The Restoration of the Fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ LDS Come Follow Me Lesson Help for Sunday School Teachers + Free Canva Template

Welcome to the first lesson of this year’s study in the Doctrine and Covenants! This lesson help will be a little different as we won’t be reading any scriptures, but instead will be focusing on the Church’s proclamation, “The Restoration of the Fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ”.

As always, we’ve created a free downloadable to go along with the lesson that you can print or edit in Canva. You can download that here: https://otherthanamom.myflodesk.com/restoration

---

Introduction:

1. What inspires you most about Joseph Smith’s courage to seek God through prayer at a young age?
2. If you were to build a personal “monument of words,” what message would you want etched in the hearts of others?
3. How has the Restoration of the gospel impacted your life or the lives of those you love?
4. What does it mean to you to “hear Him” in your daily life, and how do you make space to listen?
5. The proclamation highlights what Jesus Christ has done since the First Vision. How do you see His influence in the world today?
6. If you could invite a friend or family member to learn about the Restoration, what part of the story would you share first? Why?
7. What creative or meaningful ways could you commemorate the First Vision and the Restoration in your community or family?
8. How can you make your testimony of the Restoration a living monument that influences others?
9. The First Vision started with one person seeking answers. What questions or guidance are you seeking in your own life?
10. What role does faith play in overcoming doubts and fears, as taught in the verse “doubt not, fear not”?

“God loves His children in every nation of the world.”

Engaging Questions:

1. Why do you think it’s important to start the proclamation about the Restoration with a statement about God’s love?
2. How does knowing that God loves “His children in every nation of the world” change the way you view yourself and others?
3. What experiences have helped you personally feel God’s love through the teachings of the restored gospel?
4. How can understanding God’s universal love influence the way you interact with people from different cultures or backgrounds?
5. The proclamation emphasizes God’s love for all nations. How have you seen that love expressed in your community or family?
6. In what ways does the Restoration of the gospel demonstrate God’s love for the world today?
7. What parts of the proclamation stand out to you as powerful reminders of God’s love? Why?
8. How does sharing the message of the Restoration help you feel and spread God’s love to others?
9. If you could share one message about God’s love with someone who doesn’t know Him, what would it be?
10. How can you personally help others feel God’s love, especially those who may feel forgotten or unloved?

Object Lessons:

1. World Map and String Connection

Materials Needed: A world map, push pins, and string/yarn.
Activity:

• Display a large world map.
• Place a pin in your location and explain how God’s love is evident in your life.
• Invite others to share examples of how they’ve seen God’s love in their lives.
• Connect each pin with strings, symbolizing God’s love reaching everyone across the world.

Lesson: God’s love is universal and connects us all, no matter where we are or what our circumstances are.

2. Different Fruits, Same Source

Materials Needed: Various fruits (e.g., apple, banana, orange, etc.) and a tree branch.
Activity:

• Display the fruits and ask the group what they notice about their differences (e.g., size, color, taste).
• Explain that though the fruits are different, they all grow from trees that need similar elements—water, sunlight, and soil.
• Connect this to how God’s love nourishes all of His children, despite our differences.

Lesson: God provides for and loves all His children equally, even though we are unique.

3. Multicolored Fabric Quilt

Materials Needed: A patchwork quilt or multicolored cloth pieces.
Activity:

• Show the quilt and explain how each piece represents a different nation or culture.
• Discuss how the individual patches contribute to the beauty of the whole.
• Emphasize that each nation is loved and valued by God as part of His divine plan.

Lesson: God’s love is for all nations, creating a beautiful, unified family on Earth.

4. Light Through a Prism

Materials Needed: A flashlight and a prism.
Activity:

• Shine the light through the prism to create a rainbow.
• Explain that the white light represents God’s love, and the colors represent His love shining into every part of the world.
• Highlight that while the colors are different, they all originate from the same source of light.

Lesson: God’s love is pure and reaches everyone, creating beauty and diversity in the world.

