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Old Testament LESSON 41
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OLD TESTAMENT Isaiah 58-66
OCTOBER (week 2)
Lesson 41: October 3-9, 2022
“The Redeemer Shall Come to Zion”
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PRIMARY – HOME
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• The Sabbath can be a delight to me.
• I can shine the Savior’s light for others.
• Fasting blesses me and others in need.
• Jesus Christ is my Savior and Redeemer.
• The millennium will be a time of peace and joy.
INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES
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• Fasting brings blessings.
• Jesus Christ is my Savior and Redeemer.
• “The Lord shall be unto thee an everlasting light.”
• Christ will reign on earth during the Millennium.
TEENS
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Lesson 41 Scripture Scholars
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. . . SUNDAY IS A SUNNY DAY . . .
The Sabbath can be a delight to me.
The Sabbath day is a time for us to remember the Lord and rest from our weekly activities. How can you help the children you teach make the Sabbath a delight?
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Ask the children to repeat the phrase “Call the sabbath a delight, the holy of the Lord” (Isaiah 58:13) several times. Explain that “delight” means something that brings us joy. Ask the children to share some things that bring them joy. Testify that the Lord gave us the Sabbath day because He wants us to have joy. Tell the children why the Sabbath is a delight to you.
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Read to the children from Isaiah 58:14: “Then shalt thou delight thyself in the Lord.” Explain to the children that the Sabbath is a special day—a time when we can think about the things Heavenly Father and Jesus did to help us be happy. Help the children think of things they can do on the Sabbath to remember Heavenly Father and Jesus. Invite them to draw their ideas and share their pictures with one another and their families.
ACTIVITIES FOR:
The Sabbath can be a delight to me.
POST-AND-PRESENT. SUNNY SUNDAY OR GLOOMY GLUM-DAY weather forecasting. Youth identify activities that make the sabbath a happy or sad day (determining the spiritual atmosphere). Asking, “Does the activity help me: Think of Jesus, Show reverence, Learn the gospel, Spend time with family, or Rest?” READ MORE
POST-AND-PRESENT ACTIVITY. KEEPING THE SABBATH scavenger hunt or match game. Scavenger Hunt. Picture cards of sabbath day activities are hidden in the room. A clue is read and children race to find the matching picture (within 30 seconds). If not found, read the clue again until all cards are posted. Match Game. Two sets are placed and matched. READ MORE
AGES 1-5. SUNDAY IS A SPECIAL DAY Sunday fun box. Children take turns rolling the block and playing these games: #1 Do As I’m Doing Game to roll to box and do the action and others follow. Others follow the leader. When rolling Sunday Fun Box they smile a sunny smile and say “I keep the Sabbath day holy.” #2 First to Roll Game awards to be the first to roll a certain item on the box and can choose a star or sticker. READ MORE
AGES 4-7 I CAN KEEP THE SABBATH DAY HOLY rebus medallion. Children can be reminded that Sunday is a special day as they wear this picture message around their neck to read Exodus 20:8 “Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.” The bathtub will prompt them to wash clean and get ready to attend church. READ MORE
AGES 8-11 SABBATH DAY ACTIVITIES advent calendar. Youth can tear off 14 Sunday activities to do to keep the Sabbath holy. Examples: Give a family home evening lesson, Visit an older member in the ward, and Write a letter to a missionary. READ MORE
TEENS SABBATH DAY PLANNER Saturday Preparations & Sunday Activities. Youth can prepare and truly measure their Sabbath activities with this “ruled” planner by asking “Is it doing good to others?” “Is it spiritually uplifting?” They can ask before writing their Sunday plans, “Would Jesus do these activities on the Sabbath?” READ MORE
LESSON ACTIVITY HOLDER. SUNNY SUNDAY SACK display activity display and storage. Children display lesson handouts in the sun pocket to show and tell friends and family during the week. When next week’s handout comes, they place the old one in the sack for safekeeping and place the new one in the sunny pocket to show and tell. The stickers on the sack remind them of happy things. READ MORE
POST-AND-PRESENT ACTIVITY. BLESSING, BLESSING, WHO’S GOT A BLESSING? GAME. Youth can guess temporal blessings given to us by Heavenly Father. These are blessings we can see, touch, hear taste, or smell, and are different from our spiritual blessings. Blessings come from keeping God’s commandments, e.g., Keeping the Sabbath day holy. READ MORE
LESSON ACTIVITY. SABBATH SEARCH! maze. For youth to get to the HAPPY HEART at the end they can draw lines with a pencil, leading them there. They will learn that the wrong Sabbath day choices will block them. Nice to know which direction to go on the Sabbath. READ MORE
SINGING TIME. “I WANT TO LIVE THE GOSPEL” song visuals. Youth can increase their desire to keep the commandments, follow the plan of the Savior, and do what He wants them to do as they sing this song. Write the words on the cue cards (in your language) to place on the back of the song visuals, e.g., “I know that its teachings are true … I have learned to obey.” READ MORE
. . . SHINE THE GOSPEL LIGHT . . .
