Lesson Plan On “Each of us are a beloved spirit son or daughter of heavenly parents..and..each has a divine nature and destiny”
Song: I Am A Child of God
Prayer:
Object Lesson:
Give everyone a device that tells time and ask them to
describe the purpose of time.
Explain that Alma tells us something very important about
our time here upon the earth. Alma 34:32.
What is the main purpose of our time here upon the earth?
(To prepare to meet God.)
Think about some of the people you know.
From what these people do with their time, does it seem that
they believe this scripture and are really trying to prepare to meet God?
Would other people watching you recognize that you are
preparing to meet God?
Would a person seriously preparing to meet God eliminate
from his life all forms of fun and recreation?
Explain that our earth life is designed for our growth and
development. The human child develops best when he is exposed to a variety of
experiences. These experiences should be ordered in some way so that they best
serve the needs of the developing child. The Lord similarly intends for us to
have many different experiences in their proper time and order.
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1–8.
Quotes for each member of the family. After the quote is
read have a discussion about its meaning based on the questions. Why is it
important for you to know this? How does this knowledge make you feel? And…..
How will this knowledge help you grow? (Add other thought provoking questions
as you see fit)
Quote 1: “Not only was the doctrine of the eternal family
lost to mankind in the centuries following the deaths of Jesus Christ and His
Apostles, but the doctrine of the premortal existence for the soul was taken
from the earth. The doctrine of premortal existence was restored through the Prophet
Joseph Smith, affirming that prior to mortal birth each person born on earth
first existed as a spirit son or daughter of heavenly parents.” Daniel K. Judd,
chapter 32, Successful Marriages and Family.
Quote 2: “We are created by God; we were created in the
image of God; we have heavenly parents- a Father and a Mother; we are literally
the spirit offspring of God; our spirit creation includes identity as male or
female; we have a divine destiny.” Daniel K. Judd
Quote 3: President George Q. Cannon (1827–1901), First
Counselor in the First Presidency: “God has reserved spirits for this
dispensation who have the courage and determination to face the world, and all
the powers of the evil one, visible and invisible, to proclaim the gospel and
maintain the truth and establish and build up the Zion of our God fearless of
all consequences. He has sent these spirits in this generation to lay the
foundation of Zion never more to be overthrown, and to raise up a seed that
will be righteous, and that will honor God, and honor Him supremely, and be
obedient to Him under all circumstances.”
Quote 4: “The devil has no power over us only as we permit
him; the moment we revolt at anything which comes from God, the devil takes
power.” Prophet Joseph Smith
“Whatever Jesus lays his hands upon lives.”
President Howard W. Hunter
Quote 5: “ Sadly, some young men and young women in the
Church today ignore “things as they really are” and neglect eternal
relationships for digital distractions, diversions, and detours that have no
lasting value. My heart aches when a young couple—sealed together in the house
of the Lord for time and for all eternity by the power of the holy
priesthood—experiences marital difficulties because of the addicting effect of
excessive video gaming or online socializing. A young man or woman may waste
countless hours, postpone or forfeit vocational or academic achievement, and
ultimately sacrifice cherished human relationships because of mind- and
spirit-numbing video and online games. As the Lord declared, “Wherefore, I give
unto them a commandment … : Thou shalt not idle away thy time, neither shalt
thou bury thy talent that it may not be known” (D&C 60:13),” David A
Bednar.
Quote 6: We see how
Satan can lead us away as we read the words of Korihor, an anti-Christ: “Thus
he did preach unto them, leading away the hearts of many, causing them to lift
up their heads in their wickedness, yea, leading away many women, and also men,
to commit whoredoms” (Alma 30:18). Satan knows that he will never have a body;
he will never have a family. So he targets young women, who will create the
bodies for the future generations…” Julie B. Beck.
Quote 7: “The story of Isaac and Rebekah is an example of
the man, who has the keys, and the woman, who has the influence, working
together to ensure the fulfillment of their blessings. Their story is pivotal.
The blessings of the house of Israel depended on a man and a woman who
understood their place in the plan and their responsibilities to form an
eternal family, to bear children, and to teach them. In our day we have the
responsibility to send “Isaac” and “Rebekah” forth from our homes and
classrooms. Every young man and young woman should understand his or her role
in this great partnership—that they are each an “Isaac” or a “Rebekah.” Then
they will know with clarity what they have to do,” Julie B. Beck.
Activity: Watch Youth Videos
Song: I Belong to the
Church of Jesus Christ
Closing prayer:
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