Actions to teach the chorus:
The winds and the waves (make a big sideways figure eight with your hands)
shall obey thy will (ASL for obey)
Peace be still (ASL for peace)
Whether the wrath (make a claw with your hand like it's covering your face to look angry)
of the storm-tossed sea (ASL for ocean -- big waves moving away from you)
Or demons (left hand out to the side)
or men (right hand out to the other side)
or whatever it be (with hands already out, shrug your shoulders)
[**Explain that whether it's a storm or a monster or a bad guy or anything else that may be frightening you, Jesus can help you feel peace.]
No waters can swallow (wag your finger "No" while shaking your head)
The ship where lies (make a boat with your hands cupped)
The Master of ocean (waves moving away from you)
and earth (palms down, hands flat out to show the ground)
and skies (arms up to the sky)
They all (arms outspread) shall sweetly
obey thy will (ASL for obey)
Peace be still (ASL for peace)
Peace be still (ASL for peace)
They all (arms outspread) shall sweetly
obey thy will (ASL for obey)
Peace, peace be still (ASL for peace)
Showing posts with label Jesus Christ. Show all posts
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Saturday, August 1, 2015
Monday, February 16, 2015
Tell Me the Stories of Jesus
Thumbs up or thumbs down: Do you like to hear stories? Do you ever ask your mom or dad to tell you a story? I love stories too!
Today we're going to learn a song about telling stories, but these aren't pretend stories. These are real stories about Jesus.
Sing the first line: "Tell me the stories of Jesus I love to hear"
Can you think of some of your favorite stories of Jesus? (If you want, you can post pics of different stories on the board to help them remember: nativity, baptism, raising Jairus's daughter, with the children, etc.)
This time sing it with me, then I will point to someone (or call on someone raising their hand) to tell a story of Jesus. (The telling is short: just one sentence.) Then we will sing the line again, and someone else can tell a different story. (Repeat as often as you like, perhaps 4 times per line.)
Sing the next line and explain what it means. "If Jesus were here right now, what question would you like to ask Him? What story would you ask Him to tell?" Sing the line, have someone share their question, sing the line again, have someone else share, etc.
The next line tells about two places where Jesus spent lots of time: the wayside and the sea. What is the wayside? (Show a picture of the sermon on the mount to give them a clue.) In this picture, is Jesus in a city? The wayside is someplace out of the way of the city; the countryside. Sing the line, then show a picture of a "tale of the sea" and have a child tell what is happening in the picture. Sing the line again, and show a different "sea" picture, etc. (Examples of tales of the sea could include calming the storm, walking on water, fishing on the other side of the boat, etc.)
Sing the last line and have children share more stories of Jesus. Repeat as desired.
Sing the whole song together.
**The secret to making this work is to keep it fast paced, so the repetition of each line is only interrupted by a small amount of talking. The purpose is not to tell any of the stories in detail; just to remind them of the story with a few words.
Today we're going to learn a song about telling stories, but these aren't pretend stories. These are real stories about Jesus.
Sing the first line: "Tell me the stories of Jesus I love to hear"
Can you think of some of your favorite stories of Jesus? (If you want, you can post pics of different stories on the board to help them remember: nativity, baptism, raising Jairus's daughter, with the children, etc.)
This time sing it with me, then I will point to someone (or call on someone raising their hand) to tell a story of Jesus. (The telling is short: just one sentence.) Then we will sing the line again, and someone else can tell a different story. (Repeat as often as you like, perhaps 4 times per line.)
Sing the next line and explain what it means. "If Jesus were here right now, what question would you like to ask Him? What story would you ask Him to tell?" Sing the line, have someone share their question, sing the line again, have someone else share, etc.
The next line tells about two places where Jesus spent lots of time: the wayside and the sea. What is the wayside? (Show a picture of the sermon on the mount to give them a clue.) In this picture, is Jesus in a city? The wayside is someplace out of the way of the city; the countryside. Sing the line, then show a picture of a "tale of the sea" and have a child tell what is happening in the picture. Sing the line again, and show a different "sea" picture, etc. (Examples of tales of the sea could include calming the storm, walking on water, fishing on the other side of the boat, etc.)
Sing the last line and have children share more stories of Jesus. Repeat as desired.
Sing the whole song together.
**The secret to making this work is to keep it fast paced, so the repetition of each line is only interrupted by a small amount of talking. The purpose is not to tell any of the stories in detail; just to remind them of the story with a few words.
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Sing a Story -- The Life of Christ
This can be used in Primary or FHE. Gather the following pictures and mix them out of order. Ask the children which picture comes first? Then sing the song that goes with the picture. Continue putting the pictures in order and singing the corresponding songs.