I can shine the Savior’s light for others.
Isaiah prophesied that in the last days, the Lord’s people would be like a light for those who are in darkness. Consider how you can help the children “arise” and “shine.”
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Invite the children to close their eyes as you read Isaiah 60:1–3. Ask them to open their eyes when they hear the word “light” and close them when they hear the word “darkness.” Explain that Jesus Christ and His gospel are like a light that helps us see our way back to Heavenly Father.
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Give each child a picture of a light (such as a sun, a candle, or a light bulb). Help them think of ways they can share the Savior’s light with others. As each idea is shared, invite them to “arise” and “shine” their light by holding up their picture. Tell the children about ways you have seen them sharing the Savior’s light.
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Sing together a song about sharing light, such as “Shine On” (Children’s Songbook, 144). Help the children notice words in the song that reinforce what they learn from Isaiah 60:1–3.
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ACTIVITIES FOR:
I can shine the Savior’s light for others.
POST-AND-PRESENT ACTIVITY. I NEED MY OWN TESTIMONY Parable of the 10 Virgins story puzzle. “In this parable, the virgins represent members of the Church, and the bridegroom represents Christ. The Lord explained to Joseph Smith that the wise virgins are those who “have received the truth, and have taken the Holy Spirit for their guide, and have not been deceived” (D&C 45:57). SOURCE Youth will know from this parable to be prepared. READ MORE
POST-AND-PRESENT ACTIVITY. DON’T BOTTLE-UP YOUR TESTIMONY Share it! spin-the-bottle. Youth can learn how to build a strong belief in the gospel and testify of truth. They can spin to find the topic and then share their beliefs on the topic. ALSO GREAT FOR: Discussion Starters; Scripture Chase; and Table Talk. READ MORE
AGES 1-5 I CAN HELP AT CHURCH! poster or coloring page. Children help by: Picking up trash, Thanking the teacher for the lesson, and Saying prayer when asked. The Home Activity (to parents): “Help me realize we can all help at church. I can be helpful, reverent, and remember to say thank you to those who have helped me.” READ MORE
AGES 4-7 LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE! Example Candle mobile. Children can follow Jesus as they let their light shine at CHURCH, HOME, and SCHOOL (Matthew 5:14-16) Mobile turns and children turn to be: Kind, helpful, forgiving, caring, patient, and obedient. READ MORE
AGES 8-11 “JESUS IS OUR LIGHT” suncatcher. Youth poke holes in this picture and hold it up to the sunlight as they ponder Jesus’ light so that we too can shine like Jesus as we follow His commandments. READ MORE
TEENS LIGHT OF THE GOSPEL candle gift box. Youth can be reminded to “share” their “greatest gift … the light of the gospel” (Matthew 5:15-16) with this gift box (including a candle). The gift box notes three steps to sharing the gospel: Be friends; Invite to activities; Invite missionaries to teach. READ MORE
YOUTH LESSON ACTIVITY. I CAN BE A MISSIONARY NOW! 10 ways stretch chart. This shows youth ways to stretch their talents as a missionary, e.g.: Learn the Articles of Faith; read scriptures and Church magazines; be a friend; share your testimony of Jesus; be a good example; invite friends to activities, and more. READ MORE
SCRIPTURE ACTIVITY. BE A MISSIONARY – CHARACTER BE poster, card, door hanger. Be a Missionary “There are lives to brighten. There are hearts to touch. There are souls to save.” – Thomas S. Monson (See all of the CHARACTER BE’S) READ MORE
SCRIPTURE MEMORIZATION. LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE Matthew 5:16 scripture poster/card set. Youth can learn to be a good example for others (3 Nephi 12:14-16) to be a light, to follow the example of our Savior as they memorize Matthew 5:16 “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” READ MORE
YOUTH GOALS OR SINGING ACTIVITIES. LET YOUR LIGHT SO SHINE! goal candles or singing meter. The youth can use candles in two ways: SET GOALS: Reporting back to earn the small, medium, or large flame on their candle. SINGING: The music leader judges the size of the flame with their singing effort. READ MORE
SINGING TIME ACTIVITY. “WE’LL BRING THE WORLD HIS TRUTH” song visuals. Youth can shine their light, doing as “the Lord commands” to “be the Lord’s missionaries to bring the world his truth.” They are “to build the kingdom” to “go forth and share” the gospel. To “prepare” “through study and prayer” “to take the gospel to all the world.” Write the words on the cue cards to mount on the back of visuals and learn more ways to present the song. READ MORE
SINGING TIME ACTIVITY. “TEACH ME TO WALK IN THE LIGHT” song visuals. Youth can be inspired by these words: Learn to walk in the light of God’s love, Pray, and Know what is right so they can return to living with God again. Write the words on the cue cards to mount on the back of visuals and learn more ways to present the song. READ MORE
. . . LISTENING TO & OBEYING THE LORD . . .