Personal Sharing Prompts:

1. Think of a time when you felt God’s love for you in a moment of doubt or struggle. How did that experience reassure you that He loves all His children?
2. Think of a time when you saw God’s hand in helping someone from a different background or culture. How did that experience strengthen your understanding of His love for all nations?
3. Think of a time when you prayed for guidance and received an answer. How did that experience help you feel God’s love and see His involvement in your life?
4. Think of a time when you shared the gospel with someone. How did sharing the message of the Restoration deepen your testimony of God’s love for everyone?
5. Think of a time when you studied the scriptures or words of the prophets and felt peace or joy. How did that experience help you recognize God’s love for you personally?
6. Think of a time when you experienced unity or connection with others through the gospel. How did that moment testify of God’s love for His children in all nations?
7. Think of a time when you witnessed someone else’s faith grow because of the truths of the Restoration. How did their story help you feel God’s love for them and for you?
8. Think of a time when you felt inspired to reach out to someone in need. How did acting on that prompting remind you of God’s love for all His children?
9. Think of a time when learning about the Restoration or modern revelation brought you hope or clarity. How did that experience help you feel God’s love for you and others?
10. Think of a time when you participated in a sacred ordinance, like baptism or temple worship. How did that experience deepen your understanding of God’s love and His desire to bless all His children?

---

The Restoration began with an answer to a question.

Engaging Questions:

1. Why do you think God answered Joseph Smith’s question through such a profound experience?
2. What message does the Restoration proclamation have for someone searching for answers about their purpose or relationship with God?
3. How does Joseph Smith’s experience of asking a question inspire you to seek answers to your own spiritual questions?
4. What steps can you take to follow Joseph Smith’s example in finding answers to important questions about God or the gospel?
5. What role do faith and patience play when seeking answers to questions about the “salvation of your soul”?
6. If you could ask God one question and be assured of an answer, what would you ask? Why?
7. How does the story of the First Vision encourage you to trust in God’s willingness to answer your prayers?
8. What advice would you give to someone who feels unsure about asking questions or seeking answers from God?
9. How has the Restoration helped clarify questions or doubts you’ve had about the gospel?
10. Joseph Smith’s question led to the Restoration of the gospel. How might your questions lead to meaningful changes in your life?

Object Lessons:

1. The Seed and Growth (Faith and Questions)

Materials Needed: A seed, a small pot, soil, and water.
Activity:

• Show a seed and explain that Joseph Smith’s question was like planting a seed of faith.
• Plant the seed in the soil and water it, illustrating how God nurtures sincere questions with answers over time.
• Discuss how asking questions in faith leads to growth in knowledge and testimony.

Lesson: Just as seeds need time and care to grow, God answers sincere questions in His time, helping us grow spiritually.

2. The Locked Box and Key (Seeking Truth)

Materials Needed: A locked box or container and a key.
Activity:

• Show the locked box and explain that the answer Joseph sought was like finding the right key to unlock understanding.
• Discuss how Joseph went to the right source (God) for answers, unlocking the truth of the Restoration.
• Invite participants to think about their own “locked questions” and where they can turn for answers.

Lesson: God provides the keys to understanding gospel truths when we sincerely ask and seek.

3. The Compass (Direction Through Questions)

Materials Needed: A compass.
Activity:

• Demonstrate how a compass works, pointing to true north.
• Explain that Joseph’s question gave him direction, much like a compass guides travelers.
• Discuss how the gospel provides direction in our lives when we turn to God with our questions.

Lesson: God answers questions to guide us on the path toward truth and salvation.

4. Puzzle Pieces (Seeking the Bigger Picture)

Materials Needed: A puzzle with a few key pieces removed.
Activity:

• Show a partially completed puzzle and explain that Joseph’s world was missing key truths about God and salvation.
• Add a piece at a time, explaining how God’s answers helped restore the full picture of the gospel.
• Invite participants to consider their own “missing pieces” and how they can seek answers to complete their spiritual understanding.

Lesson: God provides answers to fill in the gaps in our knowledge and help us see the bigger picture of His plan.

Personal Sharing Prompts:

1. Think of a time when you had a deep question about God or your purpose. How did you seek an answer, and what did you learn from the process?
2. Think of a time when you turned to prayer to find clarity about a difficult decision or spiritual concern. How did the answer you received strengthen your faith?
3. Think of a time when you felt unsure about a gospel principle or teaching. What helped you resolve your questions and feel peace?
4. Think of a time when you helped someone else find answers to their spiritual questions. How did their journey impact your testimony of seeking and receiving answers?
5. Think of a time when studying the scriptures or teachings of the prophets brought clarity to a question you were pondering. What did that experience teach you about God’s willingness to guide us?
6. Think of a time when you felt inspired by Joseph Smith’s example of asking questions and seeking truth. How has his experience influenced the way you approach your own questions?
7. Think of a time when you were struggling with doubts or uncertainty. How did the gospel help you find hope and understanding?
8. Think of a time when you saw evidence of God answering someone else’s prayers or questions. How did their story strengthen your belief in a loving, responsive Heavenly Father?
9. Think of a time when you found an answer that came in an unexpected way. How did that experience teach you about patience and trust in God’s timing?
10. Think of a time when you felt like your question went unanswered. How did you hold on to faith, and what eventually helped you find understanding or peace?

