Perfecting the Saints — One Lesson at a Time
Ask: What is the difference between the two kinds of pennies? Is it possible to make the tarnished pennies shine like the new pennies? Put the tarnished pennies in the container with vinegar and stir or shake for several minutes. In the meantime, talk about baptism or repentance. Take the pennies & rub with the cloth until they are clean & shiny.
Place the two labelled magnets approx 30 cms apart on a table top. Place the paper clips (class members) round about the middle point between the magnets.(Allow some paper clips to get caught by the magnet force of Satan) Watch and see how those paper clips that are placed closer to Satan quickly become fixed to the Satan magnet. Explain to the class the danger of making choices that can…
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Ask a young woman to put on the prescription glasses and read Isaiah 55:8-9. It should be blurry for her. Then ask her to read the scripture without the glasses. **This makes a good object lesson for teaching about how things change when we use the Holy Ghost to help us make decisions — Ah, everything’s clear! Jenny **
The period of time when the true Church no longer existed on earth is called the Great Apostasy. (Gospel Principles, Lesson 16: The Church of Jesus Christ in Former Times) Priesthood authority was restored to the earth by Jesus Christ through the prophet Joseph Smith. That has a lot of big words. What does it mean? Pretend that this building (Show the simple block building without the “Authority/Priesthood” block) represents…
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Print off scripture: “Chews” you this day whom ye will serve; but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” (Josh. 24: 15) Tape it to pack of gum.
Have someone walk around the room holding a plate of cookies — but do not offer one to anyone. If someone asks for a cookie they give them just a piece. Liken this to missionary work or our missionary efforts. We have something wonderful in the Church why don’t we share it? Or if we do share it do we just share part? A good handout afterward could be in…
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Explain that satan often disguises temptation in a pretty package-but only when you’ve “sunk your teeth into it” does the true deception show. The gospel and it’s “plain and simple” truths is always good and will never deceive.
Take the cover off of a trendy magazine, like People magazine (I used one with Britney Spears on the front page) and tape it to the top of the Ensign cover. At the beginning of the lesson, you ask the young women what they think the magazine contains? (Celebritites, latest fashions, who’s dating who, etc.) Go on to explain some more detailed things in the magazine. Then describe how you…
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Ask the class if the would like some popcorn. After someone volunteers take out a peice of popcorn chew it up and spit it back into the bag. Shake it up then offer it to the person who wanted it. (they should no longer want it.) Then simply say, “What, it is only one little piece.” Small things can contaminate something that is otherwise good, like a movie, book, song…
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This works best in a larger group, such as Relief Society, rather than a class with just a few members. Before beginning the lesson, pass out the candy and say “I think we need a little treat before we begin”, or whatever you feel is appropriate to let the class know that it is fine to eat the candy at that time. It is also helpful to eat one yourself….
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Have the class write or tell different temptations that occur in their lives. Write them on the raindrops and explain that just like in a rainstorm, Satan is constantly surrounding us with temptations. Our relationship with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ is like the umbrella. The better shape the umbrella is in, the more it will protect us from Satan and his constant temptations.
I dirtied the glass by misting it with water and sprinkling it with dust. I placed the glass on an easel on the table. At the appropriate time in the lesson, I used a glass cleaner wipe to clear away a swath on the glass. The lesson was to visualize the filth (spotting) of the world and accumulation of sin throughout the week. By coming to church and partaking of…
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