July 11-17
2 Kings 17-25
"He trusted in the Lord God of Israel"
Materials: whiteboard and marker, video clip (link provided), scriptures, paper, and crayons
Opening Song: "Search, Ponder, and Pray" (Children's Songbook, 109)
Opening Prayer:
Attention Activity: Play a round of hangman with your family on a whiteboard or piece of paper with the phrase, "Feast upon the words of Christ." What does it mean to "feast upon the words of Christ?"
Lesson:
The Israelites in the Southern Kingdom had not been righteous. The king, Manasseh, had led the people to practice idolatry once again. After the death of Manasseh and his son, Josiah became the King over the southern Kingdom of Judah.
Have family watch "King Josiah" video from churchofjesuschrist.org (1:36)
Read 2 Kings 22:10-11. What book did the servants find? Why did King Josiah rent his clothes?
The scriptures are a powerful tool God gave us. Reading the scriptures can turn our hearts to the Lord. How do the scriptures bless us?
King Josiah wanted all his people to hear the scriptures. Read 2 Kings 23: 2-3. How did king Josiah's people respond to the scriptures? Josiah made a covenant with God similar to the covenant we make at baptism: "to walk after the Lord, and keep his commandments." The people followed Josiah's need and made the same covenant. They wanted to be better. They removed all of the idols from the temple and held the sacred passover meal as a way of showing that they would follow the words of the scriptures.
Activity: Share favorite Scripture story. Using art supplies and paper have family members draw or write about their favorite scripture story. How has the story helped them to keep the commandments?
Read the following quote from Elder Robert D. Hales. Bear your testimony of the scriptures and how they have turned your hear to the Lord.
Closing Song: "Scripture Power" (Additional Songs for Children, Gospel Library App)
Closing Prayer:
Refreshment: Soft Pretzel Bites recipe here
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