A woman sitting on an armchair near a fireplace holds a scripture guidebook — In a new video for *LDS Living*, former seminary teacher Shannon Foster shares a bird’s-eye view of the Old Testament.

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Another year of Come, Follow Me has begun—and you may be on the brink of discovering your new favorite book of scripture. We have a video that will help you see just how much the Old Testament matters to your daily life as a Latter-day Saint.

In the video, Shannon Foster, author of the popular Red Headed Hostess scripture study guidebooks, gives a bird’s-eye view of the families, places, and nations that we’ll read about in the Old Testament. Shannon emphasizes that more than a history, this ancient text contains profoundly personal relevance to our lives today.

“The Old Testament will remind you and your family who we truly are and what we are here in these last days to do,” she explains. And as we understand who we are, our families will be changed for the better.

Watch the video to get a digestible, high-level view of the timeline of the Old Testament. Shannon will also help you understand what to look for as your family studies.

“Listen to the prophets speaking to you. Listen to them talk about our day; their eyes were upon us. They looked to us to fulfill the prophecies,” Shannon says. “The more we know these prophecies, the more we can step forward with courage and strength and do hard things and help gather Israel.”

You can find Shannon’s Old Testament guidebooks exclusively at Deseret Book and deseretbook.com. Read more about the structure and benefits of the adult, teen, and kid guidebooks below.

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SEEK, for adults

This beautifully designed guidebook helps you connect the Old Testament to your life in a meaningful and personal way. Aligned with the 2026 Come, Follow Me schedule, each week includes:

A stunning piece of commissioned or licensed artwork
Insightful background on each section and key historical context
Simple timelines and “people to know” for deeper understanding
Guided questions and space to write, reflect, or draw
Thoughtful prompts to help you slow down and record what the Spirit teaches you

Faith 52, for teens

This engaging guidebook is designed to help teens slow down, understand what they're reading, and discover how the Old Testament applies to their own lives. Aligned with the 2026 Come, Follow Me schedule, each week features:

Bold artwork, typography, or photography designed to speak to teens
Maps, timelines, and helpful context to deepen understanding
Space to write or draw thoughts, impressions, and personal insights

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Mighty Kids!

This interactive graphic novel is an engaging way to help your children love the scriptures and learn to study them on their own. Created for kids ages 5–12, this full-color, spiral-bound guidebook follows the 2026 Come, Follow Me schedule and invites children into the scriptures through a hands-on, story-based approach. Each week includes:

A graphic novel-style story from the Old Testament
A scripture-marking activity that helps kids engage directly with the Old Testament
A hands-on activity for each week
A weekly focus on a Christlike trait

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