How Can I Improve My Worship of God?
(Lesson-match Interactive Activities)

Youth Doctrinal Class - Sunday School, Young Men, Young Women, Aaronic Priesthood

Youth Doctrinal Activities February 12; 26

YOUTH CLASSES

 

February 12, 2023
TOPIC #1

John 2-4

HOW CAN I IMPROVE MY WORSHIP OF GOD?

(SEE BELOW)

 

February 26, 2023
TOPIC #2
Matthew 6-7

HOW DO THE SAVIOR’S TEACHINGS HELP ME MAKE RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENTS?

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PART 1
How Can I Improve My Worship of God?

LESSON-MATCH ACTIVITIES

Counsel Together

Led by a member of the quorum or class presidency; 10–20 minutes

At the beginning of the meeting, repeat together the Young Women Theme or the Aaronic Priesthood Quorum Theme. Then lead a discussion about the work of salvation and exaltation using one or more of the questions below or questions of your own (see General Handbook, 10.211.2ChurchofJesusChrist.org). Plan ways to act on what you discuss.
     SEE FOUR LESSON TOPICS (below): TOPICS (see activities for each below): (1) Live the Gospel (2) Care for those in need (3) Invite all to receive the gospel (4) Unite families for eternity

At the end of the lesson, as appropriate, do the following:

  • Testify of the principles taught.

  • Remind class or quorum members about the plans and invitations made during the meeting.

ACTIVITIES FOR How Can I Improve My Worship of God?

(1) Live the gospel.
How have we come closer to the Savior? How are we trying to be more like Him?

LESSON LIFESAVER Activity What I want to “Bee” Eternally -Challenge Cards

(2) Care for those in need.
Who has been on our minds lately? How can we help these individuals?

WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY

Faithful Serv"ant" planner

(3) Invite all to receive the gospel.
How can we answer our friends’ questions about the Church in a way that strengthens their faith in the Savior?

Build-a-Missionary teaching puzzle and scripture chase

(4) Unite families for eternity.
What are some ways we can better connect with extended family members, such as grandparents and cousins?

Extended Family – Closeness checklist & postcard

PART 2
How Can I Improve My Worship of God?

LESSON-MATCH ACTIVITIES

Teach the Doctrine

Led by an adult leader or youth; 25–35 minutes

Prepare Yourself Spiritually

The woman of Samaria described in John 4 probably went to the well to get water frequently. But this time was different. She met a Jewish man who asked her for a drink. That alone was unusual because Jews generally didn’t associate with Samaritans. But there was something else unusual about this man. Perceiving that He must be a prophet, she asked Him questions about worshipping God. Was it acceptable to worship God there in Samaria? Or must people worship in Jerusalem, as the Jews claimed? (see John 4:19–20). The man explained that where we worship isn’t as important as how we worship: “True worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him” (John 4:23). Then the man told her who He was—He was the Christ, the Savior of the world (see John 4:25–26).

Do the youth you teach understand what it means to worship Heavenly Father? In addition to worshipping at church (see Doctrine and Covenants 59:9–10), what other opportunities do they have to worship Him, including those they may not recognize as worship? The following resources can help you prepare to teach them about how to improve their worship of God: Psalm 95:1–7Matthew 4:8–10Alma 32:4–11Doctrine and Covenants 20:17–1993:19–20, and Bishop Dean M. Davies’s message “The Blessings of Worship” (Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2016, 93–95).

ACTIVITIES FOR How Can I Improve My Worship of God?

“offer sacraments upon my holy day” D&C 59:10

"Learn More About the Sacrament" Youth Goal Planner

worship God

Testimony of Godhead fan

I Honor Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost (Worship Word Find)

ColorQuote “Our Heavenly Father did not put us on this earth to fail … but to succeed gloriously.” – Elder Richard G. Scott

PART 3
How Can I Improve My Worship of God?

LESSON-MATCH ACTIVITIES

Learn Together

To begin a discussion about improving worship, you could invite class or quorum members to individually review John 4:19–26 and write responses to questions like these: Why do I worship God? What does it mean to me to worship God? It might also be helpful to review together the definition under “Worship” in the Guide to the Scriptures (scriptures.ChurchofJesusChrist.org). After they’ve had time to ponder these questions, invite them to share their thoughts. The following activities can help them receive the Holy Ghost’s promptings.

To help the youth improve their worship of God, consider writing these headings on the board: WhoWhyWhere, and How. Ask them to review the scriptures listed in “Worship” in the Guide to the Scriptures (scriptures.ChurchofJesusChrist.org), looking for verses that help them understand who, why, where, and how we should worship. As they find a related verse, invite them to discuss it with the class or quorum and write the reference under the appropriate heading. Encourage them to share experiences when they have felt closer to God through worship.

Bishop Dean M. Davies’s message “The Blessings of Worship” contains examples of people worshipping God. Perhaps you could read together the section “What Is Worship?” Then each person could review one of the examples of people worshipping found in the next three sections of the message. What does each example teach us about worshipping God? What does the last section of the message teach about the blessings that come from worshipping Him with devotion? What are we inspired to do to improve our worship of God?

ACTIVITIES FOR How Can I Improve My Worship of God?

FOLLOW JESUS Candle of the Lord scripture word search

I Will Remember Jesus’ Love (Finding the Stories of Jesus)

COVENANTS Planner "Take upon the Name of Jesus Christ"

Invites the Spirit - Turns the Spirit Away GAME

Act in Faith

Encourage class or quorum members to ponder and record what they will do to act on the impressions they received today. If they would like, they could share their ideas. Invite them to think about how acting on their impressions will strengthen their relationships with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.

Spread My Wings GOAL Tracker & Mirror Motivators

Supporting Resources

  • Elements of Worship,” Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay (2003), 29–37

  • Donald L. Hallstrom, “The Conversion of the Children of God” (Seminaries and Institutes of Religion broadcast, June 13, 2017), broadcasts.ChurchofJesusChrist.org

  • Elder Bruce R. McConkie taught: “True and perfect worship consists in following in the steps of the Son of God; it consists in keeping the commandments and obeying the will of the Father to that degree that we advance from grace to grace until we are glorified in Christ as He is in His Father. It is far more than prayer and sermon and song. It is living and doing and obeying. It is emulating the life of the great Exemplar” (“How to Worship,” Ensign, Dec. 1971, 130; capitalization modernized).

February 12, 2023 YOUTH DOCTRINAL CLASS “How Can I Improve My Worship of God?” for Aaronic Priesthood Quorums & Young Women – Come Follow Me – Lessons (John 2-4), Activities and Goals

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