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Old Testament LESSON 38
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OLD TESTAMENT Isaiah 13–14; 24–30; 35
SEPTEMBER (week 3)
Lesson 38: September 12-18, 2022
“A Marvellous Work and a Wonder”
Discussion Topics (activities below) ⇓
PRIMARY – HOME
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• There was a war in heaven.
• Jesus Christ was resurrected.
• The Lord restored His Church through Joseph Smith.
• The Restoration of the gospel is a “marvellous work.”
• Isaiah’s teachings point me to Jesus Christ.
INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES
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• The wicked kingdoms of the world and their rulers will fall.
• The writings of Isaiah point me to Jesus Christ.
• Apostasy means turning away from the Lord and His prophets.
• The Lord can restore things that are lost or broken.
TEENS
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Lesson 38 Scripture Scholars
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. . . I WAS IN THE WAR IN HEAVEN . . .
There was a war in heaven.
Before the world was created, Heavenly Father chose Jesus Christ to be our Savior. Isaiah 14:12–14 describes the pride that Satan showed in the premortal Council in Heaven.
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Use “Introduction: Our Heavenly Father’s Plan” (in New Testament Stories, 1–3) or the song “I Lived in Heaven” (Children’s Songbook, 4) to tell the children about the War in Heaven before we were born. (As you do, include phrases from Isaiah 14:12–14 that describe Satan.) Then invite the children to take turns telling the story back to you. Emphasize that Jesus Christ followed Heavenly Father’s plan and became our Savior.
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On the board, draw a heart with the word Satan and a sad face inside it. Explain that Satan said in his heart, “I will exalt my throne above the stars of God” (Isaiah 14:13), which means that he wanted to be better than Heavenly Father. Invite a child to draw another heart, this one with the word Jesus and a happy face inside it. Help the children understand that Jesus wanted to do what Heavenly Father asked Him to do (see Moses 4:1–2). How can we follow Jesus’s example?
ACTIVITIES FOR:
There was a war in heaven.
POSTER ACTIVITY. CHOOSE THE RIGHT CONSEQUENCES: Build a True Prince and Princess puzzle. Youth can build the big puzzle step by step, by placing the feet at the bottom, Then, reading the feet cards, then hands and arm cards, working up until the puzzle is built. Tell them that Heavenly Father wishes to crown us with glory for our royal actions. READ MORE
POST-AND-PRESENT ACTIVITY. PLAN OF HAPPINESS: Premortal, Mortal, and Postmortal Life match game. This will take youth for a spin around the orbits of before, during, and after this life on earth. It’s a mystery? No, not if you know Heavenly Father’s plan. Smiley faces are chosen, questions are read and faces are placed by the orbits that describe their answers. READ MORE
AGES 1-5 HEAVENLY HOME & EARTHLY HOME with plastic spirit & paper dolls. With the heavenly home and earthly home pictures, children can move their plastic spirits and paper dolls by inserting them into their pockets. These represent pre-mortal life, mortal-earth life, death (move spirit to heaven)… READ MORE
AGES 4-7 CHOOSE TO FOLLOW HEAVENLY FATHER & JESUS premortal life puppet show. Children can show and tell about the WAR IN HEAVEN before we came to earth. Satan’s plan was to force everyone to choose the right. Jesus’ plan was to let us have “agency” to choose for ourselves. … READ MORE
AGES 8-11 TRIALS STRENGTHEN FAITH: Premortal Life/Earth Life quiz. Here youth learn about PREMORTAL LIFE (their first estate) and how they passed the first test by choosing to follow Jesus. EARTH LIFE (their second estate) gives them the opportunity to pass the test again – to follow Jesus (to reach their glory – Abraham 3:26). READ MORE
TEENS – YOUTH GOAL PLANNER. “Hop to it! Agency Actions. Youth can ponder the blessings, responsibilities, and consequences of choices and actions. Even goals can be written here to represent their Agency Actions. READ MORE
YOUTH GOAL ACTIVITY. AGENCY ACTIONS scripture challenge. Here the youth can learn those GOOD choices like following Jesus bring us liberty, joy, and eternal life (living with God again). Also, those BAD CHOICES following Satan bring us into captivity, misery, and death. READ MORE
ALL AGES I AM A CHILD OF GOD bookmarks (boy or girl). These come in English, French, Spanish, and Tahitian (possible in any language). Great for rewarding children for scripture reading and underlining, or for a Happy Birthday gift (with a red pencil). Tell them … READ MORE
ALL AGES 2 Nephi 9:13 SCRIPTURE poster/card set. “O how great the plan of our God!” reminds us of two important gifts God’s plan of happiness/salvation brings. #1 The gift of the resurrection where we can all live again (a FREE GIFT). #2 The gift of eternal life to live with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ again (a GIFT WE MUST EARN) by living God’s commandments. READ MORE
SONG VISUALS “I WILL FOLLOW GOD’S PLAN”. Learning this song will help youth know where they came from (heaven), why they are here (on earth), and how they can return to their happy home. Write the words on the cue cards (in your language) to place on the back, e.g., “Holding fast to his word and his love. I will work, and I will pray…” READ MORE
. . . BECAUSE OF JESUS, WE CAN ALL LIVE AGAIN . . .
