March: Atonement Jeopardy

Atonement Jeopardy

How can the Book of Mormon help me strengthen my faith in the Atonement of Jesus Christ? - 4 teams

1. Conversion
1. 100 - What was the people of Ammon/ Anti-Nephi Lehis willing to give up to follow Christ? Weapons of war/Sins, their hearts.
2. 200 - Alma 36:15,22. According to Alma’s experience, how did he have a change of heart? He longed to be in God’s presence.
3. 300 - Mosiah 28:3-4. After the Sons of Mosiah were converted, why were they desirous to leave for years to preach the gospel to the Lamanites? They couldn’t bear the idea that their brethren would perish.

**NOTE** These were some of the most evil men before they converted and now they are revered prophets and teachers. We all have the potential to be like them.

4. 400 - How do we know when we have taken full advantage of the blessings of the atonement in our lives? Our hearts and minds will CHANG

   II.   The Atonement

1. 100 - What is the place called where Jesus suffered for our sins? Garden of Gethsemane.
2. 200 - Who is his atonement applicable to? Everyone from the beginning to the end.
3. 300 - What did Jesus provide as an example for us to “remember him” and his atonement/sacrifice? The sacrament.
4. 400 (DAILY DOUBLE) - Why did Christ need to suffer both in Gethsemane and on the cross? AKA What do they each represent? Gethsemane - spiritual death, Crucifixion - physical death.

   III.  Prophecy

1. 100 - Who receives revelation for the church? - The Prophet.
2. 200 - How can we gain a testimony of modern day revelation from the prophet that conflicts with the world’s views? (Examples: No smoking/drinking before it was proven unhealthy, blacks used to not get the priesthood, polygamy for a period of time, no same sex marriage, get out of debt, etc.) 1 Nephi 15:7-8. PRAY! Keep the commandments.
3. 300 - Mosiah 13:33-35. Which prophets testified of the coming of Christ and his atonement? ALL!
4. 400 -   1 Nephi 13:20-24. How does the Book of Mormon and Bible support each other? A second testament of Jesus Christ. Book of prophecy.

  IV.    Remember HIM

1. 100 - At the beginning of the Book of Mosiah, King Benjamin gathers his people together to counsel them and read scripture and warn them. What modern day example do we have of this account? Conference.
2. 200 - Moroni 7:37-38. Do miracles convert or cause people to believe? and Why? No. “It is by faith that miracles are wrought”
3. 300 - 2 Nephi 31:3. According to Nephi, how does the Lord Work among the Children of men?
4. 400 -  In the end of the Book of Mormon, Mormon and his son Moroni were the last believers as both Nephites and Lamanites had all left the gospel. How did he stay strong amidst the wars and evil around him? Moroni 9:6, 25. Moroni 10:19-22. Faith, Hope and Charity.

5. Misc.

1. 100 - Who is the last prophet to write in the Book of Mormon? Moroni, Mormon’s son.
2. 200 - (Personal Question) What have you learned about the gospel over the past 8 months of us teaching you?
3. 300 - D&C 64:34. What does the Lord require of us as his disciples? the heart and a willing mind.         **Refer back to the sons of Mosiah**
4. 400 - Genesis 19:26. Lot’s family leaves Sodom and Gomorrah and as they are leaving, his wife looks back and turns to a pillar of salt. Why? Elder Holland spoke about this. She looked back longing to be there not diligently doing as the Lord Commanded. Her attachment to the past outweighed her confidence to the future. Faith is pointed forward not backward. Past is to be learned from and not lived in.

February: Why is learning an important part of Heavenly Father’s plan?