Picture of premortal council -- Sing "I Lived in Heaven"
Picture of the nativity -- Sing "He Sent His Son" OR any Christmas song
Picture of Jesus as a child -- Sing "Jesus Once was a Little Child"
Picture of Jesus being baptized -- Sing "Baptism" OR 1st verse of "This is My Beloved Son"
Picture of calling the fishermen -- Sing "Come Follow Me"
Picture of Sermon on the Mount -- Sing "Tell Me the Stories of Jesus" 1st verse
Picture of Jesus with the children -- Sing "Tell Me the Stories of Jesus" 2nd verse OR
"I think when I read that Sweet Story"
Picture of Triumphal Entry -- Sing "Hosanna" (esp. chorus)
Picture of Last Supper -- Sing "The Sacrament"
Picture of Gethsemane -- Sing "I Stand All Amazed"
Picture of crucifixion -- Sing "To Think About Jesus"
Picture of resurrected Jesus with Mary -- Sing "Did Jesus Really Live Again" verse 1
Picture of resurrected Jesus with disciples -- Sing "Did Jesus Really Live Again" verse 2
Picture of Christ visiting the Americas -- Sing "Easter Hosanna" OR 2nd verse of "This is My
Beloved Son" OR "I Know that My Savior Loves Me"
Picture of the Second Coming of Christ -- Sing "I Wonder When He Comes Again"
Picture of premortal council -- Sing "I Lived in Heaven"
Picture of the nativity -- Sing "He Sent His Son" OR any Christmas song
Picture of Jesus as a child -- Sing "Jesus Once was a Little Child"
Picture of Jesus being baptized -- Sing "Baptism" OR 1st verse of "This is My Beloved Son"
Picture of calling the fishermen -- Sing "Come Follow Me"
Picture of Sermon on the Mount -- Sing "Tell Me the Stories of Jesus" 1st verse
Picture of Jesus with the children -- Sing "Tell Me the Stories of Jesus" 2nd verse OR
"I think when I read that Sweet Story"
Picture of Triumphal Entry -- Sing "Hosanna" (esp. chorus)
Picture of Last Supper -- Sing "The Sacrament"
Picture of Gethsemane -- Sing "I Stand All Amazed"
Picture of crucifixion -- Sing "To Think About Jesus"
Picture of resurrected Jesus with Mary -- Sing "Did Jesus Really Live Again" verse 1
Picture of resurrected Jesus with disciples -- Sing "Did Jesus Really Live Again" verse 2
Picture of Christ visiting the Americas -- Sing "Easter Hosanna" OR 2nd verse of "This is My
Beloved Son" OR "I Know that My Savior Loves Me"
Picture of the Second Coming of Christ -- Sing "I Wonder When He Comes Again"
Saturday, January 17, 2015
The Living Christ: A Christmas Advent
30 days (December 1-30 OR November 26-Dec 24)
The text comes from "The Living Christ", the testimony of the prophets and apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
You will be starting backwards, memorizing the last phrase on day 1. ***Each day after, learn the new phrase, then continue reciting the phrases you have already learned! This will reinforce the memorization.
Each day: Say the phrase. Define any words and discuss the phrase's meaning. Sing the song. Try to memorize the phrase.
Day 1: God be thanked for the matchless gift of His divine Son.
SONG: He Sent His Son (CS p. 34)
Day 2: His way is the path that leads to happiness in this life and eternal life in the world to come.
SONG: Away in a Manger #206 ("Fit us for heaven to live with thee there")
Day 3: He is the light, the life, and the hope of the world.
SONG: Do you hear what I hear? ("He will bring us goodness and light!")
Day 4: He is the great King Immanuel, who stands today on the right hand of His Father.
SONG: O Come O Come Emmanuel
Day 5: We bear testimony, as His duly ordained Apostles—that Jesus is the Living Christ, the immortal Son of God.
SONG: Silent Night #204 ("Son of God")
Day 6: Each of us will stand to be judged of Him according to our works and the desires of our hearts.
SONG: Good King Wenceslas ("Ye who now will bless the poor, shall yourselves find blessing")
Day 7: He will rule as King of Kings and reign as Lord of Lords, and every knee shall bend and every tongue shall speak in worship before Him.
SONG: Hallelujah Chorus
Day 30: As we commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ two millennia ago, we offer our testimony of the reality of His matchless life and the infinite virtue of His great atoning sacrifice.
SONG: O Holy Night ("It is the night of our dear Savior's birth", "truly He taught us to love one
another", "chains shall He break", "His power and glory evermore proclaim")
The text comes from "The Living Christ", the testimony of the prophets and apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
You will be starting backwards, memorizing the last phrase on day 1. ***Each day after, learn the new phrase, then continue reciting the phrases you have already learned! This will reinforce the memorization.
Each day: Say the phrase. Define any words and discuss the phrase's meaning. Sing the song. Try to memorize the phrase.
Day 1: God be thanked for the matchless gift of His divine Son.
SONG: He Sent His Son (CS p. 34)
Day 2: His way is the path that leads to happiness in this life and eternal life in the world to come.
