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Old Testament LESSON 40
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OLD TESTAMENT Isaiah 50-57
OCTOBER (week 1)
Lesson 40: September 26-October 2, 2022
“He Hath Borne Our Griefs, and Carried Our Sorrows”
Discussion Topics (activities below) ⇓
PRIMARY – HOME
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• Jesus Christ suffered for me because He loves me.
• I can seek the Lord and call upon Him.
• The Lord invites me to “put on [my] strength.”
• Jesus Christ took upon Himself my sins and sorrows.
• The Lord’s ways are higher than my ways.
INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES
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• The future is bright for the Lord’s people.
• Jesus Christ took upon Himself my sins and sorrows.
• The Lord invites all to “take hold of my covenant.”
TEENS
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Lesson 40 Scripture Scholars
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. . . JESUS CARRIES ME . . .
Jesus Christ suffered for me because He loves me.
Through His atoning sacrifice, Jesus Christ suffered for our sins and took upon Himself “our griefs” and “our sorrows.” How will you testify to the children of the Savior’s Atonement?
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Display pictures of the Savior suffering on the cross and in the Garden of Gethsemane (see Gospel Art Book, nos. 56, 57, or chapters 51–53 in New Testament Stories). Ask the children to describe what they see in the pictures and share what they know about what is happening. Why did Jesus suffer for us?
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Read to the children from Isaiah 53:4: “He hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows.” Show the children a heavy object (or a picture of one), and invite them to pretend to lift something heavy. Explain that “grief” and “sorrow” (or sadness) can feel heavy and hard to carry. Testify that Jesus Christ will help us carry these things because He loves us.
Read Alma 7:11–12 “And he shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind; and this that the word might be fulfilled which saith he will take upon him the pains and the sicknesses of his people. And he will take upon him death, that he may loose the bands of death which bind his people; and he will take upon him their infirmities, that his bowels may be filled with mercy, according to the flesh, that he may know according to the flesh how to succor his people according to their infirmities.”
ACTIVITIES FOR:
Jesus Christ suffered for me because He loves me.
POST-AND-PRESENT. PERFECT BRIGHTNESS OF HOPE. Youth can draw tissue from the sad and happy sun tissue 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
POSTER ACTIVITY. GUESS WHO WAS SAVED BY THE SAVIOR? Youth will learn the Book of Mormon stories of Enos, Alma the Younger, Zeezrom, King Lamoni’s father, and the man brought to Jesus. This will give them hope that they too can be saved because of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. READ MORE
AGES 1-5 JESUS LIVES AGAIN! poster or coloring page. Bear your testimony of Jesus and His power to bring life to the earth. Say that we can trust and believe in Him. Read John 11:25: “Jesus said . . . I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.” HOME ACTIVITY: Help children understand that because Jesus was resurrected we will be able to live again someday. Children can tell why they are grateful for Jesus. 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 “I STAND ALL AMAZED at the love Jesus offers me” sacrament thought card. Youth can memorize 3 Nephi 11:14 and write their feelings about the Savior. 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.” READ MORE
YOUTH ACTIVITY. JESUS IS THE LAMB OF GOD little lamb block. Youth can read John 1:29 to learn that Jesus Christ is the lamb to take away “the sins of the world.” Several blocks can be made to push around pretending to herd sheep (and more). READ MORE
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. For example, Marsha was blind and wanted to read books in Braille. Because Jesus was resurrected, Marsha can read all books someday. 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
. . . JESUS MAKES ME HAPPY . . .
Jesus Christ took upon Himself my sins and sorrows.
How can you use the words of Isaiah to help the children understand more deeply what the Savior did for them?
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Display several pictures depicting the suffering and death of Jesus Christ (see, for example, Gospel Art Book, nos. 56, 57, 58). Read together Isaiah 53:3–6, 9, and invite the children to look for phrases that describe the events in the pictures. Testify that hundreds of years before Jesus Christ suffered for us, prophets like Isaiah were teaching about these important events. Why would it be important for people to know these things so many years in advance? (see Alma 39:15–19) “He that surely shall come to take away the sins of the world.”
