New Testament LESSON 10
Teaching Sunday School – Come Follow Me just got easier with our activities for MARCH (week #1)
Theme: “Thy Faith Hath Saved Thee”
Matthew 8; Mark 2-4; Luke 7
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 10 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 10-13 Scripture Scholars
March’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
. . . FAITH BRINGS MIRACLES . . .
Miracles occur according to God’s will and our faith in Jesus Christ.
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How can you use the accounts of the Savior’s miracles to help class members increase their faith in Him? You might ask them to list on the board several of the miraculous healings from Matthew 8; Mark 2; and Luke 7. Class members could discuss how the people who were healed showed their faith in Christ. What do these accounts teach about faith and miracles? Class members could share additional truths about faith and miracles from Mormon 9:15–21; Ether 12:12–16; Moroni 7:27–37; and Doctrine and Covenants 35:8 (see also Bible Dictionary, “Miracles”). When have we seen miracles as we have exercised faith in Jesus Christ?
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The account of the miracle in Mark 2:1–12 teaches, among other things, the value of working together in unity to assist the Savior in ministering to those in spiritual or physical need. Consider inviting class members to review the account from the scriptures and share additional insights from Elder Chi Hong (Sam) Wong’s message “Rescue in Unity” (Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2014, 14–16; see also “Additional Resources”). What can we learn from Mark 2:1–12 about the value of working in unity to serve those in need? (see also Mark 3:24–25).
Moroni 7:33 “And Christ hath said: If ye will have faith in me ye shall have power to do whatsoever thing is expedient in me.”
Ether 12: 12-16 “Behold, it was the faith of Alma and Amulek that caused the prison to tumble to the earth.”
YOUTH LESSON ACTIVITY. ALMA & AMULEK PERSECUTION flip story. Youth can learn from this persecution story that as they have faith in Jesus Christ and a desire to pray and stand for right, miracles happen. The people who were burned in the fire were taken up into heaven. Also, the prison walls fell to release Alma and Amulek from their three-day prison. READ MORE
Doctrine and Covenants 35:8 “For I am God, and mine arm is not shortened; and I will show miracles, signs, and wonders, unto all those who believe on my name.”
POST-AND-PRESENT. TURN TO ANSWERED PRAYERS scripture stories wheel. Youth can read the story cards and turn to the matching pictures on the wheel to learn stories of WHO in the scriptures, WHAT they prayed about, and HOW their prayers were answered. They were BLESSED because of the promises kept; we too can be blessed in times of need as we turn to prayer. READ MORE
. . . TURN TO JESUS WITH TRIALS . . .
Jesus Christ has power to bring peace in the midst of life’s storms.
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You may be aware of some of the challenges your class members are facing. Because we all have trials at some time in our lives, reviewing the account in Mark 4:35–41 can build class members’ faith that the Savior can bring them peace. Give each person a piece of paper, and ask them to write on one side a trial they have experienced. On the other side, ask them to write something from Mark 4:35–41 that inspires them to turn to the Savior during their trials. Encourage class members to share what they wrote, if they feel comfortable doing so.
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The hymn “Master, the Tempest Is Raging” (Hymns, no. 105) is based on the story in Mark 4:35–41. Perhaps class members could find lyrics in the hymn that relate to phrases in the scriptures. You could also show a picture depicting the scene (see Gospel Art Book, no. 40) and discuss what moment the artist is depicting. What are other ways you could help class members understand the meaning and power of this miracle?
MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE. PRAYER Psalm 8:7 scripture poster/card set. Help youth memorize Psalm 86:7 “In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me.” READ MORE
YOUTH LESSON ACTIVITY. “PEACE, BE STILL.” Jesus calming the sea ship scene. Remind youth of the scene where Jesus used His priesthood powers (Mark 4:39) to calm the sea. Use the handle on the back of the scene to move the boat back and forth. READ MORE
YOUTH LESSON ACTIVITY. KEEP MY SPIRITUAL BOAT AFLOAT game. Youth can learn these ways by reading scriptures and traveling around the game board (time after time) with the goal to get through troubled waters. Landing on SUNKEN SHIP, LIFESAVER, or ANCHOR they draw a matching scripture card to learn how to sail safely. The first team to find the scripture (reading it) earns 30 points 100-200 to win and say “I’m Sailing!”
. . . LOVE JESUS FOR FORGIVENESS . . .
As we are forgiven of our sins, our love for the Savior deepens.
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What can we learn from the woman’s example and the Savior’s teachings in Luke 7:36–50 as we seek forgiveness for our own sins? How does repentance help us draw closer to Jesus Christ? How does this account influence the way we view those who have sinned?
YOUTH GOAL PLANNER. APPLY PRINCIPLES OF REPENTANCE IN YOUR LIFE. Youth can SEARCH AND PONDER these scriptures and write what repentance means to them. Then, study the process of repentance (the steps leading to true repentance). Then, pray for guidance and note how they applied the principles of repentance. Remember repentance starts with knowing forgiveness is possible. READ MORE
YOUTH LESSON ACTIVITY. 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
WEEK’S BUNDLE TO SAVE $
INDEX FOR THIS MONTH’S ACTIVITIES