Jesus Christ is my Savior and Redeemer.
Isaiah 61:1–3 gives a powerful description of the Savior’s mission of teaching and healing. Look for ways to help the children see how Jesus Christ can teach and heal them personally.
“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;
To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn …
- Let the children hold pictures of Jesus teaching, healing, and helping others as you read Isaiah 61:1 (see the Gospel Art Book). Explain that God sent Jesus Christ to do these things for all of us. Ask the children to share their feelings about Jesus Christ. Testify of the Savior’s love for each of the children.
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Isaiah 61:3 describes those who listen to and obey the Lord as “trees of righteousness.” Draw a tree on the board, and invite the children to think of righteous things they can do. For each idea, let the children draw a leaf on the tree.
ACTIVITIES FOR:
Jesus Christ is My Savior and Redeemer
(His teachings help me to be saved.)
“TREES OF RIGHTEOUSNESS” Isaiah 61:3
POST-AND-PRESENT ACTIVITY. MY STRONG TESTIMONY OF JESUS weak or strong plant builder. Youth can learn ways to grow a strong testimony by gathering leaves (actions) and placing them under the matching STRONG or WEAK plant. READ MORE
“COMFORT ALL THAT MOURN” Isaiah 61:1-3
POST-AND-PRESENT ACTIVITY. BAPTISM PROMISES match game. Youth can renew covenants when they are baptized. They promise to: Bear one another’s burdens, Mourn with those who mourn; Comfort those that need comfort; Stand as a witness, and Keep the commandments (Mosiah 18:8-10). READ MORE
AGES 1-5 GUESS WHO HEAVENLY FATHER AND JESUS LOVE? ME! mirror and frame. Children can learn that God the Father and the Son love each of us perfectly before we came to earth and now and forever! They can place their picture in the frame or a mirror (to peer into) to see themselves as our creators see us. READ MORE
AGES 4-7 I AM A CHILD OF GOD heavenly family photo. Customize a child’s picture, glue their photo there, or use one of the girl/boy images to help a child know they are God’s spirit-child in heaven, sent to earth. This heavenly family photo helps them know they are part of God’s kingdom that God the Father is their heavenly father and God’s Son Jesus is their brother. READ MORE
“TESTIFY OF THE SAVIOR’S LOVE” Isaiah 61:1
AGES 8-11 YOUTH LESSON ACTIVITY. “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
“PREACH GOOD TIDINGS UNTO THE MEEK” Isaiah 61:1-3
TEENS TEACH LIKE JESUS Teaching Talents and Tools planner/journal. Youth can use this tool to plan what they will teach and to know the ways the Savior taught. Jesus Taught Through: Love, scriptures, stories, and examples. Jesus knew through prayer who needed to be taught and what to teach them. If we are nurtured by the Spirit we can teach by the Spirit. READ MORE
“TREES OF RIGHTEOUSNESS” Isaiah 61:3
GAME ACTIVITY. CHOOSE TO FOLLOW Sheep or Goat? situation slap game. Youth can learn Jesus’ Parable of the Sheep and the Goats (Matthew 25:31-46) to help them make the right decisions. The sheep sit on the right hand of God by choosing the right, serving Heavenly Father, to one day live with Him again in the kingdom of God. The word-strip choices will help them slap left (goat) or right (sheep). READ MORE
SAVIOR’S MISSION (Isaiah 6:1-3)
POST-AND-PRESENT ACTIVITY. THE MISSION OF JESUS CHRIST: His life puzzle. With this Mission of Jesus puzzle, youth can learn of eight blessings that come from Jesus and His mission. He is The Son of God, Savior, Teacher, Brother, Creator, and Judge. Puzzle pieces match, e.g., “Jesus will be my judge … so I must make good choices.” READ MORE
“TREES OF RIGHTEOUSNESS” Isaiah 61:3
SCRIPTURE MEMORIZATION. 1 Nephi 3:7 scripture poster/card set. As youth memorize the words of Nephi they will know how to truly follow Jesus. “I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded, for I know that the Lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men, save he shall prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth them.” READ MORE
SINGING TIME. “REDEEMER OF ISRAEL” song visuals. Youth can sing to rejoice in the Savior’s coming to deliver us from sin and death. Write the words on the cue cards to place on the back of the visuals. For example, “We know he is coming to gather his sheep And led them to Zion in love.” “Our King, our Deliv’rer, our all!” READ MORE
. . . FASTING BLESSES . . .
