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

The house of Israel was in disarray. The kingdom had divided, with ten tribes forming the Northern Kingdom of Israel and two tribes forming the Southern Kingdom of Judah. But worse than their separation from each other was both kingdoms’ separation from their covenants. Wicked kings led the people away from the Lord, and many people wavered in their faith. In this setting, the Lord called Elijah t...

By President Henry B. Eyring Second Counselor in the First Presidency It is in the temple that we can receive the assurance of loving family connections that will continue after death and last for eternity.

See how a moment’s decision can have far-reaching consequences—for good or bad.

By Elder Ulisses Soares Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Fighting against temptation takes a lifetime of diligence and faithfulness. But please know that the Lord is ready to assist us.

(2 Samuel 11) Elder Dallin H. Oaks relates the story of King David to illustrate the dangers of pornography.

Solomon marries non-Israelite women, and his wives turn his heart to the worship of false gods—The Lord stirs up adversaries against him, including Jeroboam, the son of Nebat—Ahijah promises Jeroboam that he will be the king of the ten tribes—Solomon dies and Rehoboam reigns in his stead.

The Lord again appears to Solomon—The Lord promises great blessings if the Israelites are obedient and great cursings if they forsake Him—Solomon reigns in splendor, levies tribute upon the non-Israelites, and builds a navy of ships.

The ark, containing the two tablets of stone, is placed in the Holy of Holies—The glory of the Lord fills the temple—Solomon offers the dedicatory prayer—He asks for temporal and spiritual blessings upon repentant and prayerful Israel—The people sacrifice and worship for fourteen days.

Solomon builds himself a house—Hiram of Tyre makes the two pillars, the molten sea, the ten bases, the ten lavers, and all the vessels for the temple—The molten sea (baptismal font) rests on the backs of twelve oxen.

Solomon builds the temple—The Lord promises to dwell among the Israelites if they are obedient—The ornaments of the temple are described.

Solomon loves the Lord and keeps His commandments—The Lord appears to Solomon and promises him a wise and an understanding heart—He judges between two harlots and determines who is the mother of a child.

Nathan tells David the parable of the ewe lamb—The Lord gave many wives to David, who is now cursed for taking Bathsheba—David fasts and prays for his son, but the Lord takes him—Solomon is born—David conquers the royal city of the Ammonites.

David lies with Bathsheba, and she conceives—He then arranges for the death in battle of her husband, Uriah.

Saul, David, and Solomon, the first three kings of Israel, all started out with so much promise. Humble, courageous, and wise, they each found favor with the Lord—at least at first. Sadly, each king also gave in to human weaknesses and temptation. They put their own desires before the Lord’s. And as we’ve seen over and over in the scriptures—and in our own lives—that led to tragedy. But something...

By Sister Kristin M. Yee Second Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency To live in such a way that you give beauty for the ashes of your life is an act of faith that follows the Savior.

By Elder Mark A. Bragg Of the Seventy “And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm” (Mark 4:39).

By Sister Andrea Muñoz Spannaus Second Counselor in the Young Women General Presidency By His hand, you will be able to bring down every Goliath that appears in your life.

By Elder Dallin H. Oaks Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

By Camille N. Johnson Primary General President Let your narrative be one of faith, following your Exemplar, the Savior Jesus Christ.

David offers to build a house for the Lord—The Lord, through Nathan, says He has not asked David to do so—The Lord will establish David’s house and kingdom forever—David offers a prayer of thanksgiving.

David takes the ark to the city of David—Uzzah is smitten for steadying the ark and dies—David dances before the Lord, causing a breach between him and Michal.

All Israel anoints David king—He takes Jerusalem and is blessed of the Lord—He conquers the Philistines.

David again spares Saul’s life—He again refuses to stretch forth his hand against the Lord’s anointed—Saul and David separate.

Samuel dies—Nabal rebuffs David and refuses to give him food—Abigail intercedes, saves Nabal, and gives David a present—David is pacified, Nabal dies, and David marries Abigail.

David finds Saul in a cave and spares his life—Saul confesses that David is more righteous than he—David swears that he will not cut off the seed of Saul.