SONG: Away in a Manger #206 ("Fit us for heaven to live with thee there")
Day 3: He is the light, the life, and the hope of the world.
SONG: Do you hear what I hear? ("He will bring us goodness and light!")
Day 4: He is the great King Immanuel, who stands today on the right hand of His Father.
SONG: O Come O Come Emmanuel
Day 5: We bear testimony, as His duly ordained Apostles—that Jesus is the Living Christ, the immortal Son of God.
SONG: Silent Night #204 ("Son of God")
Day 6: Each of us will stand to be judged of Him according to our works and the desires of our hearts.
SONG: Good King Wenceslas ("Ye who now will bless the poor, shall yourselves find blessing")
Day 7: He will rule as King of Kings and reign as Lord of Lords, and every knee shall bend and every tongue shall speak in worship before Him.
SONG: Hallelujah Chorus
Day 8: We testify that He will someday return to earth. And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together.
SONG: Jesus Once of Humble Birth #196 ("Now in glory comes to earth")
Day 9: We declare in words of solemnity that His priesthood and His Church have been restored upon the earth—built upon the foundation of apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone.
SONG: With Wondering Awe #210 ("The heavenly star...on every land is throwing, and shall not cease til holy peace in all the earth is growing")
Day 10: That by him, and through him, and of him, the worlds are and were created, and the inhabitants thereof are begotten sons and daughters unto God.
SONG: Sleep Little Jesus (CS p. 47) ("Earth long has waited her Savior and King")
SONG: Jesus Once of Humble Birth #196 ("Now in glory comes to earth")
Day 9: We declare in words of solemnity that His priesthood and His Church have been restored upon the earth—built upon the foundation of apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone.
SONG: With Wondering Awe #210 ("The heavenly star...on every land is throwing, and shall not cease til holy peace in all the earth is growing")
Day 10: That by him, and through him, and of him, the worlds are and were created, and the inhabitants thereof are begotten sons and daughters unto God.
SONG: Sleep Little Jesus (CS p. 47) ("Earth long has waited her Savior and King")
Day 11: For we saw him, even on the right hand of God; and we heard the voice bearing record that he is the Only Begotten of the Father—
Day 12: Of Him the Prophet also declared: And now, after the many testimonies which have been given of him, this is the testimony, last of all, which we give of him: That he lives!
SONG: The First Noel #213 ("Born is the King of Israel")
SONG: Mary's Lullaby (CS p. 44)("Thy gentle head shall wear a crown, for thy Father is the
King; Thy tender hands, so tiny now, have blessings great to bring")
King; Thy tender hands, so tiny now, have blessings great to bring")
Day 12: Of Him the Prophet also declared: And now, after the many testimonies which have been given of him, this is the testimony, last of all, which we give of him: That he lives!
SONG: The First Noel #213 ("Born is the King of Israel")
Day 13: I am the first and the last; I am he who liveth, I am he who was slain; I am your advocate with the Father.
SONG: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen ("To save us all from Satan's power when we were gone astray")
SONG: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen ("To save us all from Satan's power when we were gone astray")
Day 14: Of the Living Christ, the Prophet Joseph wrote: His eyes were as a flame of fire; the hair of his head was white like the pure snow; his countenance shone above the brightness of the sun; and his voice was as the sound of the rushing of great waters, even the voice of Jehovah, saying:
SONG: Angels We Have Heard on High #203("Come...and see, come adore on bended knee; Glory in the highest to God")
SONG: Angels We Have Heard on High #203("Come...and see, come adore on bended knee; Glory in the highest to God")
Day 15: In the modern world, He and His Father appeared to the boy Joseph Smith, ushering in the long-promised dispensation of the fulness of times.
SONG: Joy to the World #201 ("The Lord is come; Let earth receive her King")
SONG: Joy to the World #201 ("The Lord is come; Let earth receive her King")
Day 16: As Risen Lord, He visited among those He had loved in life. He also ministered among His other sheep in ancient America.
SONG: Samuel Tells of Baby Jesus (CS p. 36)
Day 17: He rose from the grave to become the firstfruits of them that slept.
SONG: Hark the Herald Angels Sing #209 ("Risen with healing in His wings...Born that man no more may die")
SONG: Hark the Herald Angels Sing #209 ("Risen with healing in His wings...Born that man no more may die")
Day 18: He was the Firstborn of the Father, the Only Begotten Son in the flesh, the Redeemer of the world.
SONG: Oh Come All Ye Faithful #202 ("Son of the Father, now in flesh appearing")
Day 19: We solemnly testify that His life, which is central to all human history, neither began in Bethlehem nor concluded on Calvary.
SONG: O Little Town of Bethlehem #208 ("Where meek souls will receive Him still, the dear Christ enters in.")
Day 20: He gave His life to atone for the sins of all mankind. His was a great vicarious gift in behalf of all who would ever live upon the earth.