Jesus Christ was resurrected.
Jesus Christ can comfort the sorrow we feel about death. Because He gained victory over death, we will all be resurrected too.
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Show a picture of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, and ask the children to share what they know about the picture. If needed, share with them the story of Jesus being resurrected (see “Jesus Is Risen,” in New Testament Stories, 139–44). Play or sing a song about the Resurrection, such as “Jesus Has Risen” (Children’s Songbook, 70), and invite the children to share how it makes them feel to know that Jesus rose from the dead.
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Tell the children about someone you know who has died. How do we feel when someone we love dies? Invite the children to draw a face of someone crying. Then read Isaiah 25:8 to them. What will Jesus do to our tears when we miss someone who has died? Invite the children to draw a happy face. Bear your testimony that because Jesus Christ was resurrected, we can feel comforted when someone dies and know that we will all be resurrected one day.
ACTIVITIES FOR:
Jesus Christ was resurrected.
POSTER ACTIVITY. RESURRECTION MIRACLES Easter match game. Jesus volunteered to be our Savior, to die for us so that everyone will live again. Learn resurrection miracle stories by matching body-part cards. READ MORE
SCRIPTURE ACTIVITY. JESUS VOLUNTEERED TO BE MY SAVIOR John 15:13 bite-size memorize. Remind youth that in premortal life Jesus volunteered to be our Savior as they memorize: “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” SEE MORE
AGES 1-5 JESUS LIVES AGAIN! poster or coloring page. Children can learn that because Jesus was resurrected, we will live again. They can tell their family and friends why they are grateful for Jesus, and why they want to live again. READ MORE
AGES 4-7 I CAN LIVE FOREVER! resurrection garden tomb slideshow. Before we came to earth Jesus volunteered to be our Savior, to come to earth and die for us and be resurrected so we could also live forever. The tomb slideshow is of this story. READ MORE
AGES 8-11 HE HAS RISEN! write a story. Youth can learn from the images and scriptures about the resurrection, then write in their own words the stories. Both the Bible and The Book of Mormon testify of Jesus and His resurrection. READ MORE
TEENS. GIFTS OF RESURRECTION & ETERNAL LIFE gift package. Prophets foretold of Jesus Christ coming to bring these gifts. Create these gift packages to hold treats: #1 Gift of Resurrection (a free gift given to all men). #2 Gift of Eternal Life to live with God again (a gift we must earn through living God’s commandments). READ MORE
BOOKMARK ACTIVITY. I KNOW MY SAVIOR LIVES bookmarks. Youth can use these 3-different bookmarks to mark and underline passages in the scriptures that tell about Jesus Christ our Savior how He lived, died, and was resurrected, and how someday He will return. READ MORE
ALL AGES RESURRECTION FLOWERPOT Easter Quiz. Youth can learn how others felt about Jesus, the first to be resurrected. Was it possible? Activity spotlights: Roman soldiers, Thomas, Mary Magdalene, Peter, Disciples, and Cleopas. READ MORE
SINGING TIME. “DID JESUS REALLY LIVE AGAIN?” song visuals. Youth should know there were prophets of old who told of this moment when Jesus would live again and make it possible for all to live again. Write the words on the cue cards (in your language) to place on the back of the song visuals, e.g., “Yes, when the third day came, He wakened and he left the tomb” READ MORE
SINGING TIME. “JESUS HAS RISEN” song visuals. Youth can know that Jesus is our Savior and because He died and was resurrected it makes it possible for all mankind to live again. Write the words on the cue cards (in your language) to place on the back of the song visuals, e.g., “Joy fills our hearts; He lives again.” READ MORE
. . . CHURCH APOSTASY & RESTORATION . . .
