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Old Testament LESSON 50
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OLD TESTAMENT Haggai; Zechariah
DECEMBER (week 2)
Lesson 50: December 5-11, 2022
“Holiness unto the Lord”
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PRIMARY – HOME
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• I can put God first in my life.
• Jesus Christ can make my spirit clean.
• Prophets teach us about Jesus Christ.
• “Consider your ways.”
• Making and keeping covenants can help me be more like Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.
• Jesus Christ is the promised Messiah.
INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES
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• “Consider your ways.”
• The Lord can make me holy.
• Jesus Christ is the promised Messiah.
TEENS
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Lesson 50 Scripture Scholars
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Lessons 49-52 Scripture Scholars
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. . . DOING GOD’S IMPORTANT THINGS . . .
I can put God first in my life.
Learning about the Lord’s counsel to “consider your ways” is an opportunity for the children to make sure they are doing the important things God has asked us to do.
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Explain to the children that the Lord wanted the Israelites to build the temple, but they were doing other things instead. Read aloud Haggai 1:7, and explain that “consider your ways” means that the Lord wanted the Israelites to think about whether they were doing the most important things. Read verse 8 to the children, and invite them to pretend to “go up to the mountain,” “bring down wood,” and “build the house [of the Lord].” What important things does God want us to do?
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Put pictures face down on a table that represent some of the things that are important to God, such as the scriptures, prayer, and the temple. Allow the children to take turns choosing a picture and showing it to the class. Help them understand why it is important to ensure that we make time for each of the things in the pictures.
ACTIVITIES FOR:
I can put God first in my life.
SCRIPTURES
POST-AND-PRESENT ACTIVITY. MY FAMILY WILL RISE UP flex scripture muscles – balloon puzzle. Youth can learn how their testimony grows strong by reading the scriptures; they also help them resist temptation as Jesus did. They draw a numbered word strip from a balloon or a container and match it with the number on the back of a puzzle piece. Then, read the scripture to learn how to GET STRONG. Like the Prophet Nephi who wrote (2 Nephi 4:15) “my soul delighteth in the scriptures and my heart pondereth them.” READ MORE
PRAYER
POST-AND-PRESENT ACTIVITY. PRAYER BLOSSOMS board game. Youth can really learn how prayer helps our relationship with Heavenly Father blossom-and-grow. There are many thorns in the roses of life and we can get past them as we learn to depend on God to guide and protect us and to help us when we are in need. With a bee marker we START at the beginning and move around the board landing on a rose to tell how God blesses, a thorn we tell what to pray about, and a leaf to get instructions. READ MORE
SERVICE
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
SERVICE
AGES 4-7 I AM HAPPY WHEN I SERVE! smile rotating badge. Children can turn the smile upside-down when not serving and sunny-side up when they are. It’s a reminder that when we help we are happy and others are happy too. In the song, “Have I Done Any Good” we sing, “Have I cheer up the sad and made someone feel glad.” Talk about why service brings a smile. READ MORE
SCRIPTURES
AGES 8-11 MY HEAVENLY TREASURE SACK filled with words of wisdom. Youth can reach in this bag to find jewel scripture treasures of thought to motivate them. Here, there they will find wisdom, e.g., BE HUMBLE: “Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.” (Proverbs 16:18) Take turns reading and talking about each. Or, read one each night before bed to ponder upon the next day. READ MORE
SCRIPTURE MEMORIZATION. ASK FOR WISDOM James 1:5 scripture poster/card set. Youth can learn James 1:5: “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.” They can know from this that with prayer they can find answers and as they read the scriptures they can also gain wisdom. READ MORE
SONG VISUALS. “I BELIEVE IN CHRIST” song visuals. Youth can picture in their minds each verse as you show visuals to match. Write the words on the cue cards (in your language) to place on the back. For example, “I believe in Christ; he is my king!” READ MORE
. . . REPENTANCE & GOD CAN MAKE ME CLEAN . . .
Jesus Christ can make my spirit clean.
The high priest Joshua’s dirty clothes, described in Zechariah 3:1–7, symbolize what happens when we sin. Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, we can be made clean, as Joshua was made clean when he received new clothes.
