Come, Follow Me Study Guide | April 14-20

I Am He Who Liveth, I Am He Who Was Slain

Come, Follow Me Study Guide | April 14-20

Each spring, Easter invites us to remember the most sacred truths of the restored gospel: Jesus Christ lives, He has overcome death, and through Him we find peace, healing, and hope. This study guide will help you and your family draw closer to the Savior by studying verses from the Doctrine and Covenants that bear powerful witness of His resurrection and redeeming love.

Setting the Stage for Your Come, Follow Me Study

This section aims to provide a deeper understanding of the circumstances surrounding the revelation or scripture being studied. By exploring the events, challenges, and background of the time, this section helps readers appreciate the significance of the teachings and how they apply to our lives today.

On April 3, 1836—Easter Sunday—Jesus Christ appeared to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery in the Kirtland Temple. Just one week prior, the Saints gathered for a solemn assembly and the temple’s dedication, which was accompanied by an outpouring of miracles and heavenly manifestations.

These back-to-back spiritual events marked a turning point in the early Church. In D&C 110, the Savior declares, “I am he who liveth, I am he who was slain; I am your advocate with the Father.”

This appearance, along with several revelations in the Doctrine and Covenants, reaffirms the literal resurrection of Jesus Christ and His continuing role in our lives. Here are just a few passages from the Doctrine and Covenants that testify of the life, mission, and reality of our risen Savior:

• Doctrine and Covenants 110:4
• Doctrine and Covenants 76:22-24
• Doctrine and Covenants 18:10-11
• Doctrine and Covenants 19:16-19
• Doctrine and Covenants 138:27, 50

Come, Follow Me Study Resources

This section provides additional talks and insights to deepen your study and strengthen your understanding of gospel principles. Explore these messages to gain fresh perspectives and apply what you learn in your daily life.

• The Greatest Easter Story Ever Told by Gary E. Stevenson
• Hosanna and Hallelujah—The Living Jesus Christ: The Heart of Restoration and Easter by Gerrit W. Gong
• Behold the Man! by Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Come, Follow Me Podcasts

These podcasts provide valuable insights, personal stories, and thoughtful perspectives that align with this week’s Come, Follow Me study guide. Tune in to explore new ideas and deepen your understanding of the principles being taught.

• Grounded – Easter | Dr. Barbara Morgan Gardner and President Susan H. Porter | Apr 14-20
• Come Follow Up – Doctrine and Covenants | Apr 14-20 | Easter | Come Follow Up on BYUtv
• Unshaken – Come Follow Me – Easter Message 2025

Questions for Personal Reflection

These thoughtful prompts are designed to help you connect the scriptures and their principles to your own life, encouraging personal insights and spiritual growth. Take time to reflect, journal, or discuss these questions as part of your study.

1. How does knowing Christ lives today affect the way I approach my daily challenges?
2. What personal meaning does the resurrection hold for me?
3. How can I testify more often and more boldly that Jesus is the Christ?

Living the Principle: I Am He Who Liveth, I Am He Who Was Slain

These suggestions are designed to inspire action and help you live the teachings in meaningful, personal ways. By embracing these ideas, you can deepen your discipleship and bring the light of the gospel into your home, relationships, and community.

• Choose one Christlike attribute (such as compassion, patience, or forgiveness) to focus on developing throughout Holy Week.
• Choose someone in need and quietly offer service in Christ’s name. Reflect afterward on how it helped you feel closer to the Savior.
• Memorize The Living Christ or, for a shorter passage, D&C 76:22–24. Let these verses become a personal declaration of your faith in the risen Lord.

Shareable Quotes for Come, Follow Me Inspiration

This section features an uplifting quote from Church leaders, scriptures, or this week’s Come, Follow Me lesson—perfect for sharing with family and friends, or on social media. These messages are designed to spark meaningful conversations and keep the truths you learn at the forefront of your week.

How has this week’s study inspired or strengthened you? Your reflections could uplift someone else and spark a meaningful conversation in our community. Let’s learn and grow together!

We’d love to hear from you! As you study and apply this week’s principles, take a moment to share your thoughts, experiences, and insights in the comments below.

Holly Wallace

Holly Wallace is a writer and storyteller drawn to meaningful questions and overlooked details. Her work explores Latter-day Saint life and culture through faithful inquiry, inviting readers to pause, consider, and engage more deeply with what matters most.