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Isaiah 24:3–5; 29:7–10; 30:8–14
Apostasy means turning away from the Lord and His prophets.
Reading Isaiah’s warnings about the dangers of apostasy can help the children resolve to stay true to the Lord and follow His prophets.
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Write the word apostasy on the board. Invite the children to find a definition in “Apostasy” in the Guide to the Scriptures (scriptures.ChurchofJesusChrist.org). Invite them to read Isaiah 24:5; 30:9–11 and make a list of things people were doing in Isaiah’s time that led them to apostasy. Then invite the children to change the items in the list to things we can do to stay true to the Lord.
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Divide the class into pairs, and assign each pair to read one of the following passages: Isaiah 24:3–5; Isaiah 29:7–10; or Isaiah 30:8–14. Invite them to draw pictures that represent what they read. As they share their drawings, help them discuss what Isaiah’s words teach about why we should stay true to the Lord.
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The Lord restored His Church through Joseph Smith.
The Restoration of the gospel is “a marvellous work and a wonder” (Isaiah 29:14). Share with the children some of the marvelous things the Lord did—and continues to do—to restore His gospel in our day.
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Invite the children to tell you what they know about Joseph Smith. If needed, share with them “Joseph Smith’s First Vision” (in Doctrine and Covenants Stories, 9–12). Read Isaiah 29:12, and explain that even though Joseph Smith was not considered “learned” by many people, Jesus Christ restored the gospel through him.
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Read Isaiah 29:14 to the children, and share with them other words that mean the same thing as “marvellous” and “wonder.” Display items that represent some of the Lord’s marvelous works during the latter days, such as a picture of the First Vision or of Joseph Smith receiving the priesthood (see Gospel Art Book, nos. 90, 93, 94) or a copy of the Book of Mormon. Invite the children to choose an item and share why it is marvelous to them.Isaiah 29:13–15, 18, 24
The Restoration of the gospel is a “marvellous work.”
How can you help the children understand that they are part of the Lord’s “marvellous work” (Isaiah 29:14) of the latter days?
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Show pictures of some of the marvelous events that happened as the gospel was restored (see Gospel Art Book, nos. 90–95, or this week’s activity page). Read together Isaiah 29:14, 18, 24, and invite the children to find words and phrases that relate to the events in the pictures. Ask the children how they can help with the Lord’s “marvellous work” (verse 14).
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Share a brief experience to help the children understand what restoration means. For example, talk about something that was lost and how you found it. Help the children compare this to the Restoration of the gospel. According to Isaiah 29:13–15, why do we need the Restoration? What marvelous works did the Lord do to restore His gospel?
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ACTIVITIES FOR:
• Apostasy means turning away from the Lord and His prophets.
• The Lord restored His Church through Joseph Smith.
• The Restoration of the gospel is a “marvellous work.”