SONG: Far, Far Away on Judea's Plains #212 ("Sweet are these strains of redeeming love, message of mercy from heaven above")
Day 21: He was arrested and condemned on spurious charges, convicted to satisfy a mob, and sentenced to die on Calvary’s cross.
SONG: We Three Kings OR The Holly and the Ivy
Day 22: He instituted the sacrament as a reminder of His great atoning sacrifice.
SONG: Far, Far Away on Judea's Plains #212 ("Sweet are these strains of redeeming love, message of mercy from heaven above")
Day 21: He was arrested and condemned on spurious charges, convicted to satisfy a mob, and sentenced to die on Calvary’s cross.
SONG: We Three Kings OR The Holly and the Ivy
Day 22: He instituted the sacrament as a reminder of His great atoning sacrifice.
SONG: Picture a Christmas (CS p. 50) ("Remember Him as you picture Christmas this year")
Day 23: He taught the truths of eternity, the reality of our premortal existence, the purpose of our life on earth, and the potential for the sons and daughters of God in the life to come.
SONG: Little Jesus (CS p. 39) ("Came to earth to show the way")
Day 24: He walked the roads of Palestine, healing the sick, causing the blind to see, and raising the dead.
SONG: Once in Royal David's City #205 ("With the poor and mean and lowly, lived on earth our Savior holy.")
Day 25: His gospel was a message of peace and goodwill. He entreated all to follow His example.
SONG: I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day #214 ("Peace on earth, goodwill to men")
Day 26: Though sinless, He was baptized to fulfill all righteousness. He went about doing good, yet was despised for it.
SONG: Once Within a Lowly Stable (CS p. 41) ("He came down to show all people how to help
and how to love")
Day 27: Under the direction of His Father, He was the creator of the earth. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
SONG: Unto us a Child is Born ("King of all creation")
SONG: Little Jesus (CS p. 39) ("Came to earth to show the way")
Day 24: He walked the roads of Palestine, healing the sick, causing the blind to see, and raising the dead.
SONG: Once in Royal David's City #205 ("With the poor and mean and lowly, lived on earth our Savior holy.")
Day 25: His gospel was a message of peace and goodwill. He entreated all to follow His example.
SONG: I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day #214 ("Peace on earth, goodwill to men")
Day 26: Though sinless, He was baptized to fulfill all righteousness. He went about doing good, yet was despised for it.
SONG: Once Within a Lowly Stable (CS p. 41) ("He came down to show all people how to help
and how to love")
Day 27: Under the direction of His Father, He was the creator of the earth. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
SONG: Unto us a Child is Born ("King of all creation")
Day 28: He was the Great Jehovah of the Old Testament, the Messiah of the New.
SONG: It Came Upon the Midnight Clear #207 ("by prophets seen of old")
SONG: It Came Upon the Midnight Clear #207 ("by prophets seen of old")
Day 29: None other has had so profound an influence upon all who have lived and will yet live upon the earth.
SONG: While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks #211 ("Goodwill henceforth from heaven to men begin and never cease")
Day 30: As we commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ two millennia ago, we offer our testimony of the reality of His matchless life and the infinite virtue of His great atoning sacrifice.
SONG: O Holy Night ("It is the night of our dear Savior's birth", "truly He taught us to love one
another", "chains shall He break", "His power and glory evermore proclaim")
The Living Christ: A month of family gospel study (Easter or anytime)
This can be used as a countdown to Easter (start 30 days before Easter) or anytime throughout the year. I have also written a Christmas version you can find here.
The text comes from "The Living Christ", the testimony of the prophets and apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
You will be starting backwards, memorizing the last phrase on day 1. *** Each day after, include the already learned portions as you recite it! This will reinforce the memorization.
Each day: Say the phrase. Define any words and discuss the phrase's meaning. Sing the song. Try to memorize the phrase.
Day 1: God be thanked for the matchless gift of His divine Son.
SONG: He Sent His Son (CS p. 34)
Day 2: His way is the path that leads to happiness in this life and eternal life in the world to come.
SONG: I Will Follow God's Plan for Me (CS p. 164)
Day 3: He is the light, the life, and the hope of the world.
SONG: The Lord is My Light (Hymn #89)
Day 4: He is the great King Immanuel, who stands today on the right hand of His Father.
SONG: Jesus of Nazareth (Hymn #181)
Day 5: We bear testimony, as His duly ordained Apostles—that Jesus is the Living Christ, the immortal Son of God.
SONG: My Redeemer Lives (Hymn #135)
Day 6: Each of us will stand to be judged of Him according to our works and the desires of our hearts.
SONG: I Stand All Amazed (Hymn #193)
Day 7: He will rule as King of Kings and reign as Lord of Lords, and every knee shall bend and every tongue shall speak in worship before Him.
SONG: Rejoice the Lord is King (Hymn #66)
Day 30: As we commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ two millennia ago, we offer our testimony of the reality of His matchless life and the infinite virtue of His great atoning sacrifice.
