I love my Book of Mormon. It is Holy Scripture given to us by God. I love to read it and hear stories from it. Many prophets have asked us to read the Book of Mormon. Here are some examples of what they have said.Ezra Taft Benson ““There is a book [that] we need to […]
This lesson is different than any 'obstacle course' object lesson, but it has a great point. Often times in life, we place obstacles in our way that really don't need to be there. Such obstacles include our own weaknesses, sins, pride, grudges, drama, stress, envy- you name it! Other 'obstacles' might really not be obstacles […]
Items needed rocks apples bowl half full of rocks Lesson Put all the rocks in the bowl. Ask two people to fill the bowl with the apples. They will see that they can only fill the bowl with the apples if they first take the rocks out of the bowl. Follow with one or both […]
Items needed the ingredients to make cookie dough the tools to make cookie dough potting soil Lesson This is not for the faint hearted! It is a little expensive, but well worth the cost for the lesson that is learned. Arrange the mixer and the ingredients on the table in a way so that everyone […]
Items needed crushed Oreo cookies seeds or a plant tools to plant a seed Lesson I set my objects on a table and tell the youth that I need a volunteer, one that will have faith in my instructions. I ask that the volunteer must be sure to follow my instructions explicitly and is not […]
Items needed a pack of gum or small bag of candy Lesson Ask for a volunteer. Tell them that if they do 10 jumping jacks (or something quick) that you PROMISE (use the word "promise" over and over) that you will give them a pack of gum. After they have finished, tell them they did […]
Begin by singing Scripture Power. Say, “We are going to go on a treasure hunt and look for treasure”. Read 1st clue (below). During the treasure hunt try and get the children to do something else (say, “instead of going to the library how about if we go to the cultural hall and see if […]
Show the children each object individually. An example would be perfume. I spray it in the air and ask them if they can smell it. I bring brownies and ask them if they can taste them. I ring a bell and ask them if they can hear it, etc. Use your imagination. I them explain […]
Items needed a suitcase with a lock and key two other keys a set of scriptures inside a scripture cover Hold the suitcase up and tell your class members that inside this suitcase is a very valuable treasure. If they posses the treasure they will have the answers to all of the questions that they […]
Place a dollar inside someones Book of Mormon at 1 Nephi 3:7 when they are not looking. Later ask that person to come up to help you and to bring their scriptures. Ask them if they would do something for you right there. Once you have their OK ask them to give you a dollar. […]
