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Come and See!

A flashlight the dark can’t beat, friends who bring friends to Jesus, and a class chain of “come and see” invitations

  • 🛡️ CTR 4–6
  • Week 3
  • 📅 Sunday, January 17, 2027
🤔 Forehead Guess🏆 Showdown
💡 The big idea

Jesus Christ is the Light of the world, and I can invite others to come and see Him.

I can follow Jesus’s light and invite someone to come and learn about Him.

Study it yourself firstRead John 1 in Gospel LibraryCome, Follow Me manualOpen this week (John 1)
Know the chapters

John 1 starts before Bethlehem, “in the beginning.” The Apostle John teaches that Jesus lived with Heavenly Father before He was born. Under the Father’s direction, He created the earth and everything on it, in John 1:1–3. We lived with Heavenly Father before we were born too. John also calls Jesus the Light. In John 1:5 and 1:9, His light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can’t overcome it.

Then John the Baptist sees Jesus and says, “Behold the Lamb of God!” He’s the baby from week 1, now grown up. That’s in John 1:29 and 1:36. Two of John’s followers start following Jesus. In John 1:39 He invites them, “Come and see.” One of them, Andrew, runs to find his brother Simon and brings him to Jesus. Jesus gives Simon a new name, Cephas, which means a stone. We know him as Peter. Jesus says to Philip, “Follow me,” and Philip goes to find his friend Nathanael. Nathanael isn’t sure, so Philip just says, “Come and see.” Jesus already knew Nathanael and had seen him under a fig tree. Nathanael says Jesus is the Son of God.

For 4- to 7-year-olds, keep two pictures. Jesus is like a light in the dark. And inviting is as easy as saying, “Come and see!” Little ones already invite friends to see a new puppy or a cool rock. They can invite friends and family to Primary, to family home evening or to hear a story about Jesus. Andrew and Philip didn’t give speeches. They just brought a friend.

Your 7-year-olds are getting ready for baptism. They’ll promise to stand as witnesses of God, as Mosiah 18:9 says. A friendly “come and see” is one way to keep that promise. Also point out Nathanael’s surprise. Jesus knew him before they ever met. Jesus knows each child in your class by name.

Only have 5 minutes?

Read John 1:1–5 and 1:35–49. Turn off the lights and shine a flashlight to show that the dark can’t beat the light. Tell the story in Teach Mode, and let the class make the sounds. Teach “Come and see” with motions, build the Come and See Chain and end with your testimony. Brought nothing? Tap “I brought nothing,” and the flashlight becomes Light Tag.

What to bring2 items

Tick what you have. Forgot something? Every step that needs a supply has a no-supplies version in the plan below.

Before class

  1. Read John 1:1–5 and 1:35–49.
  2. Find the light switch. Make sure the flashlight works.

If your class is wild

  • Lights off can make wiggly kids squeal. Say first, “When the lights go off, we freeze and whisper.” Keep it to a few seconds.
  • Give your wiggliest 6- or 7-year-old the Sound Helper job. Now their energy has a job.
  • The Come and See Chain gets the wiggles out and shows the lesson at the same time. Walk it slowly around the circle.
  • Shy kids can invite with just a wave and a smile. That counts!

The 25-minute plan24 min + bonus

Bonus steps are for when you have extra time. Steps that mention Teach Mode, the Sound Board or other class games refer to the Gospel Sparks app; on the web you can play Forehead Guess and Scripture Showdown from this page.

1. Hook

Flashlight Surprise

3 min

A few seconds of dark and one flashlight show that Jesus is the Light the dark can’t beat.

  1. SAY“When the lights go off, freeze and whisper. Ready?”
  2. Turn off the lights. Whisper, “It’s dark. Can you see your friends?” Then click on the flashlight.
  3. Ask, “What happened to the dark?” It went away! Try to push the dark back over the light with your hand. It can’t! Lights on.
  4. SAY“The Bible says Jesus is the Light. His light shines in the dark. And the dark can never put it out.”
🌪️ Keep the lights off for only a few seconds. If anyone is scared of the dark, let them hold the flashlight.

Class screen: 🔦 Jesus is the Light! · Dark 🌑 · Light! 💡

No supplies? Do this instead

Instead of: A flashlight (a phone flashlight works too)

Light Tag

  1. SAY“Everyone cover your eyes. You’re all in the dark.”
  2. Tap one child: “You’re the Light!” They open their hands wide like rays and tap a neighbor, who becomes a Light too. Keep going around the circle.
  3. Ask, “Did the dark win?” No!
  4. SAY“The Bible says Jesus is the Light. His light shines in the dark. And the dark can never put it out.”
2. Story

Story: We Found Jesus!