SONG: Jesus Once of Humble Birth (Hymn #196)
The text comes from "The Living Christ", the testimony of the prophets and apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
You will be starting backwards, memorizing the last phrase on day 1. *** Each day after, include the already learned portions as you recite it! This will reinforce the memorization.
Each day: Say the phrase. Define any words and discuss the phrase's meaning. Sing the song. Try to memorize the phrase.
Day 1: God be thanked for the matchless gift of His divine Son.
SONG: He Sent His Son (CS p. 34)
Day 2: His way is the path that leads to happiness in this life and eternal life in the world to come.
SONG: I Will Follow God's Plan for Me (CS p. 164)
Day 3: He is the light, the life, and the hope of the world.
SONG: The Lord is My Light (Hymn #89)
Day 4: He is the great King Immanuel, who stands today on the right hand of His Father.
SONG: Jesus of Nazareth (Hymn #181)
Day 5: We bear testimony, as His duly ordained Apostles—that Jesus is the Living Christ, the immortal Son of God.
SONG: My Redeemer Lives (Hymn #135)
Day 6: Each of us will stand to be judged of Him according to our works and the desires of our hearts.
SONG: I Stand All Amazed (Hymn #193)
Day 7: He will rule as King of Kings and reign as Lord of Lords, and every knee shall bend and every tongue shall speak in worship before Him.
SONG: Rejoice the Lord is King (Hymn #66)
Day 8: We testify that He will someday return to earth. And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together.
SONG: I Wonder When He Comes Again (CS p. 82)
Day 9: We declare in words of solemnity that His priesthood and His Church have been restored upon the earth—built upon the foundation of apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone.
SONG: The Priesthood is Restored (CS p. 89)
Day 10: That by him, and through him, and of him, the worlds are and were created, and the inhabitants thereof are begotten sons and daughters unto God.
SONG: I am a Child of God (Hymn #301)
SONG: I Wonder When He Comes Again (CS p. 82)
Day 9: We declare in words of solemnity that His priesthood and His Church have been restored upon the earth—built upon the foundation of apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone.
SONG: The Priesthood is Restored (CS p. 89)
Day 10: That by him, and through him, and of him, the worlds are and were created, and the inhabitants thereof are begotten sons and daughters unto God.
SONG: I am a Child of God (Hymn #301)
Day 11: For we saw him, even on the right hand of God; and we heard the voice bearing record that he is the Only Begotten of the Father—
SONG: This is My Beloved Son (CS p. 76)
Day 12: Of Him the Prophet also declared: And now, after the many testimonies which have been given of him, this is the testimony, last of all, which we give of him: That he lives!
SONG: I Know that My Redeemer Lives (Hymn #136)
SONG: This is My Beloved Son (CS p. 76)
Day 12: Of Him the Prophet also declared: And now, after the many testimonies which have been given of him, this is the testimony, last of all, which we give of him: That he lives!
SONG: I Know that My Redeemer Lives (Hymn #136)
Day 13: I am the first and the last; I am he who liveth, I am he who was slain; I am your advocate with the Father.
SONG: Reverently and Meekly Now (Hymn #185)
Day 14: Of the Living Christ, the Prophet Joseph wrote: His eyes were as a flame of fire; the hair of his head was white like the pure snow; his countenance shone above the brightness of the sun; and his voice was as the sound of the rushing of great waters, even the voice of Jehovah, saying:
SONG: Beautiful Savior (CS p. 62)
Day 15: In the modern world, He and His Father appeared to the boy Joseph Smith, ushering in the long-promised dispensation of the fulness of times.
SONG: Joseph Smith's First Prayer (Hymn #26)
SONG: Joseph Smith's First Prayer (Hymn #26)
Day 16: As Risen Lord, He visited among those He had loved in life. He also ministered among His other sheep in ancient America.
SONG: Easter Hosanna (CS p. 68)
Day 17: He rose from the grave to become the firstfruits of them that slept.
SONG: Did Jesus Really Live Again (CS p. 64) OR He is Risen (Hymn #199)
Day 18: He was the Firstborn of the Father, the Only Begotten Son in the flesh, the Redeemer of the world.
SONG: God Loved Us So He Sent His Son (Hymn #187)
Day 19: We solemnly testify that His life, which is central to all human history, neither began in Bethlehem nor concluded on Calvary.
SONG: How Great the Wisdom and the Love (Hymn #195)
Day 20: He gave His life to atone for the sins of all mankind. His was a great vicarious gift in behalf of all who would ever live upon the earth.
SONG: O Savior Thou Who Wearest a Crown (Hymn #197)
Day 21: He was arrested and condemned on spurious charges, convicted to satisfy a mob, and sentenced to die on Calvary’s cross.
SONG: Upon the Cross of Calvary (Hymn #184)
Day 22: He instituted the sacrament as a reminder of His great atoning sacrifice.
