June 2-8, Come Follow Me, Youth Lesson, YM and YW

Doctrine and Covenants 58:42–43

The Lord forgives me as I repent.

The Lord’s promise in Doctrine and Covenants 58:42 to completely forgive those who repent is inspiring, though it also raises some questions: What does it mean to repent? How do I know if I have repented? Fortunately, the Lord continued, “By this ye may know …” (verse 43).

Here are some additional questions people sometimes have about repentance. What does the Spirit teach you as you study the suggested resources provided below?

How does confessing my sins help me repent? See Psalm 32:1–5; Proverbs 28:13; Mosiah 27:34–37; Alma 39:12–13.

I’m trying to forsake my sins, but I keep making mistakes. Is my repentance still valid? See Bradley R. Wilcox, “Worthiness Is Not Flawlessness,” Liahona, Nov. 2021, 61–67; “Daily Restoration” (video), Gospel Library.

How can I be sure that the Savior has forgiven me? See Tad R. Callister, “The Atonement of Jesus Christ,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2019, 85–87, especially the section titled “2. Sin.”

You can find more insights in the “Questions and Answers” about repentance in For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices (pages 8–9).

See also Topics and Questions, “Repentance,” Gospel Library.

It has been a while since I've done a puzzle. I wanted the art to convey the idea that Jesus Christ gives forgiveness so freely.

When you teach this, simply hand out the 10 puzzle pieces. There is a piece like this:

So you can put people in groups if you have more than 10 students. If you have less than ten, you can give everyone two except the person with this piece.

After you hand out the pieces, some of these pieces are too small to fit the words on, so there are cards that match the numbers. This also gives you some freedom to modify the lesson by adding your own cards with numbers on them.

Give the students a couple of minutes to look up their scriptures and other resources and ask for help if needed. So when it comes to their turn, there aren’t any “I don’t know” responses.

This is what it will look like when the puzzle is completed:

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It's also available in Black and white, but here is a picture to give you an idea of the size:

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You can share this quote at the end:

But you could also bear your personal testimony. I wanted the art to convey the idea that Jesus Christ gives forgiveness so freely. I hope it touches someone's heart(:

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Here are also some scripture cards for those who struggle looking up scriptures:

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This is already included in the lesson bundle, but you can purchase it separately below.

Doctrine and Covenants 59

Who was Polly Knight?

Polly Knight and her husband, Joseph Knight Sr., were some of the first believers in Joseph Smith’s prophetic calling. Polly and Joseph gave vital support to the Prophet in the work of translating the Book of Mormon. The Knight family left Colesville, New York, to gather with the Saints in Ohio and were later commanded to move to Jackson County, Missouri. As they traveled, Polly’s health began to decline, but she was determined to see Zion before she died. She had been in Missouri only a few days when she passed away (see Saints, 1:127–28, 132–33). Doctrine and Covenants 59 was received on the day of her passing, and verses 1 and 2 might refer specifically to her.

Here is a video that is in the Primary section that is pretty good, explaining this story :

Doctrine and Covenants 59:4–19

Commandments are a blessing.

What do you think it means to be “crowned … with commandments”? (verse 4). Consider how the Lord blesses you as you strive to obey each of the commandments in verses 5–19.

K, I know they aren't primary kids, but I still think they would have fun coloring (with colored pencils and markers) and creating a crown that is decorated to the theme of these verses. I remember teaching YW, and they are plenty creative and did a better job drawing than I did. So I have left the crown pretty blank. You can read these verses, and they can listen, draw, and write things on the crowns. If they are brave enough, they can wear them home. :)

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Doctrine and Covenants 59:9–19

The Sabbath is the Lord’s day.

After promising to bless the Saints in Zion “with commandments not a few,” the Lord gave special emphasis to one commandment in particular: the command to honor His “holy day” (Doctrine and Covenants 59:4, 9). As you study Doctrine and Covenants 59:9–19, ponder why honoring the Sabbath would have been so important to these Saints as they sought to build Zion. Why is it important to you?

You could also ponder whether you are using the Sabbath day the way the Lord intended. How does keeping the Sabbath day holy help you remain “unspotted from the world”? (verse 9). What can you do to pay your “devotions unto the Most High”? (verse 10).

Here is a goal sheet that the youth can fill out, a great thing to do on Sunday. They can color or check off the shapes on that day when they have accomplished their goals.

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There is also this printable that I use in Primary, which they might like.

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