---

Jesus Christ has restored His Church.

Engaging Questions:

1. What stands out to you about the features of Christ’s New Testament Church described in the scriptures?
2. Why do you think Jesus Christ’s Church needed to be restored, rather than simply reformed?
3. What blessings have you experienced because of the restoration of Christ’s Church through Joseph Smith?
4. How does knowing about Christ’s New Testament Church deepen your understanding of His gospel today?
5. If you lived in a time before the Restoration, what aspects of Christ’s Church would you wish for most? Why?
6. How have the ordinances and teachings restored through the gospel helped you fulfill your spiritual hopes?
7. Which feature of Christ’s restored Church is most meaningful to you, and why?
8. How can understanding the restoration of Christ’s Church inspire you to share the gospel with others?
9. What role do modern-day prophets and apostles play in your life, and how does this connect to Christ’s New Testament Church?
10. How does the Restoration strengthen your hope and faith in Jesus Christ and His plan for the world?

Object Lessons:

1. The Blueprint and the Building
   Materials Needed: A blueprint or drawing of a house/building and small building blocks (e.g., LEGO bricks).
   Activity: Show the blueprint, explaining it represents Christ’s New Testament Church as originally established. Use the blocks to create a small structure, but remove key pieces (e.g., foundation, roof). Explain that over time, key features of Christ’s Church were lost. Rebuild the structure to show how the Restoration through Joseph Smith brought the Church back to its fullness.
   Lesson: Jesus Christ provided the original blueprint for His Church, and through the Restoration, it was rebuilt according to His plan.
2. The Broken Chain (Priesthood Authority)
   Materials Needed: A chain with a broken link and an additional link to repair it.
   Activity: Show the broken chain and explain that the priesthood authority connecting God’s power to His Church was lost after the Apostles were killed. Add the missing link to repair the chain, symbolizing the Restoration of the priesthood through Joseph Smith.
   Lesson: The Restoration reconnected us to God’s power through the priesthood, completing the chain of authority in His Church.
3. The Lamp and the Oil (Light of the Gospel)
   Materials Needed: A lamp or flashlight and batteries/oil.
   Activity: Display the lamp without power and explain that without the Restoration, the full light of the gospel was missing. Add the batteries or oil to restore the lamp’s function and light. Discuss how Christ’s restored Church brings light and guidance to the world.
   Lesson: The Restoration of Christ’s Church allows His light to shine brightly in our lives again.
4. The Shepherd and the Flock (A Unified Church)
   Materials Needed: A small figurine or drawing of a shepherd and scattered sheep.
   Activity: Explain that Christ is the Good Shepherd and established His Church to guide His followers. Show how the sheep become scattered when the shepherd is absent, symbolizing the Apostasy. Bring the sheep back under the shepherd’s care, illustrating the Restoration of Christ’s Church.
   Lesson: Through the Restoration, Jesus Christ has once again gathered His flock into His Church.

Personal Sharing Prompts:

Think of a time when you felt strengthened by a leader or teacher in the Church. How has the restored organization of apostles, prophets, and other leaders blessed your spiritual growth?
(Luke 6:12–13; Ephesians 4:11–15; Doctrine and Covenants 107:23–24)

Think of a time when you felt united with others through the gospel. How has the principle of consecration or Church welfare taught you about Christlike service?
(Acts 4:34–35; Doctrine and Covenants 51:3; 70:14)

Think of a time when you felt guided by the ordinances of the Church. How has participating in temple ordinances or baptism brought you closer to Jesus Christ?
(1 Corinthians 15:29; Doctrine and Covenants 124:31, 36)

Think of a time when you were blessed through the priesthood. How has the restoration of priesthood authority brought healing, guidance, or comfort into your life?
(Mark 16:15–18; Doctrine and Covenants 84:64–72)

Think of a time when you relied on revelation for answers or guidance. How has the Restoration of Christ’s Church helped you recognize and trust divine guidance in your life?
(Matthew 16:15–19; Doctrine and Covenants 110:11–16)

Think of a time when you imagined what life might be like without the gospel. What do you cherish most about living in the time of the Restoration?
(Ensign or Liahona, “A Perfect Brightness of Hope”)

Think of a time when you felt the hope and joy of the gospel message. How has the Restoration fulfilled your spiritual hopes and desires?

