Dec. 29 – January 4, 2026
“The First Testament of Jesus Christ”
Interactive Activities For Children and Youth
LESSON LIFESAVERS For CHURCH & HOME:
Primary, Sunday School, and Family
Old Testament LESSON 1
Teaching Come Follow Me lessons just got easier with our activities for JANUARY (week #1)
Theme: “The First Testament of Jesus Christ”
Miscellaneous Scriptures
YOU WILL FIND:
• SCRIPTURE SCHOLARS to get them reading with reward stamps and pop-ups to match the lesson theme.
• Lesson-Match Interactive Activities to match the CFM curriculum for all ages.
BUNDLES to save & INDEX for CFM January 2026 ⇒
PART 1
Come, Follow Me
Scripture Scholars
bookmarks, stamps, & pop-ups
Lessons 1-4 Scripture Scholars
JANUARY’s BUNDLE with BOOKMARKS, POP-UPs, and STAMPS. Glue STAMPS onto the STAMP KEEPER (to download separately, below). SEE TESTIMONIALS HERE
Lesson 1 Scripture Scholars
This week’s Scripture Scholars bundle includes: BOOKMARKS and a scripture POP-UP (to place in scripture binding). STAMPS and STAMP KEEPER can be purchased below.
STAMPS & STAMP KEEPER
JANUARY STAMPS $1.50
SCRIPTURE SCHOLARS Stamps for weeks 1-5. For Lessons 1-4 – Miscellaneous Scriptures. If you have purchased the BUNDLE above, the stamps are included.
January – December $3.00
SCRIPTURE SCHOLARS Stamp Keeper holds 52 stamps for the 2026 weeks 1-52. This is included in the January BUNDLE.
PART 2
Come, Follow Me
Lesson-match Activities
poster presentations & games, handouts, puzzles, and song visuals
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December 29–January 4: The First Testament of Jesus Christ
Introduction to the Old Testament
When you consider studying the Old Testament this year, how do you feel? Eager? Uncertain? Afraid? All of these emotions are understandable. The Old Testament is one of the oldest collections of writings in the world, and this can make it both exciting and intimidating. These writings come from an ancient culture that can seem foreign and sometimes strange or even uncomfortable. And yet in these writings we see people having experiences that seem familiar. We recognize gospel themes that witness of the divinity of Jesus Christ and His gospel. Yes, people like Abraham, Sarah, Hannah, and Daniel lived lives that, in some ways, were very different from ours. But they also experienced family joy and family discord, moments of faith and moments of uncertainty, and successes and failures—like all of us do. More important, they exercised faith, repented, made covenants, had spiritual experiences, and never gave up on the promise of a Savior. As we learn how God moved in their lives, we also see Him in ours, and we say with the psalmist: “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. … Therefore thy servant loveth it” (Psalm 119:105, 140).
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The Old Testament testifies of Jesus Christ.
One way to find rich spiritual nourishment in the Old Testament is to look for the Bread of Life, Jesus Christ (see John 6:48). For example, how do you see the Savior in the following?
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Manna (Exodus 16:4, 11–15; John 6:35)
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The sacrificial lamb (Exodus 12:3–5; John 1:29)
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The brass serpent (Numbers 21:4–10; John 3:14)
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Jonah (Jonah 1:4–17; Matthew 12:38–41)
What do these examples teach about Him? What other references to Jesus Christ in the Old Testament are you already familiar with?
In his message “Jesus Christ Is the Treasure,” Elder Dale G. Renlund encouraged us to “remember and always focus on Jesus Christ” (Liahona, Nov. 2023, 98). Consider reading his message, looking for things you can do to find Jesus Christ not only in the Old Testament but also in your life.
See also “Types or Symbols of Christ” in Guide to the Scriptures, “Jesus Christ,” Gospel Library; “Seek the Lord Early,” Children’s Songbook, 108.
Look for symbols that testify of Jesus Christ. The Lord taught Adam, “All things have their likeness, and all things are created and made to bear record of me” (Moses 6:63). Whether you are studying or teaching, focusing on Jesus Christ can help you find meaning in the scriptures and increase your love for and faith in Him. (See Teaching in the Savior’s Way, 7.)
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⇐ GO BACK to OLD TESTAMENT Lesson 2 “@” Old Testament @ (January week 2)
SUMMARY OF SUBJECTS FOR:
OLD TESTAMENT
Miscellaneous Scriptures
JANUARY (week 1)
Lesson 1: Dec 29-January 4, 2026
“The First Testament of Jesus Christ”
SEE OUR BUNDLES PAGE for OCTOBER’s Come Follow Me lesson-match activities (HERE).
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YOUTH CAN TEACH
So, please let them teach as it helps them learn the gospel and grow their testimony as they share it.
Use this BRIGHT IDEAS LESSON Planner to plan lesson objectives, activities, and discussions (included with each activity).
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