Fasting blesses me and others in need.
Some of the children you teach may be old enough to fast. But even those who are not can benefit from learning about the Lord’s law of the fast and preparing to fast when they are ready.
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Write on the board Why do we fast? and How do we fast? Invite the children to write possible answers on the board. Encourage them to review “Fast, Fasting” in Guide to the Scriptures (scriptures.ChurchofJesusChrist.org) and Isaiah 58:6–11 to find additional answers. How might Isaiah 58:6–11 help us when fasting is difficult?
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Share with the children a personal experience with fasting, or share a story from a Church magazine about fasting. Emphasize the blessings that come from fasting with a spiritual purpose. If any of the children have fasted, invite them to share their experiences. Encourage the children to talk to their parents next fast Sunday about what it means to fast. Help them understand what it means to fast with a sincere purpose and a prayerful heart.
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Read together Isaiah 58:6–7, and explain that one way we “deal [our] bread to the hungry” when we fast is by donating the money we would have spent on food as a fast offering. Show the children a donation slip for tithing and fast offerings, and explain how to fill it out. Invite the children to read Isaiah 58:8–10, looking for the blessings we are promised when we fast. How can fasting bless us and those in need?
ACTIVITIES FOR:
Fasting blesses me and others in need.
YOUTH GOAL ACTIVITY. TRY FASTING WITH PIZZA! match game and door hanger reminder. Youth can make fasting easier by putting together this puzzle – playing the match game. PIZZA Reminder: • PAY FAST OFFERING • INVITE THE SPIRIT WITH PRAYER • ZIP ON PAST THE KITCHEN • ZAP HUNGER BY READING SCRIPTURES • ASK HEAVENLY FATHER FOR STRENGTH READ MORE
CHILDREN AGES 4-7 ACTIVITY. FASTING HELPS ME FEEL THE SPIRIT fasting tree. Children can really grow close to Heavenly Father when they fast, and this tree filled with FASTING MOTIVATORS help. For example, I will pray for others when I fast. Fast Sunday is a happy day. When I go without, I won’t pout. READ MORE
YOUTH ACTIVITY. FASTING AND PRAYER BLESSINGS puzzle. Youth can invite discussion as they put together this almost eatable puzzle full of food items that tell reasons why it is important to fast. For example, Help us gain a testimony. Make important decisions. Help our loved ones recover from illness or injury. READ MORE
YOUTH GOAL PLANNER. LIVE THE LAW OF THE FAST. Youth can practice integrity by living the law of the fast on Fast Sunday. They can abstain from food or drink for two consecutive meals. The reasons for fasting are on the planner (that comes with blessings). They can open and close their fast with prayer, listing things to pray about. READ MORE
GOAL LESSON ACTIVITY. TRY FASTING WITH PIZZA! door hanger fasting reminder. Youth can make fasting easier with these PIZZA hints: • PAY FAST OFFERING • INVITE THE SPIRIT WITH PRAYER • ZIP ON PAST THE KITCHEN • ZAP HUNGER BY READING SCRIPTURES • ASK HEAVENLY FATHER FOR STRENGTH READ MORE
SCRIPTURE SCHOLARS. QUEEN ESTHER Esther 4:14 scripture pop-up with scriptures to read bookmark(s). Share the story of Queen Esther who was sent to the king’s “kingdom for such a time as this?” to FAST so save her Jewish people from destruction. They can read the scriptures on the bookmark(s), underline this scripture, and place the Esther pop-up in the binding as a reminder of fasting miracles. READ MORE
. . . 1,000 YEARS OF PEACE . . .
