Come, Follow Me Read-along

2 Cor. 8 True Saints impart of their substance to the poor—Christ, out of His poverty, brought eternal riches. 2 Cor. 9 God loves and rewards a cheerful giver—Thanks be to God for His unspeakable gift. 2 Cor. 10 Bring every thought into obedience—Paul glories in the Lord. 2 Cor. 11 Maintain the simplicity that is in Christ—Satan sends forth false apostles—Paul glories in his sufferings for Christ....

2 Cor. 1 God comforts and cares for His Saints—The Saints are sealed and given assurance by the Spirit in their hearts. 2 Cor. 2 Saints should love and forgive one another—They always triumph in Christ. 2 Cor. 3 The gospel surpasses the law of Moses—Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 2 Cor. 4 Gospel light shines on the Saints—Mortal trials are nothing as contrasted with eternal glo...

1 Corinthians 14   People should desire spiritual gifts—Tongues and prophecy are compared—Prophecy is the greater gift—Paul says, You may all prophesy; covet to prophesy.   1 Corinthians 15   Christ died for our sins—He rose from the dead and was seen by many—All men will be resurrected—Paul speaks of baptism for the dead—The three degrees of glory are described—Victory over death c...

1 Cor. 8   There are many gods and many lords—To us there is one God (the Father) and one Lord, who is Christ.   1 Cor. 9   Paul rejoices in his Christian liberty—He preaches the gospel to all without charge—He is all things to all men to gain converts.   1 Cor. 10   Christ is the God of Israel and the spiritual Rock that guided them—Ancient Israel rebelled against Christ—...

1 Cor. 1   True Saints are perfectly united in the same mind and in the same judgment—Preach the gospel and save souls—The gospel is preached by the weak and the simple.   1 Cor. 2   The gospel is preached by the power of the Spirit—The Spirit reveals all things to the Saints—The unrepentant natural man cannot receive the things of the Spirit of God.   1 Cor. 3   Milk come...

Romans 7   The law of Moses is fulfilled in Christ—Paul delights in the law of God after the inward man.   Romans 8   The law of Christ brings life and peace—Those adopted as children of God become joint heirs with Christ—God’s elect are foreordained to eternal life—Christ makes intercession for man.   Romans 9   Paul explains how the law of election (foreordination) opera...

Romans 1   The gospel is the power of God unto salvation through Jesus Christ—The wrath of God rests on those guilty of murder, homosexual practices, fornication, and other sins if the guilty do not repent.   Romans 2   God will render to every person according to his or her deeds—Both Jews and Gentiles will be judged by gospel laws.   Romans 3   Man is not justified by th...

Acts 22   Paul recounts the story of his conversion and also tells of seeing Jesus in a vision—He is accorded some privileges as a Roman citizen.   Acts 23   Paul is smitten at Ananias’s order—The Lord again appears to Paul—Forty Jews plot his death—He is delivered over to Felix.   Acts 24   Paul is accused of sedition—He answers in defense of his life and doctrine—He teac...

Acts 16   Paul is directed in a vision to preach in Macedonia—He casts an evil spirit out of a woman—He and Silas are imprisoned, and they convert the jailor—They admonish all to believe on the Lord Jesus and be saved.   Acts 17   Paul and Silas preach and are persecuted in Thessalonica and in Berea—Paul, in Athens, preaches from Mars’ Hill about the unknown god—He says, We are the...

Acts 10   An angel ministers to Cornelius—Peter, in a vision, is commanded to take the gospel to the Gentiles—The gospel is taught by witnesses—The Holy Ghost falls upon the Gentiles.   Acts 11   God grants the gift of repentance to the Gentiles—The disciples are first called Christians at Antioch—The Church is guided by revelation.   Acts 12   The martyrdom of James is de...

Acts 6   The Apostles choose seven to assist them—Stephen is tried before the council.   Acts 7   Stephen recounts the history of Israel and names Moses as a prototype of Christ—He testifies of the apostasy in Israel—He sees Jesus on the right hand of God—Stephen’s testimony is rejected, and he is stoned to death.   Acts 8   Saul persecutes the Church—Philip’s ministry in...

Acts 1   Jesus ministers for forty days after His resurrection—The kingdom is to be restored to Israel at a later time—The Twelve are to bear witness in Jerusalem, Judæa, Samaria, and the uttermost parts of the earth—Jesus ascends into heaven—Matthias is chosen to fill the vacancy in the Twelve.   Acts 2   The Spirit is poured out on the day of Pentecost—Peter testifies of Jesus’ re...

