Nov 2-8, Free Come Follow Me, Primary lesson helps
Updated: 3 days ago
Prophets are like watchmen who warn us of danger.
Young children might enjoy doing actions that go with Ezekiel 3:17. For example, they could point to their eyes, ears, and mouth when you read the words “watchman,” “hear,” and “mouth.” They might also like going on a hike—outdoors or just around the room. As they walk, warn them about things on the trail, like rivers to jump over, branches to duck under, or animals to avoid (real or pretend). This could lead to a conversation about how the Lord’s prophet warns us of dangers we cannot see.
For younger students-
Do the actions (as you read the scripture) and then ask the children who they think the watchman is. Tell them you have some clues to help them. Show them this picture and read the scripture again as the children put the pieces on the prophet. Then ask them if they know who the watchman is.
For Older Students — Scripture Memorization
Use this activity to help older students memorize Ezekiel 3:17. Have everyone recite the scripture together. Then cover one scripture square and invite them to say it again, remembering the hidden words. Continue covering one square at a time until the students can recite the entire scripture from memory.
Here’s another way to illustrate Ezekiel 3:17; 33:1–5. One of your children could pretend to be a “watchman” by looking out a window and telling everyone else what is happening outside. You could also watch the video “Watchman on the Tower” (ChurchofJesusChrist.org). How is our living prophet like a watchman for us?
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This is how you assemble the mini books.
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This video shows you how to assemble the books:
You can use pixie sticks or glow sticks.
The Bible and the Book of Mormon help “gather” us to Jesus Christ.
After reading Ezekiel 37:15–23 together, you and your children could find two sticks and write on one For Judah (Bible) and on the other For Joseph (Book of Mormon). You could then share stories or scriptures from the Bible and Book of Mormon that help you feel closer to the Savior and become “[His] people” (verse 23). Why is it good to have both of these two books of scripture?
I created this when we were learning about the Book of Mormon, but it also works for this lesson. I don't think many children realize where and why we have these two books. If this is too small, you can do something similar on the chalkboard, with gospel art pictures.
I think it would be really cool if you had an actual stick that could be broken, and the children could line it up so it fits together like a puzzle. Then you can tape it together as you read the scripture. You could even cut out the Bible and Book of Mormon from this picture and put them on the ends of your sticks.
If you don't have that, you can use this printable; cut it down the middle and let the children put it together as you teach these principles. It might be fun to hide them around the room for the children to find.
You can also get gospel art pictures from the library and have the children sort them by which book they think the story comes from.
Our hearts and families can find healing in the house of the Lord.
Ezekiel 47 describes Ezekiel’s vision of water flowing from the temple and healing the Dead Sea—a sea so salty that fish and plants cannot live in it. Maybe your children could each draw one or two objects from the vision, like a temple, a river, a desert, the Dead Sea, a multitude of fish, or a fruitful tree. Then, as you read verses 1–12 together, they could share their drawing when that object is mentioned. What blessings came from the river in this vision? Help the children see how these blessings are like the blessings the Savior offers those who keep temple covenants. The video “And the River Will Grow” (Gospel Library) can help.
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Put this at the top of your board, and let the children draw pictures of the blessings that flow from the river of the temple.
Black and White Another idea: Invite the children to draw a picture of themselves going to the temple. Sing together a song that describes temple blessings, such as “Families Can Be Together Forever” (Children’s Songbook, 188). What does this song teach about how temples bless us?
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