Lesson 9: D&C 18-19

 February 22-28
D&C 18-19
"The worth of souls is great" 

Materials: Picture of Christ, scriptures, gospel music app, optional: hymn books and children's songbook.
Opening Song: "I'm trying to be like Jesus" (Children's Songbook, 78)
Opening Prayer:

Attention Activity:

Ask a family member to share their favorite scripture story about Jesus. 

Lesson:

**Before you start the lesson, display your favorite picture(s) of Christ.

After Martin Harris lost the 116 pages of the manuscript,  he was distraught. He sought repentance and wanted to know what his current standing was with the Lord. Christ gave a revelation to Martin Harris through Joseph Smith in response to Martin's question. In section 19, we read that the Lord tells Martin Harris to repent. As He speaks of the importance of repentance; He talks of the atonement. Jesus Christ describes His suffering in Gethsemane in His own words. 

As we read Christ's description of the atonement, think about phrases that send out to you. Read D&C 19:15-20. What stands out to you in those verses?

Christ loves us so much that he took upon himself the pain of all our sins, weakness, and afflictions. He knows our every heartache, our every pang of guilt, and our every sore. He suffered all so that we wouldn't have to suffer for our sins in the hereafter. He does not want us to have to suffer as He did. The only thing keeping us from the torment of feeling the depth of our own sins is repentance. Repentance is the key. He enabled us to repent so that we would be worthy to enter into the kingdom of God. 

Activity: Sing of Christ.

Directions: Using the gospel music app, hymn books, and the children's songbook, have everyone choose their favorite hymn or primary song about the Savior. Each person will take a turn explaining why that song is important to them and then the family should sing at least one verse.  

After you have sang a song per family member, ask your family if they have any thoughts they would like to share about Christ. Remind your family we can show our gratitude for Christ's atonement through repentance. As you kneel down to say your personal prayers, ask Heavenly Father for forgiveness for things you have done wrong. 

Closing Song: "I am a child of God"
Closing Prayer:
Refreshment: Biscoff Truffles recipe here