ACTIVITY: What Would Jesus Do? Choice Situation Sack

Tell the youth, “Our testimony of Jesus Christ helps us make the right choices. He showed us how to live God’s commandments. In any situation, we will know what to do if we first ask, “What would Jesus do?” 

Have youth reach into their sack to find things they can do and say to follow Jesus. Then have them share ways to follow Jesus. See the Treat below.

Situation cards (in the sack) read:

(1) When someone asks me to steal, I say, “No deal!”

(2) When asked to taste beer or wine, I decline.

(3) Whenever temptation is near, I choose the right and am of good cheer.

(4) I pay my tenth before my money is spent.

(5) When T.V. has a bad show, I turn it off and go!

(6) Telling a lie bothers me, so I’m as honest as I can be.

(7) A bad word for me will not be heard.

(8) If someone wants to pick a fight, I turn and quickly get out of sight! 

TO MAKE Using cardstock, print or copy, color, and cut out the What Would Jesus Do? sack labels and cards for each youth. Place labels and cards in a plastic bag. Place peppermint candies inside the bag (as follows).

THOUGHT TREAT Starlight Mints. Place eight mints in each youth’s bag. Youth can choose a situation from the bag while they eat their mint and think about what Jesus would do in that situation.

SCRIPTURE CHALLENGE CARD: Help youth 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.

Jacob 7:12 “And this is not all—it has been made manifest unto me, for I have heard and seen; and it also has been made manifest unto me by the power of the Holy Ghost; wherefore, I know if there should be no atonement made all mankind must be lost.”

DISCUSSION IDEAS

Help Youth Understand A Strong Testimony Will Help Them Resist Evil Influences.

Follow these Questions to help youth search and ponder the scriptures.

• Show the youth a piece of string and how easily it can be broken. Show them a piece of rope and ask them to try and break it. Our testimonies are like many pieces of string and can become strong enough like this rope to withstand the challenges of life.

     How can we strengthen our testimonies? (bearing them, resisting temptation, serving others, reading scriptures, prayer)

• A man named Sherem came into the land of Nephi. He began to preach to the people that there was no Christ. He used much flattery (dishonest excessive praise) leading many away from the Church. He wanted to destroy the Church. He was under the influence of Satan. He knew Jacob had faith in Christ and that He should come. He wanted to argue with Jacob and try to shake his faith. Jacob was a faithful disciple of Christ who had revelations, had seen angels, had even heard the voice of the Lord so he could not be shaken in his testimony of Christ. Jacob spoke with such power he confounded Sherem. 

     Who was Jacob?
     How did Jacob know about Jesus Christ? (Jacob 7:5, 10-12)
     What did Sherem do to lead the people away from the Church? (Jacob 7:2-4)
     Why did Sherem want to destroy the Church?

• Sherem demanded Jacob show him a sign, then he would believe. Jacob knew Sherem was under Satan’s influence and that it was wrong to show signs to unbelievers. He understood that “signs follow those that believe.” (D&C 63:9) He knew signs and wonders come after the trial of our faith. He also knew Sherem knew the truth but Satan’s influence was strong. Jacob said, “Nevertheless, not my will be done; but if God shall smite thee, let that be a sign unto thee that he has power.” (Jacob 7:14) Sherem was struck down to the earth.

     How do you think Jacob felt about Sherem?
     What did Sherem demand from Jacob? 
     What did Jacob mean when he said, “What am I that I should tempt God to show unto thee a sign…?” (Jacob 7:14) 
     Why couldn’t Jacob’s faith in Christ be shaken?
     Why do we need strong testimonies of our Savior?
     What are some ways you can share your testimony with others?

• Sherem, when he regained his strength, confessed to the people that he had been deceived by Satan. He confessed the power of Christ, the Holy Ghost, and the ministering of angels. After he had done this he died. The people heard this and were overcome with the Spirit and fell to the earth. This pleased Jacob to see the love of God restored to his people. (Jacob 7:17-23)

• Promised signs and wonders may be sought for, like the Star at the birth of the Savior, but to seek for signs is not of God. Remember Laman and Lemuel saw signs but still did not believe. Our faith and obedience brings forth a strong testimony and possible signs and miracles from God as it did for Jacob.

     What can we learn from this experience recorded in the Book of Mormon?  

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