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Old Testament LESSON 24
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OLD TESTAMENT Ruth; 1 Samuel 1-3
JUNE (week 2)
Lesson 24: June 6-12, 2022
“My Heart Rejoiceth in the Lord”
Discussion Topics (activities below) ⇓
PRIMARY – HOME
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• I can show love and kindness to those around me.
• Heavenly Father hears and answers my prayers.
• The Lord has done many wonderful things for me.
• I can have faith in the Lord.
• I can hear and obey the Lord’s voice.
INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES
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• Christ can turn tragedy into triumph.
• I can trust that God will guide and help me regardless in my situation.
• My heart can rejoice in the Lord.
• I can hear and obey the voice of the Lord.
TEENS
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Lesson 24 Scripture Scholars
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Lessons 23-26 Scripture Scholars
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Invite Sharing
Ask the children to share what they know about Ruth, Naomi, Hannah, or Samuel. It might be helpful to show them pictures, such as those in this week’s outline in Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families.
. . . LOVE & KINDNESS . . .
I can show love and kindness to those around me.
When Ruth’s husband died, she could have stayed in her home country, but she chose to go with her widowed mother-in-law, Naomi, and care for her. Consider how Ruth’s Christlike example could inspire the children you teach to be kind to those around them.
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Invite the children to represent Naomi, Ruth, Boaz, or other characters as you tell their story from the book of Ruth (see also “Ruth and Naomi” in Old Testament Stories). Invite the children to raise their hands every time they hear an act of kindness in the story. How do we feel when people are kind to us? How do we feel when we are kind to others?
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Sing together a song about being kind, such as “Kindness Begins with Me” (Children’s Songbook, 145). Help the children think of ways they can be kind to their family and friends. If they need help, show them pictures of people showing kindness. For every idea mentioned, let the children draw a heart on the board.
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ALL AGES
AGES 1-5
AGES 4-7
AGES 8-11
TEENS
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Ruth showed respect for Naomi
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Ruth cared for Naomi
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. . . GOD ANSWERS PRAYERS . . .
Heavenly Father hears and answers my prayers.
When Hannah was sad because she could not have children, she turned to the Lord in faith and He answered her prayer. Help the children see that they can always pray to Heavenly Father, especially when they are sad.
In your own words, tell the children why Hannah was sad (see 1 Samuel 1:2–8; see also “Hannah” in Old Testament Stories). What can we do when we are sad? Read to the children 1 Samuel 1:10, and invite the children to listen for what Hannah did. Ask the children how they feel when they pray. Read from verse 18 to explain that after her prayer, Hannah “was no more sad.”
Use this week’s activity page to teach the children that they can pray to Heavenly Father and He will help them. While the children are coloring, sing or play a recording of a song that teaches about prayer, such as “A Child’s Prayer” (Children’s Songbook, 12–13).
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OLDER CHILDREN/YOUTH
When Hannah “was in bitterness of soul,” she turned to Heavenly Father in prayer (1 Samuel 1:10). How can you encourage the children you teach to do the same?
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To help the children learn about Hannah from 1 Samuel 1, give each child a few verses to read from the chapter (or show the video “Hannah’s Faith,” ChurchofJesusChrist.org). See VIDEO “Hanna’s Faith” HERE
Afterward, toss a ball or small object to one child and invite him or her to tell part of the story before passing the ball to the next child to tell another part of the story. When the story is complete, ask the children to share something they learned from Hannah’s example.
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Read together 1 Samuel 1:15, and discuss what it means to pour out our souls before the Lord. With the children, make a list of things that we can talk about with God when we pray. Testify of God’s love for His children and His desire to hear and answer their prayers.
Ask the children to list (individually or in groups) examples of people in the scriptures who prayed to Heavenly Father. (If they need help, you could point them to Luke 22:41–43; Enos 1:2–6; Joseph Smith—History 1:14–17.) Ask them to share what they learn from these stories.
REFERENCES those who prayed in the scriptures:
• Jesus praying in the garden Luke 22:41–43
DOWNLOAD Jesus Praying dot-to-dot puzzle (HERE or below)
• JOSEPH SMITH in Joseph Smith—History 1:14–17
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DOWNLOAD Joseph Smith saw Heavenly Father and Jesus poster (HERE or below)
• ENOS lesson
• Enos Prays DOWNLOAD Things to Pray About prayer reminder plaque (HERE or below)
• Amos, Enos, Joseph Smith, Nephi, King Mosiah, Shadrach
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ALL AGES
AGES 1-5
Jesus praying in the garden
AGES 4-7
AGES 8-11
TEENS
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*Includes James 1:5 scripture poster
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Enos Prays Mightily | Enos 1 | Book of Mormon
. . . HEAVENLY FATHER LOVES ME . . .
The Lord has done many wonderful things for me.
Hannah showed her gratitude to the Lord with a beautiful poem of praise. Her example can help the children think about the many things they can thank Heavenly Father for.
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Read to the children some of what Hannah said after the Lord blessed her with a son (see 1 Samuel 2:1–2). Share with the children a blessing you have received from the Lord and how it made you feel. Then invite the children to talk about the blessings the Lord has given them. How can we show our gratitude to Him?
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Sing a song together that describes some of the blessings the Lord gives us, such as “My Heavenly Father Loves Me” (Children’s Songbook, 228–29). Invite the children to draw pictures of blessings they have received from the Lord.
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ALL AGES
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AGES 4-7
AGES 8-11
TEENS
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. . . FAITH IN GOD . . .
I can have faith in the Lord.
Ruth made sacrifices to be faithful to the Lord and remain loyal to Naomi. How can you help the children learn from Ruth’s acts of faith?
DOWNLOAD Portrait of My Spiritual Hero traits to follow journal (HERE or below) telling about how Ruth looked up to Naomi
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Display a picture of Ruth and Naomi (see this week’s outline in Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families). Then write three headings on the board: Trials, Actions, Blessings. Invite the children to read Ruth 1:3–5, 8, 16; 2:1–3, 8–12; 4:13–17, and write under the headings what they find in these verses. How did Ruth show her faith in the Lord? Share an example of how you have been blessed because you have faith in Jesus Christ, and let the children share their own experiences.
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Sing together a song about faith, such as “The Lord Is My Light” (Hymns, no. 89) or “Faith” (Children’s Songbook, 96–97). What does the song teach us about trusting the Lord? How can we have faith in Jesus Christ even during difficult times?
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ALL AGES
AGES 1-5
AGES 4-7
Ruth’s Story
AGES 8-11
TEENS
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. . . LISTENING TO & OBEYING THE SPIRIT . . .
I can hear and obey the Lord’s voice.
When Samuel was a young boy, he heard the voice of the Lord but did not recognize it at first. How can you help the children you teach hear and act on the promptings they receive?
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Invite one child to pretend to be Samuel and another to pretend to be Eli as you read 1 Samuel 3:1–10 (or show the video “Samuel and Eli,” ChurchofJesusChrist.org). What can we learn from Samuel about how to listen to the voice of the Lord? How do we show that we are willing to hear when the Lord speaks to us?
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Invite the children to think about how they would explain to someone how the Lord speaks to them. Invite them to look for answers in one or more of the following scriptures: Doctrine and Covenants 6:22–23; 8:2–3; 9:7–9.
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Samuel and Eli
ALL AGES
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AGES 4-7
AGES 8-11
TEENS
8-11 – TEENS
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SUMMARY OF SUBJECTS FOR:
OLD TESTAMENT – Ruth; 1 Samuel 1-3
JUNE (week 2)
Lesson 24: April 4-10, 2022
“My Heart Rejoiceth in the Lord”
