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YOUTH Learning Activities A-Z
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. . . ADVERSITY . . .
•• How Can I Respond to Adversity with FAITH? (Genesis 37-41)
•• How Can the Savior Help Me During TRIALS? (Psalms)
•• Our trials can be a blessing. (2 Corinthians)
•• We can find joy in Christ, regardless of our circumstances. (Philippians 4:1-13)
•• Jesus Christ will give us rest as we rely on Him. (Matthew 11:28-30)
•• Christ can turn tragedy into triumph. (Ruth; 1 Samuel 1-2)
•• The Lord can help us overcome any challenge. (1 Samuel 17)
. . . Armor of God (see BLESSINGS, CHOICE & ACCOUNTABILITY) . . .
. . . ATONEMENT . . .
•• What Does Jesus Christ’s ATONEMENT Mean to Me? (Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 19)
•• How Does Jesus Christ Make Heavenly Father’s PLAN Possible? (Revelation 1-5)
•• Jesus Christ took upon Himself our sins and sorrows. (Isaiah 52:13-15; 53) JESUS SAVES
•• Jesus Christ performed an infinite Atonement for us. (Luke 22:39-46)
. . . BLESSINGS & GRATITUDE . . .
•• ARMOR OF GOD. The armor of God will help protect us from evil. (Ephesians 6:10-18)
•• How Can I Show My GRATITUDE to God? (Deuteronomy 6-8; 15; 18; 29-30; 34)
•• BLESSINGS & TRIALS Our trials can be a blessing. (2 Corinthians)
•• The Lord will rejoice with His people in Zion. (Zephaniah 3:14-20)
•• The Lord opens the windows of heaven when we pay our tithing. (Malachi 3:8-12)
•• We can become “joint-heirs with Christ.” (Romans 8:14-18)
•• Gratitude for my blessings will bring me closer to God. (Luke 17:11-19)
. . . CHASTITY, VIRTUE, DATING . . .
•• How Can I Show That I Know My Body Is a SACRED Gift from God? (1 Corinthians 1=7)
•• Our physical bodies are sacred. (1 Corinthians) 2 Interactive Activities ⇒
•• Why is Chastity Important in God’s Plan? (2 Samuel; 1 Kings)
. . . CHOICE & ACCOUNTABILITY . . .
•• ARMOR OF GOD. The armor of God will help protect us from evil. (Ephesians 6:10-18)
•• Am I Putting the Things of GOD FIRST in My Life? (Haggai; Zechariah 1-3; 7-14)
•• As we abide in Christ, we will bring forth good fruit and have joy. (John 15)
•• BEING GODLIKE: Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ are perfectly united. (John 17)
•• “Be strong and of a good courage.” (Joshua)
•• “End conflict in your personal life.” (Talk “The Power of Spiritual Momentum”)
•• “Get on the Covenant Path and Stay There” (Talk “The Power of Spiritual Momentum”)
•• How Can I Find JOY in Following the Savior? (Psalms 1-2; 8; 19-33; 40; 46)
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•• How Can I Stay Strong in My COMMITMENT to Jesus Christ? (1 & 2 Thessalonians)
•• How Can Jesus Christ Help Me CHANGE? (Romans 1-6)
•• How Can We Remain TRUE to the Savior in a Wicked World? (Genesis 12-17; Abraham 1-2)
•• How Do the Savior’s Teachings Help Me Make RIGHTEOUS Judgments? (Matthew 6-7)
•• Jesus Christ taught a higher law that can lead us toward perfection. (Matthew 5:17-48)
•• Obedience brings God’s power into my life. (Joshua 6-8)
•• We will be protected as we avoid following blind guides. (Matthew)
•• GOD’S REQUIREMENTS. “What doth the Lord require of me?” (Micah 6:6-7)
•• Why Does God Give Us COMMANDMENTS? (Exodus 18-20)
•• As we live the teachings of Jesus Christ, we will come to know they are true. (John 7:14-17)
•• Devotion to God must be felt inwardly, not just expressed outwardly. (Hosea 6:6; Joel 2:12-13)
•• We must examine our own lives to determine how the Lord’s words apply to us. (Matthew 26:20-22)
•• God’s blessings are available to those who “harden not [their] hearts.” (Hebrews 3:7-19; 4:1-2)
•• We should listen to and obey the voice of the Lord. (1 Samuel 2:18-36; 3)
•• We become more Christlike when we choose to submit our will to the Father’s. (Luke 22:39-46)
•• No excuse is sufficient for rejecting the gospel. (Luke 14:15-24)
•• “To obey is better than sacrifice.” (1 Samuel 13:5-14; 15)
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. . . CHURCH . . .
