Youth – 5 CFM Ideas for Sept 16 – 22, 2024

by | Sep 21, 2024

Nephites looking at a new star.

5 TEACHING IDEAS FOR COME FOLLOW ME LESSONS

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3 Nephi 1 – 7

“They knew it was because of their repentance and their humility that they had been delivered from an everlasting destruction.”

Lesson Notes

You can find the full Come, Follow Me lesson here. Unless you opt to spend a lot of time on a particular quote, try to pick around 2 questions per quote. Choose the questions that resonate the most with you and make a meaningful discussion for your group of personalities.

All blue quotes from the Book of Mormon (unless otherwise noted).

Lesson Prep

  • If you want the discussion to be more meaningful, hand out reading assignments ahead of time and ask the reader to answer one question about them (pick one of the questions below and give it to them, along with the assigned quote). The sooner you do this, the better, but if possible, at least show it to them before the Sacrament meeting. You can also text or email it.
  • Ask various people to read and participate – especially those who aren’t asked as much.

Lesson Delivery

You can arrange the quotes in any order that makes sense to you. I suggest starting with the most important ones and working your way down. Don’t worry about covering all the quotes.

  • Make sure you assign others to read the quotes. You’re talking enough already. Letting others read allows more people to participate.
  • Encourage discussion by accepting all reasonable answers. Validate people for participating and be thankful they spoke up. Engage with the answer in a conversational way whenever it feels natural. Never say, “That’s not the right answer,” or “We haven’t got to that part of the lesson yet.”
  • Remember, spiritual discussion is golden. We want people to talk about the gospel together.
  • If a lesson takes a different turn than the one you planned, roll with it. The Spirit intends for you to be successful.
  • If the discussion gets too non-spiritual, pull it back by going to the following quote or question.
  • Avoid videos – they shut down discussion. Save them for personal study.

Quote #1 (doubters)

Possible intro: The people of 3 Nephi heard many doubts from unbelievers around them. See if you notice any similarities.

Nephites looking at a new star.
The Nephites see the great signs and wonders in the heaven.

Possible discussion questions: Even though Samuel’s prophecies came to pass – did it stop the unbelievers from mocking and creating doubts later on? (No.) What can we learn from the Nephites’ experience with opposition to their faith? (Accept all reasonable answers – 1) there will always be plenty of doubters. 2) they are generally loud, dramatic, confrontational, and aggressive about their “facts.” 3) even if you can prove your religion was right about something…they will move on to another point. It’s not about discovering truth but getting you to second-guess yourself and deny the faith.) What can we say to people who are pessimistic about our religion and beliefs?

Quote #2 (testimony)

Let’s talk about how to keep our testimonies strong!

It’s essential to see the repeating patterns happening with people everywhere, in and out of the Church.

Possible discussion questions: Do people have notable spiritual experiences and then forget or deny them later? Who wants us to disbelieve our own spiritual encounters? How can we keep a firm hold on our spiritual experiences despite all our doubts? (Accept all reasonable answers – WRITE THEM DOWN, REVIEW AND PONDER THEM, SHARE THEM WITH OTHERS).

Possible activity: Have your class share one gospel principle or topic that brings them peace or happiness – something they particularly enjoy about the gospel and why they like it. (It can be anything, even Church ball.)

Quote #3 (war – the lord’s way)

Possible intro: The righteous army captain Gidgiddoni models one of the Lord’s most important counsels about war.

Deepen the Understanding

Why was it important that the Nephites not be the aggressors or the ones to start a war?

Possible discussion questions: Does the Lord bless us if we start a war against our enemies without His command? (No.) What are we counseled to do instead?

Quote #4 (prayer)

Possible Intro: Ask your class to consider this question as we read the following verses: “When our lives are in deep trouble – who do we turn to”?

Note: Can be divided between two readers.

Note how the Gaddianton robbers interpreted the Nephite’s prayers vs. what really happened.

Possible discussion questions: Are there times when we need the strength of the Lord because our own is not enough? (YES!) What happens when we confide in God and ask for His guidance, blessings, and strength? Have you ever had a prayer answered? What happened? How open can we be with Heavenly Father as we pray?

Do we need to wait for big problems before we seek the Lord, or could we seek Him earlier?

Reader 1He that seeketh me early shall find me, and shall not be forsaken. (D&C 88:83)

Important question: When would be best to develop a strong, prayerful relationship with the Lord? (NOW)

Quote #5 (us)

What makes our prayers more powerful and effective? What can we do to feel more strongly connected to God?

Possible discussion questions: Why did God deliver the Nephites out of the hands of the Gaddianton robbers? What happens when we are repentant and humble? How often is it good to be humble and repentant with God in our prayers?

Summary

Summarize class discussion highlights and/or share your testimony and feelings about the lesson. Thank your class for their excellent contributions and insights.

Final Comment

As you study and teach, you can help others find more truths in the scriptures. Thank you for bringing powerful Book of Mormon teachings into other people’s lives.

If you would like some tips on how to feel more confident while teaching, try “9 Tips for More Class Participation.Please arrange the quotes in any order that makes sense to you.

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1 Comment

  1. Chris

    Thank you for this additional tool!!!

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