Purpose To teach the children that true freedom comes by resisting evil and keeping Heavenly Father’s commandments. My Initial Thoughts Before I record my notes on what I've read in the lesson, here are some of the things I have in mind: There are things we can do to protect ourselves against the power of the adversary Captain Moroni knew how to submit … [Read more...]
LESSON: The Zoramites and the Rameumptom
June 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Before I read over this lesson, one question comes to mind: How much are we as members of the Church like the Zoramites? What I remember about the Zoramites: that they thought they were so much better than everyone else they said a prayer to be heard of men in the public they basically worshiped one day a week and then didn't talk of the Gospel or their … [Read more...]
LESSON: Korihor the Anti-Christ
May 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Purpose To help the children understand that by following Jesus Christ they can avoid being deceived by Satan. My Thoughts Before I review the lesson, what experiences do I have that I could share about this topic...? How is following Jesus Christ a "shield and a protection" to us? What is the "Armor of God"? Why is it helpful? How does Satan deceive … [Read more...]
LESSON: Alma and Amulek in Prison
April 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Purpose To help the children develop faith in Jesus Christ so they will stand for the right. Attention Activity Show the children an umbrella (or pretend to have an umbrella) and a Book of Mormon. Ask how the two items might be similar. Help the children understand that an umbrella will not protect us from rain unless we open it and stand under it. Similarly, … [Read more...]
Studying the Words of Modern-Day Prophets
March 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I'm doing something different today: instead of setting a TON of goals, I've broke them down into 2 goals at a time with a specific timeline. Then, when I get those two done, I'll set two more. One of the things that really gets in the way of my goals is Facebook. Another close 2nd is email. I'm not going to Facebook at all during this 2 goal set and have … [Read more...]
Submitting My Will to God
March 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I'm feeling a bit tempted today so I thought I'd post something and do a bit of study. This morning I "bumped into" a bit of inappropriate content on Pinterest. However, I happy to report that I didn't stay or search around. I want to read more about some of the claims Luke (actually Dr. Walter Martin) made about the fulness of the Gospel not being found in … [Read more...]
LESSON: King Benjamin Teaches the People
February 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Purpose: To strengthen the children’s commitment to keep their baptismal covenants and follow Jesus Christ. Study: 2 Nephi 31:5–12 and Mosiah 2:1–22; 3:2–19; 4:11–16; 5:5–8, 13–15. Notes: As I study the lesson today, it's hard for me not to think about the content of it in terms of "how could I share this with my friend Luke and others … [Read more...]
What Can the Gospel of Jesus Christ do for You?
February 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I've had some great conversations with high school friends about religion, Christianity, and the beliefs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I've made a concerted effort to never bash, belittle, or call my friends out on what I feel are at times ridiculous claims about what we believe and teach in the Church. I've born my testimony a few … [Read more...]
Lesson 6: Heavenly Father Commands Nephi to Build a Ship
February 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Purpose To help the children want to be good examples and have a spiritual influence on their families by obeying Heavenly Father’s commandments. Scriptures To Study The scriptures to study today are 1 Nephi 17. Here are some of the verses that stuck out to me today: What does the Lord promise if we obey his commandments? 3 And thus we see that the … [Read more...]
Lesson 5: Lehi and His Family Are Led through the Wilderness
January 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Purpose To help the children understand that when they do all they can and trust in Heavenly Father, he will guide them. Scriptures to Study: 1 Nephi 16, Alma 37:38–46, and Proverbs 3:5–6. Questions to Review How was Lehi blessed for his faith and obedience as he traveled into the wilderness? (1 Nephi 16:10) What did Nephi’s father and brothers … [Read more...]
