Jan 26- Feb 1, 2026, Come Follow Me, Youth lesson helps
- redwallace
- Jan 14
- 3 min read
The two free prints and object lesson are found in the lesson plan below:
The rest of the lesson is available in my store; you can access it by clicking the image here or at the bottom of the page.
This gift tag is already in the lesson bundle, but you can purchase it separately by clicking on the image.
God calls me to do His work despite my weaknesses.
If you ever feel overwhelmed with what the Lord has called you to do, you aren’t alone. Even Enoch felt that way when the Lord called him to be a prophet. As you read Moses 6:26–36, look for why Enoch felt overwhelmed and what the Lord said to give him courage.
In verses 37–47, you could look for ways the Lord supported Enoch and empowered him to do His work (see also Moses 7:13). You might compare Enoch’s experience with that of other prophets who felt inadequate, such as Moses (see Exodus 4:10–16), Jeremiah (see Jeremiah 1:4–10), Nephi (see 2 Nephi 33:1–4), and Moroni (see Ether 12:23–29). What do you feel God wants you to learn from these scriptures about the work He has given you to do?
Many modern-day apostles and prophets have expressed sentiments similar to Enoch’s when describing their calls. For example, see the testimony of Elder Ulisses Soares in “Prophets Speak by the Power of the Holy Spirit” (Liahona, May 2018, 98–99).
Hold up a brick and a sponge.
Ask:
Which one looks strong?
Which one looks weak?
Teach:
The brick looks strong, but it doesn’t absorb anything. It stays hard and doesn’t change.
The sponge looks weak, but it absorbs water. It's soft and willing to change.
When the Lord called Enoch, he didn’t feel strong or capable. He stated that he was slow to speak and too young.
But Enoch was humble and listened to the Lord. Because his heart was soft, God was able to work through him.
Scripture:
“Then will I make weak things become strong.” (Ether 12:27). “I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go,” Hymns, no. 270.
End With:
God can work with a soft heart.
-What can you do every day to keep your heart soft and open to God?
The next part of the lesson is available in my store at the top or bottom of the page, and two free prints are available near the bottom.
First, set your board like this:
I like to have my youth work with groups other than their friends. As they enter the classroom, have them draw from a bag pieces similar to these.
After you have completed the object lesson, have them find the person with the other half of their puzzle piece. Then have them work together and answer the questions on the board.
In turn, have these pairs come up front and share what they learned from the scriptures. And lead the class in the discussion. I have questions that you can ask the groups/class to facilitate the discussion.
It might look like this when they are done with Enoch person:
But there is still Moses, Jeremiah, Nephi, Moroni, and Elder Ulisses Soares.
It would be suitable for a class of 12 students. If you have a small class (approximately 6 students), have each student draw two cards at the beginning, knowing that they will switch partners halfway through class and do a second round. If you have a larger class, assign students to some groups of 3. You've got this! Allocate your time! Watch the clock; if one group is going too long, manage that.
For more discussion, ask:
"Which person do you feel like you relate the most to?"
“Which promise from the Lord matters most to you today?”
End with this:
What can you learn from these prophets and apostles about your feelings of inadequacy? When have you felt the Savior help you when He asked you to do hard things? Consider writing down a few experiences in your future when you will need to rely on the Savior’s help. How can you approach these events with faith in Jesus Christ?
This year’s youth theme, “Walk with Me,” is based on Moses 6:34. Click here for music and other resources related to this theme. What does it mean to walk with the Savior? What will you do to accept His invitation to walk with Him?
See also David A. Bednar, “Abide in Me, and I in You; Therefore Walk with Me,” Liahona, May 2023, 123–25; “I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go,” Hymns, no. 270.
I have this free Journaling page that might help them collect their thoughts on this.
And this quote from Elder Bednar:
