Naomi and her daughters-in-law, Orpah and Ruth, were alone after their husbands died. Ruth asked Boaz to marry her. She had a baby boy who became the grandfather of David, the future king of Judah.

Ruth and Naomi

Hannah promised the Lord that if she had a son, he would grow up to serve Him. She had a baby boy and named him Samuel. As promised, she took him to serve in the house of the Lord.

Hannah

(1 Samuel 1) Hannah prays to the Lord to bless her with a son.

Hannah's Faith

One evening, Samuel heard a voice call him. He thought it was Eli, but Eli had not called him. He heard the voice again, but it was not Eli. Eli said if the Lord called again, Samuel should listen.

Samuel the Prophet

(1 Samuel 3:1-10) Samuel hears the voice of Lord.

Samuel and Eli

Patty Rokus the rock artist arranges rounded pebbles and narrow stones to create the image of Samuel the prophet as a little boy listening to the Lord as recorded in the Bible.

How to Make Samuel the Prophet with Rock Art | Come Create with Me

Patti Rokus, the rock artist, uses various stones and pebbles to recreate an image of King David dancing and celebrating before the Lord as recorded in the Bible.  

How to Make Dancing David with Rock Art | Come Create with Me

The Lord sent the prophet Samuel to find a new king among Jesse’s sons in Bethlehem. The Lord told Samuel not to judge them by how they looked. David was small, but his heart was full of faith.

Young David

(1 Samuel 17) Elder Oaks tells the story of David and Goliath.

The Lord Will Deliver Me

Goliath was an enemy warrior. He was fierce and bigger than anyone else. David was a young shepherd. He trusted the Lord to protect him. The Lord helped David defeat Goliath without a sword or armor.

David and Goliath

(2 Samuel 11) Elder Dallin H. Oaks relates the story of King David to illustrate the dangers of pornography. See OvercomingPornography.org

To Look Upon

See how a moment’s decision can have far-reaching consequences—for good or bad.

Watch Your Step

David loved the Lord. The Lord chose him to be king. David’s army defeated their enemies. He sent Uriah to die in battle. He married Uriah’s wife. The Lord was not happy. David fasted for forgiveness.

King David

The challenges that children face today related to pornography are tremendous, but armed with the right information about what to do when they encounter it, they can successfully overcome the challenge and lead safe, happy lives.

What should I do when I see pornography?

(1 Kings 17) During a time of famine, the prophet Elijah rewards the faith of Zarephath with food.

Elijah and the Widow of Zarephath

Elijah hid to protect his life. The people had very little food. A woman made bread for Elijah with her last oil and flour. Then her oil and flour multiplied. She then had enough food for many days.

Elijah the Prophet

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