POST-AND-PRESENT ACTIVITY. BECAUSE I BELIEVE in Jesus Christ, I Will Follow Him story puzzle. As the youth put together this puzzle, telling the stories of Jesus, ask them how they would feel if one puzzle piece were missing how would they feel? Each represents His mission to show us the way to return back to heaven to live with Him there.
FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH Primary, Sunday School, Seminary, family home evening, and daily devotionals
POST-AND-PRESENT Activity:
Because I Believe in Jesus Christ, I Will Follow Him (story-puzzle)
YOUTH can teach this lesson to children.
Objective: Help children/youth learn the stories of Jesus so they will know what He did and how they can follow His example.
TO MAKE Print, color, and cut out the images that follow. Use tape or magnets to mount visuals. Mount the stories on the backs of the puzzle pieces.
THOUGHT TREAT: Be a “STAR” Cookie. Tell children/youth that Jesus Christ wants us to follow His example. Think of being a “star” in someone’s life by serving them and being a good example. Just like the stars in heaven that shine brightly; and just as Jesus’s example shines brightly for us to see, we can be a star and shine brightly for others.
Source ST.2013
STORIES ARE INCLUDED IN THE PDF.
TALK ABOUT:
“Jesus Christ is the perfect example for me to follow” Encourage understanding (hearing stories and drawing pictures): Before Primary, ask four adults to come prepared to briefly discuss one of the following pictures and scriptures and how we can follow Jesus’s example. John 13:13-15; Matthew 5:1-2; Luke 15:4; 3 Nephi 17:1-10
• Jesus washing disciple’s feet – John 13:15 (not shown in the puzzle above) – we can serve others
• Jesus taught His Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5:1-2 (not shown in the puzzle above) – we can be missionaries
• Jesus taught his parables (“The Good Shepherd”) Luke 15:4 (not shown in the puzzle above) – we can be kind and look out for others
• Jesus prayed for people and healed the sick 3 Nephi 17:1-10 (shown in the puzzle)
SHOWN IN THE PUZZLE – MIRACLES:
Share some of the miracles of Jesus, example, blessing the children, calming the seas, raising Lazarus from the dead, and the atonement (depicted in this activity).
THIS ACTIVITY CAN BE USED FOR Come Follow Me
• JULY Lesson 3 “What does it mean to take upon myself the name of Jesus Christ?”
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