July 20-26, Come Follow Me, Youth lesson helps. YM & YW

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Here are the free printables this week. You can print them in the lesson plan below.

Here is the purchasable lesson. You can click on the image below to go to Etsy. You can also read about the lesson below.

This gift tag is included in the lesson bundle, but you can purchase it separately by clicking on the image below:

2 Chronicles 20:1–25

In difficult times, I can turn to God and His prophets.

As you read 2 Chronicles 20:1–12, look for what King Jehoshaphat did when multiple nations came to attack Judah. How could you apply his actions in the challenging circumstances you face?

The Lord’s response to Jehoshaphat’s prayer is found in verses 14–17. What phrases do you find there that could comfort you or someone you know during difficult times?

The following day, the people of Jerusalem went out to meet the opposing army. As you read 2 Chronicles 20:20, look for the message Jehoshaphat gave to the people of Jerusalem. How were his words fulfilled? (see verses 22–23). How has God blessed you for believing in Him and following His prophets?

President Russell M. Nelson said: “My experience is that once you stop putting question marks behind the prophet’s statements and put exclamation points instead, and do it, the blessings just pour. I never ask myself, ‘When does the prophet speak as a prophet and when does he not?’ My interest has been, ‘How can I be more like him?’” (in Lane Johnson, “Russell M. Nelson: A Study in Obedience,” Ensign, Aug. 1982, 24).

PHAT

Can we just take a minute and talk about that name Jehoshaphat? That is a fun name. Have your youth say it a couple of times. Look at the spelling. Especially the last part, PHAT. Do you see it? Pretty Hot And Thick. I know teens might not know it today, but in the 2000's they would say, "Those are some Phat shoes." (:

Today, you can have it stand for: Pray Hear Act Trust

Great intro for this story!

I have a fun reporter script that you can assign to your youth to read and follow along with, to help them better understand this story. Scriptures are included.

If you don't think you will have time for this, you can tell the story using the map.

This is included in the lesson bundle in my store, at the top of the page.

During the skit, one of the reporters is told to show the map, so you might want to print this, assemble it, and have it on your board ready to go.

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After the story, there is a small matching game. They are matching "Doctrine" to "Living the Doctrine."

Here is a sample of two matches:

Tell your youth that the pictures are duplicated, so they can't count on that alone, but it is a good hint(:

I recommend printing the opposites on different colored cardstock. And put it on your board like this:

If not, at least print on cardstock so they aren't see-through.

There is also a key available to help the teacher check whether they got the right match. And some questions to ask the youth after they make a match. Lots of fun this week!

See also Doctrine and Covenants 21:4–6; “A Secure Anchor” (video), Gospel Library; “Make inspired choices,” For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices (2026), 4–5.