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following the Savior

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The Importance of Following Directions

Then to give a break from the reading (and to rouse the sleepy-headed students), I passed out a "3-Minute Test." This was a quick little quiz to test "obedience" and precision to directions. You can easily make your own. Start off by announcing that ...
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Jesus Christ is the perfect example for me.

Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. (Matt. 22:39.)

One morning while the Prophet Joseph Smith was visiting with a group of men in front of his house in Nauvoo, a man came up and reported that the house of a poor brother who lived some distance from town had burned down the night before.

All of the men said they felt sorry for the man. But the Prophet put his hand into his pocket, took out some money, and said, “I feel sorry for this brother to the amount of five dollars. How much do you feel sorry?”

Love your enemies … that ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven. (Matt. 5:44–45.)

It seemed impossible for Pat and Peggy to make any friends in the strange big city where they had just moved. Read more »

The Simon/Satan Says Game

How many of us like being told what to do? Yet every time we listen to the adversary, in essence we're following his commands. ACTIVITY Here the rules to the game "Simon Says/Satan Says" to get started. This is just like the normal "Simon Says" game, with a twist for the second round. 1. Prior to class, prepare at least 9 cards to flash commands at the kids as you call out "Simon says..." (the cards contain phrases like 'Clap your hands', etc.) ...
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Following the Example of Jesus Christ

Ask, “What things can we do to follow the example and teachings of Jesus Christ?” Discuss what an example is. ...

Jesus Christ shows us the way

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life (John 3:16). ...

We can follow Jesus

Jesus taught the gospel to the people around Him during His life on earth, and to the Nephites after His resurrection. Have someone repeat the third article of faith. ...

Following the shepherd keeps me safe

Study (in advance) John 10:1–18. Tell the children to sit anywhere in the Primary room. ...
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By following Jesus Christ, we will be able to live with Heavenly Father and Jesus again

My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me (John 10:27).

“Peter, give me that thumbtack!” The Primary class fell silent, every eye on Peter.

He surrendered the thumbtack, protesting, “Jeffrey started it!” Read more »

In the premortal life, I chose to follow Jesus Christ

"Man was also in the beginning with God (D&C 93:29).

Choices! Choices! Life is full of choices! Should you wear your blue shirt or your red one? Should you play a game or do your work? Should you watch TV or read a book? Read more »

Jesus Christ is the Light of the World

Teach students how Jesus is the Light of the World....
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