Message for this week:
"Love can overpower the undermining effect of selfishness. Love engenders faith in Christ's plan of happiness, provides courage to begin the process of repentance, strengthens the resolve to be obedient to His teachings, and opens the door of service, welcoming in the feelings of self-worth and of being loved and needed."
—Richard G. Scott, "We Love You--Please Come Back"
Sunday-School Lesson Review/Preview
12-13 year old class
March Lesson Schedule
- What can the scriptures teach me about the atonement of Jesus Christ? – Sister McDowell
- How can I use comparisons to teach others about the atonement of Jesus Christ? – Brother Knight
- How can relying on the saviors grace help me become a better teacher? – Sister McDowell
- How can I use the words of living prophets and apostles to strengthen my faith in the atonement of Jesus Christ? –Brother Knight
Review
We had a great discussion on what makes up the atonement and what a wonderful gift it is.
We discussed that without it, we would be unable to return to our Heavenly Father.
We looked in the topical guide to find scriptures that help us better understand the atonement, and read and discussed some of the scriptures that the youth found.
We watched the video "Reclaimed" that helps us understand that because of the atonement, there is always a way to recover from our mistakes and move
forward.
The youth were challenged to learn more about the atonement using the topical guide or "True to the Faith". They were also reminded to continue looking for someone they can invite to the Easter pageant or another church activity.
We discussed that without it, we would be unable to return to our Heavenly Father.
We looked in the topical guide to find scriptures that help us better understand the atonement, and read and discussed some of the scriptures that the youth found.
We watched the video "Reclaimed" that helps us understand that because of the atonement, there is always a way to recover from our mistakes and move
forward.
The youth were challenged to learn more about the atonement using the topical guide or "True to the Faith". They were also reminded to continue looking for someone they can invite to the Easter pageant or another church activity.
Preview
This week we will be discussing what a tangible and intangible thing is.
We will discover how to teach someone about an intangible thing such as faith, repentance, love, the Atonement of Jesus Christ.
We will discuss Elder Packer's teaching tool that we can use to teach about intangible principles.
We will list and practice comparisons and objects we can us to teach intangible principles.
Finally we will extend our challenge to teach a friend about the atonement and invite a friend to the Easter Padget.
14-15 Year old class
Review/Preview
https://www.lds.org/youth/learn/ss/atonement?lang=eng
“Behold I say unto you that ye shall have hope through the atonement of Christ” (Moroni 7:41).
“Behold I say unto you that ye shall have hope through the atonement of Christ” (Moroni 7:41).
The outlines in this unit will help the youth learn how to search the scriptures and words of the living prophets to strengthen their faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement. You will have the opportunity to help the youth gain stronger testimonies of the Atonement and more confidence in their ability to teach it to others. Encourage them to ask questions about what they are learning, to seek to learn more, and to share with others what they discover.
16-18 year old class
March Lesson Schedule
Week 1-Brother Wall https://www.lds.org/youth/learn/ss/atonement/scriptures?lang=eng
Week 2-Sister Hooper https://www.lds.org/youth/learn/ss/atonement/learn?lang=eng
Week 3-Brother Wall https://www.lds.org/youth/learn/ss/atonement/teach?lang=eng
Week 4-Sister Hooper https://www.lds.org/youth/learn/ss/atonement/words?lang=eng
Review
Outline: What can the scriptures teach me about the Atonement of Jesus Christ.
We studied and discussed scriptures about the Atonement that class members found through the topical guide, or remembered reading before, that were significant to them. We also discussed how these principles apply to us and how to put them to use in our life.
The challenge was extended to take time to study the scriptures this week, focusing on searching scriptures about the Atonement and to come to class with a new scriptures they will have found that impresses them.
Preview
16-18 yo will be discussing how relying on the Savior's grace helps us become better teachers. Using Elder David M. McConkie's talk Gospel Learning and Teaching, we will identify things are important in gospel teaching and things that aren't. We will also discuss what it means to an instrument in the hands of the Lord.
Gospel Doctrine
Review
Gospel Doctrine: Lesson 8: "The Restoration of the Priesthood"
https://www.lds.org/manual/doctrine-and-covenants-and-church-history-class-member-study-guide/lesson-8-the-restoration-of-the-priesthood?lang=eng
Preview
Lesson 9: “The Only True and Living Church”
https://www.lds.org/manual/doctrine-and-covenants-and-church-history-class-member-study-guide/lesson-9-the-only-true-and-living-church?lang=eng
- • How might your life be different if the Church had not been restored or if you were not a member of the Church? What can you do to more fully enjoy the blessings of membership in the Church?