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Let the children pass around a dirty shirt, and read Zechariah 3:3. Then pass around a clean shirt, and read verse 4. Talk with the children about how making wrong choices is like becoming dirty spiritually, but the Savior can make us clean again. How do we feel when we are clean? Share your testimony that because Jesus Christ suffered and died for us, we will be clean from our sins as we repent.
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If possible, show the children a picture of someone they know dressed in white at his or her baptism (or see Gospel Art Book, nos. 103, 104). Why do we wear white at our baptisms? Sing a song about baptism, such as “When I Am Baptized” (Children’s Songbook, 103). Invite the children to draw themselves being baptized and share how they feel about being baptized someday.
DOWNLOAD When I Am Baptized song visuals (HERE or below)
ACTIVITIES FOR:
Jesus Christ can make my spirit clean.
POST-AND-PRESENT 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
POST-AND-PRESENT ACTIVITY. ERASER PROMISES steps to repentance pencil & bookmark. Read D&C 58:42 “Behold, he who has repented of his sins, the same is forgiven, and I, the Lord, remember them no more.” Youth can learn six steps to achieve this: 1) Recognize I’ve done something wrong. 2. Promise not to do it again, and more leading up to forgiving themselves (eraser promises). READ MORE
AGES 1-5 I CAN SAY, “I’M SORRY!” poster or coloring page. Children can color the tear on the poster with blue crayons as they say, “It makes me feel blue when I do wrong. I want to be happy, so I will say sorry and then choose the right.” The HOME ACTIVITY: Parents can help them know how to fix a wrong and make it right to be like Jesus. READ MORE
AGES 4-7 REPENTANCE: When I’ve done wrong repentance is my band-aid! bandage breastplate. Children can heal their spirit or a broken heart as they say they are sorry for wrong doings. Feeling guilty is like an open wound that needs healing. Use this bandage breastplate as a reminder that by praying to Heavenly Father and talking to Him about the sin, they can repent and follow Jesus. Jesus made it possible for us to repent when He suffered for our sins. READ MORE
AGES 8-11 REPENTANCE: Jesus made it possible for me to repent! crossword puzzle This puzzle helps youth learn the message “Because Jesus suffered for my sins in the Garden of Gethsemane, I will repent and live the gospel of Jesus Christ.” Words are to be placed in the puzzle. READ MORE
TEENS SUNSHINE REPENTANCE doorknob reminder (Mosiah 27:29).Youth can learn from Alma the Younger’s experience that they can move from darkness into light and feel the warmth and peace that true repentance brings. Then write the eight steps to repentance on the back: recognize, promise, recommit, restitution, feel repentance, prove, forgive, and commit. READ MORE
ALL AGESSCRIPTURE 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
SINGING TIME. “WHEN I AM BAPTIZED” song visuals. Youth can know from singing with these song visuals that they can “be as clean as the earth right after rain.” When they are “baptized” their “wrongs are washed away.” They can “be forgiven and improve … each day.” They will want to “be the best” they can to “live with God again.” READ MORE
. . . JESUS OUR SAVIOR & KING WILL RETURN . . .
Prophets teach us about Jesus Christ.
Like other Old Testament prophets, Zechariah prophesied of Jesus Christ. What can the prophecies in Zechariah 2:10; 9:9; 14:3–9 teach the children about Him?
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Display a picture of Jesus Christ entering Jerusalem on a donkey (see Gospel Art Book, no. 50). Tell the children that many years before Jesus came to earth, Zechariah prophesied that Jesus Christ would ride a donkey into Jerusalem before He died for us. As you read Zechariah 9:9, ask the children to point to people in the picture who “rejoice greatly” and also point to the “King.” Who is the King? Ask the children to share why they are thankful for Jesus.
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Read to the children some of the prophecies Zechariah made about the Savior’s Second Coming, such as those in Zechariah 2:10; 14:9. Ask the children to draw pictures of what they think it will be like when Jesus comes again, or sing together a song about the Second Coming, such as “When He Comes Again” (Children’s Songbook, 82–83).
DOWNLOAD When He Comes Again song visuals (HERE or below)
INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES
Zechariah 9:9–11; 11:12–13; 12:10; 13:6–7; 14:1–9
Jesus Christ is the promised Messiah.