Education

Whatever principle of intelligence we attain unto in this life, it will rise with us in the resurrection. ~ Doctrine and Covenants 130:18

For Strength of Youth

• Read section on Education while looking for the following items (write on board) Split into 3 groups (or 6 groups):
• Things Heavenly Father wants us to do
• become more like him
• educate your mind
• develop your skills and talents
• develop responsibility
• develop your capacity to appreciate life
• Blessings He has promised
• education will prepare us for greater service in the world and in the church.
• provide for yourself, your family, and those in need.
• wise counselor and companion to your spouse
• informed and effective teacher for your future children
• open doors of opportunity
• find answers to challenges of life
• invite companionship of the Holy Ghost.
• Advice about education
• plan to obtain an education
• be willing to work diligently
• be willing to make sacrifices
• share your educational goals with others so that you have a support system
• be a lifelong learner
• study scriptures and words of prophets.
• participate in seminary and institute
• be a lifelong spiritual learner.

Spiritual and Temporal

• Why is it so important to get an education? Spiritually? Temporally?
• Where do you want to be in 5 years? 10 Years? Education will help you get there.
• Where do you see yourself after you leave this earth life? Education will help you get there.

Goal Setting (handout)

• Pick one thing you want to work towards and make a plan of how you will get there.
• Examples:
• I want to be a mother and live with my family for eternity.
• I want to be a father and be able to support my family.
• I want to get through school quick.
• I want to be living on my own.
• I want to go on a mission.
• I want to get married in the temple.
• I want to start my own business.
• I want to be a good example and leader.
• I want to truly understand the scriptures.

February: How can I use Church music to learn about the plan of salvation?

Music can teach us about the Gospel   

Helpers: Ask for a piano player and for people to grab hymn books.

Introduction

• A few weeks ago, we found scriptures that described our Heavenly Father. Abby chose D&C 25:12. (Have her re-read it) He loves music and he uses music to teach us.  
• Quote 1. How many of us actually listen to the lyrics we sing during sacrament?

Favorite Hymn Activity (15 min)

• Pick one of your favorite hymns, come up and share why, and pick a verse for us to sing. (Ask Laurel to play the piano)

Oh My Father (20 min)

• After reading/listening to the lyrics to the hymn, “O My Father”, write what it teaches about these three phases of the plan of salvation and write what they find under the appropriate headings.
• Pre-mortal life
• Mortal life
• Life After Death

Quote 1: "The first Presidency taught, "Some of the greatest sermons are preached by the singing of hymns. Hymns move us to repentance and good works, build testimony and faith, comfort the weary, console the mourning, and inspire us to endure to the end." Most principles of the gospel, including those related to the plan of salvation, are taught powerfully through hymns and other church music.
 

February: What is the role of agency in learning the gospel?

Agency

Activity

• Ask them to think of the choices they have made so far today and list as many as they can in one minute (write on board)
• Which of your choices today do you think was the most important?
• Where did you get your ability to choose?
• Moses 7:32 - Explain that Heavenly Father has given us agency—the power to choose between good and evil. But agency is more than just the ability to do what we want; agency is one of the most basic and important of all gospel laws.
• Quote1 - MAZE ANALOGY

Consequences

• Quote 2 - Emphasize to class members that when we make choices, we must accept the consequences. We are free to choose our actions, but we are not free to choose the consequences of our actions. The consequences of unwise choices can put us in a position where our choices, and thus our freedom, are greatly limited.
• Some people think that when we obey the commandments we give up our freedom. What do you guys think about that? Do you agree or disagree? Why?
• How do we lose freedom by making bad choices? How do we gain freedom by making good choices?
• How have you seen this happen in your own life?

Eternal Life

• 2 Nephi 2:27  -According to this verse, what is our main choice in this life? (To choose liberty and eternal life or captivity and death.)
• How do we choose liberty and eternal life? What choices have you made this week that lead you toward liberty and eternal life?
• How does breaking the commandments of God lead to captivity and death?
• What are some seemingly small choices we face each week that, if made improperly, could gradually lead to captivity and spiritual death? (Answers may include whether or not to pray daily, attend church meetings each week, obey your parents, be completely honest in your schoolwork.

Testimonys (Jay & Arianna goodbye)

Quotes

1. “Your agency, the right to make choices, is not given so that you can get what you want. This divine gift is provided so that you will choose what your Father in Heaven wants for you. That way He can lead you to become all that He intends you to be. That path leads to glorious joy and happiness” - Elder Scott

2. “We are free to obey or to ignore the spirit and the letter of the law. But the agency granted to man is a moral agency (see D&C 101:78). We are not free to break our covenants and escape the consequences”  - Elder Packer

January: How does the Holy Ghost help me teach the gospel?

