As you prepare to teach Doctrine and Covenants 124 in Sunday School this week, you’ll explore the Lord’s instructions to the Saints in Nauvoo as they worked to establish a place of refuge, worship, and covenant-keeping. This section highlights the importance of temples, faithful service, and following the Lord’s direction—even when the future feels uncertain. It’s a great opportunity to help your class reflect on how they can prioritize sacred things and trust in God’s plan for them personally. To support your lesson, we’ve gathered engaging discussion questions, simple object lesson ideas, and personal sharing prompts to spark meaningful conversation and invite the Spirit into your classroom.
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I can invite others to come unto Christ. (Doctrine and Covenants 124:2–11)
10 Engaging Questions
- Why do you think the Lord wanted a proclamation sent to “all the kings of the world”?
- What would your personal proclamation about Christ include?
- How can we share our testimonies “normally and naturally”?
- Why is it important for all nations and leaders to hear the gospel?
- How do our daily words and actions proclaim the gospel?
- How can proclaiming Christ strengthen our own faith?
- Why is courage needed to bear testimony in simple ways?
- How is the Bicentennial Proclamation to the World a modern fulfillment of this counsel?
- What blessings come when we share the gospel even in small ways?
- How has someone’s testimony helped you draw nearer to Christ?
5 Object Lessons
- Megaphone – Sharing truth so others can hear clearly.
- Light in a Window – Shining light so travelers find safety.
- Invitation Card – A small card can open a door, like a small testimony can open hearts.
- Ripple in Water – One testimony can spread influence widely.
- Seeds in Soil – Proclamations plant gospel seeds for the future.
10 Personal Sharing Prompts
- Share about a time you bore testimony and felt the Spirit confirm it.
- Reflect on when someone’s testimony invited you to Christ.
- Tell about a time you shared the gospel in a simple, natural way.
- Share a phrase from the Bicentennial Proclamation that impacted you.
- Reflect on what your personal proclamation of Christ would include.
- Share an experience when sharing testimony gave you courage.
- Tell about an unexpected opportunity to invite someone to Christ.
- Share how missionary service blessed your family.
- Reflect on how daily actions testify of Christ.
- Share how proclaiming Christ deepens your own conversion.
I can be a disciple whom the Lord trusts. (Doctrine and Covenants 124:12–21)
10 Engaging Questions
- What qualities made these Saints trustworthy disciples?
- Why is trust an important part of discipleship?
- How has the Lord shown His trust in you?
- How do small daily choices build trust with the Lord?
- What does it mean to be known by the Savior personally?
- Why do you think Christ publicly acknowledged individuals here?
- What qualities help you earn the trust of the Lord?
- How can we show trustworthiness in family life?
- How is being a disciple more about consistency than perfection?
- What blessings come when the Lord can count on us?
5 Object Lessons
- Trust Fall – Demonstrates reliance and faithfulness.
- Brick Wall – Strong walls are built from reliable bricks, like discipleship.
- Trusted Key – Keys open doors only when trusted to the right person.
- Scale Balance – Consistency keeps life steady.
- Clock – A reliable disciple is like a clock, dependable daily.
10 Personal Sharing Prompts
- Share a time you felt God trusted you with a calling or responsibility.
- Reflect on someone in your life you consider a trustworthy disciple.
- Share a moment where you showed loyalty to the Lord despite pressure.
- Tell about a time your trust in the Lord grew stronger.
- Reflect on what trustworthiness means in your family.
- Share how consistency in prayer or scripture study builds trust.
- Tell about a time the Lord gave you strength to be reliable.
- Reflect on how discipleship is shown through quiet, daily effort.
- Share how others have shown Christlike trust in you.
- Tell how striving to be trustworthy has shaped your faith.
The Lord wants me to welcome and accept others. (Doctrine and Covenants 124:22–24, 60–61)
10 Engaging Questions
- How do these verses show the Lord’s vision for Nauvoo?
- Why is inclusion vital in the Lord’s Church?
- How do we know when our homes are a “refuge” for others?
- How can we better welcome people who feel out of place?
- Why do you think the Lord emphasizes hospitality?
- How does Christ’s example of acceptance guide us?
- What small things make a ward or family feel more inclusive?
- How can charity remove barriers between us?
- Why is belonging essential to discipleship?
- What blessings come when we create communities of love?
5 Object Lessons
- Open Door – Symbol of welcome.
- Table with Extra Chair – Always room for one more.
- Warm Blanket – Comfort and inclusion.
- Bridge – Connecting hearts instead of dividing.
- Circle of Hands – Unity and acceptance.
10 Personal Sharing Prompts
- Share a time you felt deeply welcomed in church or home.
