savior Suffers in Gethsemane 8:31
#3 – Jesus Is Condemned Before Pilate 3:20
#4 – Jesus Is Tried by Caiaphas; Peter Denies Knowing Him 4:26
Closing Song
Where Can I Turn for Peace (Hymn #129)
Closing Prayer
Wednesday, Apr 5th:
Opening Song
There Is A Green Hill Far Away (Hymn #194)
OR I stand All Amazed (Hymn #193)
Opening Prayer
Scriptural Events
The Crucifixion (230, Gospel Art Book 57)
Psalm 22:16; Matthew 27:33-50; Mark 15:22-37; Luke 23:32-46; John 19:17-37; 1 Nephi 19:10; 2 Nephi 6:9; 10:3; 5; 25:13; Mosiah 3:9; 15:7
Burial of Jesus (231, Gospel Art Book 58)
Isaiah 53:9; Matthew 27:57-61; Mark 15:42-47; Luke 23:50-56; John 19:31-42
Jesus’ Tomb (232, Not in Gospel Art Book, Not listed Online)
Matthew 27:59-28:8; Mark 15:46; 16:1-8; Luke 23:53; 24:1-12; John 19:39-42; 20:1-10
Mary and the Resurrected Lord (233, Gospel Art Book 59)
Isaiah 25:8; John 20:10-18
Scriptural Videos
#1 – Jesus Is Scourged and Crucified 4:50
#2 – Jesus Is Laid in a Tomb 3:30
#3 – Jesus Is Resurrected 4:06
Closing Song
He is Risen! (Hymn #199)
OR Jesus Has Risen (Children’s Songbook pg 70)
Closing Prayer
Thursday, Apr 6th:
Opening Song
I Know That My Redeemer Lives (Hymn # 136)
Opening Prayer
Scriptural Events
Jesus Shows His Wounds (234, Gospel Art Book 60)
Luke 24:26-43; John 20:19-20, 24
Go Ye Therefore (235, Gospel Art Book 61)
Matthew 28:16-20; Mark 16:14-20; Doctrine and Covenants 31:3-5
The Ascension of Jesus (236, Gospel Art Book 62)
Acts 1:3-11
Scriptural Videos
#1 – The Risen Lord Jesus Christ Appears to the Apostles 2:20
#2 – Blessed Are They That Have Not Seen, and Yet Have Believed – Thomas of the Bible 2:30
Closing Prayer
Friday, Apr 7th:
Opening Song
Easter Hosanna (Children’s Songbook pg 68)
Opening Prayer
Scripture
Read John 10: 14-16
Scriptural Events
Jesus Christ Appears to the Nephites (315, Not in Gospel Art Book)
3 Nephi 8:12, 20-23; 11:1-12
Jesus Teaching in the Western Hemisphere (316, Gospel Art Book 82)
3 Nephi 11-27; 28:12
Jesus Healing the Nephites (317, Gospel Art Book 83)
3 Nephi 17:1-10
Jesus Blesses the Nephite Children (322, Gospel Art Book 84)
Matthew 18:3; 3 Nephi 17:11-25
Christ with the Three Nephite Disciples (324, Not in Gospel Art Book)
John 21:21-23; 3 Nephi 28
Scriptural Videos
#1 Jesus Christ Appears in the Ancient Americas | 3 Nephi 8-11 – 16:55
#2 Jesus Christ Teaches and Gives Power to Baptize | 3 Nephi 11-12 – 7:17
#3 Jesus Christ Teaches How to Live the Higher Law | 3 Nephi 12-14 – 11:11
#4 Jesus Christ Testifies of One Fold and One Shepherd | 3 Nephi 15-16 – 6:05
#5 Jesus Christ and Angels Minister with Compassion | 3 Nephi 17 – 12:08
#6 Jesus Christ Introduces the Sacrament | 3 Nephi 18 – 10:59
#7 The Disciples Minister and Jesus Christ Prays for the People | 3 Nephi 19 – 7:39
Closing Prayer
Saturday, Apr 8th:
Opening Song
The Books in the Book of Mormon (Children’s Songbook pg 119)
OR Golden Plates (Children’s Songbook pg 86b)
Opening Prayer
Scriptural Events
Christ Asks for the Records (323, Not in Gospel Art Book)
Helaman 14:25; 3 Nephi 23
The Gold Plates (325, Not in Gospel Art Book)
1 Nephi 1:1-3; 19:1-4; 2 Nephi 25:21-23; Enos 1:15-18; Words of Mormon 1:11; Ether 3:22-24
The Bible and Book of Mormon: Two Witnesses (326, Not in Gospel Art Book)
Ezekiel 37:16-19; 1 Nephi 13:23-25, 38-41; 2 Nephi 3:12; Doctrine and Covenants 21:1; 27:5
Scriptural Videos
#1 Jesus Christ Explains How He Will Gather Israel | 3 Nephi 20-23 – 11:43
#2 Jesus Christ Declares the Name of His Church and His Doctrine | 3 Nephi 27 – 8:12
#3 Moroni Invites All to Come unto Christ | Mormon 8-9; Moroni 1, 10; Title Page – 8:50
Closing Song
As I Search the Holy Scriptures (Hymn #227)
Closing Prayer
Sunday, Apr 9th:
Opening Song
Jesus, Once of Humble Birth (Hymn #196)
Opening Prayer
Scriptural Events
Jesus at the Door (237, Gospel Art Book 65)
Revelation 3:20
The Second Coming (238, Gospel Art Book 66)
Malachi 4:1; Matthew 24:30, 36; Acts 1:11; Joseph Smith Translation Matthew 1:1, 36-40; Doctrine and Covenants 5:19; 29:11, 13; 88:96-97; 133:10, 20, 25, 48-49
Scriptural Videos
The Second Coming Kids Animated Scripture Lesson (https://youtu.be/eXo6eKrRQAw) which can be found in the playlist on my YouTube channel (linked above)
Closing Song
When He Comes Again (Children’s Songbook pg 82)