Think of a time when you felt the unity of the Church across the world. How does knowing Christ’s Church is the same worldwide strengthen your faith in His leadership?

Think of a time when you experienced a moment of spiritual fulfillment, like entering the temple or partaking of the sacrament. How has the Restoration made such moments possible in your life?

Think of a time when you shared the gospel with someone else. How did that experience deepen your gratitude for Christ’s restored Church and its blessings?

---

“The promised Restoration goes forward.”

Engaging Questions:

1. What does it mean to you to be part of the ongoing Restoration of the gospel?
2. How has the Restoration of the gospel personally impacted your life or your family’s life?
3. What can you do to help move the Restoration forward in your community?
4. President Uchtdorf said the Restoration is still ongoing. How do you see evidence of this in the world today?
5. How has studying the Restoration helped you strengthen your testimony of Jesus Christ?
6. What unique talents or opportunities do you have to contribute to the ongoing Restoration?
7. When have you felt that you were part of something greater by participating in the work of the Restoration?
8. How can remembering that the Restoration is still unfolding inspire your daily actions or decisions?
9. What role does sharing the gospel play in being part of the Restoration today?
10. If you were to explain the ongoing Restoration to a friend, what examples or personal experiences would you share?

Object Lessons:

1. The Growing Tree (The Restoration as Growth)
   Materials Needed: A small potted tree or plant.
   Show the tree or plant and explain that it represents the Restoration of the gospel. Discuss how a tree starts as a seed (Joseph Smith’s First Vision) and grows over time with care (additional revelations, scripture, missionary work, temple building, etc.). Highlight that the Restoration didn’t end when the seed sprouted—it continues to grow, and we are the gardeners helping to nurture it.
   Lesson: The Restoration is a living, ongoing process, and we each have a role in helping it grow and flourish.
2. The Quilt (Everyone Has a Piece)
   Materials Needed: A patchwork quilt or multicolored fabric squares.
   Display the quilt and explain that each patch represents an individual’s contribution to the ongoing Restoration. Discuss how no one piece can make the quilt alone, but together, they create something beautiful and complete. Invite participants to reflect on what their “patch” might be in the Restoration.
   Lesson: The Restoration moves forward as individuals contribute their unique talents, testimonies, and efforts.
3. The Stream and the River (Building Momentum)
   Materials Needed: A picture or video of a small stream feeding into a larger river.
   Explain that the Restoration began as a small stream with Joseph Smith’s prayer and has grown into a mighty river through missionary work, temple building, and gospel living. Emphasize that every small contribution—a kind act, sharing testimony, or fulfilling a calling—adds to the momentum of the Restoration.
   Lesson: The Restoration is a collective effort, and every drop matters in creating the flow of the gospel’s influence.
4. The Lighthouse (Guiding Light of the Restoration)
   Materials Needed: A small model of a lighthouse or a picture.
   Explain that the Restoration acts as a lighthouse, providing guidance and hope in a world of spiritual darkness. Point out that the lighthouse’s beam doesn’t stop—it keeps turning to reach everyone. Discuss how individuals can help ensure the light reaches more people by sharing the gospel and living its principles.
   Lesson: The Restoration is ongoing as we continue to share its light with others.
5. The Puzzle (Adding Pieces Over Time)
   Materials Needed: A puzzle with some missing pieces.
   Show the puzzle in progress, explaining that the Restoration began with key pieces (the First Vision, Book of Mormon, priesthood authority) but is still being completed as more truths are revealed and the gospel spreads. Discuss how each of us helps put pieces in place by contributing to missionary work, temple service, and gospel teaching.
   Lesson: The Restoration is like a puzzle that God continues to complete with our participation.