- Reflect on how you’ve tried to include someone new.
- Tell about a person whose kindness made you feel you belonged.
- Share how Christ’s welcome has blessed your life.
- Reflect on a time you struggled with belonging and how it changed.
- Share a moment when your family made your home a place of refuge.
- Tell how someone’s acceptance lifted you spiritually.
- Reflect on why inclusion strengthens faith communities.
- Share a time you felt inspired to reach out to someone lonely.
- Tell how you’ve felt the Savior’s love through others’ welcome.
We build temples unto the Lord to receive sacred ordinances. (Doctrine and Covenants 124:25–45, 55)
10 Engaging Questions
- Why has God always commanded His people to build temples?
- What blessings do temples bring to individuals and families?
- How is temple building an act of faith and love?
- How does temple worship prepare us for eternal life?
- What does “Holiness to the Lord” mean to you?
- How has temple worship strengthened you against adversity?
- Why is regular temple attendance vital in our day?
- How do temples connect heaven and earth?
- What sacrifices have been made to build temples in the past?
- How can we make our lives “temples” of holiness?
5 Object Lessons
- Blueprint & Finished House – Shows vision and fulfillment.
- Power Outlet – Temples connect us to heavenly power.
- Passport – Access to eternal blessings.
- Anchor – Stability during storms.
- Fountain – Continuous renewal through ordinances.
10 Personal Sharing Prompts
- Share your first memory of visiting a temple.
- Reflect on how temple ordinances changed your family.
- Tell how the temple gave you peace in trials.
- Share how sacrifice made your temple worship sweeter.
- Reflect on a teaching moment from a temple dedication.
- Share a family history connection to temple work.
- Tell about a time you felt God’s presence in the temple.
- Reflect on why temple covenants are anchors in your life.
- Share how regular temple attendance blesses your week.
- Tell how the temple has drawn you closer to Christ.
The Lord blesses people who strive to obey His commandments. (Doctrine and Covenants 124:45–55)
10 Engaging Questions
- Why does the Lord bless effort even when we can’t finish?
- How do these verses show God’s fairness?
- How do we balance desire with ability?
- Why is intent so important in obedience?
- What can we learn from the Saints hindered in Jackson County?
- How does God measure success differently than the world?
- How can these verses comfort someone unable to serve fully?
- Why does God value effort as much as outcome?
- How does obedience bring peace even in opposition?
- How does God transform “unfinished work” into blessings?
5 Object Lessons
- Incomplete Puzzle – Even unfinished efforts matter to God.
- Seed Growing Slowly – Progress counts, not perfection.
- Construction Site – Work in progress still has value.
- Report Card with Effort Grade – Effort is rewarded.
- Half-Knitted Scarf – Even incomplete service shows love.
10 Personal Sharing Prompts
- Share a time God blessed your effort even if it fell short.
- Reflect on how God values intent over perfection.
- Tell about unfinished service that still mattered deeply.
- Share how trying built your faith more than achieving.
- Reflect on why obedience brings peace even without completion.
- Share how God’s mercy helps you keep trying.
- Tell about a trial where your intent mattered most to God.
- Share how opposition refined your effort.
- Reflect on how God has blessed “work in progress” in your life.
- Share a time you felt God’s approval despite limited ability.
The Lord can guide me through my patriarchal blessing. (Doctrine and Covenants 124:91–92)
10 Engaging Questions
- What is a patriarchal blessing?
- How can it provide direction in life’s decisions?
- Why do you think the Lord gives personalized guidance this way?
- How do patriarchal blessings connect us to our eternal identity?
- How does preparing for a blessing show faith?
- What responsibilities come with receiving one?
- How can rereading a blessing deepen faith?
- How is it like a roadmap for your spiritual journey?
- Why does God want His children to receive this gift?
- How can we treasure our patriarchal blessings daily?
5 Object Lessons
- Compass – A patriarchal blessing guides us like direction on a journey.
- Map – Shows the terrain of life ahead.
- Letter from a Parent – Personal love and counsel.
- Lantern in Darkness – Helps us see the next step clearly.
- Mirror – Reflects our true divine identity.
10 Personal Sharing Prompts
- Share how your patriarchal blessing has guided you in decisions.
- Reflect on how receiving one changed your perspective.
- Tell about a line from your blessing that comforts you.
- Share how you’ve seen promises fulfilled over time.
- Reflect on why your blessing feels like a sacred gift.
- Share how you’ve prepared for or taught others about blessings.
- Tell how your blessing connects you to your divine heritage.
- Reflect on how it strengthens your relationship with God.
- Share how rereading it renews your faith.
- Tell about an impression you received while pondering your blessing.
