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"Believe In Me"
I am so excited to share with you a beautiful song that was written for a Young Women's girl's camp. The theme for camp was "Believe In Me". You can listen to it by going to the following page, as well as download the sheet music for it -- FREE OF COURSE!
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Lesson Ideas from the Friend, Liahona, Ensign, & New Era Additional Lessons For Easter, Christmas, And Conferences Opening Songs from the Children Songbook
Contents
1. New Testament ABC*s (Becoming Familiar with the New Testament) 2. The Savior*s Atonement (Jesus Christ Volunteered to Be Our Savior) 3. John the Baptist Followed Jesus Christ (John the Baptist Prepared the Way for Jesus Christ) 4. I Shouted for Joy (Jesus Christ Is the Son of Heavenly Father) 5. Jesus Once Was a Little Child (The Childhood of Jesus Christ) 6. Baptism (The Baptism of Jesus Christ) 7. Jesus is Tempted (Jesus Christ Was Tempted by Satan) 8. Jesus and Heavenly Father*s House (Jesus Christ Cleanses the Temple) 9. Calling the Twelve (Jesus Christ Calls His Apostles) 10. He*s Talking to Me (The Sermon on the Mount) 11. Jesus Christ Teaches about Prayer 12. The Wise Man and the Foolish Man (The House Built on a Rock) 13. By These Names (Jesus Christ Heals the Sick) 14. He Hath Opened Mine Eyes (Jesus Christ and the Sabbath Day) 15. Power (Jesus Christ Used His Priesthood Power to Bless Others) 16. Jesus Feeds Five Thousand People (Jesus Christ Performed Miracles) 17. The Parables of the Sower and the Wheat and Tares 18. Jesus Christ Heals a Man Born Blind 19. The Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, and the Prodigal Son 20. Parable of the Good Samaritan 21. Were There Not Ten Healed (Jesus Christ Heals Ten Lepers) 22. Experiment in Forgiving (The Unmerciful Servant) 23. The Good Shepherd 24. The Widow*s Mite 25. Parable of the Ten Virgins 26. Parable of the Talents 27. Practice Makes Perfect (Parable of the Sheep and the Goats) 28. The Faith of Mary and Martha (Jesus Christ Raises Lazarus from the Dead) 29. The Atonement (Jesus Christ*s Triumphal Entry and the Last Supper) 30. The Atonement and Resurrection (Jesus Christ in Gethsemane) 31. Jesus of Nazareth (Jesus Christ*s Betrayal, Arrest, and Trial) 32. The Crucifixion (The Crucifixion and Burial of Jesus Christ) 33. He is Not Here, But Has Risen (The Resurrection of Jesus Christ) 34. Heroes and Heroines: Kim Ho Jik (Feed My Sheep) 35. The Mission of Jesus Christ 36. The Day of Pentecost 37. Seek, Then Follow the Prophet*s Counsel (Peter the Apostle) 38. An Honest Man-God*s Noblest Work (Barnabas, Ananias, and Sapphira) 39. The First Martyr (Stephen, the Martyr) 40. Peter and Cornelius 41. Your Name is Safe in Our House (James Teaches Us to Control Our Tongues) 42. The Conversion of Saul 43. The Living Christ (Paul Testifies of Jesus Christ) 44. Every Day Heroes: They also Serve (Paul the Missionary) 45. Gifts from God (Paul*s Journey to Rome) What a Joyful Day (Jesus Christ Will Come Again)
The Power and Authority of God (The Priesthood Can Bless Our Lives) Why Do We Have Fast Sunday? Milk Money Power of Pray My Sister, My Example To Hear the Angels Sing (Christmas) The Gift of the Holy Ghost: What Every Member Should Know
1. New Testament ABC*s Janet Peterson, Friend, Jan. 1991, 24
HYMN: The Books of the New Testament p.116 OPENING PRAYER: SCRIPTURE: The Eight Article of Faith LESSON: To Play: Any number of players may participate. Each player, in turn, picks a letter from the pile, reads the clue, and has two minutes to find the answer that begins with that letter in the New Testament. The person with the most correct answers at the end of the game wins. A. Twelve men who were chosen and ordained by Jesus (See Luke 6:13.) B. Town where Jesus was born (See Matt. 2:1.) C. Name given for those who believe in Christ (See Acts 11:26.) D. Those who follow Christ (See John 8:31.) E. Land where Joseph and Mary took Jesus when He was a baby (See Matt. 2:13.) F. Fragrance brought by the Wise Men (See Matt. 2:11.) G. Garden where Jesus prayed (See Mark 14:32.) H. Wicked king who ordered all babies killed (See Matt. 2:13.) I. Where there was no room for Mary and Joseph (See Luke 2:7.) J. Name that the angel told Mary to call the Savior (See Luke 1:30*31.) K. *_____ of the Jews**part of the title on the cross (See