•• How Does Jesus Christ Lead His CHURCH? (Acts 1-5)
•• The members of Christ’s Church strive to be united. (1 Corinthians)
•• To accomplish God’s work, we need the wisdom of God. (1 Corinthians)
•• When we gather together, we should seek to edify one another. (1 Corinthians 14)
•• Those who serve in God’s kingdom must be called of God. (Hebrews 5:1-5)
•• Servants of the Lord should preach with sincerity and love. (1 Thessalonians 1:5-8; 2:1-13)
•• An apostasy was to precede the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. (2 Thessalonians 2)
•• Apostasy is like a famine of hearing the words of the Lord. (Amos 5; 8:11-12)
•• God calls people by prophecy to serve in His kingdom. (1 Samuel 9:15-17; 10:1-12; 16:1-13)
. . . CHRISTMAS . . .
•• Heavenly Father works through His faithful children to accomplish His purposes. (Matthew 1; Luke 1)
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. . . EASTER – RESURRECTION . . .
•• How Can I Strengthen My Testimony of the RESURRECTION of Jesus? (Easter)
•• Witnesses in the New Testament bore testimony that Jesus Christ conquered death. (Easter)
. . . FAITH & PRAYER . . .
•• “Blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.” (John 20:19-29)
•• How Can I Respond to Adversity with FAITH? (Genesis 37-41)
•• How Can I Strengthen My FAITH in Jesus Christ Every Day? (Exodus 14-17)
•• How Can the Savior Help Me Overcome My Fears? (Matthew 9-10; Mark 5; Luke 9)
•• The Savior taught us how to pray. (Matthew 6:5-13)
•• We can trust the Lord’s will and His timing. (Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4; 3)
•• Faith means trusting God’s wisdom, compassion, and timing.
•• Christ can turn tragedy into triumph. (Ruth; 1 Samuel 1-2)
•• Fasting brings blessings. (Isaiah 58:3-12)
•• We can be faithful to Jesus Christ despite our fears and weaknesses. (Luke 22:54-62)
•• The Lord can work miracles when we trust in His ways. (Judges 6-8)
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. . . FAMILY . . .
•• How Can the Gospel of Jesus Christ Help Strengthen My FAMILY? (Ephesians)
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. . . FAMILY HISTORY . . .
•• How Can I Help My ANCESTORS Come Closer to Jesus Christ? (1 & 2 Peter)
•• We can experience God’s “wonders.” (Joshua 3-4)
•• “I will send you Elijah the prophet.” (Malachi 4:5-6)
•• “Saviours shall come up on Mount Zion.” (Obadiah 1:21)
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. . . FORGIVE SELF & OTHERS . . .
•• “End conflict in your personal life.” (Talk “The Power of Spiritual Momentum”)
. . . GOD . . .
See Church, Faith & Prayer, Holy Ghost, Jesus Christ
•• BEING GODLIKE: Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ are perfectly united. (John 17)
•• The Lord is both powerful and merciful. (Nahum 1)
•• “Learn about God and how He works.” (Talk “The Power of Spiritual Momentum”)
•• As we come to know Jesus Christ, we come to know the Father. (John 8:18-19, 26-29)
•• We need God’s presence in our lives. (Exodus 33:11-17)
•• “The Lord looketh on the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:6-7)
•• We are the offspring of God. (Acts 17:16-34)
. . . HAPPINESS . . .
•• As we abide in Christ, we will bring forth good fruit and have joy. (John 15)
•• How Can I Find JOY in Following the Savior? (Psalms 1-2; 8; 19-33; 40; 46)
•• Lasting happiness comes from living the way Jesus Christ taught. (Matthew – Sermon on the Mount)
•• The Lord will rejoice with His people in Zion. (Zephaniah 3:14-20)
•• We can find joy in Christ, regardless of our circumstances. (Philippians 4:1-13)
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. . . HOLY GHOST . . .