POSTER ACTIVITY. APOSTASY & RESTORATION Church Building Blocks. Help youth understand the teachings and leadership positions in the Church at the time Jesus organized His Church with the priesthood. Compare THEN, when Jesus lived (and how it was taken away) and NOW when the Prophet Joseph Smith restored The Church of Jesus Christ again in the Latter-days. READ MORE
POSTER ACTIVITY. BECAUSE OF THE RESTORATION Quiz match game. Help youth learn the parts of the gospel that were taken from the earth and restored in the Latter-days. The quiz cards are in two parts to match, e.g., (part 1) “Because of the Restoration the Aaronic Priesthood was restored by John the Baptist to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery …(part 2) … The power and authority to be baptized is once again on the earth.” READ MORE
AGES 1-5 HEAVENLY FATHER AND JESUS APPEARED TO JOSEPH SMITH: First Vision poster or coloring page. Children love telling this story of Jesus and Heavenly Father appearing to Joseph Smith in the Sacred Grove. He came to ask which church to join and Jesus said none of them. Joseph was to restore The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the earth again. READ MORE
AGES 4-7 MORONI & JOSEPH SMITH: Hill Cumorah pop-up. Children love to tell how young Joseph was directed by Angel Moroni to find the golden plates that Moroni wrote upon and buried hundreds of years earlier. Now was the time for Joseph to find them and translate them into The Book of Mormon, a history of these people in ancient America. It is another Testament of Jesus Christ. READ MORE
POST-AND-PRESENT. TWO TESTAMENTS OF JESUS CHRIST puzzle. Youth can learn and testify to two testaments of Jesus Christ. #1 The BIBLE. Jesus organizes His Church, teaches His gospel, heals the sick, dies for us, and is resurrected. #2 The BOOK OF MORMON. After the resurrection, Jesus visits ancient America, organizes His Church, teaches, and heals the sick. This book contains the fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ which was given to Joseph Smith the latter-day Prophet (on gold plates). READ MORE
TEENS. APOSTASY MIRROR teaching tool. Youth can use this as a teaching tool, to enclose in their scriptures to share. The mirror is the Church of Jesus Christ, with Christ at the top (the nail). The apostles (the pieces of tape) held up the mirror until they all died then the mirror fell and broke (read to learn about the restoration). READ MORE
POST-AND-PRESENT. RESTORED TRUTHS: Lost-and-Found Gospel Treasures. Help youth learn about the gospel treasures brought to the earth by Jesus. They will learn how the gospel treasures were lost when Jesus died and how they were found again when Joseph Smith restored the true gospel of Jesus Christ to the earth. Match the jewels to see the lost-and-found treasures. READ MORE
ALL AGES MORONI’S MESSAGE: The Gospel Is Restored – Angel Moroni’s Match Game. Children can learn how the full gospel of Jesus Christ was restored again to the earth after Jesus and His apostles died. The Angel Moroni brought them to Joseph Smith, written on gold plates. They were to be translated into The Book of Mormon. This is where we can read about these gospel treasures that were restored. READ MORE
SINGING TIME. “ON A GOLDEN SPRINGTIME” song visuals. Youth can know that in the springtime Jesus did two important things for us: #1 Resurrection. “Jesus awoke … the bands of death he broke.” #2 The First Vision. With the Father, He “Appeared as Joseph knelt and prayed.” Write the words on the cue cards (in your language) to place on the back. READ MORE
SINGING TIME. “THIS IS MY BELOVED SON” song visuals. Youth can learn that Jesus was introduced to the world by His Father (our Heavenly Father). First, when He was baptized, “This Is My Beloved Son. Hear Him!” The Nephites heard it, Joseph Smith heard it, and the scriptures tell us that He is God’s only begotten son, sent here to guide us. Write the words on the cue cards (in your language) to place on the back. READ MORE
. . . I WILL ALWAYS LOVE MY SAVIOR . . .
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Isaiah’s teachings point me to Jesus Christ.
Isaiah’s teachings can point the children you teach to the Savior and help them remember the things He has done for them.
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Write the following scripture references on separate pieces of paper:
• Isaiah 14:3 (REST FROM LABORS);
• Matthew 11:28–30 (MAKES OUR BURDENS LIGHT);
• Isaiah 25:8 (SWALLOW UP DEATH & WIPE TEARS)
• 1 Corinthians 15:53–57 (VICTORY FROM SIN & DEATH);
• Isaiah 28:16 (OUR SURE FOUNDATION);
• Helaman 5:12 (BUILD OUR FOUNDATION ON JESUS TO NOT FALL).Give the papers to the children, and invite them to write on the papers the truths they learn from the verses and work together to match the verses that teach similar truths (MATCH UP COLORS see above). According to these verses, what great things has the Lord done for us?
