Week 25 Christ’s Death
Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 19 “It Is Finished”
Song: “Upon the Cross of Calvary” or “Behold the Great Redeemer Die“
Church Videos:
The Atonement: A Bible Story for Children
Where Justice, Love, and Mercy Meet 5-minute video from Elder Holland
Chapter 52: The Trials of Jesus
Chapter 53: Jesus Is Crucified
Jesus Is Condemned Before Pilate
Jesus Is Scourged and Crucified
The Shiny Bicycle
More Stuff:
Read Mocking Can Never Change the Truth and role-play standing up for what is true even with others making fun of you
The Atonement of Jesus Christ from Latter Day Kids
Jesus Christ Died for Us from Latter Day Kids
Christ Aid Kit
From the Manual:
As Elder Jeffrey R. Holland testified, “Because Jesus walked such a long, lonely path utterly alone, we do not have to do so. … Trumpeted from the summit of Calvary is the truth that we will never be left alone nor unaided, even if sometimes we may feel that we are” (“None Were with Him,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2009, 88). Consider how the Savior can help you overcome loneliness as you read the rest of Elder Holland’s message.
Matthew 27:11–26; Mark 15:1–15; Luke 23:12–25; John 19:1–16 Why did Pilate deliver Jesus to be crucified, even though he knew Jesus was innocent? What lessons do we learn from Pilate’s experience about standing up for what we know is right? It might be helpful for your family to role-play scenarios that allow them to practice standing up for what is right.
Matthew 27:46; Luke 23:34, 43, 46; John 19:26–28, 30 Perhaps you could assign each family member to read one or more of the statements the Savior made on the cross, found in these verses. Ask them to share what they learn from these statements about the Savior and His mission.
From the Friend:
Activity: Gather these objects: a nail, a piece of wood, a piece of cloth, and a stone. Pass them around while you read John 19:17–19 and Matthew 27:57–60. Why are you thankful for Jesus?
Treat: Use the poem found at Natural Beach Living to make a “Jelly Bean Bracelet” and talk about how the colors represent Christ.
Week 26 Christ’s Resurrection
Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; John 20-21 “He Is Risen”
Song: “Did Jesus Really Live Again?” or “He Is Risen“
Church Videos:
Chapter 54: Jesus Is Risen
Blessed Are They That Have Not Seen, and Yet Have Believed
Christ Appears on the Road to Emmaus
Feed My Sheep
Jesus Is Laid in a Tomb
Jesus Is Resurrected
The Risen Lord Appears to the Apostles
What Happens After We Die?
More Stuff:
Death and Resurrection from Latter Day Kids
From the Manual:
President Thomas S. Monson said of Luke 24:5–6, “No words in Christendom mean more to me” (“He Is Risen!,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2010, 89). What do these words mean to you and your family?
Consider singing together “Did Jesus Really Live Again?” (Children’s Songbook, 64). Talk about someone your family knows who has died, and discuss how the truths in this song bring comfort.
Treat:
Share the M & M poem from My Computer Is My Canvas or follow instructions from Out Upon the Waters to make a simple empty tomb treat.
Week 27 Honest Finger Puppets
Acts 1-5 “Ye Shall Be Witnesses Unto Me”
Song: “Let the Holy Spirit Guide“
Church Videos:
Chapter 55: The Apostles Lead the Church
Chapter 56: Peter Heals a Man
Peter and John Heal a Man Crippled Since Birth
Peter Preaches and is Arrested
Peter and John are Judged
Peter and John Continue Preaching the Gospel
More Videos:
The Bridge of Trust from Latter Day Kids
Tangled Wires a Story About Honesty from Latter Day Kids
From The Friend:
Stories About Honesty from The Friend
Honesty Quiz
Integrity Quiz
Honesty Train
Prophets and Apostles Facts Matching Game
Treat:
Follow directions from Over the Big Moon to make ice cream sundaes. Pour lots of salt on one of the ice cream scoops. Ask if it would be best to cover the salt with chocolate so you can’t see it anymore or to totally get rid of the salt. Compare this to being honest about mistakes. If we cover them up and lie, it doesn’t make them go away. How can we be better at being honest? How can being honest help us become more like Christ?
Week 28 Feeling the Holy Ghost
Acts 6-9 “What Wilt Thou Have Me to Do?”
Song: “I’ll Go Where You Want Me To Go“
Church Videos:
Paul’s Change of Heart Come Create with Me (14-minute caterpillar/butterfly drawing)
Chapter 60: Peter Brings Tabitha Back to Life
The Martyrdom of Stephen
The Road to Damascus
Chapter 57: Wicked Men Kill Stephen
Chapter 58: Simon and the Priesthood
Chapter 59: Saul Learns About Jesus
From the Manual:
Consider inviting your family members to draw pictures of the stories in Acts 9:32–43. What do we learn about true discipleship from these stories? How can someone who is “full of good works,” as Tabitha was, help others believe in the Lord?
More Church Stuff:
Courage from the Holy Ghost from The Friend
A Mighty Change of Heart from Latter Day Kids
Saul/Paul Puppet
From The Friend:
For Acts 6–9
Story: A man named Saul tried to destroy Jesus Christ’s Church. Then he repented and changed his life. He became a missionary and taught people about Jesus Christ. He became known as Paul. (See Acts 9:1–20.)
Song: “I Know My Father Lives” (Children’s Songbook, 5)
Activity: Get some dirt on your hands. How does it make you feel when your hands are dirty? Next, wash your hands with soap and water. Washing our hands is like repentance. Because of Jesus, we can repent and be clean again after we sin.
Treat:
We haven’t tried these color-changing marshmallows yet, but we want to and I think they would go great with this lesson! You can heat them up over a fire, in the microwave, or over the stove, and the heat makes them change colors. Compare this to the change that happened to Paul/Saul as well as the positive changes that happen to us when we receive the Holy Ghost, heed its promptings, and become more like Christ.
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