A series titled “Come, Follow Me,” originated in 2018 when the church put together weekly studies for members of all ages, continues in 2023as the New Testament is covered. During the past four years, these were the organized topics:
2019: New Testament
2020: The Book of Mormon
2021: Doctrine and Covenants
2022: Old Testament
There are different curriculum using the same scriptural references for individuals and families; Sunday School; Primary; Young Women and Aaronic Priesthood, Seminary; and Relief Society and Elders Quorum. (See here for the different possibilities.)
As far as the reading schedule, the church explains,
Use this resource in any way that is helpful to you. You may find it helpful as a guide or aid for personal and family scripture study. You could also use it for home evening. The outlines highlight important principles found in the New Testament, suggest study ideas and activities for individuals and families, and provide places to record your impressions.
Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families is not meant to replace or compete with other good things you are doing to learn the gospel. Follow the Spirit’s guidance to determine how to approach your own study of the word of God.
As far as who the resource is for, the writers say,
This resource is for every individual and family in the Church. It is designed to help you learn the gospel—whether on your own or with your family. If you haven’t studied the gospel regularly in the past, this resource can help you get started. If you already have a good habit of gospel study, this resource can help you have more meaningful experiences.
In how to use the resource, they state:
Use this resource in any way that is helpful to you. You may find it helpful as a guide or aid for personal and family scripture study. You could also use it for home evening. The outlines highlight important principles found in the New Testament, suggest study ideas and activities for individuals and families, and provide places to record your impressions.
Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families is not meant to replace or compete with other good things you are doing to learn the gospel. Follow the Spirit’s guidance to determine how to approach your own study of the word of God.
As far as following the schedule,
The schedule will help you read the New Testament by the end of the year. In addition, following the same schedule as others can lead to meaningful experiences at home, at church, and elsewhere. But don’t feel bound by the schedule or compelled to read every verse; the schedule is simply a guide to help you pace yourself. The important thing is that you are learning the gospel individually and as a family.
This year MRM would like to take a closer look at the 2023 curriculum aimed at “Individuals and Families.” Each review will have fewer than 2,500 words, so this should not be considered an exhaustive look at the lessons used in this curriculum. Instead, our goal is to introduce an Evangelical Christian response to those who are reading the series.
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