June 9-15, Come Follow Me Youth lesson, Sunday School

The primary manual suggests doing something like this:

Matching up the pictures of Jesus' Ministry to the verses in D&C 60-62. It is a little tricky. I'm not even sure if I got it right :) However, I think it would be very suitable for teaching youth. Just put the scriptures you choose (they might be different from mine) on cards and have them match them to the pictures.

I like to find the Savior in everything we learn, so this is especially interesting to me.

I want to do this with my class; you have insight that I don't have, so please share!

Doctrine and Covenants 63:16

I can be chaste in my thoughts and actions.

In Doctrine and Covenants 63:16, the Savior reaffirmed what He taught in the New Testament—that the law of chastity should govern not just our actions but also our thoughts (see Matthew 5:27–28). As you read Doctrine and Covenants 63:16, write down the warnings the Savior gives about lustful thoughts. You might also ponder the opposite of each warning. For example, what are some words or phrases that are the opposite of fear? What other blessings come from having chaste thoughts and actions?

Discuss this scripture first.

And discuss this question:

Many people think the Lord’s standards of chastity of thought and action are old-fashioned or even oppressive. What difference would it make if all of God’s children were striving to live this law? You might look for answers to this question in Elder David A. Bednar’s message “We Believe in Being Chaste” (Ensign or Liahona, May 2013, 41–44) or “Your body is sacred” (For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices, 23–26). What messages of hope do you find?

Even when we know the blessings of being chaste in our thoughts and actions, that doesn’t mean it’s easy. You might take some time to ponder what makes it difficult for you to keep the Savior’s standard of chastity—and what makes it easier. What tips might you share with others about what to do when you are tempted with unworthy thoughts?

I am excited about this game. "Who said it?" Elder Bednar or Someone else.

I suggest printing two copies of each card page, one on card stock and the other on regular paper. You will cut out the one on card stock and keep the one on regular paper for reference and reading.

Here is a sample of one of the Bednar cards:

These are in my store.

Here is a sample of the "someone else" cards:

These are in my store.

You can choose to put them in a bowl and pass them around, or pass out the cards.

I'm going to prepare my students that they will have a question to answer with every card drawn, so that we can have some discussion. Even if their quote was from Yoda, they will have a question that ties it back to the doctrine. You don't have to use my questions; feel free to create your own. Also, you can easily create your own cards with the material that you want covered.

There are 30 cards. This gives you the freedom to remove any cards you don't like. If you ask questions and get the students talking, it should be more than enough.

It should look similar to this when you are done:

You could also point out that the quotes by other people, even though they might be true, lack the power of the spirit and authority, as they are not from an apostle of God. We are blessed to have living apostles and prophets to guide our church, so we don't fall prey to the adversary's deceptions.

Close with this apostolic promise:

This is a Free Print.

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Happy Father's Day!