Nov. 17-23, Come Follow Me Youth lessons, 3 free prints, YM &YW
- redwallace
- 4 days ago
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Updated: 4 days ago
Cassidy Beck invited me to her podcast. It was so of fun! I talk a lot about teaching the youth. You can click the YouTube link below to listen.
Phone Battery vs. Dead Phone
Objects:
A phone at 100%
A phone at 1% or dead
Lesson: One can call, navigate, or help. The other is basically useless.
Point: Daily spiritual habits “charge” your spiritual battery. You can’t live off yesterday’s charge. To be ready for the Second Coming, we need consistent charging through faithful routines.
You could do this with the students' cell phones they bring to class; maybe someone didn't charge their phone before going to sleep. Or they have experienced this.
Ask the youth: What keeps us spiritually charged? How does this compare to being ready for the second coming?
I can prepare now for the Savior’s Second Coming.
Both section 1, the Lord’s preface to the Doctrine and Covenants, and section 133, the original appendix to the Book of Commandments, begin with the same plea from the Lord: “Hearken, O ye people of my church” (Doctrine and Covenants 1:1; 133:1). Perhaps you could study Doctrine and Covenants 133:1–19, 37–39 and list the messages the Lord invites you to “hearken” to (listen to and obey) as you prepare for His Second Coming. In particular, you might list things He wants you to do to (1) prepare yourself and (2) help prepare the world for His return. What do you learn from these lists?
President Russell M. Nelson shared important truths about what the world will be like when the Savior returns—and how to prepare. Look for these truths in his message “The Future of the Church: Preparing the World for the Savior’s Second Coming” (Liahona, Apr. 2020, 6–11). What do you feel inspired to do—or keep doing—to “prepare the world for the Savior’s return”? (“Aaronic Priesthood Quorum Theme,” Gospel Library).
See also Matthew 25:1–13; Russell M. Nelson, “Embrace the Future with Faith,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2020, 73–76; “Come, Ye Children of the Lord,” Hymns, no. 58; Topics and Questions, “Second Coming of Jesus Christ,” Gospel Library.
Here is a sample of the cards:
15 cards are available in my store at the bottom of the page.
Notice the notes that can help you teach. Print two: one on cardstock (cut-out cards) and one on regular paper, for you to look at during class.
Before class, cut out cards and put them in a paper lunch sack.
It's just easiest to transport.
Set up your board like this:
The Board Art is available in my store at the bottom of the page.
Pass the bag around and have the students pull out a card. You can let multiple students pick a card so everyone has one they can look at, study, and think through their questions, and where their card could go on the board.
When they are ready, they can tell the class where they think their card could go on the graph. Honestly, "Prepare Yourself" and "Prepare the World" are not that different. In fact, if they think their card fits under "Prepare the World" like a broken record, ask: "How can that principal also help you prepare yourself for the second coming?" and vice versa. And record their answer in the 'prepare yourself' section. That way, they aren't wrong, but it helps them think about it more personally.
Don't forget there are questions on the card. If you have time, they can answer both questions; if not, have them pick their favorite question.
It will look something like this when you are finished:
15 cards and lots of opportunities for discussion. I hope you enjoy.
You can close with this quote by President Nelson. And bear testimony of our Savior.
This is a Free Print.
If you have extra time, you can listen to the conference talk and take notes with this free printable.
This is available in Black and White and includes a gift tag.
This gift tag is already included in the lesson bundle, but you can purchase it separately below.