Personal Sharing Prompts:

1. Think of a time when you felt a personal confirmation that the gospel is true. What did that experience teach you about your role in the Restoration?
2. Think of a time when you participated in something that helped build or strengthen the Church. How did that experience help you feel part of the Restoration?
3. Think of a time when you shared your testimony with someone else. How did sharing your faith help you understand your place in the ongoing Restoration?
4. Think of a time when you felt inspired to serve others in a meaningful way. How did that moment remind you of the Savior’s work and your role in continuing it?
5. Think of a time when you saw someone else embrace the gospel for the first time. How did witnessing their journey strengthen your testimony of the Restoration?
6. Think of a time when you felt prompted to do something that built your faith or helped someone else. How did acting on that prompting connect you to the Restoration’s ongoing process?
7. Think of a time when you participated in temple or family history work. How did that experience help you feel like a part of the Restoration’s forward movement?
8. Think of a time when you studied or taught the gospel in a way that deepened your understanding. How did that experience remind you that the Restoration is ongoing?
9. Think of a time when you witnessed the Church’s global growth or diversity. How did that moment inspire gratitude for being part of a worldwide Restoration?
10. Think of a time when you felt the Spirit guide you in a way that impacted your life or someone else’s. How did that experience strengthen your commitment to participate in the Savior’s work today?

---

“The heavens are open.”

Engaging Questions:

1. What does the phrase “the heavens are open” mean to you personally?
2. What examples from the Restoration proclamation help you see that the heavens are open today?
3. How does the concept of open heavens affect your view of prayer and revelation in your life?
4. What modern-day miracles or blessings in the Church make you feel that God is still actively involved with His children?
5. When have you experienced personal revelation or guidance that confirmed to you that the heavens are open?
6. How does the hymn “The Morning Breaks” help you understand the significance of the Restoration and ongoing revelation?
7. What role do prophets and apostles play in affirming that the heavens remain open in our day?
8. How can you seek to better recognize evidence of open heavens in your own life and the world around you?
9. What scripture passages or gospel teachings strengthen your belief in ongoing communication between God and His children?
10. How can understanding that “the heavens are open” inspire you to share your faith with others?

Object Lessons:

1. The Uncovered Window (Receiving Revelation)

Materials Needed: A window with curtains or blinds.
Activity:

• Show the window with the curtains or blinds closed, symbolizing a time when revelation was not openly accessible (e.g., during the Apostasy).
• Open the curtains or blinds to reveal the view outside, symbolizing the Restoration and the reopening of communication between God and His children.
• Discuss how the open window allows light and knowledge to enter, just as revelation flows when “the heavens are open.”

Lesson: The Restoration opened the heavens, allowing divine light and knowledge to guide us.

2. The Flowing Fountain (Continuous Revelation)

Materials Needed: A small fountain or a picture of one.
Activity:

• Demonstrate how the water flows continuously from the fountain, symbolizing how revelation is ongoing.
• Compare this to the Restoration, where revelation didn’t stop with Joseph Smith but continues today through prophets, apostles, and personal guidance.
• Invite participants to share examples of modern revelation in the Church and their lives.

Lesson: Just as the fountain flows continuously, the heavens remain open, providing ongoing revelation to guide individuals and the Church.

3. The Flashlight and Batteries (Accessing Light)

Materials Needed: A flashlight and batteries.
Activity:

• Show the flashlight without batteries, symbolizing a time when the light of revelation was not accessible.
• Insert the batteries to illuminate the flashlight, representing the Restoration and how it reconnected humanity with divine power.
• Discuss how we can “turn on” this light in our own lives through prayer, scripture study, and following prophets.

Lesson: The Restoration restored the connection to divine light, showing that the heavens are open for personal and collective revelation.

4. The Ladder (Link Between Heaven and Earth)

Materials Needed: A small ladder or a drawing of one.
Activity:

• Show the ladder and explain how it represents communication between heaven and earth. Discuss Jacob’s vision of the ladder and how the Restoration re-established this link through priesthood authority, ordinances, and revelation.
• Highlight how we can “climb” this ladder through faith, obedience, and personal revelation.

Lesson: The Restoration re-established the link between heaven and earth, allowing God to communicate with His children.

5. The Sunrise (Hope of Ongoing Revelation)

Materials Needed: A picture of a sunrise or the opportunity to view one in real time.
Activity:

• Explain how the sunrise symbolizes new beginnings and renewed hope, much like the Restoration.
• Read the hymn “The Morning Breaks” (Hymns, no. 1), and discuss its imagery of light, truth, and the heavens opening to pour blessings on the earth.
• Invite participants to reflect on how they feel when they think of God’s ongoing revelation.

Lesson: The heavens are open, bringing new light, hope, and truth to the world just as a sunrise brightens the earth.

Posted By: Lia · In: Featured, Sunday School