CHILDREN’S LESSON ACTIVITY. PORTRAIT OF A PROPHET Ancient & Modern posters. Prophets of olden times and modern times can be portrayed here as children move clothing hair and headwear to illustrate prophets. Talk about how prophets were sent by God to teach us of Jesus Christ and His apostles who guide and protect us. Prophets might be Adam, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Samuel, Jonah, Danel, Lehi, Nephi, King Benjamin (shown below), Joseph Smith, or our living prophet today.
USE FOR: COME FOLLOW ME, Primary and Home (family home evening), Activity Days, Sunday School, Bible Study
Little LESSON LIFESAVER
Portrait of a Prophet ancient & modern posters
OBJECTIVE: Help children learn about the different prophets, ancient and modern (in the latter-days) who are sent to teach us the gospel of Jesus Christ and their apostles who also guide us.
ACTIVITY: Make a Prophet Poster
Children can add a face, hair, and clothing to create a prophet from the Old Testament, Book of Mormon, or a modern-day prophet. Prophets might be Adam, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Samuel, Jonah, Daniel, Lehi, Nephi, Joseph Smith or the living prophet.
Have children tell what they know about the prophet they create. Note: Children used the mustache for the Latter-day prophet’s hair instead of the grey hair.
TO MAKE: Print or copy, color, and cut out the activity.
THOUGHT TREAT: Prophet Face Sugar Cookie.
Treasure Hunt: Hide one set of prophet poster pieces with a clue on the back of each piece, leading children to the treasure (Church magazine where the chosen prophet’s message is found).
MORE LESSON IDEAS:
• Present Lesson 8 – Primary 3 Manual – CTR-B: The Church of Jesus Christ Has Prophets to Teach Us. GO HERE to find this and other Ages 4-7 CTR-B lessons.
A LITTLE EXTRA: Shown here is a ward member a teacher asked to play the part of King Benjamin (as requested at the beginning of this lesson 8). The children loved having their photos taken with this man, as a celebrity would. Also printed for this lesson was King Benjamin “Who Am I” script and picture of King Benjamin.
NOTES FROM BOOK OF MORMON COME FOLLOW ME April Mosiah 1-3 Lesson
Receiving the word of God requires preparation.
When King Benjamin sent word that he wanted to speak to his people, so many people came “that they did not number them” (Mosiah 2:2). They came, in part, because of their gratitude and love for their leader. But more important, they came to be taught the word of God.
As you read Mosiah 2:1–9, look for what the people did to show that they valued God’s word. What did King Benjamin ask them to do to prepare to hear God’s word? (see verse 9). How can you better prepare yourself to receive the word of God in your personal and family study and during Church meetings?
See also Matthew 13:18–23; Alma 16:16–17.
When I serve others, I am also serving God.
Do you struggle to find time to serve or wish that your service brought you more joy? What do you think King Benjamin would say if you asked him why he served with all his “might, mind and strength”? (Mosiah 2:11). As you read Mosiah 2:10–26, identify the truths that King Benjamin taught about service and ponder how you can use them in your life. For example, what does it mean to you to know that when you serve other people, you are also serving God? (see Mosiah 2:17). Think of a way you can serve someone this week!
See also Matthew 25:40.