Several of Zechariah’s writings point to the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ and also His eventual Second Coming. Compare the following prophecies from Zechariah with related passages from other books of scripture:
What did you learn about the Savior as you studied these passages? Why is it important to you to understand these passages?
See also Guide to the Scriptures, “Messiah” (scriptures.ChurchofJesusChrist.org).
ACTIVITIES FOR:
Prophets teach us about Jesus Christ.
Jesus Christ is the promised Messiah.
GOSPEL GAME 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
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
PROPHETS TEACH US ABOUT JESUS
AGES 1-5 I HAVE A BODY LIKE HEAVENLY FATHER AND JESUS – First Vision pop-up scene. Children love using a straw to pop up these very first vision figures of God the Father and the Son appearing to Joseph Smith. After reading James 1:5 he wanted to kneel in the Sacred Grove and ask which church was true. This was the first visit in the latter days where Joseph would be the first prophet and restore Jesus Christ’s Church on the earth again. READ MORE
AGES 4-7 “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
AGES 8-11 PROPHETS TELL OF JESUS poster presentation. Youth can share with family and friends the testimonies of four Prophets who told of Jesus Christ’s coming. Examples: Samuel the Lamanite stood on a tower and told that Jesus was to be born within five years. Abinadi told that Jesus would come 150 years before and would break the bands of death and take upon the sins of the world. 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 MEMORIZATION JESUS CHRIST WILL COME & REWARD THE RIGHTEOUS Matthew 16:27. Youth can memorize Matthew 16:27: “For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.” 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
. . . MAKING TIME FOR THINGS OF GOD . . .
TEACH TO OLDER CHILDREN
“Consider your ways.”
It is important for all of us to be aware of our priorities and take time to “consider [our] ways.” How can you inspire the children to make time in their lives for the things of God?
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Invite the children to read Haggai 1:2–5 to find out why the Lord was not pleased with the Israelites. Ask the children to pick a phrase from verse 6 and draw a picture of it. Let the class guess what phrase each drawing represents. Talk about how spending time on things other than what the Lord wants is like eating but not being filled, dressing but not being warm, and so on. Why is it important to make time for the things that are important to the Lord?
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Write “Consider your ways” on the board (verse 7). Invite each child to make a list of things he or she might do in a typical day, including things the Lord has asked us to do. Ask the children to “consider [their] ways” by circling what the Lord might say are the most important things on their list. How can we make sure we give time each day for the things the Lord wants us to do?
ACTIVITIES FOR:
“Consider your ways.”
POST-AND-PRESENT ACTIVITY. KEEP INSIDE THE FENCE Commandments Keep us Safe quiz. The prophet today leads us to keep God’s commandments. They tell us how to be safe from spiritual and physical dangers. Like the sheep inside the fence, we can be safe from the dangerous wolves, rocks, rivers, and pits. If we sin we can repent and go back inside the fence by keeping the commandments and being safe. 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. I CAN BE AN EXAMPLE (Like Jesus) poster or coloring page. Children can learn how Jesus treated others and know they can follow His example. The poster reads “I want to be like Jesus.” “I will follow Him.” The Home Activity has parents let children know when they are being: kind, loving, and choosing the right like Jesus. READ MORE
AGES 4-7 MY LIFE IS FULL OF FLAVOR When I’m a Good Example ice cream sundae. Children scoop up character traits as they play this matching game or create a poster. The cherry on top is for trying all the character traits: Show kindness, Forgive, Be a peacemaker, Be loving, Help others, and Be obedient. READ MORE
AGES 8-11. I Choose 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 “HEN GATHERETH HER CHICKENS” tent-card. Youth can learn this scripture and list ways to follow the Savior. 3 Nephi 10:6 “How oft will I gather you as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, if ye will repent and return unto me with full purpose of heart.” READ MORE
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. “NEPHI’S COURAGE” song visuals. Youth want to have the courage of Nephi to follow God’s plan for them. Write the words on the cue cards (in your language) to place on the back of the visuals. For example CHORUS, “I will go; I will do the thing the Lord commands. I know the Lord provides a way; he wants me to obey. …”“ READ MORE
SUMMARY OF SUBJECTS FOR:
OLD TESTAMENT
Haggai; Zechariah 1-3; 7-14
DECEMBER (week 2)
Lesson 50: December 5-11, 2022
“Holiness unto the Lord”
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