7 min

You tell a true scripture story with pictures. The whole class joins in from their seats.

  1. SAY“This is a true story from the scriptures. You get to make some of the sounds.”
  2. Open the story in Teach Mode. When a sound shows, everyone makes it. Big kids can read the caption first.
  3. After scene 5, ask, “What did Andrew do when he found Jesus?” He ran to get his brother!
  4. After scene 7, ask, “Jesus knew Nathanael before they met. How does it feel to know Jesus knows you?”
🌪️ If the room drifts, cover your eyes and wait. When they copy, pop your hands open together: “Light!”

Class screen: 🔗 We found Jesus! · 👣 Step, step! · 🏃 Pitter-pat! · 🌳 Shh-shh!

3. Wiggle break

Make the World!

2 min

A quick stand-up wiggle celebrates the world Jesus made.

  1. SAY“Jesus made the world for us! Stand up. When I call something, make it with your arms.”
  2. Call “Sun!” for big circle arms. Call “Mountains!” for pointy arms up high. Then try “Ocean!” “Birds!” and “Fish!”
  3. End with “People!” Everyone stands tall and smiles.
  4. SAY“And He made the world for you! Now sit down.”
🌪️ Arms move, feet stay. If it gets wild, call “Night!” and everyone closes their eyes for three seconds.

Class screen: 🌍 Jesus made the world! · ☀️ ⛰️ 🌊 🐦 🐟

4. Scripture

Key Verse: John 1:39

3 min

Three short words with big motions make an invitation every child can give.

  1. SAY“Jesus gave the easiest invitation ever. It’s just three words!”
  2. Show the verse and ask a reader to read it while everyone echoes. Teach the motions. Say it three times, a little bigger each time.
  3. SAY“Jesus invited. Then His friends invited their friends. You can say ‘come and see’ too!”

Class screen: 👋 He saith unto them, Come and see. · John 1:39

5. Game

The Come and See Chain

6 min

Kids practice a real invitation, and one invitation grows into a whole class, just like in John 1.

  1. SAY“Andrew brought his brother. Philip brought his friend. Let’s practice inviting!”
  2. Tap Name Spinner to pick the first inviter. They turn to a neighbor: “Come and see Primary with me!” Family night or a Jesus story work too.
  3. The friend says, “Okay!” and they hold hands. Then the friend invites the next child, and the chain grows. Little ones can just wave.
  4. SAY“Look! One invitation became a whole class! When you’re baptized, you promise to help others know Jesus.”
  5. Ask, “Who will you invite this week?” Let a few kids share a name.
🌪️ Invite with words and hold hands gently. No pulling the chain!
🎡 Name Spinner (a class game in the Gospel Sparks app)

Class screen: 🔗 Come and see ___ with me! · ⛪ Primary · 🏠 Family night · 📖 A Jesus story · 💧 A baptism

6. Testimony

Shine Your Light

3 min

End quiet, with Jesus as the Light and one invitation to give this week.

  1. SAY“Hold up one finger, like a tiny candle. Jesus is the Light of the world. When we follow Him, we shine too.”
  2. Share a short testimony that Jesus Christ is the Light and knows each child by name.
  3. Show the Come and See Challenge on the screen. Then invite a child to say the closing prayer.

Class screen: 🕯️ Jesus is my Light. · Come and see 👋

7. Game

Forehead Guess: Come and See Round

4 minBONUS

A Heads Up–style review of today’s story. The picture shows with each word, so pre-readers can play too.

  1. SAY“Let’s see what you remember! Give clues, but don’t say the word.”
  2. Tap Forehead Guess. One kid holds your phone or tablet on their forehead, screen facing the class. Everyone else gives clues from their seats.
  3. Motions make great clues. Pop hands open for Light, swimming hands for Fish, a wave for Invite. Tilt down for “got it” and up to pass.
  4. Give each turn about 30 seconds. Pair a 4- or 5-year-old guesser with an older buddy who whispers help.
🌪️ Go around the circle with one clue each, so nobody shouts over anybody.
▶ Play Forehead Guess on the web

Class screen: 🤔 Forehead Guess! · Give clues. Don’t say the word!

