For: Children and Youth, Come Follow Me lessons for Primary and Home, Family Home Evening, Sunday School, Seminary, and Book of Mormon Study
LESSON LIFESAVER Activity:
Share My Testimony of Jesus testimony page and missionary name tag
OBJECTIVE: Encourage youth to share the gospel of Jesus Christ by wearing home this name tag and writing on the My Testimony page their personal testimony to place in their own Book of Mormon or in one to give away.
DISCUSSION: Ask youth how they feel when they tell someone about Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost. Help them realize that they shared their testimonies when they explained what they know about Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost. Talk about sharing gospel truths such as a principle they know to be true.
TO MAKE Print, color, and cut out the nametag and My Testimony page for each youth. Have them place their names on their tag and write their testimony on the page.
THOUGHT TREAT: Licorice Links. Create a licorice chain with strings of red or black licorice by tying licorice strings into loops or knots to make a chain. Remind children that every part of the gospel of Jesus Christ is important to build a strong testimony. Each part connects to a long chain of actions that bring happiness. Sharing the gospel links us all together. When one believes because of missionary work, there is another link (a new member) to add to the gospel chain.
ACTIVITY INCLUDES – 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.
Alma 18:34-35 “Ammon said unto him: I am a man; and man in the beginning was created after the image of God, and I am called by his Holy Spirit to teach these things unto this people, that they may be brought to a knowledge of that which is just and true; And a portion of that Spirit dwelleth in me, which giveth me knowledge, and also power according to my faith and desires which are in God.”
LESSON IDEAS (for the above activity):
Review Lesson 17: Ammon, a Great Servant (HERE or detailed below). The lesson suggests this Enrichment Activity (using the visuals above to do this): Give the children each a piece of paper and a pencil and have them write their testimonies or feelings about the Church and the gospel of Jesus Christ. They could include the thoughts and feelings that make them feel close to Heavenly Father. Have them think of someone they could share their testimonies with.
Scripture Account
Using the picture at an appropriate time, teach the children the account of Ammon and King Lamoni from Alma 17–19. Explain that Ammon bore testimony to King Lamoni of his knowledge of Heavenly Father. (For suggested ways to teach the scripture account, see “Teaching from the Scriptures,” p. vii.)
Discussion and Application Questions
Study the following questions and the scripture references as you prepare your lesson. Use the questions you feel will best help the children understand the scriptures and apply the principles in their lives. Reading the references with the children in class will help them gain insights into the scriptures.
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What does it mean to be “an instrument in the hands of [the Lord]”? (Alma 17:9.) Explain that an instrument is a tool. After the sons of Mosiah repented, how did they prepare for their missions? (Alma 17:2–3.) What are you doing now to share the gospel with others? What can you do to prepare to be a faithful missionary?
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Why did the sons of Mosiah want to go on a mission to the Lamanites? (Alma 17:16.) Why is it important that all of Heavenly Father’s children hear and understand the gospel of Jesus Christ?
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What did Ammon hope for when he fought the wicked Lamanites? (Alma 17:29.)
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What did the Lord promise Mosiah about his sons? (Alma 17:35.) How did the Lord fulfill his promise at this time? (Alma 19:22–23.)
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What effect did Ammon’s example have on King Lamoni? (Alma 18:9–11.) Who has set a good example for you? For whom can you set a good example?
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How did Ammon’s testimony and the Spirit of the Lord affect King Lamoni? (Alma 18:40–43.) How have others’ testimonies helped you? In what ways can you share your testimony with others?
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How did the queen and her servant Abish show their great faith? (Alma 19:8–12, 17.)
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What did King Lamoni and the queen both testify of? (Alma 19:12–13, 29–30.) How do you think King Lamoni felt after he saw Jesus Christ? (Alma 19:12–13.)
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Why is it important that we help others learn about Jesus Christ as Ammon and King Lamoni did?
Testimony Ideas: Share your testimony of the Book of Mormon and the Book of Mormon story of Ammon the great servant (Alma 17:19-25, 18:8-40).
DOWNLOAD the Ammon “Script”ure Scene (HERE or be
USE CARD-DECK OF MORMON QUIZ BEE TO HELP YOUTH LEARN STORIES (created by Mary H. Ross, Author and Jennette Guymon-King, Illustrator, creators of GospelGrabBag.com (FEATURED STORY is “Ammon, a Great Servant”):