SONG: O Savior Thou Who Wearest a Crown (Hymn #197)
Day 21: He was arrested and condemned on spurious charges, convicted to satisfy a mob, and sentenced to die on Calvary’s cross.
SONG: Upon the Cross of Calvary (Hymn #184)
Day 22: He instituted the sacrament as a reminder of His great atoning sacrifice.
SONG: The Sacrament (CS p. 72) OR O God the Eternal Father (Hymn #175)
Day 23: He taught the truths of eternity, the reality of our premortal existence, the purpose of our life on earth, and the potential for the sons and daughters of God in the life to come.
SONG: I Lived in Heaven (CS p. 4)
Day 24: He walked the roads of Palestine, healing the sick, causing the blind to see, and raising the dead.
SONG: I Believe in Christ (Hymn #134)
Day 25: His gospel was a message of peace and goodwill. He entreated all to follow His example.
SONG: Love One Another (Hymn #308) OR I'm Trying to be Like Jesus (CS p. 78)
Day 26: Though sinless, He was baptized to fulfill all righteousness. He went about doing good, yet was despised for it.
SONG: Baptism (CS p. 100)
Day 27: Under the direction of His Father, He was the creator of the earth. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
SONG: How Great Thou Art (Hymn #86)
SONG: I Lived in Heaven (CS p. 4)
Day 24: He walked the roads of Palestine, healing the sick, causing the blind to see, and raising the dead.
SONG: I Believe in Christ (Hymn #134)
Day 25: His gospel was a message of peace and goodwill. He entreated all to follow His example.
SONG: Love One Another (Hymn #308) OR I'm Trying to be Like Jesus (CS p. 78)
Day 26: Though sinless, He was baptized to fulfill all righteousness. He went about doing good, yet was despised for it.
SONG: Baptism (CS p. 100)
Day 27: Under the direction of His Father, He was the creator of the earth. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
SONG: How Great Thou Art (Hymn #86)
Day 28: He was the Great Jehovah of the Old Testament, the Messiah of the New.
SONG: Guide Us O Thou Great Jehovah (Hymn #83)
Day 29: None other has had so profound an influence upon all who have lived and will yet live upon the earth.
SONG: There is a Green Hill Far Away (Hymn #194)Day 30: As we commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ two millennia ago, we offer our testimony of the reality of His matchless life and the infinite virtue of His great atoning sacrifice.
SONG: Jesus Once of Humble Birth (Hymn #196)
Monday, September 15, 2014
The Savior's Earthly Ministry and Atonement (PMG Lesson 1 Principle 4)
The Savior's Earthly Ministry and Atonement (PMG Lesson 1 Principle 4)
Do you remember what we talked about last week? (Heavenly Father reveals His gospel in every dispensation.) Well, guess what happened AFTER all those old testament prophets we talked about last week. Do you think the people continued to live the gospel? Or did they go astray?
A few hundred years before Jesus was born on earth, people again fell into apostasy and the truths of the gospel were ignored, then forgotten. But when Jesus Christ came to earth, He again established His Church on the earth. It was the beginning of the dispensation of Jesus Christ. He taught His gospel. He called apostles and gave them priesthood authority. Before His death and resurrection, Christ gave His apostles authority to teach the gospel, perform ordinances, and establish His church in the world.
This was one of the reasons Christ came to earth, but there are other reasons as well. We are going to sing "He Sent His Son" (CS p.34) As we sing, I want you to listen for reasons God sent His Son to earth. (If your family doesn't know this song, you may want to follow a more detailed lesson plan for it, found here.)
Reasons: to tell the world of love and tenderness; to show the pathway we should go (to give us a perfect example to follow; to teach the true gospel once again); to save us from sin through His atoning sacrifice; to save us from death through His resurrection
Our scripture this week also explains why God sent His Son to earth:
John 3:16-17 (printable)
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved."
Bear testimony of the Savior's earthly ministry and atonement.
THIS WEEK FOR FAMILY SCRIPTURE STUDY:
--Sing He Sent His Son
--Recite John 3:16-17
--Assign a family member one of the following:
1. Read, recite, or sing the sixth article of faith. What is meant by "the primitive church"? Why is this important to understand? Bear testimony of the Savior's earthly ministry and atonement.
2. Sing "I Believe in Christ" (Hymn #134) verses 1-3. What do the lyrics tell you about His earthly ministry and mission? Bear testimony of the Savior.
3. Sing "Help Us, O God, to Understand" (CS p.73). Verse 1: What did He do for us because He loves us? Verse 2: What will His teachings do? Bear testimony of Christ.
4. Read 3 Nephi 27:21. Rephrase it in your own words. How does this relate to the Savior's earthly ministry? Bear testimony of the Savior.
5. (could be done by a younger child) Sing "I'm Trying to Be Like Jesus" (CS p. 78). Read John 13:15. Bear testimony of Christ's earthly ministry.
