YOUTH CAN TEACH
TEACH FAMILY HOME EVENING ABOUT A GOSPEL SUBJECT (Youth Goal Planner)
WHAT ARE WAYS TO TEACH THE GOSPEL?
YOUTH CAN TEACH with this YOUTH GOAL PLANNER ways to find gospel lessons, pictures, music, and ways to teach the gospel of Jesus Christ. Also, use “Teaching, No Greather Call” now updated to “Teaching in the Savior’s Way” For All Who Teach in the Home and in the Church (see manual HERE).
ACTIVITY:
DISCUSS: D&C 42:14 says, “And the Spirit shall be given unto you by the prayer of faith; and if ye receive not the Spirit ye shall not teach.” This is instruction from Jesus Christ through Joseph Smith in 1831. This is the most important step in teaching. Talk about why this is so important.
Gaining a testimony of what you are teaching about is important too. Praying to understand the subject and asking what the Lord would have you teach brings the Spirit and enhances your discussion. Remember, it is the Spirit that carries the message of truth to those in the room. Ask why having a testimony of the subject enhances your presentations.
Manuals and teaching materials are great but the Spirit should ALWAYS be the teacher!
Discuss other ways to teach: by example, personal experiences, and especially by using the scriptures!
GROUP ACTIVITIES
For Church or Family
FOLLOW THE SAVIOR – TEACHING TOOLS PANEL DISCUSSION: Have LDS teachers who teach with the Spirit talk in a panel discussion. People on the panel should understand the importance of having the Spirit.
Panel Ideas: Teachers, mothers, young women, young men, youth leaders, a bishopric member, a seminary teacher, etc.. Even use examples of a prophet’s, apostle’s, or general authority’s talk to share.
Discussion Point 1: Talk about moments of having the Holy Ghost and being an effective teacher, and not having the Holy Ghost and being an ineffective teacher.
Discussion Point 2: Present a conference talk, such as President Holland’s talk “A Teacher Come from God” or others on teaching. Help youth understand that anyone can teach if they have the Spirit, and anyone can fail to teach if the Spirit is not there.
Discussion Point 3: Talk about key scriptures, e.g., “If ye have not the Spirit, ye shall not teach” (D&C 42:14). Other Scriptures: Alma 18:34; Moroni 10:9-10; D&C 36:2; 43:15; 50:14.
Discussion Point 4: Have youth write ahead of time questions they wish to ask the panel, e.g., How do you teach a child who is not willing to listen, a child who is not reverent? How do you help others (friends, family, and co-workers) gain a desire to study the scriptures? How do you help a child make choices by listening to the Spirit of the Holy Ghost?
SOURCE YW 3.6
SEARCH & PONDER
Learning the gospel as a family can strengthen family ties as we listen, share thoughts and ideas, and enjoy activities together.
Isaiah 54:13
“And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children”.“
Part 1
GOSPEL SUBJECT.
“Every teacher has two decisions to make when preparing a lesson: ‘What will I teach?’ and ‘How will I teach it?’”
(Teaching the Gospel: A Handbook for CES Teachers and Leaders [1994], 19). See
Part 2
Pictures Used.
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Part 3
MUSIC
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Part 4
EXAMPLES OR DEMONSTRATIONS IN LESSON
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As we learn to follow the Savior’s example when they teach we can better teach about His gospel.
DOWNLOAD the Teaching Talents and Tools planner (HERE or below).
Jesus taught with love, using the scriptures, preparing Himself spiritually, using stories and example, praying for those He taught, and taught when teaching moments came (not when it was convenient).
YOUTH CAN TEACH, so please let them teach with you. The best way youth can learn to teach is to know they have to teach it and explain it to someone. This way their testimony grows and their love for teaching and serving increases.
