YOUTH ACTIVITY. OVERCOME TRIALS blind puzzle. Youth can come to Jesus Christ knowing He will help them with challenges. Also, find scripture stories that help build courage.
USE FOR: COME FOLLOW ME, Primary and Home lessons, Family Home Evening, Activity Days, Sunday School, Bible Study
Little LESSON LIFESAVER Activity
“I can overcome trials and challenges with the help of Jesus Christ.” blind puzzle
OBJECTIVE: Lesson activity helps children to understand that we can overcome trials and challenges by coming to Jesus Christ. See Lesson Idea* (below).
ACTIVITY: Blind Puzzle
As children put together this puzzle they can think about the faith they have in Jesus Christ and memorize the words: “I can overcome trials and challenges with the help of Jesus Christ.”
TO MAKE Print, color, and cut out the Blind Puzzle for each child.
THOUGHT TREAT: Blind Treats. Place a variety of treats in a bag. Blindfold children or have them close their eyes to reach in a bag and pull out a treat. Have them touch it and smell it and taste it to see if they can tell the others what they have. If they guess it, give them a second treat.
SCRIPTURE STORIES TO SHARE ON FAITH AND OVERCOMING TRIALS:
• Daniel 3:17–18, 23–25, 28
• 1 Nephi 18:16, 20–22
• Mosiah 24:13–16
• Alma 14:8–11
SCRIPTURE CHALLENGE CARD: Help children Search and Ponder this scripture card by filling in the blanks. PRINT this 5 x 7 scripture card from the pdf included with the above activity. You can punch the two holes on the left and tie a ribbon to attach cards or use two metal rings to connect cards.
. . . MORE LESSON IDEAS . . .
For the Overcome Trials puzzle
The above activity illustrates ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY #1 in the lesson (see ideas above or click the Lesson 18 link below).
LESSON. To add to and enhance the above activity see (HERE) Lesson 18 – Primary 7 Manual – Jesus Christ Heals a Man Born Blind.
DISCUSSION. Talk with the youth about the poster above and ask:
• Why do you think Heavenly Father and Jesus allow us to have problems in our lives?”
• How are we blessed because of our trials?
• How do we develop empathy and concern for others who have trials and difficulties?
• What are ways we can overcome trials?
DOWNLOAD the Turn Trials into Triumphs match game (HERE or below).
• How can we encourage others and serve those who have certain challenges?
Sing “I’ll Walk with You” with youth.
DOWNLOAD I’ll Walk with You song visuals (HERE or below).