Matthew 28   Christ the Lord is risen—He appears to many—He has all power in heaven and earth—He sends the Apostles to teach and baptize all nations.   Mark 16   Christ is risen—He appears to Mary Magdalene, then to others—He sends the Apostles to preach and promises that signs will follow faith—He ascends into heaven.   Luke 24   Angels announce the resurrection of Christ...

Matthew 27   Jesus is accused and condemned before Pilate—Barabbas is released—Jesus is mocked, crucified, and buried in the tomb of Joseph of Arimathæa.   Mark 15   Pilate decrees the death of Jesus—Jesus is mocked and crucified between two thieves—He dies and is buried in the tomb of Joseph of Arimathæa.   Luke 23   Jesus is taken before Pilate, then to Herod, and then t...

Matthew 26   Jesus is anointed—He keeps the Passover and institutes the sacrament—He suffers in Gethsemane, is betrayed by Judas, and is taken before Caiaphas—Peter denies that he knows Jesus.   Mark 14   Jesus is anointed with oil—He eats the Passover, institutes the sacrament, suffers in Gethsemane, and is betrayed by Judas—Jesus is falsely accused, and Peter denies that he knows...

John 13   Jesus washes the feet of the Twelve—He identifies Judas as His betrayer—He commands them to love one another.   John 14   Jesus speaks of many mansions—He says that He is the way, the truth, and the life and that to see Him is to see the Father—He promises the first and second Comforters.   John 15   Jesus is the vine; His disciples are the branches—He discourses...

JS - Matthew   Jesus foretells the impending destruction of Jerusalem—He also discourses on the Second Coming of the Son of Man, and the destruction of the wicked.   Matthew 25   Jesus gives the parables of the ten virgins, the talents, and the sheep and the goats.   Mark 12   Jesus gives the parable of the wicked husbandmen—He speaks of paying taxes, celestial marriage, t...

Matthew 21   Jesus rides in triumph into Jerusalem—He cleanses the temple, curses the fig tree, and discusses authority—He gives the parables of the two sons and the wicked husbandmen.   Matthew 22   Jesus gives the parable of the marriage of the king’s son—Pay tribute to Cæsar and to God—Worldly marriages endure in this life only—The first commandment is to love the Lord—Jesus asks...

 “What Lack I Yet?”  Matthew 19:   Jesus teaches about marriage and divorce—Eternal life is for those who keep the commandments—The Twelve Apostles will judge the house of Israel.   Matthew 20:   Jesus gives the parable of the laborers in the vineyard—He foretells His crucifixion and resurrection—He came to give His life as a ransom for many.   Mark 10:   Jesus t...

 “Rejoice with Me; for I Have Found My Sheep Which Was Lost”  Luke 12:   Jesus teaches, Beware of hypocrisy; lay up treasures in heaven rather than on earth; prepare for the coming of the Lord; where much is given, much is required; preaching the gospel causes division.   Luke 13:   Jesus teaches, Repent or perish—He gives the parable of the barren fig tree, heals a woman...

This week we switch from the synoptic gospels and turn our attention to a few chapters in the Gospel of John. We hear that the brothers of Jesus had a hard time believing his message. Jesus offers living water.  We'll hear the famous saying of Jesus about casting the first stone. A bunch of religious leaders get really irritated by the choices Jesus makes about Sabbath day observance, like he...

We'll read Matthew 18 and Luke 10 this week. We learn about when and why we should forgive others who sin against us. We look for the ones who are lost. We hear the parable of the Good Samaritan.  You can find the study questions that go with this material in the Gospel Library app or online at the website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.    https://www.lds.org/st...

For Easter week, we read straight through the chapters in the book of Matthew that narrate the final days of the mortal life of Christ. There are account in the other three gospels, but for brevity we just read one this week. You can also read Doctrine and Covenants section 138 to enrich your study this week. You can find the study questions that go with this material in the Gospel Library app or...

This week we get a warning from Jesus about the doctrine of the Pharisees and Sadducees. We get to hear the testimony of Peter and learn about priesthood keys. Three of the apostles go with Jesus up to the Mount of Transfiguration. We even get a bit of instruction about taxes. You can find the study questions that go with this material in the Gospel Library app or online at the website of The Chur...

This week we read about the beheading of John the Baptist, how Jesus fed the 5000 and walked on the sea. Then we hear further healings and the feeding of the 4000. We learn more about how Jesus deals with the Sabbath day. We get some portion of these stories from three different gospel writers.  You can find the study questions that go with this material in the Gospel Library app or online at...