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Invite the children to read Isaiah 53:4–7 and find words that describe what the Savior suffered for us. Ask them to write these words on the board. Why did He suffer our “griefs,” “sorrows,” and “iniquities”? (see also Alma 7:11–12). Share with the children how the Savior has helped you carry your griefs and sorrows. Let them share how they feel about the Savior and what He has done for them.
ACTIVITIES FOR:
Jesus Christ took upon my sins and sorrows.
POSTER ACTIVITY. COLOR MY LIFE WITH THE GOSPEL Happy Crayons Game. Youth can know that the gospel principles lived will bring happiness. This way we can show our “true” colors as we live the commandments, e.g., tithing repentance, prayer, gratitude, and Sabbath (each matching the Ten Commandments). READ MORE
POST-AND-PRESENT ACTIVITY. JESUS IS MY LIGHT Choose the Right Light Show. Youth can know from D&C 4:1-2 that Jesus teaches us how to live our Heavenly Father’s commandments. This way we can be happy and light the way for others by following Him. READ MORE
AGES 1-5 FOLLOW IN JESU’S STEPS example sandals. Help children learn that Jesus is the perfect example that we can follow. Put on the sandals to walk in His steps as you talk about things Jesus did to live God’s commandments. For example, be kind, smile, love others, be helpful, say “please” and “thank you.” READ MORE
AGES 4-7 JESUS IS MY HERO be like Him doorknob sign. Youth can strive to be like Jesus as they: THINK what Jesus would think, SAY what Jesus would say, and DO what Jesus would do. Share scripture stories about Jesus and His parables. Also, youth can share ways they follow Him. READ MORE
AGES 8-11 I CHOOSE TO FOLLOW JESUS. My “Decision to Follow Jesus” Reward List. Youth can draw a smile next to each reward for following Jesus and a frown next to the consequences for not following Him. READ MORE
TEENS JESUS IS MY LIFE SAVIOR Life-preserver Promises planner. This reminds youth that Jesus suffered for our sins (so we can repent) and gave His life for us (so that we might live again); He is our Savior. Write on planner ways to draw close to Him through Prayer, Scriptures, and Actions (life preserver promises that will help you earn eternal life). READ MORE
Alma 39:15-19 “prepare” … “to hear the word at the time of his coming”
POST-AND-PRESENT ACTIVITY. SECOND COMING: Jesus Is Knocking at the Door; Are You Ready? preparation ponder. Youth can ask themselves if they are ready to receive the Savior today. What would they do or say? What actions would they change? They draw situations (hearts) and tell how they will prepare. READ MORE
SCRIPTURE POSTER/CARD SET. JESUS TEACHES ME TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT to follow His example. John 13:15: “For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.” READ MORE
CHILDREN’S LESSON ACTIVITY. “I WILL REMEMBER JESUS” sacrament reminder bracelet. Children can wear this to remember to prepare each week to partake of the sacrament. Then, like the apostles during the Last Supper, we can partake of the bread and water to remember Him. He suffered for our sins and died for us so we might live again. READ MORE
SINGING TIME. “I’M TRYING TO BE LIKE JESUS” song visuals. Youth find it easy to follow Jesus when they memorize these words telling us to listen to the Holy Ghost guide us to make the right choices and to love others as Jesus does. We can be good neighbors, serve our friends, and look forward to when He comes again. Write words on the backs of cue cards. READ MORE
. . . GOD’S WAYS CAN BE OUR WAYS . . .
The Lord’s ways are higher than my ways.
When we understand that the Lord’s thoughts and ways are higher than ours, it becomes easier to trust in Him.
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Ask the children who they would go to if they were having a difficult problem, and why. Read with the children Isaiah 55:8–9, and ask them to listen for why we should seek the Lord’s guidance when we need help.
