YOUTH LESSON ACTIVITY. REPENTANCE: Jesus made it possible for me to repent! crossword puzzle This puzzle helps youth learn the message “Because Jesus suffered for my sins in the Garden of Gethsemane, I will repent and live the gospel of Jesus Christ.” Words are to be placed in the puzzle.
USE FOR COME FOLLOW ME, Primary and Home (family home evening), Children and Youth Activities, Sunday School, Bible Study
Little LESSON LIFESAVERS
Jesus made it possible for me to repent! REPENTANCE Word-find Crossword Puzzle
OBJECTIVE: Help youth learn from the message on the puzzle: “Because Jesus suffered for my sins in the Garden of Gethsemane, I will repent and live the gospel of Jesus Christ.” All words can be placed in the puzzle.
TO MAKE Print the puzzle in color (or have the youth color the puzzle).
ACTIVITY: Help youth work on the puzzle and discuss the following by reading the scriptures. Tell them that when Jesus suffered in the Garden of Gethsemane, He helped us overcome sin by suffering for our sins. This makes it possible for us to repent and be forgiven. He also suffered death, which makes it possible for us to live again.
• Read the BIBLE scripture: Mark 1:15 “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.” See the “Because Jesus suffered …” message on the puzzle again when discussing this scripture.
THOUGHT TREAT Repentance rollups. Have each youth roll out a red fruit roll-up as you say, “Jesus rolled out the royal red carpet for us, giving us the royal treatment when He suffered for our sins. He wants us to know that we are Heavenly Father’s sons and daughters, princes, and princesses in His kingdom. We will return to our heavenly home if we repent and follow the straight narrow path or “carpet” as “Jesus rolls out the red carpet for us”.
What is the symbol of red when it comes to the Savior (when He returns He will be wearing red). When royalty or important people walk out in public today it is custom to roll out sections of red carpet for them to walk on. This gives us an image of Jesus, the Son of God, and all of us, God’s royal children (to repent and follow Him).
DOWNLOAD the Build a True Prince and Princess puzzle (HERE or that follows).
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 Jesus Made it Possible For Me to Repent! word-find crossword
The above activity illustrates ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY #3 in the lesson (see ideas above or click the Lesson 30 link below).
LESSON. To add to and enhance the above activity see (HERE) Lesson 30 – Primary 7 Manual – Jesus Christ in Gethsemane.
TESTIMONY (the lesson* suggests): Bear your testimony that Jesus Christ is our Savior and Redeemer. Express your love for Jesus and Heavenly Father and your gratitude that they have provided a way for us to overcome sin and death and live with them again.
Tell youth that Jesus suffered for our sins but also our pains, sicknesses, and sorrows. He understands us, has compassion for us, and wants to help us come to Him and follow His ways to ease our pain and suffering.
DOWNLOAD the Perfect Brightness of Hope mood-change poster activity (HERE or below).
Help youth memorize John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
DOWNLOAD John 3:16 scripture poster/card set (HERE or below).
Help youth sing “I Stand All Amazed” Hymn 193
• DOWNLOAD the I Stand All Amazed song visuals (HERE or below).
Youth can memorize 3 Nephi 11:14 and write their feelings about the Savior.
• DOWNLOAD the “I Stand All Amazed” sacrament thought card (HERE or below).