6. Sing the first verse of "Come Follow Me" (Hymn #116). What does it mean to tread in His footsteps? Read 2 Nephi 31:10-12. Bear testimony of the Savior's earthly ministry and example.
7. Read 2 Nephi 25:26. What does this mean? Bear testimony of the Savior.
8. Read Mark 12:1-9. How does this parable relate to prophets and dispensation? How does it relate to the dispensation of Jesus Christ? How does it prophesy of the great apostasy? Bear testimony of these things.
*9. (for a younger child) Tell a favorite story of when Christ was on the earth. Use a GAK picture to help you tell the story. Bear testimony of Jesus. (here is a link to some stories you could use)
*this could be done multiple times throughout the week with different stories
Do you remember what we talked about last week? (Heavenly Father reveals His gospel in every dispensation.) Well, guess what happened AFTER all those old testament prophets we talked about last week. Do you think the people continued to live the gospel? Or did they go astray?
A few hundred years before Jesus was born on earth, people again fell into apostasy and the truths of the gospel were ignored, then forgotten. But when Jesus Christ came to earth, He again established His Church on the earth. It was the beginning of the dispensation of Jesus Christ. He taught His gospel. He called apostles and gave them priesthood authority. Before His death and resurrection, Christ gave His apostles authority to teach the gospel, perform ordinances, and establish His church in the world.
This was one of the reasons Christ came to earth, but there are other reasons as well. We are going to sing "He Sent His Son" (CS p.34) As we sing, I want you to listen for reasons God sent His Son to earth. (If your family doesn't know this song, you may want to follow a more detailed lesson plan for it, found here.)
Reasons: to tell the world of love and tenderness; to show the pathway we should go (to give us a perfect example to follow; to teach the true gospel once again); to save us from sin through His atoning sacrifice; to save us from death through His resurrection
Our scripture this week also explains why God sent His Son to earth:
John 3:16-17 (printable)
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved."
Bear testimony of the Savior's earthly ministry and atonement.
THIS WEEK FOR FAMILY SCRIPTURE STUDY:
--Sing He Sent His Son
--Recite John 3:16-17
--Assign a family member one of the following:
1. Read, recite, or sing the sixth article of faith. What is meant by "the primitive church"? Why is this important to understand? Bear testimony of the Savior's earthly ministry and atonement.
2. Sing "I Believe in Christ" (Hymn #134) verses 1-3. What do the lyrics tell you about His earthly ministry and mission? Bear testimony of the Savior.
3. Sing "Help Us, O God, to Understand" (CS p.73). Verse 1: What did He do for us because He loves us? Verse 2: What will His teachings do? Bear testimony of Christ.
4. Read 3 Nephi 27:21. Rephrase it in your own words. How does this relate to the Savior's earthly ministry? Bear testimony of the Savior.
5. (could be done by a younger child) Sing "I'm Trying to Be Like Jesus" (CS p. 78). Read John 13:15. Bear testimony of Christ's earthly ministry.
6. Sing the first verse of "Come Follow Me" (Hymn #116). What does it mean to tread in His footsteps? Read 2 Nephi 31:10-12. Bear testimony of the Savior's earthly ministry and example.
7. Read 2 Nephi 25:26. What does this mean? Bear testimony of the Savior.
8. Read Mark 12:1-9. How does this parable relate to prophets and dispensation? How does it relate to the dispensation of Jesus Christ? How does it prophesy of the great apostasy? Bear testimony of these things.
*9. (for a younger child) Tell a favorite story of when Christ was on the earth. Use a GAK picture to help you tell the story. Bear testimony of Jesus. (here is a link to some stories you could use)
*this could be done multiple times throughout the week with different stories
Friday, September 12, 2014
He Sent His Son (CS p. 34)
Do you remember "Show and Tell"? What kinds of things did you want to show and tell your friends about? Were they things that were important to you?
This is a song about Heavenly Father wanting to show and tell certain things. WHO do you think He wants to be listening and watching? The world! He loves everyone; we are all His children. So he wants the whole world to know these things. They must be very important.
As I sing the first line, listen for two things Heavenly Father wants to tell us.
"How could the Father tell the world of love and tenderness?" (write the words or post picture)
Now listen for something he wants to show us.
"How could the Father show the world the pathway we should go?" (explain "pathway") (post words or picture)
Now listen for two more things He wants to tell us about.
"How could the Father tell the world of sacrifice, of death?" (words or picture)
These are the most important things Heavenly Father wanted to show and tell us. So He thought and thought about how to teach us about love and tenderness, the path we should take here on earth, and sacrifice and death. Then he made a plan, a perfect plan, and as part of the plan He would give us a gift. (Show gift box.) This one gift would teach us all of those things. Now, this was a gift that Heavenly Father loved, and it was hard for him to send it far away down to earth. Imagine if you had one favorite thing, and you decided to send it far away to someone who needed it. You must love that person a lot to send them your favorite thing. It was the same with Heavenly Father. He loved everyone in the world so much that He was willing to send us His favorite. Do you know what the gift is? Here is a clue: John 3:16. Let's read it all together. (Take time to look it up together in the actual scriptures.)