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Draw on the board the sky and the ground, and label them Heavens and Earth. Then invite the children to read Isaiah 55:9 to find out what the Lord compared to the heavens and the earth, and ask them to add these other labels to the drawings. What does it mean that the Lord’s ways and thoughts are “higher” than ours? Why is it important to know this?
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Discuss with the children some of the Lord’s ways that are higher than our ways. For example, what is His way of treating sinners? (see Mark 2:15–17). What is His way of leading others? (see Matthew 20:25–28). How are His ways different from the ways of others? Tell the children how you have learned to trust the Lord’s higher ways and thoughts.
ACTIVITIES FOR:
The Lord’s ways are higher than my ways.
HIS WAY ( Mark 2:15–17). calling sinners to repentance
POSTER ACTIVITY: ERASER PROMISES steps to repentance pencil & bookmark. Ideas to repent and erase the wrong, receive forgiveness, and make the right choices. READ MORE
HIS WAY (Matthew 20:25–28) the great are to minister
POST-AND-PRESENT. GO BANANAS OVER SERVICE Action – Reaction match. Youth will learn not to monkey around but to go bananas when it comes to service. Why? Because by serving others they are free to serve. Turn banana pieces over to match up names to learn who does what. Then hang them on the monkey. READ MORE
AGES 1-5 PRAYER STEPS poster or coloring page. Children can learn 1. To open prayer say, “Dear Heavenly Father.” 2. Thank Him for your many blessings. 3. Ask Him for the things you need. 4. To close your prayer say, “In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.” Plus, the Home Activity encourages parents to remind them to say prayers morning and night and that Heavenly Father is there to listen and talk spirit-to-spirit. READ MORE
AGES 4-7 PRAYER ANSWERS Yes and No wristbands. Wristbands say “Heavenly Father will answer my prayers YES Because it’s ok!” “Heavenly Father will answer my prayers NO Because it’s best for me.” Heavenly Father knows us and knows what is best? We can learn of His ways as we pray. Then, we can choose for ourselves (part of His plan). READ MORE
AGES 8-11 PRAY MORNING & NIGHT TO KEEP HEAVEN IN SIGHT prayer chart. Youth can schedule a morning and night prayer on this one-month planner to remind them to reach heaven twice daily. Talk about how praying this often helps them “keep heaven in sight.” READ MORE
TEENS COUNSEL WITH THE LORD tent card. Youth can list how to pray and what to pray for, checking the daily prayer boxes (placing this on their nightstand). READ MORE
HIS WAYS (Isaiah 55:9) the Lord’s are higher than ours
LESSON OR SINGING TIME. OUT OF THIS WORLD space & spaceship meter. Use these planets as a righteous meter to think that God’s ways are higher than our ways and we can learn about them and rise up to be like Jesus. Also, use visuals as a singing meter to place practice songs on rockets and move from planet to planet depending on how well they sing. READ MORE
HIS WAYS (Isaiah 55:8-9) the Lord’s are higher than ours
Why we should seek the Lord’s guidance when we need help
POST-AND-PRESENT ACTIVITY. ANYTIME, ANYWHERE PRAYER true stories board. Youth can post these images as they tell the stories of a horse, ducks, car, fire, mosquito, train, and a boy’s shoe caught in the track. So many reminders that God is near and will give us aid if we but ask. His ways are higher than our ways and His vision of our situation is greater (Isaiah 5:8-9). READ MORE
SINGING TIME. “A CHILD’S PRAYER” song visuals. Children/Youth may wonder if Heavenly Father is really there, but with this song, they can feel it; He is there. Heaven is not far away each time they pray. God will listen and they will feel His love just as Jesus gathered the children around to listen and heal them. Write the words on the cue cards (in your language) to place on the back of the visuals. READ MORE
SUMMARY OF SUBJECTS FOR:
OLD TESTAMENT
Isaiah 50-57
OCTOBER (week 1)
Lesson 40: September 26-October 2, 2022
“He Hath Borne Our Griefs, and Carried Our Sorrows”
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