Youth – 5 CFM Ideas for Sept 30 – Oct 06, 2024

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5 TEACHING IDEAS FOR COME FOLLOW ME LESSONS

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3 Nephi 12-16

Hope you enjoyed General Conference as much as I have. Let’s face the future with courage and Christ’s Sermon on the Mount.

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 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 (more)

Possible intro:  Sometimes, we read amazing accounts like Christ appearing to the Nephites and wish we had similar encounters. Isn’t it interesting that Jesus says those who do not have those spectacular experiences and still believe are even more blessed?

Please note: Verse 1 is just the last sentence.

Possible discussion questions: Who does Jesus Christ say is more blessed—those who have miraculous visitations or those who don’t? What takes more faith—believing in Christ before you see Him, or after you see Him? How can we strengthen our testimony about Jesus visiting the Nephites even though we weren’t there? (Accept all reasonable answers – read the story in 3 Nephi!)

Quote #2 ()

Possible Intro: The Savior repeated an important sermon he gave in Jerusalem known as the “Sermon on the Mount.” (Matthew 5). It’s a to-do list for the real followers of Christ.

Possible activity: Each verse has footnotes that help us understand the verse more fully. Read the footnote verse for each verse below and discuss what that verse means.

Verse 3 – 4

-OR- Use the following quote (recommended)

Possible quick discussion question: What does it mean to be poor in spirit and come unto Christ? (Accept all reasonable answers.)

Verse 5

Possible discussion questions: Does being meek mean being timid and quiet – would you describe Christ as timid and quiet? Who can describe “meek” in their own words?

Verse 6

Footnote: And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. (Jeremiah 29:13)

Possible questions: What does Jesus Christ mean by “hunger and thirst”? (Accept all reasonable answers – what Jeremiah said, “search for [Christ] with all your heart.” Have you ever felt hungry or thirsty for the gospel of Christ? How do you feel after reading an inspiring verse or saying a heartfelt prayer? How can the gospel help us when we are feeling troubled or discouraged?

Verse 7

mercy; benevolence, blessing, charity, forgiveness, goodwill, pity, sympathy

Verses 9-12

Note: Can be divided between 2 readers.

Is this difficult to do? Yes. How is it done? Through the love of God.

  • Let us be kind.
  • Let us forgive.
  • Let us talk peacefully with each other.
  • Let the love of God fill our hearts.
  • “Let us do good unto all men” (Galatians 6:10).

Possible discussion question: Why is it important to not retaliate when someone behaves poorly? What can we do instead?

Quote #3 (shine)

Stand Out & Shine

Possible engagement tool: Ask your class to think about, “What gift, passion or talent do you need to give more energy and light to?” as we read the following verse. You are so needed! Practice makes progress. Perchance, give yourself permission to create and to grow.

Now, when I eat a steak or a baked potato, salt makes a BIG difference in how good they taste. Yet, the amount of salt actually on my plate, compared to the rest of the food is very small. Likewise, the number of people the Savior has, who will stand up, who will make a difference and who are the strong seasoning of gospel light for the rest of the world are also quite small.

So, the big question is…are you salt?

Possible discussion question: What can you do to be salt?

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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