The Millennium will be a time of peace and joy.
Isaiah saw a time when God’s people will have peace and joy. This prophecy will be fulfilled when Jesus Christ returns to earth and reigns for a thousand years—an era called the Millennium.
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Isaiah 65:17–25 describes what the earth will be like when the Savior comes again. Divide the children into small groups, giving each group a few of these verses to read. After a few minutes, make a list together on the board of how life will be different in the “new earth” described in these verses (verse 17). Why will this be a time to be “glad and rejoice for ever”? (verse 18).
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Before class, prepare word strips with words and phrases from the tenth article of faith. Invite one of the children to recite the article of faith, and ask the children to put the word strips in order. Help the children understand what this article of faith teaches us about the Millennium.
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ACTIVITIES FOR:
The Millennium will be a time of peace and joy.
10th ARTICLE OF FAITH
SCRIPTURE MEMORIZATION. ARTICLES OF FAITH 1:10 GATHERING scripture poster/card set. Youth can memorize this to prepare them for the millennium. “We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory.” READ MORE
POST-AND-PRESENT ACTIVITY. After the Second Coming “LAMB AND THE LION” Millennium Match Game. Youth can look forward to 1,000 years of peace when Jesus comes again. He will return to the temple and bring in the millennium a time when Satan will have no power. This Game will help them learn what will happen in those years when Christ will reign upon the earth. READ MORE
YOUTH LESSON ACTIVITY. SECOND COMING I WILL PREPARE Millennium Match Game. The Prophet Isaiah received revelation for the latter days when Christ will come again (Isaiah 65:17–25). This Game reveals what has and will take place to bring in the millennium 1,000 years of peace where Satan will be bound. Youth can prepare for this day. READ MORE
YOUTH LESSON ACTIVITY. PREPARE FOR THE SECOND COMING strong heart mobile. Youth can glue these mobile pieces back to back to turn and tell “My heart will not fail me. I will be prepared for Jesus’ coming! Ways: Repent, Be baptized, Stand in holy places, Receive truth, Follow the Spirit, and Do not be deceived. READ MORE
AGES 4-7. I AM PREPARING FOR THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS medallion. Children can proudly announce that they are getting ready to see Jesus again. He is coming, when it is the right time, we do not know when, so we need to be ready. The flip side of the medallion says, “I Will Keep Heaven in Sight as I Choose the Right. READ MORE
TEENS SECOND COMING What I can do to prepare? tent-card. Youth can memorize D&C 87:8 “Wherefore, stand ye in holy places, and be not moved, until the day of the Lord come; for behold, it cometh quickly, saith the Lord. Amen.” The quote on the flip side tells them they are of “a royal generation” with things to do. There they can write how they will prepare. READ MORE
POST-AND-PRESENT ACTIVITY. SIGNS OF JESUS’ COMING before and after. Youth can look for the signs of Jesus before He comes again and after He comes (during the millennium). Where are we now and where will we be in the coming times? Place the signs around the world to mark BEFORE His coming and AFTER. READ MORE
SCRIPTURE TO MEMORIZE. SECOND COMING warning 1 Thessalonians 5:2-6 scripture poster/card set. “For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; BUT LET US WATCH AND BE SOBER.” READ MORE
POSTER ACTIVITY. BE READY TO MEET JESUS: Second Coming Suitcace preparedness packing. Youth can prepare to meet Jesus when He comes again. They can pack in their spiritual-suitcase items (that tell preparedness actions), e.g., the Toothpaste action is “Keep Your Speach Clean.” READ MORE
SINGING TIME. “WHEN HE COMES AGAIN” song visuals. Youth can sing in anticipation for the day Jesus will come again. Picturing what the earth will be like and what choices they need to make each day to prepare. Write the words of the song on the cue cards to place on the back, e.g., “I’m sure he’ll call his little ones Together ’round his knee …” READ MORE
SUMMARY OF SUBJECTS FOR:
OLD TESTAMENT
Isaiah 58-66
OCTOBER (week 2)
Lesson 41: October 3-9, 2022
“The Redeemer Shall Come to Zion”
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