John 19:19.) L. Brother of Mary and Martha; raised from the dead by Jesus (See John 11:43*44.) M. First book in the New Testament (See New Testament.) N. Town where Jesus lived as a boy (See Matt. 2:23.) O. The _____ Begotten Son (See John 3:16.) P. Chief Apostle; denied Christ three times before the cock crew (See Matt. 26:69*75.) Q. *The _____ and the dead* (those to be judged by Christ*See 2 Tim. 4:1.) R. Last book in the New Testament (See New Testament.) S. Name changed to Paul (See Acts 13:9.) T. The Apostle who doubted Christ*s resurrection (See John 20:24*25.) U. _____ room, where the Last Supper was held (See Mark 14:14*15.) V. Drink given to Christ while He was on the cross (See Matt. 27:34.) W. Person who gave her last two mites (See Mark 12:42*44.) Note: No word in the Bible starts with x. Y. What we should take upon us (See Matt. 11:29.) Z. Father of John the Baptist (See Luke 1:5.)
2. Come Listen to a Prophet*s Voice: The Savior*s Atonement Friend, Mar. 2002 HYMN: He Sent His Son p.34 OPENING PRAYER: SCRIPTURE: Isa. 49:26 LESSON: Christ and explains its meaning in our lives. Jesus Christ was appointed to be our Redeemer before the world was formed. With His divine Sonship, His sinless life, the shedding of His blood in the Garden of Gethsemane, His [painful] death on the cross and Resurrection from the grave, He became the author of our salvation and made a perfect Atonement for all mankind. Some years ago, President Gordon B. Hinckley told *something of a parable* about *a one-room schoolhouse in the mountains of Virginia where the boys were so rough no teacher had been able to handle them. *Then one day an inexperienced young teacher applied. He was told that every teacher had received an awful beating, but the teacher accepted the risk. The first day of school, the teacher asked the boys to establish their own rules and the penalty for breaking the rules. The class came up with ten rules, which were written on the blackboard. Then the teacher asked, *What shall we do with one who breaks the rules?* * *Beat him across the back ten times without his coat on,* came the response. *A day or so later, the lunch of a big student, named Tom, was stolen. The thief was located*a little hungry fellow, about ten years old. *As little Jim came up to take his licking, he pleaded to keep his coat on. *Take your coat off,* the teacher said. *You helped make the rules!* *The boy took off the coat. He had no shirt and revealed a bony little crippled body. As the teacher hesitated with the rod, big Tom jumped to his feet and volunteered to take the boy*s licking. * *Very well, there is a certain law that one can become a substitute for another. Are you all agreed?* the teacher asked. *After five strokes across Tom*s back, the rod broke. The class was sobbing. Little Jim had reached up and caught Tom with both arms around his neck. *Tom, I*m sorry that I stole your lunch, but I was awful hungry. Tom, I will love you till I die for taking my licking for me! Yes, I will love you forever!* * President Hinckley then quoted Isaiah:* *Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows. * * *He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our [sins].* * (Isa. 53:4*5.) No man knows the full weight of what our Savior bore. His [deep] suffering in the Garden of Gethsemane, where He took upon Himself all the sins of all other mortals, caused Him *to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore, and to suffer both body and spirit* (D&C 19:18). The Atonement and the Resurrection accomplish many things. The Atonement cleanses us of sin on condition of our repentance. Christ*s resurrection gave us the assurance of life after death. Our Redeemer took upon Himself all the sins, pains, and sicknesses of all who have ever lived and will ever live (see Alma 7:11*12). He knows our trials by firsthand experience. Because the Savior has suffered anything and everything that we could ever feel or experience, He can help the weak to become stronger. He understands our pain and will walk with us even in our darkest hours. We long for the ultimate blessing of the Atonement*to become one with Him, to be in His divine presence, to be called individually by name as He warmly welcomes us home with a radiant smile, beckoning us with open arms to be enfolded in His boundless love (see Alma 26:15; Morm. 5:11; Morm. 6:17; Moses 7:63).
