YOUTH LESSON ACTIVITY. I can BEAR my testimony! secret message poster. To learn messages to share in their testimony, youth can fill in the blank words found in the text: “I know the gospel of Jesus Christ is true!” For example, I know the Book of Mormon is the Word of God.
Great for COME FOLLOW ME Lessons to use in Sunday School, Primary, Family Home Evening, or Activity Days
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I can BEAR my testimony! secret message poster
OBJECTIVE: Help children discover testimony words they might express when bearing their testimony.
ACTIVITY: Let children discover the secret message on their own to learn what to say when they “bear” their testimony.
Using the words in the message below the poster “I know the gospel of Jesus Christ is true!” . . . fill in the blanks.
ANSWERS:
• I know the Book of Mormon is the Word of God.
• Heavenly Father sent me to earth for a special purpose. He is the Father of my spirit.
• Joseph Smith is God’s chosen prophet. He restored the gospel of Jesus Christ in the latter days.
• We are led by Apostles and prophets just as in the days of old.
• Jesus Christ is Heavenly Father’s Son. He came to earth to save us from sin.
• The Church of Jesus Christ is the only true church.
• My Heavenly Father lives and answers my prayers.
TO MAKE: Print in color or in black-and-white and have children color the poster.
THOUGHT TREAT (when appropriate): “Beary” Sweet Testimony Treats. Bear-shaped Cookies or candies (gummy bears) and say, “A testimony can be ‘beary‘ sweet.” Or, share berry-filled tarts (with jam centers) and say, “A testimony is “berry” (very) sweet.
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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 binder rings to connect cards.
• Featured Scripture: Acts 4:31
LESSON IDEAS:
What Is a Testimony?
A testimony is something you know is true in your heart.
We can know these things are true:
- Heavenly Father loves us. He is our Father in Heaven.
- Jesus Christ is Heavenly Father’s Son. He is our Savior and loves us.
- Joseph Smith was a prophet. Heavenly Father helped him bring back Jesus Christ’s Church.
- The Book of Mormon is a true book from God. It teaches us about Jesus Christ.
DOWNLOAD the Moroni 10:4-5 scripture poster/card set to memorize how to know if The Book of Mormon is True (HERE or below/right). - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is Jesus Christ’s Church on the earth today.
- We have prophets and apostles today. They help teach us what Heavenly Father wants us to know.
How Can We Grow Our Testimony?
We can grow our testimony when we:
- Pray to Heavenly Father.
- Read the scriptures.
- Listen to the prophet.
- Go to church.
- Bear our testimony.
- Choose the right.
- Follow Jesus Christ.
The Ninth Article of Faith
Today we will learn the Ninth Article of Faith.
We can say it together a little at a time until we remember it. We can also use a poster or handout to help us practice.