•• How Can I Receive an Outpouring of the Lord’s SPIRIT? (Hosea 1-6; 10-14; Joel)
•• How Do I Hear the VOICE of the Lord? (Ruth; 1 Samuel 1-3)
•• “Learn about God and how He works.” (Talk “The Power of Spiritual Momentum”)
•• Our hearts must be prepared to receive the word of God. (Matthew 13)
•• The Holy Ghost helps us fulfill our purposes as disciples of Jesus Christ. (John 14; 15; 16)
•• We can invite the Savior to “abide with us”. (Luke 24:13-35)
•• “I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh.” (Joel 2)
•• “We can count on the Holy Ghost guiding us.”
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. . . JESUS CHRIST . . .
•• As we abide in Christ, we will bring forth good fruit and have joy. (John 15)
•• How Can I Bless Others with My Testimony of Jesus Christ? (Matthew 1; Luke 1)
•• How Can I Find Joy in FOLLOWING the Savior? (Psalms 1-2; 8; 19-33; 40; 46)
•• How Can I Grow CLOSER to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ? (John 14-17)
•• How Does Jesus Christ Lead His CHURCH? (Acts 1-5)
•• How Does Jesus Christ Show His LOVE for Me? (Christmas)
•• How Is Jesus Christ a LIGHT in My Life? (John 1)
•• Jesus Christ is our King. (Matt. Mark Luke John)
•• Jesus Christ taught a higher law that can lead us toward perfection. (Matthew 5:17-48)
•• Lasting happiness comes from living the way Jesus Christ taught. (Matthew – Sermon on the Mount)
•• “Learn about God and how He works.” (Talk “The Power of Spiritual Momentum”)
•• SAVIOR’S LOVE. The Savior knows us personally. (Luke 19)
•• The Holy Ghost helps us fulfill our purposes as disciples of Jesus Christ. (John 14; 15; 16)
•• What Does it Mean to Be a DISCIPLE of Jesus Christ? (Acts 10-15)
•• Why Should Jesus Christ Be Central in My Life? (Isaiah 58-66)
•• The Lord is both powerful and merciful. (Nahum 1)
•• Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world. (John 7-10)
•• As we live the teachings of Jesus Christ, we will come to know they are true. (John 7:14-17)
•• As we come to know Jesus Christ, we come to know the Father. (John 8:18-19, 26-29)
•• Jesus Christ will give us rest as we rely on Him. (Matthew 11:28-30)
•• Jesus Christ is our Savior and Redeemer. (Isaiah 61:1-3; 63:7-9)
•• “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?” (Romans 8:18, 28, 31-39)
•• As we follow Jesus Christ, He can make us holy. (1 Thessalonians 3:9-13; 4:1-12)
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See PARABLES of Jesus (below)
. . . MARRIAGE . . .
•• How Does the Lord Help Men and Women to Work Unitedly in Marriage? (Matthew 19-20; Mark 10; Luke 18)
•• Why Is ETERNAL Marriage Important? (Genesis 24-27)
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. . . MISSIONARY WORK . . .
•• How Can I SHARE the Gospel? (Jonah; Micah)
•• The Holy Ghost helps us fulfill our purposes as disciples of Jesus Christ. (John 14; 15; 16)
•• SHARE GOSPEL. All of God’s children need to hear the gospel. (Jonah 1; 3-4)
•• Servants of the Lord should preach with sincerity and love. (1 Thessalonians 1:5-8; 2:1-13)
•• Disciples prepare themselves and others to receive Jesus Christ. (Matthew 3:1-12; Luke 3:2-18)
•• As members of the Savior’s Church, we testify of Him and share His gospel. (Acts 16-21)
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. . . ORDINANCES & COVENANTS . . .