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3. John the Baptist Followed Jesus Christ HYMN: The First Article of Faith p.122 OPENING PRAYER: SCRIPTURE: Gal. 3:26 LESSON: *John the Baptist Followed Jesus Christ,* Friend, July 2003, 16 One time when Jesus was teaching in the temple, some chief priests and elders of the people came and asked Him, *By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?* (See Matt. 21:23.) They were trying to make the Savior look bad in front of the people. They didn*t want people to believe in Him. If people believed in Jesus Christ, they wouldn*t follow them (the chief priests and elders). But Jesus knew what they were trying to do, so He said, *I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things. *The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men?* (Matt. 21:24*25.) Now, John the Baptist believed in the Savior and knew of His mission. Before his death, John had told people that *I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me [Jesus Christ] is mightier than I * : he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire* (Matt. 3:11). When the chief priests and the elders heard Jesus* question, they were worried. They realized that if they said that John baptized people with the proper priesthood authority, Jesus would ask them why they didn*t believe John and follow Him (the Savior). But if they said that John did not have proper priesthood authority, the people wouldn*t believe them, because the people did believe John. When the chief priests and elders refused to answer Jesus* question, he refused to answer theirs. Then he told them a parable, or story: *But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard. *He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went. *And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not. *Whether of them twain did the will of his father?* The chief priests said that the first son did what his father asked. Jesus told them that those who believed John the Baptist and repented of their sins would go to heaven but that the chief priests and elders would not, because they didn*t believe John and repent of their sins. (See Matt. 21:25*32.) When we learn the gospel, have faith in the Savior, repent of our sins, are baptized, receive the Holy Ghost, choose the right, and study the scriptures, we are following Jesus Christ. Fourth Article of Faith Picture Scramble By Caroline Benzley Jesus Christ was baptized by John the Baptist. We can follow Jesus* example by being baptized, too. To find out what two things we must do before we are baptized and what happens after we are baptized, cut out the pictures and glue them in place in the right order. For help, or to check your answer, read Articles of Faith 1:4 [A of F 1:4]. Gift of the Holy Ghost Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ Repentance Baptism
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REFRESHMENTS: 4. I Shouted for Joy! Sydney S. Reynolds, Friend, Feb. 1999, 46 HYMN: I Lived in Heaven p.4 OPENING PRAYER: SCRIPTURE: John 6:69 LESSON: *Hurray!* we cried. *Hurray!* We shouted for joy! Have you ever been so happy in a meeting that you wanted to shout for joy? Did you know that you attended a very big meeting before you were born? It was called the Council in Heaven. All of Heavenly Father*s spirit children were there. Jesus Christ was there, and each one of us was there. Jesus was Heavenly Father*s Firstborn Son in the spirit world. We are also His spirit children. We lived with Heavenly Father and Jesus in heaven before we were born on this earth. In the Council in Heaven, Heavenly Father told us about His wonderful plan. We call it the plan of salvation or the great plan of happiness. As part of this plan, Jesus, under the direction of Heavenly Father, would create a beautiful earth for us. Heavenly Father wanted each of His children to come to earth and receive a body. We had learned as much as we could in the spirit world. With a body and with the gift of agency (freedom to choose right or wrong) we could prove to Heavenly Father that we wanted more than anything else to keep His commandments and return to live with Him again. We were excited to be able to come to earth. But there was a problem. Heavenly Father knew that when we became mortal and had bodies, we could get sick and die. We would make mistakes and could be tempted. We could sin, and no one who is sinning can live with Him. Heavenly Father knew that someone would have to pay the price for our sins so that we could be clean again and free from sin. We would need a savior who would give his own life in payment for our sins. Heavenly Father asked, *Whom shall I send?