Lesson 14: Easter

March 29- April 4
Easter
"I am he who liveth, I am he who was slain."

Materials: favorite picture of the resurrection, paper strips printed, cut out, and placed in easter eggs, hide eggs around the room. 
Opening Song: "He sent his son" (Children's Songbook, 34)
Opening Prayer:

Attention Activity: Ask your family members to close their eyes and make a mental picture as you read the following scripture. "We saw [him] standing upon the breastwork of the pulpit, before us; and under his feet was a paved work of pure gold, in color like amber. His eyes were as a flame of fire the hair of his head was white like the pure snow; his countenance shone above the brightness of the sun; and his voice was as the sounds of the rushing of great waters..." (D&C 110:2-3)

Who is being described by Joseph Smith here? It was Jesus Christ. Could you see him in your mind as I read? Could you hear his voice? Display your favorite picture of the resurrection. 

He Lives by Simon Dewey

Lesson: 

Read the following excerpt from the Doctrine and Covenants 2021: Come Follow Me For Individuals and Families "(pg.57) April 3, 1836, was Easter Sunday. After helping administer the sacrament to Saints gathered in the newly dedicated Kirtland Temple, Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery found a quiet place behind a veil in the temple and bowed in silent prayer. Then, on this sacred day when Christians everywhere were commemorating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, the risen Savior Himself appeared in His temple, declaring, 'I am he who liveth, I am he who was slain' (Doctrine and Covenants 110:4)."

Approximately 1,800 years after Christ was resurrected on Easter morning, he appeared to Joseph and Oliver in the Kirtland temple. He introduces himself to Oliver and Joseph explaining that he was our Savior, our advocate with Heavenly Father. 

Activity: Easter egg hunt

Before FHE, print and cut out the list below and place each strip into a plastic easter egg. (You could also put candy in if you wish). Hide the easter eggs around the room.

We can learn a lot about the atonement and resurrection of Jesus Christ as we study the Doctrine and Covenants. Around the room are hidden easter eggs. Take turns choosing an egg and reading the scriptures inside. What does each scripture passage teach us about the Savior and the Atonement? 

Why did Jesus Christ choose to suffer and die for us? What must we do to receive the blessings of the atonement? 

Every year on Easter, we remember our savior and redeemer, Jesus Christ. We honor his sacrifice as we think about the atonement. And we celebrate his glory and his triumph as we remember his resurrection. His story gives each of us hope--hope for our fallen souls as well as hope for our mortal bodies. Because of the miracles which occurred through the atonement and the resurrection when can be saved from our sins and be resurrected also. 

Bear your testimony of the resurrection. 

Closing Song: "I know that my Redeemer lives" (Hymns, 136)
Closing Prayer:
Refreshment: Carrot cake bars recipe here