8. Game

Scripture Showdown

5 minBONUS

A fast team quiz reviews everything they learned.

  1. SAY“It’s Team Light versus Team Come and See!”
  2. Split the class in two, mixing big and little kids. Tap Scripture Showdown.
  3. Read each question and the picture choices out loud. Teams whisper together, then point to an answer.
  4. Tap the team that got it right to give them a point. Cheer for both teams.
▶ Play Scripture Showdown on the web

Class screen: 🏆 Scripture Showdown!

The story

We Found Jesus!

John 1:1–5, 35–49 ↗

Optional helpers

  • Sound HelperSits next to you and taps each scene’s sound on your phone or tablet.

Scenes

  1. 🌍☀️ Jesus made the world!

    Long before Jesus was born in Bethlehem, He lived with Heavenly Father. We lived there too! Heavenly Father asked Jesus to make the earth. And He did! The sun, the water, the fish, the birds, everything.

    🙌

  2. 🔦🌑 Jesus is the Light!

    John wrote that Jesus is the Light. His light shines in the dark. And the dark can never put it out. When we follow Jesus, it’s like having a light that shows us the way.

    🙌 Cover your eyes, then pop your hands open: “Light!”

  3. 🐑👉 “Look! The Lamb of God!”

    Now Jesus was grown up. John the Baptist was teaching by a river. When he saw Jesus walking by, he pointed. He said, “Behold the Lamb of God!” That meant, “Look! There is the Savior!”

    🙌

  4. 🚶🚶 “Come and see!”

    Two of John’s followers started following Jesus. Jesus turned and asked what they were looking for. They asked where He was staying. Jesus said, “Come and see.” So they went with Him and stayed all day!

    🙌 Footsteps! Pat your knees slowly: “Step, step, step.”

  5. 🏃👦 Andrew runs to get his brother

    Andrew was so excited! He ran to find his brother Simon. He said, “We have found the Messias!” That means the Savior. He brought Simon to Jesus. And Jesus gave Simon a new name: Peter.

    🙌 Run your fingers fast on your knees: “Pitter-pat, pitter-pat!”

  6. 🌳🤔 Philip finds Nathanael under a tree

    Jesus said to Philip, “Follow me.” Then Philip found his friend Nathanael sitting under a fig tree. Nathanael wasn’t sure about Jesus. Philip didn’t argue. He just said, “Come and see.”

    🙌 Rustle the fig tree leaves: “Shh-shh-shh!”

  7. 👀💛 Jesus already knew Nathanael!

    When Nathanael came, Jesus said He had seen him under the fig tree. That was before Philip ever called him! Nathanael was amazed. He said, “Thou art the Son of God.” Jesus knew Nathanael. And He knows you too.

    🙌

Key verse

John 1:39 ↗
“He saith unto them, Come and see.”
In kid words: Jesus said, “Come and see.”
🙌 “He saith unto them” = cup your hands around your mouth · “Come” = wave a friend toward you with a big arm · “and see” = make circles around your eyes like glasses.

More verses

John 1:5 ↗
“And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.”
In kid words: Jesus’s light shines in the dark, and the dark can’t put it out.
John 1:3 ↗
“All things were made by him”
In kid words: Jesus made everything!
John 1:41 ↗
“He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias”
In kid words: Andrew found his brother and said, “We found the Savior!”

Forehead Guess words16 words

  • 💡 Light
  • 🔦 Flashlight
  • ☀️ Sun
  • 🌍 World
  • 🐑 Lamb
  • 🐟 Fish
  • 🐦 Bird
  • 🌳 Tree
  • 👦 Brother
  • 🤝 Friend
  • 🪨 Rock
  • 🏞️ River
  • 🏃 Run
  • 👀 Eyes
  • ⛰️ Mountain
  • 💌 Invite
Clues for each word
  • Light: Turn it on when it’s dark
  • Flashlight: Click! A light you hold in your hand
  • Sun: It shines in the sky all day
  • World: Jesus made it, and we live on it
  • Lamb: A baby sheep. John called Jesus this
  • Fish: It swims in the water
  • Bird: It flaps its wings and flies
  • Tree: Nathanael sat under one
  • Brother: Andrew ran to get his
  • Friend: Philip brought his to Jesus
  • Rock: Peter’s new name means this
  • River: John the Baptist taught by one
  • Run: Go really fast on your feet
  • Eyes: Come and see with these!
  • Mountain: Very big and tall. Jesus made them
  • Invite: Ask someone to come with you
▶ Play Forehead GuessFull screen, 60-second timer, works on any phone.

