Perfecting the Saints — One Lesson at a Time
We finished the book of Revelation yesterday, and all I can say is that three weeks is TOO DANG LONG for this content. Ignore the pacing guide and spend an extra week in the epistles. The problem with Revelation is that there isn’t much revealed information to help you answer kids’ really hard questions. You can find multiple theories on every single item within the book, but if you are…
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Downloaded from: http://seminaryatsixam.blogspot.com/2013/05/james-power-of-words.html As an introduction and reinforcement to James’ teaching on the power of words, I gave a small tube of toothpaste and a plate to a few of my students.I instructed them to squeeze the toothpaste onto the plate.Some made designs and some were skeptical of what was to come next. I assured them they would not have to eat the toothpaste or smear it on anyone, etc.Once the…
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Downloaded from: http://seminarymoments.blogspot.com/2013/05/feedback.html At the beginning of the year, I had my class answer these questions: Name:___________________________How do you like to learn scripture mastery?Why do you come to seminary?What do you hope to learn this year?Explain one or two things you have not enjoyed about seminary and HOW you would change it if you could.Finish the sentence: The best thing about seminary is…What are your goals for the year? (Scripture…
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Downloaded from: http://seminarymoments.blogspot.com/2013/05/nt-last-day-of-seminary.html It has truly been a blessing teaching this group of youth! I have grown to understand them a bit better. They try hard to come on time with cheerful hearts. If they don’t….they ALWAYS leave with one. They boost each other up and teach one another. See you in the FALL! I ran across this FABULOUS article: http://sethadamsmith.com/2013/05/20/al-fox-a-modern-mormon-pioneer/I felt it summed up what I was striving for this…
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This handout was created to help teenage students with Revelation 17-22. All LDS sources. Formatted for back to back printing with space for holes to be punched. —————- Revelation 17-19 Revelation 17:1 – The Great Whore of the Earth One of the most indisputable things about the Apocalypse is the vividness of the symbolism and imagery used by John. The kingdom of Satan, in all its opulent and wicked splendor,…
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This handout was specificacreated to help teenagers understand the text of Revelation 8-16. Formatted to print front to back with space to punch holes. All LDS Sources. ———————– Revelation 8-9 I want the Latter-day Saints to understand their position. Our trust is in God. … We are living at the commencement of the Millennium, and near the close of the 6,000th year of the world’s history. Tremendous events await this…
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Downloaded from: http://seminaryatsixam.blogspot.com/2013/05/be-not-deceived.html Things are not always as they seem…A few days after we made cookies , I offered “left over” chocolate to my students. I had two types of chocolate and quickly passed out a few pieces to them to snack on. The reactions came quickly…ewwww…what is this!?!, etc. A few of them headed straight to the garbage can to spit out their chocolate. Others were quietly enjoying their chocolate…
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Downloaded from: http://seminaryatsixam.blogspot.com/2013/05/fight-good-fight-finish-course.html This was one of those days where I left class knowing that most of my students “got it” It was very effective and fun in the process. The advance work and preparation were worth every minute and, in reality, did not take as many minutes to set up as it may appear.After we completed the obstacle course activity, I had them gather around the “Eternal Life” sign…
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Downloaded from: http://seminaryatsixam.blogspot.com/2013/05/all-things-work-together-for-good.html This object lesson and activity can be adapted to teach many concepts.It would be a great way to end the year by reviewing all of the doctrines and principles taught over the year. This reinforces working together, every one (ingredient) is important, follow the Lord’s recipe, put on the whole armor of God (not just a few ingredients) etc. Just be careful to focus in on one concept…
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Downloaded from: http://seminarymoments.blogspot.com/2013/05/nt-1-peter.html What is Divine Nature?How is it developed?How is it destroyed? Looking in 2 Peter Chapters 1-2 we found our answers and listed them on the board.Historical background:1 Peter: -Peter was senior apostle to saints in Asia Minor-the government tolerated Christianity/all religions-church was to preach to all the world (Mark 16:15)-Roman monarchs did not like the gospel message of Christ being King of kings-64 AD a fire destroyed…
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Downloaded from: http://brosimonsays.wordpress.com/2013/05/20/revelation-1-3-we-shall-overcome/ I use Revelation 1-3 as an exercise in both identifying relevant and applicable principles, as well as understanding how to study the book of Revelation. We start off by reviewing the “EASY” steps/verbs in Revelation 1:3. Next we identified the blessing in Revelation 2:7,11,17,26; 3:5,12,21 that following the pattern should help us to receive. We read (step […]
Downloaded from: http://seminarymoments.blogspot.com/2013/05/nt-james-1-6.html I was so excited to give this lesson today. Since I am a dental hygienist, the topic was near and dear to my heart!! They had to answer T or F for this quiz: Every person has a unique tongue print.All of your taste buds are on the tongue.Close to 50% of the bacteria in the mouth are on the tongue.If a human tongue were proportioned the…
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