So what was the gift that Heavenly Father sent us? His Son.
(Open the gift box. Pull out pictures: nativity, sermon on the mount/baptism of Jesus, crucifixion/resurrection.)
Earlier, we asked three questions. The answers are in this box. (Show all the pictures and post them as you go.)
Which picture tells us about love and tenderness? A newborn baby!
Sing the next line: "He sent His Son, a newborn babe, with peace and holiness."
Sing the question and answer together.
Which picture is about showing us what we should do? Jesus teaching the gospel, telling people to follow Him, and setting an example for us.
Sing "He sent His son to walk with men on earth, that we may know."
Sing the question and answer together.
Which picture tells about sacrifice and death? Crucifixion AND Resurrection (teaches that death is not the end)
Sing "He sent His son to die for us, and rise with living breath."
Sing the question and answer together.
These first three questions were all things Heavenly Father was going to do. The next part of the song asks two questions that apply to us. Listen for the two questions.
Sing "What does the Father ask of us? What do the scriptures say?"
Heavenly Father has given us an amazing gift, but He does ask something in return.
Listen for 4 things that He asks us to do:
Sing "Have faith, have hope, live like His Son, help others on their way"
Sing the questions and answers together.
At the very end of this song, the person writing the song decided to have us repeat the most important thing for us to remember. Listen:
"What does He ask? Live like His Son."
Why do you think that's the most important part to remember? If you live like Jesus, you will be doing everything else too. (loving, serving, obeying...)
Optional activity:
You can take turns singing the questions and answers, either by dividing the group in half OR by having individuals sing the questions and the whole group answer them.
You can also teach dynamics on this song, getting louder at "rise with living breath" and quieter on "What does He ask?"
This is a song about Heavenly Father wanting to show and tell certain things. WHO do you think He wants to be listening and watching? The world! He loves everyone; we are all His children. So he wants the whole world to know these things. They must be very important.
As I sing the first line, listen for two things Heavenly Father wants to tell us.
"How could the Father tell the world of love and tenderness?" (write the words or post picture)
Now listen for something he wants to show us.
"How could the Father show the world the pathway we should go?" (explain "pathway") (post words or picture)
Now listen for two more things He wants to tell us about.
"How could the Father tell the world of sacrifice, of death?" (words or picture)
These are the most important things Heavenly Father wanted to show and tell us. So He thought and thought about how to teach us about love and tenderness, the path we should take here on earth, and sacrifice and death. Then he made a plan, a perfect plan, and as part of the plan He would give us a gift. (Show gift box.) This one gift would teach us all of those things. Now, this was a gift that Heavenly Father loved, and it was hard for him to send it far away down to earth. Imagine if you had one favorite thing, and you decided to send it far away to someone who needed it. You must love that person a lot to send them your favorite thing. It was the same with Heavenly Father. He loved everyone in the world so much that He was willing to send us His favorite. Do you know what the gift is? Here is a clue: John 3:16. Let's read it all together. (Take time to look it up together in the actual scriptures.)
So what was the gift that Heavenly Father sent us? His Son.
(Open the gift box. Pull out pictures: nativity, sermon on the mount/baptism of Jesus, crucifixion/resurrection.)
Earlier, we asked three questions. The answers are in this box. (Show all the pictures and post them as you go.)
Which picture tells us about love and tenderness? A newborn baby!
Sing the next line: "He sent His Son, a newborn babe, with peace and holiness."
Sing the question and answer together.
Which picture is about showing us what we should do? Jesus teaching the gospel, telling people to follow Him, and setting an example for us.
Sing "He sent His son to walk with men on earth, that we may know."
Sing the question and answer together.
Which picture tells about sacrifice and death? Crucifixion AND Resurrection (teaches that death is not the end)
Sing "He sent His son to die for us, and rise with living breath."
Sing the question and answer together.
These first three questions were all things Heavenly Father was going to do. The next part of the song asks two questions that apply to us. Listen for the two questions.
Sing "What does the Father ask of us? What do the scriptures say?"
Heavenly Father has given us an amazing gift, but He does ask something in return.
Listen for 4 things that He asks us to do:
Sing "Have faith, have hope, live like His Son, help others on their way"
Sing the questions and answers together.
At the very end of this song, the person writing the song decided to have us repeat the most important thing for us to remember. Listen:
"What does He ask? Live like His Son."
Why do you think that's the most important part to remember? If you live like Jesus, you will be doing everything else too. (loving, serving, obeying...)
Optional activity:
You can take turns singing the questions and answers, either by dividing the group in half OR by having individuals sing the questions and the whole group answer them.
You can also teach dynamics on this song, getting louder at "rise with living breath" and quieter on "What does He ask?"
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