Scripture Showdown8 questions

  1. Who made the world, under Heavenly Father’s direction?
    • A. Jesus Christ 💛
    • B. A king 👑
    • C. Nobody 🚫
    Show answer

    ✅ A. Jesus Christ 💛 Jesus made the sun, the water, the animals, everything!

  2. Can the dark put out Jesus’s light?
    • A. Yes 🌑
    • B. Only at night 🌙
    • C. No, never! 💡
    Show answer

    ✅ C. No, never! 💡 His light shines in the dark, and the dark can’t win.

  3. What did Jesus say to the two followers?
    • A. Go away 👋
    • B. Come and see 👀
    • C. Be quiet 🤫
    Show answer

    ✅ B. Come and see 👀 He invited them, and they stayed with Him that day!

  4. Who did Andrew run to get?
    • A. His brother Simon 👦
    • B. His dog 🐕
    • C. His teacher 🧑‍🏫
    Show answer

    ✅ A. His brother Simon 👦 The first thing he did was find his brother and bring him to Jesus.

  5. Simon’s new name means…
    • A. A cloud ☁️
    • B. A flower 🌸
    • C. A stone 🪨
    Show answer

    ✅ C. A stone 🪨 Strong and steady like a rock. We call him Peter.

  6. Where was Nathanael sitting?
    • A. On a boat ⛵
    • B. Under a fig tree 🌳
    • C. On a roof 🏠
    Show answer

    ✅ B. Under a fig tree 🌳 Jesus saw him there even before Philip called him!

  7. What did Philip say when Nathanael wasn’t sure?
    • A. Come and see! 👀
    • B. Never mind 🤷
    • C. You’re wrong! 😠
    Show answer

    ✅ A. Come and see! 👀 He didn’t argue. He just invited his friend.

  8. What can you say to invite someone to learn about Jesus?
    • A. Leave me alone 🙅
    • B. Come and see! 👋
    • C. I’m busy 📱
    Show answer

    ✅ B. Come and see! 👋 Just like Andrew and Philip, you can invite a friend!

▶ Play Scripture ShowdownTeams take turns on one screen.

Songs

  • I Lived in Heaven Children’s Songbook, p. 4

    We lived with Heavenly Father and Jesus before we were born, just like scene 1. Find it ↗

  • My Heavenly Father Loves Me Children’s Songbook, p. 228

    A song about the beautiful world Jesus made, perfect after the Make the World! wiggle. Find it ↗

  • I Hope They Call Me on a Mission Children’s Songbook, p. 169

    Inviting others to come and see Jesus starts now, not just on a mission. Find it ↗

This week’s challenge

Come and See Challenge

This week, invite one person to come and see something about Jesus. Try Primary, family home evening, a favorite scripture story or a picture of Jesus. Then tell your family how it went.

Text the parents

Today in Primary we learned from John 1 that Jesus made the world. He’s the Light the dark can’t beat. We heard how Andrew ran to get his brother. Philip told Nathanael, “Come and see,” in John 1:39. Then we practiced inviting each other. Ask your child, “Who did Andrew bring to Jesus? Who could you invite to come and see?”

📝 After class

What worked? Who needs a check-in this week? Jot it here on a printed copy, or in the app’s private class notes.

Got extra time?

🌳 Fig Tree Hide-and-Seek · 4 min

  1. Everyone covers their eyes while one child hides under a table. That’s our fig tree.
  2. The class guesses who is missing.
  3. SAY“Jesus knew Nathanael was under the fig tree before anyone told Him. Jesus always knows where you are and how you feel.”

🕯️ Light the Room · 3 min

  1. Turn the lights off. Shine the flashlight on one child, and they name one way to follow Jesus.
  2. Then they get the flashlight and shine it on the next child.
  3. SAY“Each good choice is like shining Jesus’s light a little brighter.”

🪨 New Name Game · 3 min

  1. SAY“Jesus gave Simon a new name. It means ‘a stone,’ something strong and steady.”
  2. Go around the room and give each child a kind name, like Brave Bella, Helper Hunter or Kind Kai.
  3. SAY“Jesus sees the good in you too.”

Sources

Scripture quotations are from the King James Version, the Bible used by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Tap or click a reference to open it in Gospel Library. Start with the official Come, Follow Me manual; these ideas are here to help it come alive.

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