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Ask the children to choose a phrase from Isaiah 14:3; 25:8; or 28:16 that reminds them of Jesus Christ. Invite them to write the phrase on a piece of paper and draw a picture of the Savior that they can display in their homes.
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ACTIVITIES FOR:
Isaiah’s teachings point me to Jesus Christ.
POST-AND-PRESENT ACTIVITY. MY SURE FOUNDATION The Wise Man “Build His House upon a Rock” testimony building project. In the Book of Mormon, Helaman 2:5, Helaman taught his sons, “Remember that it is upon the rock of our Redeemer, who is Christ, the Son of God, that ye must build your foundation (by living gospel principles).” READ MORE
• Isaiah 25:8 (SWALLOW UP DEATH & WIPE TEARS)
POST-AND-PRESENT. PERFECT BRIGHTNESS OF HOPE. Youth can draw tissue from the sad and happy sun box and pretend to dry their tears as they: #1 Draw a SAD SUN card and read the situation. #2 Tell how Jesus made it better to “dry our tears” (Revelations 21:4). #3 Place a HAPPY SUN under the story pictures that match the situation: Garden of Gethsemane, After the Resurrection, and Spirits in Heaven. READ MORE
AGES 1-5 JESUS LOVES ME – Count the Ways spotlight book. This Mini-book Reads: JESUS LOVE ME – Jesus came to earth to show the way. – Jesus showed me how to be baptized. – Jesus taught me how to pray. – Jesus showed me how to care for others. – Jesus showed me how to love. – Jesus died for me. – Jesus was resurrected so I can live again. READ MORE
AGES 4-7 I CAN “BEE” A FRIEND poster or coloring page. With this children can learn to be a friend, e.g. say please and thank you, to be kind at church and at home. Know that Jesus is their loving friend. READ MORE
Helaman 5:12 (BUILD OUR FOUNDATION ON JESUS TO NOT FALL).
AGES 8-11 “BUILD UPON MY ROCK” Sure Foundation rock & body puzzle. Youth will know why Jesus is their “rock” their sure foundation that they can lean on Him as He had proven His love, is our example, suffered for our sins, taught us how to be happy, and gave His life for us. READ MORE
TEENS YOUTH GOAL PLANNER “Understand a Gospel Principle” Youth can select a gospel principle they want to understand better, read scriptures and talks relating to a chosen principle, share what they have learned, and write how they will apply the principle in their life. READ MORE
SCRIPTURE ACTIVITY. TRUST IN GOD Proverbs 3:5-6 bite-size memorize poster. Youth can share ways they have been guided as they trusted in Heavenly Father. Memorize “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.“ READ MORE
SCRIPTURE ACTIVITY. THE TEACHINGS OF JESUS BRING JOY – John 15:11. Memorize: “These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.” READ MORE
SINGING TIME. “HOW FIRM A FOUNDATION” song visuals. Youth can be strengthened by this song, knowing Jesus Christ can be their “firm foundation” (Helaman 5:12) For example, “Fear not, I am with thee; oh, be not dismayed, For I am thy God and will still give thee aid. …” READ MORE
Isaiah 28:16 (OUR SURE FOUNDATION)
SINGING TIME. WISE MAN and the FOOLISH MAN song visuals. This Southern folk song reminds us to build our house upon a rock, so when the rains come down and the floods come up the house stands still. The foolish man’s house gets washed away because he built his house upon the sand. READ MORE
SUMMARY OF SUBJECTS FOR:
OLD TESTAMENT
Isaiah 13–14; 24–30; 35
SEPTEMBER (week 3)
Lesson 38: September 12-18, 2022
“A Marvelous Work and a Wonder”
#ComeFollowMe #OldTestament #Primary #FamilyHomeEvening #SundaySchool #ChurchofJesusChrist #GospelGrabBag #LessonActivities #SongVisuals #Isaiah #AMarvelousWorkandaWonder #Restoration #JosephSmith #WarinHeaven #JesusWasResurrected #TheLordRestoredHisChurch #ApostasyTurningAway