•• “They shall be my people, and I will be their God.” (Jeremiah 31:31-41; 32:37-42)
•• How Can I Draw Closer to Jesus Christ through Sacred ORDINANCES and Covenants? (Hebrews 7-13)
•• “Get on the Covenant Path and Stay There” (Talk “The Power of Spiritual Momentum”)
•• The sacrament is an opportunity to remember the Savior. (Matthew 26:26-29)
•• We follow Jesus Christ by being baptized and receiving the Holy Ghost. (Matthew 3:13-17)
•• Strength comes from faithfulness to our covenants with God. (Judges 13-16)
. . . PARABLES . . .
•• Our hearts must be prepared to receive the word of God. (Matthew 13) Also, see HOLY GHOST (Inspiration)
•• Jesus’s parables help us understand the growth, destiny, and value of His Church. (Matthew 13) Also, see HOLY GHOST (Inspiration) 2 Interactive Activities ⇒
•• At the end of the world, the Lord will gather the righteous and destroy the wicked. (Matthew; Mark; Luke; Thessalonians) Also, see The Gathering (Inspiration)
•• No excuse is sufficient for rejecting the gospel. (Luke 14:15-24)
•• We can seek out those who are lost and rejoice with the Father when they return. (Luke 15)
. . . PLAN OF SALVATION . . .
•• CHRISTLIKE LIVING. We should focus on “the simplicity that is in Christ.” (2 Corinthians 11:1-4)
•• How Does Jesus Christ Make Heavenly Father’s PLAN Possible? (Revelation 1-5)
•• What Are Our Responsibilities in the WORK of Salvation and Exaltation? (Isaiah 40-49)
•• Who Am I, and Who Does God Want Me to BECOME? (Exodus 1-6)
•• Opposition cannot stop the work of God. (Matthew 27:27-49; Mark 15:16-32; Luke 23:11; John 19:1-5)
•• Jesus Christ is “the author of eternal salvation.” (Hebrews 1-5)
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. . . PROPHETS (Follow) . . .
• Why Is It Important to Follow God’s Living Prophets? (2 KINGS 2-7)
•• Prophets. If we heed the Lord’s prophets, He will guide us and protect us from evil. (Acts 27) 2 CFM Activities – See “A Minister and a Witness” ⇒
•• Prophets are called to speak the Lord’s word. (Jeremiah)
•• We can identify true and false prophets by their fruits. (Matthew 7:15-20)
•• The Lord reveals truth through His prophets. (Amos 3:7-8; 7:10-15)
. . . REPENTANCE & Forgiveness . . .
•• BE FORGIVEN. Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, we can be reconciled to God. (2 Corinthians)
•• CHANGE OF HEART. Godly sorrow leads to repentance. (2 Corinthians)
•• Discover the joy of daily repentance (Talk “The Power of Spiritual Momentum”)
•• FORGIVENESS is a blessing we both give and receive. (2 Corinthians)
• How Can I BE CLEAN and Happy Again after I Sin? (Isaiah 1-12)
• How Can Jesus Christ Help Me CHANGE? (Romans 1-6)
• How Can I Know That God Has FORGIVEN Me? (Exodus 35-40; Leviticus 1; 16; 19)
•• Jesus Christ wants us to return to Him. (Isaiah 52:13-15; 53) RETURN TO JESUS
•• REPENTANCE. The Lord is merciful to all who turn to Him. (Jonah 1-4; Micah 7:18-19)
•• The Savior’s mercy is extended to all who repent. (John 8:1-11)
•• The Lord always invites us to return to Him. (Hosea 1-3; 14)
•• The Savior offers us hope and forgiveness. (Luke 23:34-43)
•• Sin is turning away from God, but He offers a way back. (Exodus 32; 34:1-17)
•• We need to bring forth “fruits worthy of repentance.” (Luke 3:2-14)
•• The Lord offers deliverance when we stray. (Judges 2:11-19; 3:5-12; 4:1-16)
•• “Where sin abounded, grace did much more abound.” (Romans 3-6)
. . . RESURRECTION. . .
•• Because Jesus Christ was resurrected, we will all be resurrected. (1 Corinthians 14)
•• Because Jesus Christ was resurrected, we too will be resurrected. (Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; John 20)
•• Jesus Christ is the Resurrection and the Life. (John 11:1-46)
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. . . SABBATH DAY . . .
