Come, Follow Me—For Home and Church: Old Testament 2026

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf retells the story of the ugly duckling and urges us to reflect on who we really are—sons and daughters of a glorious Heavenly Father.

Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults with President Nelson President Russell M. Nelson 17th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Abraham learns about the sun, moon, and stars by means of the Urim and Thummim—The Lord reveals to him the eternal nature of spirits—He learns of pre-earth life, foreordination, the Creation, the choosing of a Redeemer, and the second estate of man.

God reveals Himself to Moses—Moses is transfigured—He is confronted by Satan—Moses sees many inhabited worlds—Worlds without number were created by the Son—God’s work and glory is to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man.

The Bible begins with the words “in the beginning God created the heaven and the earth” ( Genesis 1:1 ). But what was there  before  this “beginning”? And  why  did God create all of this? Through the Prophet Joseph Smith, the Lord has shed light on these questions.

By President Russell M. Nelson President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints All those who have made a covenant with God have access to a special kind of love and mercy.

By President Dallin H. Oaks First Counselor in the First Presidency We are given the scriptures to direct our lives. My message today consists of a selection of the words of our Savior—what He said.

By Elder Dale G. Renlund Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Focus on Jesus Christ. He is our Savior and Redeemer, the “mark” to whom we should look, and our greatest treasure.

When you consider studying the Old Testament this year, how do you feel? Eager? Uncertain? Afraid? All of these emotions are understandable. The Old Testament is one of the oldest collections of writings in the world, and this can make it both exciting and intimidating. These writings come from an ancient culture that can seem foreign and sometimes strange or even uncomfortable. And yet in these w...

Reading the Old Testament When Nephi wanted to inspire his brothers to trust the Lord, he shared stories about Moses and teachings from Isaiah. When the Apostle Paul wanted to encourage the early Christians to have faith in God’s promises, he reminded them about the faith of Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Rahab, and others. And when Jesus Christ told the leaders of the Jews to “search the scriptures,” expl...

As you study the Savior’s gospel at home and at church, consider the following questions: How can you invite the Spirit into your study? How can you focus on the Savior in your study? How can you take advantage of everyday learning moments? How can you encourage family and class members to study the scriptures on their own and share what they are learning? Here are some simple ways to enhance your...

Who Is This Resource For? Come, Follow Me is for anyone who wants to learn from the scriptures—individually, as a family, and in Church classes. If you haven’t studied the scriptures regularly in the past, this resource can help you get started. If you already have a good habit of scripture study, this resource can help you have more meaningful experiences.

The aim of all gospel learning and teaching is to deepen our conversion and help us become more like Jesus Christ. For this reason, when we study the gospel, we’re not just looking for new information; we want to become a “new creature” (2 Corinthians 5:17). This means relying on Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ to help us change our hearts, our views, our actions, and our very natures.