* Jesus said, *Here am I, send me.* Jesus said that He would do whatever Heavenly Father wanted Him to do to help us. There was another spirit person there who wanted to take away our agency and force us all to follow him. That was Lucifer, or Satan. He didn*t want to follow Heavenly Father*s plan*he wanted his own plan. Heavenly Father said, *I will send the first.* (See Abr. 3:24*27.) When we heard that Jesus would be our Savior, we were so grateful and so happy that we shouted for joy. All the prophets from Adam*s time onward knew that Jesus would come and be our Savior. All the prophets who have lived since Jesus* birth testify that He did come and that He is the Christ. The Apostle John, who knew Jesus personally, declared *We believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God* (John 6:69). When we read that scripture, our faith can grow. Once again, we feel like shouting for joy! Who Is He? Puzzle Instructions: Jesus Christ has many names or titles in the scriptures (see *Christ, Names of* in the Bible Dictionary). These titles help us know more about Him. Read the descriptions in the left column, look for the correct answers in the right column, then fill in the blanks with the correct titles. Because more than one title may fit each description, the shaded blanks have the letters of His name. To make this puzzle activity into a scroll, mount this page on heavy paper or fabric and cut it out. Glue sticks or dowels along the left and the right edges of the puzzle and let them dry (see illustration). Roll the sticks toward the middle and tie a piece of string or ribbon around the scroll.
1. God of the Old Testament a. Alpha and Omega 2. Cares for the flock b. King of Kings 3. Oldest spirit child c. Jehovah 4. Gives good advice d. Good Shepherd 5. Offspring of Heavenly Father e. Light of the World 6. Brings calm to a troubled heart f. Firstborn 7. The First and the Last g. Savior 8. Brings us back to Heavenly Father h. Counsellor 9. Is above all earthly rulers i. Son of God 10. Rescues us from sin j. Redeemer 11. Because of Him, we can *see.* k. Prince of Peace
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5. Jesus Once Was a Little Child Friend, Dec. 1979, 2 HYMN: Jesus Once Was a Little Child p. 54 OPENING PRAYER: SCRIPTURE: Matt. 2:13 LESSON: At this joyous Christmas season we celebrate the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. The story of that birth is well-known; the story of His sacrifice is an inspiration to all. But, perhaps sadly for us, we do not know much about His youth; although because of our knowledge of His later life, we can picture the growing Boy. From reading the scriptures we know that as a little child Jesus was watched over by angels, and His earthly parents were divinely guided. One angelic message was delivered to them about the safety of their Son, telling them that King Herod had a murderous plan. The angel said: *Take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.* (Matt. 2:13.) When the death of Herod was announced and the danger had passed, the angel came again, and in another dream he told the loving guardian Joseph: *Take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel.* (Matt. 2:20.) When the family arrived back in Palestine, there was still some fear in their minds, and the angel came again and directed them to go into Galilee. And the scriptures tell us that there *the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.