Old Testament LESSON 52
Teaching Sunday School – Come Follow Me just got easier with our activities for DECEMBER (week #4)
Theme: “We Have Waited for Him, and He Will Save Us”
CHRISTMAS
YOU WILL FIND:
• SCRIPTURE SCHOLARS to get them reading.
• Then scroll down to find Lesson-Match Interactive Activities to match the CFM curriculum
SCRIPTURE SCHOLARS is not only for SUNDAY SCHOOL youth but also for Primary, and for Individuals and Families.
Lesson 52 Scripture Scholars
Week’s Scripture Scholars BOOKMARKS & scripture POP-UP Includes:
• BOOKMARKS with Come, Follow Me scriptures to read and discuss topics for Primary and Individuals and Families. Also, for Sunday School (teens).
• POP-UP to glue in scripture binding next to scripture you underline.
EXTRA ITEMS (not included) … THERE’S MORE:
• STAMP. Award readers with a STAMP for the week’s scripture reading. See below to find matching STAMPS.
• STAMP KEEPER. These can be placed on the STAMP KEEPER (see below) where you can collect 50 stamps for the year
Lessons 49-52 Scripture Scholars
December’s BUNDLE of BOOKMARKS, POP-UPs, and STAMPS. Glue STAMPS onto the STAMP KEEPER (to download separately, below).
Click on the weekly lesson posters (below) to find interactive activities:
. . . LESSONS & ACTIVITIES . . .
Step 1 CHOOSE LESSON
Step 2 CHOOSE ACTIVITY
Step 3 CLICK ON POSTER
Step 4 DOWNLOAD ACTIVITY
. . . JESUS CAN SAVE US FROM SPIRITUAL DEATH . . .
We rejoice in our Redeemer.
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Even though Christmas is known as a season of joy, there are many whose circumstances make it hard to find joy, even during this time of year. An important message of Christmas is that the Savior can ease our burdens and help us find peace and even joy. To share this message, you could write on the board the following scripture references: Psalm 35:9; Isaiah 25:8–9; 44:21–24; 51:11; Zephaniah 3:14–20; Moses 5:5–11. Then you could write on the board a question for class members to ponder as they read the passages, like What reasons do these scripture passages give to be joyful? Ask them to share what they find. Perhaps you could also give class members time to write about their own joy in the Savior. They might find additional insights from President Russell M. Nelson’s message in “Additional Resources.”
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Christmas provides opportunities to spread the joy of Christ by serving others. Ahead of class, you might invite a class member to review Elder Ulisses Soares’s message “A Modern Angelic Host” (First Presidency Christmas devotional, Dec. 8, 2019, broadcasts.ChurchofJesusChrist.org) and come prepared to share how an act of service helped Elder Soares and his family feel the joy of Christmas. You could also share portions of his message in class. Class members could share their own experiences of giving or receiving acts of service at Christmastime. How can we act on Elder Soares’s invitation to follow the Savior’s “perfect example of love and goodwill toward men”?
Lord God will wipe away tears from off all faces (Isaiah 25:8)
POST-AND-PRESENT. PERFECT BRIGHTNESS OF HOPE. Youth can draw tissue from the box 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
“He gave unto them commandments” (Moses 5:5)
POST-AND-PRESENT ACTIVITY. I CAN “BEE” O”BEE”DANT doorknob hanger. Youth can learn how to buzz their way to heaven by filling in the scriptures on the back of the sign. Then enjoy honey taffy placed in a bag with the BUZZZZ your way to heaven! sign. READ MORE
. . . THE GIFTS OF JESUS . . .
God gave us the gift of His Son.
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Gift giving is a Christmas tradition in most cultures. You could lead a discussion with class members about the gifts God has given us, especially the gift of His Son, Jesus Christ. To do this, you could share the video “He Is the Gift” (ChurchofJesusChrist.org) and invite class members to share what the gift of the Savior means to them. How can we show Heavenly Father our gratitude for this gift?
CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATION. JESUS IS THE STAR WE’VE WAITED FOR! Star Bright that special night! ornament. Children and youth can brag about this special gift we’ve received that we all celebrate at Christmas time. Hang it on the tree to remember the Old Testament and Book of Mormon prophets told of His coming to save the world from sin and death. READ MORE
SCRIPTURE MEMORIZATION. GOD LOVES US John 3:16 scripture poster/card set. Youth can know that our Father in heaven loves us so much that He allowed Jesus Christ who created us and our world to also sacrifice His life for us. John 3:16: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” READ MORE
. . . THE SAVIOR’S MISSION . . .
“His name shall be called Wonderful.”
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The prophet Isaiah used many names and titles to describe the Messiah, who would be born in Bethlehem (see for example, Isaiah 7:14; 9:6). Perhaps class members would enjoy learning more about the Savior and His mission by learning about these titles. They could pick a title and find other scripture passages that help them understand what it means. For example, they might learn more about the title “Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6) by reading Psalm 85:8; Isaiah 52:7; Luke 2:14; or John 16:33. To help class members find other scriptures, suggest that they look in Guide to the Scriptures (scriptures.ChurchofJesusChrist.org). What do these titles suggest about the Savior and what He does for us?
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
TEENS POST-AND-PRESENT. GIFTS FROM JESUS think-and-tell. Youth can learn about the gifts from Jesus and say how they are blessings. For example, as they draw a GIFT and read the scripture, e.g. “Whoso believeth in me, and is baptized … shall be saved” (3 Nephi 11:33). Then they might respond by saying the BLESSING, “By keeping my baptismal promises I can live with Jesus and Heavenly Father again someday.” Great discussion activity. READ MORE
. . . JESUS, THE SOURCE OF JOY . . .
Jesus Christ offers peace and joy.
President Russell M. Nelson taught:
“When the focus of our lives is on God’s plan of salvation … and Jesus Christ and His gospel, we can feel joy regardless of what is happening—or not happening—in our lives. Joy comes from and because of Him. He is the source of all joy. We feel it at Christmastime when we sing, ‘Joy to the world, the Lord is come’ [Hymns, no. 201]. And we can feel it all year round. For Latter-day Saints, Jesus Christ is joy! …
“Just as the Savior offers peace that ‘passeth all understanding’ [Philippians 4:7], He also offers an intensity, depth, and breadth of joy that defy human logic or mortal comprehension” (“Joy and Spiritual Survival,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2016, 82).
Joy of Spiritual Survival
“Men are that they might have joy.” (2 Nephi 2:25)
YOUTH GOAL ACTIVITY. FIND JOY MONTHLY TIME CAPSULE. Youth can write their goals on each card and place them in the envelope. Then each month open and re-think each card strategy. CARDS (1) Finding joy in trials and difficulties. (2) Finding joy in knowing I can overcome temptation. (3) Finding joy in following my Savior Jesus Christ (4) Finding joy in knowing I am a son/daughter of God. (5) Finding joy in loving myself. READ MORE
YOUTH GOAL ACTIVITY. WHAT I WANT TO “BEE” ETERNALLY challenge cards. Youth learn these four ways to prepare for eternal life, life with Heavenly Father, and Jesus which is God’s plan of salvation. BEE Cards: • I want to BEE prepared for a patriarchal blessing. • I want to BEE more like Jesus as I follow in his steps. • I want to BEE righteous by reading the scriptures daily. • I want to BEE of service to others. READ MORE
WEEK’S BUNDLE TO SAVE $
INDEX FOR THIS MONTH’S ACTIVITIES
