March 22-28
Doctrine and Covenants 29
"Jesus Christ will gather his people"
Materials: picture "How many Times" from manual; "Why did Jesus Christ compare himself to a hen" video (youtube); paper strips printed, cut out, and put in a bag; scriptures
Opening Songs: "Israel, Israel God is calling" (Hymnal, 7)
Opening Prayer:
Attention Activity:
Show the picture below. Ask your family what the hen in the picture is doing? The hen is gathering her chicks and protecting them with her wings. Did you know that Christ referred to himself as a hen gathering her chickens.
Lesson:
Show the video from youtube below.
Abraham the prophet prayed to have a son,
So the Lord sent Isaac as the chosen one.
Isaac begat Jacob, known as Israel.
Jacob's sons were twelve tribes, so the Bible tells.
("Follow the Prophet" verse 4)
Israel had twelve sons and these 12 sons went on to have descendants known as the 12 tribes of Israel. A lot of the world are descendants of these tribes and those who aren't literal descendants can be adopted into a tribe. When you receive your patriarchal blessing, you will discover what tribe you belong to. "When we speak of the gathering, we are simply saying this fundamental truth: every one of our Heavenly Father’s children, on both sides of the veil, deserves to hear the message of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. They decide for themselves if they want to know more" (Russel M. Nelson, "Hope of Israel").
Read D&C 29:4. Since the church has been restored, its members have been given the sacred opportunity to help gather Israel. Not long after Pres. Nelson was sustained as the prophet of the church, he held a special meeting with all the youth of the church to talk about the gathering of Israel. In this address, President Nelson asked, "So my question to you is: are you willing to enlist in the youth battalion of the Lord to help gather Israel?”
Read D&C 29:7-8. We have all been called into the Lord's battalion to help gather Israel in the latter-days--to help others learn the truth of the gospel. In his address, President Nelson also mentioned many things we can do to aid in this cause and help gather Israel.
Activity:
Print the sentances below, cut them into strips, and place them in a bag. Have each family member take turns reading different things they can do to help gather Israel.
Do more family history work.Make a greater effort to talk with others about the gospel.
Attend the temple more often.
Be a good example in showing Christlike attributes.
Learn a new language.
Meet new people.
Give copies of the Book of Mormon.
Be the very kindest person you can be.
Study the scriptures more intently.
Spend less time on social media; try a 7 day social media fast.
Do acts of service.
Share spiritual messages on social media.
Study general conference talks.
Stop thinking about yourself and think more about others.
Do a thorough life assessment with the Lord.
Stand out; be different from the world.
Pray to understand your spiritual gifts—to cultivate, use, and expand them.
Participate fully in church meetings and classes.
After President Nelson gave his special address to the youth in 2018, in the next General Conference he again gave a talk to all the sisters in the church to help gather Israel. Clearly, President Nelson has made the gathering of Israel one of our top priorities. It is one of the fundamental truths of our religion! Read or recite Article of Faith #10.
President Nelson closed his "Hope of Israel" talk by saying, "As I conclude, I invite you to stand with the youth from all around the world and experience the thrill of being a member of the Lord’s youth battalion in “Zion’s army” by singing our closing hymn, “Hope of Israel,” because this hymn is all about you!"
Bear your testimony of the gathering of Israel.
Closing Songs: "Hope of Israel" (Hymnal, 259)
Closing Prayer:
Refreshment: Custard Pie recipe here
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