* (Luke 2:40.) Jesus lived in Nazareth, which is toward the top of one of the very rough hills north of the Plain of Esdraelon. This was an interesting place to grow up, and Jesus undoubtedly had all kinds of experiences that would ripen His life for His magnificent future. From the top of the hill Jesus may have seen the military and commercial routes teeming with life and movement and commerce. The rim was precipitous and from this high place, having been angered by His teachings and claims, Jesus* fellow townsmen once tried to cast Him down headlong, but He escaped from their clutches. He lived probably not more than fifteen miles from the Sea of Galilee, where He would likely have learned much about clouds and storms and waves and sand and rocks and boats and ships. It was not much farther to the Mediterranean Sea, and here also He may have become acquainted with larger ships and tides and waves and streams and all the material that He referred to so eloquently in the sermons He gave later. As a boy, Jesus could have climbed the slopes of Mount Tabor, and He may have been familiar with the place where He led three apostles in later years. To climb Mount Tabor would be a real challenge, but one that a young, growing boy might find irresistible. Jesus also could have walked from Nazareth to the Jordan River, where there would have been numerous live animals in the brush and natural growth. He probably observed nests with bird eggs in them. Undoubtedly He had seen the foxes and had watched them escape into their holes. He also knew of the grass of the field. He knew of the barns where food was stored. He knew of the toil of men and women. Jesus grew up in a builder*s home and He knew of slivers and beams and measurements. Jesus probably went fishing by Himself many times and helped Mary make bread. He knew of thorns and probably pulled many from His feet. He knew of figs and thistles. Certainly all these experiences were part of His life. And so when He spoke of them the people knew that He had a knowledge of those things. And most surely Jesus knew sheep and their importance to the people. He had seen sheep without a shepherd wander away and become lost. He said to those who followed Him, *Ye are my sheep, and ye are numbered among those whom the Father hath given me.* (3 Ne. 15:24.) To all of us He has declared: *I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.* (John 10:11.) At this time as we open our gifts and sing happy Christmas carols, we remember that we are celebrating the birth of our Shepherd who gave us the greatest of all gifts, His life. You boys and girls are His lambs. You, who are now children as Jesus once was, have our love, our prayers, and our blessings. CLOSING PRAYER: REFRESHMENTS: 6. Baptism October 2000 general conference address. Robert D. Hales, Friend, Jan. 2003, 7
HYMN: Baptism p.100 OPENING PRAYER: SCRIPTURE: Matthew 3:13-16 LESSON: Did you know that Elder Robert D. Hales lived in New York State but would spend summers on his relatives* farms in Utah? He learned how to bale hay, ride a horse, and care for sheep and cows. Here he teaches us the importance and meaning of baptism. At baptism we make a covenant with our Heavenly Father that we are willing to come into His kingdom and keep His commandments from that time forward, even though we still live in the world. Entering into the kingdom of God is so important that Jesus was baptized to show us *the straitness of the path, and the narrowness of the gate, by which [we] should enter* (2 Ne. 31:9). *Notwithstanding he being holy, he showeth unto the children of men that, according to the flesh he humbleth himself before the Father, and witnesseth unto the Father that he would be obedient unto him in keeping his commandments* (2 Ne. 31:7). He set the example for all of us to humble ourselves before our Heavenly Father. We are all welcome to come into the waters of baptism. He was baptized to witness to His Father that He would be obedient in keeping His commandments. He was baptized to show us that we should receive the gift of the Holy Ghost (see 2 Ne. 31:4*9). When we are baptized, we take upon ourselves the sacred name of Jesus Christ. Taking upon us His name is one of the most significant experiences we have in life. Each week in sacrament meeting we promise to remember the atoning sacrifice of our Savior as we renew our baptismal covenant. We promise to do as the Savior did*to be obedient to the Father and always keep His commandments. The blessing we receive in return is to always have His Spirit to be with us. I feel great gratitude for my baptism and confirmation into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I am grateful for the spiritual strength and guidance the gift of the Holy Ghost has given me throughout my life. CLOSING PRAYER:
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7. Jesus Is Tempted Friend, Dec. 2000, 28 HYMN: The Commandments p.112 OPENING PRAYER: SCRIPTURE: Matthew 22:35-39 LESSON: Jesus went into the wilderness to be with God. The Savior was there for forty days, talking with God. While He was there, He did not eat anything. JST, Matt. 4:1*2; JST, Luke 4:1*2 After the forty days, the devil came and tempted Jesus to prove that He was the Son of God. First, he told Jesus to change some rocks into bread. Jesus was hungry, but He knew that He should only use His power to help other people. He did not do what the devil said. Matt. 4:2*4; Jesus the Christ, pages 128*129 When the Holy Ghost took Jesus to a high place on the temple, the devil tempted Jesus a second time, telling Him to jump off the temple. The devil said that if Jesus was the Son of God, angels would catch Him and He would not be hurt. Jesus did not jump. He knew that He was the Son of God and did not need to prove it and that it would be wrong to use sacred powers in this way. Matt. 4:5*7; JST, Matt. 4:5*6 Then the Holy Ghost took Jesus to the top of a mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms and treasures of the world. The devil came and said that Jesus could have all the kingdoms and treasures if He would obey him. Saying that He would obey only Heavenly Father, Jesus told the devil to go away. The devil left, and angels came and blessed Jesus. He was then ready to begin His mortal ministry. Matt. 4:8*11; JST, Matt. 4:8*9
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8. Jesus and His Heavenly Father*s House Friend, Feb. 2001, 8 HYMN: I Love to See the Temple p. 95 OPENING PRAYER: SCRIPTURE: D. & C. 124:39-41 LESSON: Jesus went to Jerusalem to the temple. Many people went there to make a sacrifice by killing an animal and burning it on an altar. The sacrifice helped people think about the Savior, who would sacrifice Himself by suffering and dying for them. Lev. 1:3*9; Moses 5:5*7; John 2:13 Because some people did not have an animal to sacrifice, men sold animals to them in the temple. The men just wanted to get money. They did not think about God. John 2:14 Jesus saw the men selling the animals in the temple. He said that the temple was His Heavenly Father*s house, a holy place. He did not want the men to sell things there. John 2:16 Jesus made a whip, overturned the tables, threw the money on the floor, and made the men leave the temple. He would not let the men sell animals and be irreverent in Heavenly Father*s house. John 2:15*16 CLOSING PRAYER: REFRESHMENTS:
9. Calling of the Twelve Apostles Friend, Sept. 1999, 15 HYMN: Called to Serve p.174 OPENING PRAYER: SCRIPTURE: Hel. 5:12 LESSON: During His life, the Savior had many followers who believed His teachings. These followers were called disciples. One day while in Galilee, He went *up into a mountain, and calleth unto him whom he would: and they came unto him. *And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach, *And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils* (Mark 3:13*15). This group of twelve disciples had been called and ordained to be Apostles. *Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; *Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alph*us, and Lebb*us, whose surname was Thadd*us; *Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.* (Matt. 10:2*4.) The word apostle means *one sent forth.* The Twelve Apostles had it revealed to them that Jesus is the Christ, the Redeemer and Savior of the world. They were sent forth into the world to bear testimony of Him. The members of the Quorum of the Twelve in the Church today have this same responsibility to be special witnesses of Jesus Christ. Most of us will not be called to serve as *special witnesses* of Jesus Christ. However, the Holy Ghost can still reveal to each of us personally that Jesus is the Son of God and that His teachings are true. We share our knowledge of these truths by bearing our testimonies and by doing those things that are right. Instructions Color the flannel-board figures, then mount them on heavy paper. Cut them out and use them to retell the story of the calling of the Twelve Apostles and of their responsibilities. Calling of the Twelve (Jesus with the Twelve on the hillside); Peter and John healing a lame man; Philip testifying. (Illustrated by Beth M. Whittaker.)
