YOUTH CAN TEACH “How Can I Follow the Savior’s Example in Helping Those in Need?” 2 Corinthians 8-13

Teach the Doctrine

What opportunities do you and members of your class or quorum have to serve those in need around you? At a time when the Saints in Jerusalem were suffering and needed help, Paul wrote to the Corinthians to encourage them to give generously, “not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.” He promised that as they did this, God would “make all grace abound toward [them]” so that they might “abound to every good work” (2 Corinthians 9:7–8).

Paul also pointed to the example of Jesus Christ, who “though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich” (2 Corinthians 8:9). The Savior willingly sacrificed the riches of heaven so that He could serve us and make us eternally rich. Think of examples from His life when He reached out to serve those around Him. In addition to reading 2 Corinthians 8–9 as you prepare to teach, consider reading Sister Michelle D. Craig’s message “Eyes to See” (Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2020, 15–17).

Learn Together

• Sometimes we get so busy with our own concerns that we fail to recognize the needs of those around us. In her message “Eyes to See,” Sister Michelle D. Craig reviewed the account of God opening the eyes of a young man (see 2 Kings 6:15–17). What do we learn from this account? What can we learn from the other accounts she shared about recognizing others’ needs and reaching out to them? (see also the video “Pray for Eyes to See as He Sees” on ChurchofJesusChrist.org). Class or quorum members could also share experiences when someone recognized their needs and ministered to them. When have we recognized the needs of others and ministered to them? How do we feel when receiving or giving such ministering?

• Do the members of your class or quorum understand how to fulfill their duty to help care for those in need? Consider discussing together Mosiah 4:16–21 and 18:8–10, as well as the relevant sections of the General Handbook (10.2.2 for Aaronic Priesthood quorums or 11.2.2 for young women). What are we inspired to do as a result of studying these resources? Consider planning ways you can work together to reach out to those in need in your class or quorum, ward, or community. The videos in “Supporting Resources” provide some ideas. For service opportunities in your area, see JustServe.org.