Teaching By the Spirit

We have talked about how to recognize the spirit and different ways we can see the hand of God in our lives. Now we want to apply that recognition into something greater.  Quote 1.

Simon Says (5min)

• What skill did you have to focus on to know what Simon was saying?
• LISTEN. Quote 2

Group Activity (20 min)

• How to plan a mini lesson

1. Begin with a prayer to be guided by the spirit.
2. Read material you will teach together.
3. Come up with an idea of what you want to focus on when you teach.

• Split into pairs.
• You will be studying a topic to teach to another pair in the class. (Hand out copied pages from PMG - pgs 31-32, 36-38,51-53, 61-66, 85) You have 10 min:
• Who is God?/Godhead
• What is the Book of Mormon?
• The Restoration
• The Atonement
• The Spirit World
• Faith
• Repentance
• Baptism
• Gift of the Holy Ghost
• Enduring to the End
• Eternal Marriage

How do you feel the Spirit lead you

• Planning? Teaching?

Quotes

1. “As the Lord’s servant, you are to do His work in His way and by His power. Some missionaries feel confident that they know how to be successful. Others lack such confidence. Remember, however, that your confidence and faith should be in Christ, not in yourself. Rely on the Spirit rather than your own talents and abilities. Trust the Spirit to guide you in every aspect of your work. The Prophet Joseph Smith taught that the Spirit is basic to teach and preaching.”

2. President Boyd K. Packer taught: “THe voice of the SPirit is described in the scripture as being neither ‘loud’ nor ‘harsh.’ It is ‘not a voice of thunder, neither… a voice of great tumultuous noise.’ But rather, ‘a still small voice of perfect mildness, as if it had been a whisper,’ and it can ‘pierce even to  the very soul’ and ‘cause [the heart] to burn.’ The Spirit does not get our attention by shouting or shaking us with a heavy hand. Rather it whispers. It caresses so gently that if we are preoccupied we may not feel it at all.

January: How can I learn to see Heavenly Father’s hand in all things?

Heavenly Father’s Hand in all things

"Tender Mercies of the Lord"  

• Begin class, by inviting the youth to think about what that phrase means and to share their thoughts.
• Show the video: "The Tender Mercies of The Lord".

Add On Game

• "Heavenly Father has.... (then say something that Heavenly Father has given them or done in their life)."  Then the next person will say, "Heavenly Father has... (then will say what the first person said and then say something that Heavenly Father has given or done for them). " Continue going around the circle with each class member saying what the class members before had said and adding what Heavenly Father has given or done for them.  

What we must do?

• Then discuss as a group what we must do to receive the tender mercies of the Lord. Invite the youth to continue to acknowledge their Heavenly Father's hand in all things.

What are ways we can remember God's kindness?"   

• thank Him in prayer
• keep a gratitude journal, or just write things you're grateful for in your regular journal
• tell others
• bear testimony of it

January: How can studying the scriptures help me learn about Heavenly Father?

How can studying the scriptures help me learn about Heavenly Father?

What you know about your Heavenly Father	Your Name	A scripture that “proves” it

What you know about your Heavenly Father - go to the topical guide to find a scripture that proves it, come up to the board, write the scripture, and read it out loud.

1.  He loves us. (John 3:16)

2.  He is merciful. (Luke 6:36)

3.  He is the Father of our spirits. (Hebrews 12:9)

4.  He works with purpose for us.  (Moses 1:39)

5.  He has a tangible body.  (D&C 130:22)

6.  He is unchangeable.  (Mormon 9:9)

7.  He is just.  (2 Ne. 9:17)

8.  He has all knowledge.  (2 Ne. 9:20)

9.  He is almighty.  (1 Ne. 1:14)

10.  He is all powerful and all understanding.  (Alma 26:35)

11.  He lives in heavenly surroundings, in holy habitations. (D&C 109:77)