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10. He*s Talking to Me Sydney Reynolds, Friend, May 1998, 36 HYMN: Faith p. 96 OPENING PRAYER: SCRIPTURE: 1 Ne. 19:23 LESSON: Do you know what a multitude is? A multitude is a great number. It can refer to a great number of people. When Jesus Christ taught in Judea, great numbers of people followed after Him to hear what He had to say. He taught multitudes on the shores of Galilee. He taught multitudes on the mountain. He taught multitudes in Jerusalem. He wanted each individual person in the multitude to listen, to believe, and to decide to follow Him. Moses taught a whole multitude in Old Testament times. He taught them the Ten Commandments. He told them, *Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might* (Deut. 6:5). He wanted them to keep those words close to their hearts and to teach the words to their children. Even though he was speaking to a large group, he wanted each person to hear and to do the things that he told them. And he wanted their children and their children*s children to know those things too. To the people of his day, Nephi read from the books of Moses and also from the prophet Isaiah. Nephi said, *I did liken all scriptures unto us, that it might be for our profit and learning* (1 Ne. 19:23). What does it mean to *liken* the scriptures unto us? It means that we see how our life is like the lives of the people we are reading about. If the Lord says something to those people, we know that He is saying it to us too. We can learn from the scriptures what happens when we keep the commandments*it brings happiness and peace. We can also see the sorrow that comes when people break the commandments. The Savior*s speech called the *Sermon on the Mount* (see Matthew 5*7) is for us! We are happy and blessed when we are meek or merciful (see Matt. 5:5, 7). King Benjamin*s speech from the tower (see Mosiah 2*5) is for us! We, too, can have a mighty change in our hearts (see Mosiah 5:2). The Word of Wisdom (see Doctrine and Covenants 89) will help us find health and great treasures of knowledge. It helped the Saints who lived in Kirtland, Ohio, in 1833, and it can help us. When the prophets speak today, their message is for us and for those who come after us. And when we liken the scriptures to ourselves and listen to the Spirit, we can hear the Lord talking to us. Instructions: Carefully remove page 37 from the magazine, mount it on heavy paper, and color it. In the center oval, glue a small photo of yourself, a mirror, or a picture that you*ve drawn of yourself. Cut off the bottom strip along the broken black line. Cut out each box in the strip, read each title and its scripture, then glue the box under the appropriate picture. Hang the poster in your room. Illustrated by Tadd R. Peterson PosterWhen I Liken the Scriptures to Myself * * the Lord Is Talking to Me! Moses Teaches Israel the Ten Commandments Ex. 20:3*17 King Benjamin Preaches His Sermon Mosiah 2*5 Jesus Teaches the Sermon on the Mount Matt. 5*7 Joseph Smith Teaches the Word of Wisdom D&C 89 CLOSING PRAYER:
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11. Jesus Teaches about Prayer Friend, June 2001, 10 HYMN: A Child*s Prayer p. 12 OPENING PRAYER: SCRIPTURE: Luke 11:1 LESSON: Jesus taught His disciples (followers) how to pray. He said that some people want others to see them praying. Jesus taught that people should say their personal prayers where they can be alone, if possible. Matt. 6:5*6 He said that some people say the same words over and over when they pray. They do not really think about what they are saying. But people should think about what they say. They should pray sincerely for what they need. Matt. 6:7*8 The Savior said a prayer as an example for His disciples. He began by saying, *Our Father * in heaven.* He thanked Heavenly Father. He asked Heavenly Father for help. He said *amen* at the end of His prayer. Later, Jesus told His disciples to pray in His name. He promised that Heavenly Father would answer their prayers and bless them. Matt. 6:9*13; Matt. 21:22; John 16:23 *Jesus Prays,* Friend, Aug. 1996, 24 Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray (Matt. 19:13). After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. * (Matt. 6:9.) And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it. (Matt. 26:26*27.)
And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt (Matt. 26:39). (* Seventh Day Adventist Church.)
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REFRESHMENTS: 12. The Wise Man and the Foolish Man Friend, July 1999, 47 HYMN: The Wise Man and the Foolish Man p.281 OPENING PRAYER: SCRIPTURE: James 2:17*18 LESSON: While He was in Galilee, Jesus Christ gave the Sermon on the Mount.* In it, he taught His
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