Chapter 3, Lesson #3: “The Gospel of Jesus Christ”
Opening song: "The Fourth Article of Faith" (Primary Songbook), "The Church of Jesus Christ" (Primary Songbook)
Follow up on challenges from last week.
Activity and Discussion: Create a little “repentance man” by cutting out a gingerbread shaped man and covering him with clear duct tape or clear contact paper. Using a dry erase marker have family members mention all the different ways we might sin during our lives. They can each write them on the repentance man. When he is all full of sins discuss the need for a Savior, the Atonement, Baptism and Repentance (pg 60-62 of PMG). Then use an eraser or napkin to erase all of his sins so that he is clean again. Read Isaiah 1: 18.
This forgiveness comes ONLY through the grace and mercy of Jesus Christ See 2 Nephi 2:6-8
What do we need to do to partake of this divine gift? Have someone read “faith” and “repentance” on pg. 61-62.
Activity: If we are going to teach these essential principles of the gospel we should have a good knowledge and understanding of them. Let's find out how much we know about some principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ. A tiny mini golf hole is set up in the room (a cup is taped to the ground or a box is set up with a hole cut large enough for a ball to go through). Tape lines are made about 5 feet from the hole, 7 feet from the hole and 10 feet from the hole. Everyone will use a stick or club and try to “golf” a ball into the hole from one of the tape lines (dependent on how many questions they can answer).
Give everyone a sheet of paper and pencil and have them try to answer the following questions to see where they golf from. Some questions from PMG follow for different age groups, or you can create your own.
Follow up on challenges from last week.
Activity and Discussion: Create a little “repentance man” by cutting out a gingerbread shaped man and covering him with clear duct tape or clear contact paper. Using a dry erase marker have family members mention all the different ways we might sin during our lives. They can each write them on the repentance man. When he is all full of sins discuss the need for a Savior, the Atonement, Baptism and Repentance (pg 60-62 of PMG). Then use an eraser or napkin to erase all of his sins so that he is clean again. Read Isaiah 1: 18.
This forgiveness comes ONLY through the grace and mercy of Jesus Christ See 2 Nephi 2:6-8
What do we need to do to partake of this divine gift? Have someone read “faith” and “repentance” on pg. 61-62.
Activity: If we are going to teach these essential principles of the gospel we should have a good knowledge and understanding of them. Let's find out how much we know about some principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ. A tiny mini golf hole is set up in the room (a cup is taped to the ground or a box is set up with a hole cut large enough for a ball to go through). Tape lines are made about 5 feet from the hole, 7 feet from the hole and 10 feet from the hole. Everyone will use a stick or club and try to “golf” a ball into the hole from one of the tape lines (dependent on how many questions they can answer).
Give everyone a sheet of paper and pencil and have them try to answer the following questions to see where they golf from. Some questions from PMG follow for different age groups, or you can create your own.
For younger children:
What is a covenant? pg. 63 PMG
What is the first principle of the gospel? pg. 61
Do I need to repent before baptism, after baptism or both? pg. 63
How are we baptized? pg. 64
After baptism priesthood holders lay their hands on a person's head and give them a gift. What is it?
Once we have been baptized and confirmed we must try to keep the commandments and live righteously throughout our lives. The first letter of each word in this phrase will help us remember what we need to do. The letters are ETTE. Do you know what the phrase is? pg. 66
For older children/adults (These can be looked up in PMG if desired)
What are the first four principles and ordinances of the gospel? See article of faith #4
How often should we repent? pg. 63
Investigators should commit to living three principles in order to be baptized? What are they. Pg. 64
According to the first presidency letter in Dec. 2002 what 3 things should an investigator have done before baptism? pg. 64
What should new members do to retain the good feelings they have had while working with the missionaries? pg. 65
What blessings does God promise to those who Endure to the End? pg. 66 or D&C 14:7, 2 Nephi 31:20
Explain, Apply and Testify: How does my faith in Jesus Christ and my willingness to obey him make my life better?
Commit: As a family brainstorm about ways we can strengthen our family and each other in the gospel. Come up with one idea to work on this week and commit to helping each other do it.
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