CHILDREN & YOUTH GOAL. MY PERSONAL TESTIMONY OF JESUS CHRIST journal page. Write my personal testimony of Jesus Christ on the Love and Gratitude Journal as if I were there when the Savior appeared to the Nephites (3 Nephi 11:16-17).
USE FOR: COME FOLLOW ME, Primary and Home lessons, Family Home Evening, Activity Days, Sunday School, Book of Mormon Study
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“My Testimony of Jesus Christ” Love and Gratitude Journal
ACTIVITY: Encourage youth to read 3 Nephi 11:16-17 (Book of Mormon) “And when they had all gone forth and had witnessed for themselves, they did cry out with one accord, saying: Hosanna! Blessed be the name of the Most High God! And they did fall down at the feet of Jesus, and did worship him.”
Then, youth can write their testimony of Jesus Christ on the Love and Gratitude Journal as if they were there when the Savior appeared. Write how they would feel, and how they would show love and gratitude toward the Savior.
See LESSON IDEAS (below)
See SONG VISUALS (below) “This Is My Beloved Son”:
“Nephites gazing into heaven
Saw their white-robed Savior come.
And they heard the Father witness: “This is My Beloved Son”
TO MAKE Print the journal for each youth in color, or have them color the journal.
THOUGHT TREAT: Testimony Time Machine. Frost a graham cracker time machine placing your finger on cracker as you pretend to travel in space back to the time of the Nephites when Jesus appeared to them. Your testimony increases as you listen to His words. Read 3 Nephi 11:16-17.
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.
3 Nephi 11:33 “And whoso believeth in me, and is baptized, the same shall be saved; and they are they who shall inherit the kingdom of God.”
SONG VISUALS: Sing or read the words to “He Sent His Son” (Children’s Songbook, p. 34), “This Is My Beloved Son” (Children’s Songbook, p. 76).
DOWNLOAD song visuals to teach these songs below.
[Chorus] ‘This is My Beloved Son. Hear Him!'”
LESSON IDEAS (for the above activity):
The Savior Appears to the Nephites
CLICK HERE TO FIND “Lesson 33: Primary 4: Book of Mormon (1997), 118–20 (NOTES from the lesson below):
Purpose
To strengthen each child’s testimony that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, that he is our Savior, and that he lives today.
Preparation
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Prayerfully study 3 Nephi 8–11. Then study the lesson and decide how you want to teach the children the scripture account. (See “Preparing Your Lessons,” p. vi, and “Teaching from the Scriptures,” p. vii.)
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Additional reading: 3 Nephi 7.
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Select the discussion questions and enrichment activities that will involve the children and best help them achieve the purpose of the lesson.
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Materials needed:
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A Book of Mormon for each child.
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Pictures 4-43, Christ Appears to the Nephites (Gospel Art Picture Kit 315; 62047); 4-44, World Map; and 4-45, Jesus Teaching in the Western Hemi-sphere (Gospel Art Picture Kit 316; 62380).
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Suggested Lesson Development
Invite a child to give the opening prayer.
Enrichment Activities
You may use one or more of the following activities any time during the lesson or as a review, summary, or challenge.
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Read and discuss the first, second, or fourth article of faith. Help the children memorize one of them. DOWNLOAD the scripture poster and card sets for each of these (below) or as follows (Articles of Faith 1-13 BUNDLE HERE):
• Articles of Faith 1:1
• Articles of Faith 1:2
• Articles of Faith 1:4
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Discuss the meaning of having a testimony. One of the most important things a person can have in this life is a testimony that Jesus Christ is a real person and is the Son of God, which makes him divine. A testimony is a spiritual feeling and a strong belief that becomes knowledge. When you begin to gain a testimony, you feel within you that the gospel is true. This feeling grows and becomes stronger as you nourish it by study, prayer, and obedience. You will begin to make right choices because of your faith and the love you have for Heavenly Father and his Son, Jesus Christ. When we bear our testimony, we express to others our feelings and commitment to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. We also bear testimony by the way we live, dress, and act. When we choose the right, we are showing others that we have a testimony of Jesus Christ and his gospel.
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Discuss why it is important for us to continually learn about Jesus Christ. Explain that we tend to become like those we know, admire, and respect. We can draw closer to Jesus Christ and become more like him as we learn of him and try to follow his example.
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