•• The Sabbath is a day to do good. (Matthew 12:1-13)
•• We honor the sabbath as a sign of our commitment to the Lord. (Exodus 31:12-17)
. . . SCRIPTURE STUDY . . .
•• “Learn about God and how He works.” (Talk “The Power of Spiritual Momentum”)
•• The word of God can make our way prosperous. (Joshua)
•• The scriptures have power to turn us away from evil. (Jeremiah 36)
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. . . SECOND COMING . . .
•• Malachi’s prophecies are being fulfilled in the latter days. (Malachi 3-4)
•• At His Second Coming, the Lord will “create new heavens and a new earth.” (Isaiah 65:17-25)
. . . SERVICE, LOVE & MINISTERING . . .
•• “Choose you this day whom ye will serve.” (Joshua 23-24)
• How Can I Follow the Savior’s Example in HELPING Those in Need? (2 Corinthians 8-13)
• How Can I Show Greater LOVE to Those around Me? (Matthew 18; Luke 10)
• How Can Young Women and Young Men Work Together to BUILD God’s Kingdom? (Matthew 13; Luke 8; 13)
• What Does it Mean to Be a DISCIPLE of Jesus Christ? (Acts 10-15)
•• MINISTERING. The Lord invites us to feed His sheep. (Ezekiel 3)
•• MINISTERING. We have a responsibility to minister to others. (Acts 26:9-23)
•• MINISTERING. Love, example, and testimony.
•• The Holy Ghost helps us fulfill our purposes as disciples of Jesus Christ. (John 14; 15; 16)
•• The Savior invites us to feed His sheep. (John 21:1-17)
•• The Savior’s disciples are to be the light of the world. (Matthew 5:14-16)
•• The two great commandments are to love God and love others as ourselves. (Matthew 22)
•• The Savior is our example of humbly serving others. (John 13:1-17)
•• Our love for others is a sign that we are true disciples of Jesus Christ. (John 13:34-35)
•• We need God’s presence in our lives. (Exodus 33:11-17)
•• All of God’s commandments are fulfilled in the commandment to love. (Romans 13:8-10)
•• “Let us not … judge one another.” (Romans 14)
•• God calls people by prophecy to serve in His kingdom. (1 Samuel 9:15-17; 10:1-12; 16:1-13)
•• True discipleship is found in our inward commitment, not just our actions. (Romans 2:28-29)
. . . THE GATHERING . . .
•• At the end of the world, the Lord will gather the righteous and destroy the wicked. (Matthew 13) Also, see Parables (Inspiration)
•• The Lord is gathering His people and giving them new life. (Ezekiel 37)
•• The Lord will gather His people. (Jeremiah)
•• When we gather together, we should seek to edify one another. (1 Corinthians 14)
. . . TEMPLE BLESSINGS . . .
•• How Can I Draw Closer to Jesus Christ through Sacred ORDINANCES and Covenants? (Hebrews 7-13)
•• The Temple brings spiritual healing (Ezekiel 47:1-12)
• What Blessings Come from Receiving Temple Ordinances? (Ezra 1; 3–7; Nehemiah 2; 4–6; 8)
. . . TESTIMONY & WORSHIP . . .
• How Can I Bless Others with My TESTIMONY of Jesus Christ? (Matthew 1; Luke 1)
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• How Can I Grow Closer to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ? (John 14-17)
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• How Can I Improve My WORSHIP of God? (John 2-4)
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• How Can I Strengthen My FAITH in Jesus Christ Every Day? (Exodus 14-17)
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• How Can the Gospel of Jesus Christ Help Strengthen My FAMILY? (Ephesians)
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• Is the Gospel Written in My HEART? (Jeremiah 30-33; 36; Lamentations 1; 3)
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•• Jesus Christ is our King. (Matt. Mark Luke John)
•• “Learn about God and how He works.” (Talk “The Power of Spiritual Momentum”)
•• Testimony. A testimony is a declaration of truth based on personal knowledge or belief. (Acts 22 & 26) 2 CFM Activities – See “A Minister and a Witness” ⇒
•• As we live the teachings of Jesus Christ, we will come to know they are true. (John 7:14-17)
•• The Lord asks for a “pure offering.” (Malachi 1:6-14)
•• “I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ” (Romans 1:16-17)
