YOUTH CAN TEACH “Am I Putting the Things of God First in My Life?” Haggai; Zechariah 1-3; 7-14

Am I Putting the Things of God First in My Life?
(Lesson-match Interactive Activities)

YOUTH CLASSES

December 11, 2022
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Haggai; Zechariah 1-3; 7-14

AM I PUTTING THE THINGS OF GOD FIRST IN MY LIFE?

PART 1
Am I Putting the Things of God First in My Life?

LESSON-MATCH ACTIVITIES

PART 2
Am I Putting the Things of God First in My Life?

LESSON-MATCH ACTIVITIES

You could begin a discussion by writing phrases from Haggai 1:6 on the board. What can we learn from these ideas—sowing seeds but never harvesting, eating but never feeling satisfied, or earning money but putting it in a bag with holes—about spending time on things other than what the Lord wants us to do? While the Lord isn’t asking us to focus on building a temple, what is He asking us to focus on? How can we make those things a high priority in our lives? The following activities can help the youth evaluate their commitment to putting the things of God first in their lives.

• Partaking of the sacrament is an excellent weekly opportunity to evaluate our commitment to Jesus Christ. How can we use the sacrament to consider whether we are becoming more like the Savior? Perhaps the youth could share how they do this. They could also make a list of questions they might ask themselves during the sacrament. Invite them to ponder one or more of the scriptures, messages, or other resources under “Supporting Resources” as they make their lists.

• President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, in his message “Of Things That Matter Most” (Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2010, 19–22), shared counsel that could help the youth “consider [their] ways” (Haggai 1:5). You could invite individuals or small groups to read the last three sections of the talk (beginning with the section “The Power of Basics”), looking for what it means to focus our lives on the Savior. They could share something they feel inspired to do to strengthen their commitment to Jesus Christ.

• Many of us are busy doing good things. But they aren’t always the best things. Consider sharing a statement from the first section of President Dallin H. Oaks’s message “Good, Better, Best” (Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2007, 104–8) that can help the youth understand this principle. You might also invite them to each make a list of their daily activities. Ask them to personally evaluate whether each activity is “good,” “better,” or “best.” What makes an activity “best”? Encourage the youth to share with each other what they learn from this self-evaluation.