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Free Come, Follow Me Lesson Helps — Doctrine & Covenants October 26, 2025
“Jesus Knows What I’m Going Through” (D&C 121–123)
This week’s “Come, Follow Me” lesson from Doctrine and Covenants 121–123 teaches one of the most comforting truths in all the scriptures: Jesus Christ understands exactly what we’re going through.
Even when we face hard things—loneliness, pain, confusion, or waiting—the Lord reminds us:
“All these things shall give thee experience, and shall be for thy good.” — D&C 122:7
To help your children or Primary class connect with these powerful verses, I’ve created free printable lesson helps that make teaching these chapters simple, meaningful, and fun.
Coloring Page: Joseph Smith in Liberty Jail
Start with a coloring page of Joseph Smith kneeling in Liberty Jail, praying for comfort and strength.
This activity helps children picture where these revelations were received and understand that even prophets face hard things. As they color, talk about how Joseph turned to Heavenly Father in prayer when he was sad or scared—and how we can do the same.
Discussion prompts:
- What do you think Joseph Smith learned while he was in Liberty Jail?
- When have you felt sad or alone and prayed for help?
Object Lesson: The Butterfly
This object lesson brings D&C 122:7 to life.
Bring a picture of a butterfly or a real chrysalis. You can even show a short video of a caterpillar becoming a butterfly. Explain that before a caterpillar can fly, it has to go through something very hard—pushing its way out of its chrysalis.
If someone tried to help it by cutting it open, the butterfly’s wings wouldn’t get strong enough to fly.
Just like the butterfly, we have to do hard things so we can grow. Heavenly Father allows challenges in our lives because He loves us and wants us to become strong and beautiful—just like the butterfly.
Scripture Connection:
“All these things shall give thee experience, and shall be for thy good.” — D&C 122:7
Discussion prompts:
- What are some hard things you’ve had to do?
- How can hard things help us grow?
You could even give each child a paper butterfly to color as a reminder that hard things help us change and become who God needs us to be.
Game: Heaven’s Power or Worldly Power
Next, play a sorting game to help kids understand where real power comes from.
In this printable, you’ll find cut-and-paste cards with different actions or choices—some that show Heaven’s power (like prayer, kindness, service, forgiveness) and others that show worldly power (like pride, anger, showing off, or trying to control others).
Kids cut them out and glue them under the right column:
- Heaven’s Power
- Worldly Power
Then read together from D&C 121:34–36, which teaches that the powers of heaven are connected to righteousness and cannot be controlled or forced.
Discussion prompts:
- What are some ways we can have Heaven’s power in our lives?
- Why can’t we force God’s power to work the way we want it to?
This game helps children see that real strength comes from being humble and obedient, not from trying to be in charge or look powerful.
Mirror Activity: “Jesus Loves Me and Knows What I’m Going Through”
Finish your lesson with a mirror activity based on D&C 122:7–9.
The printable includes a round mirror shape with the words:
“Jesus loves me and Jesus knows what I’m going through.”
Kids can color and decorate their mirrors—or you can glue a piece of tin foil inside the circle so they can actually see themselves.
As they look into the mirror, remind them:
- Jesus loves you.
- Jesus knows your name.
- Jesus understands what you’re going through.
Scripture Connection:
“The Son of Man hath descended below them all. Art thou greater than he?” — D&C 122:8
Even though Joseph Smith was in a dark, cold place, Jesus had been there before him. When we look to Christ, we remember that we are never alone.
Sailboat Craft: “Let Jesus Be Your Helm”
To wrap up your lesson, make a simple and fun sailboat treat craft that ties in D&C 123:15–17. These verses remind us that small things matter and that through steady effort and faith, the Lord guides our way.
Use a small snack cake (like a Twinkie) as the boat. Insert a straw for the mast and tape on a paper triangle for the sail. On the sail, write the message:
“Let Jesus Be Your Helm.”
Talk about how a helm is the steering wheel of a ship. When we let Jesus be our helm, we trust Him to guide us safely through life’s storms.
Scripture Connection:
“Let no man count them as small things… let us cheerfully do all things that lie in our power.” — D&C 123:15–17
Remind the children that even the smallest acts of faith—praying, being kind, obeying parents—are how we stay on the path and keep Jesus at the center of our lives.
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Wrap-Up Thought
This week’s lesson helps children (and us) see that our hardest moments can bring us closest to heaven.
Just like Joseph Smith, we can find hope in the middle of trials, strength when we feel weak, and peace knowing the Savior has already felt every pain we’ll ever feel.
Each printable and activity in this set is designed to help your family or Primary class remember that Jesus loves us, knows what we’re going through, and will guide us when we let Him be our helm.
Download all of these free “Come, Follow Me” lesson helps for October 26, 2025 below — perfect for Primary, family home evening, or home study.
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love,
Marci