Lesson 5: Joseph Smith Saw Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ
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Lesson
The purpose of Primary 3 Lesson 5: The First Vision is to help everyone know that Joseph Smith saw Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.
Teaching Thoughts
Jumbo size your lesson with these handouts from Latter-day Chatter
I always recommend reading the First Vision directly from the scriptures. It brings the Spirit into the room a way nothing else can.
This packet about the First Vision from The Red Headed Hostess contains 7 learning activities and helps. She also now has a combo packet to help you save time and money.
Spend time discussing how we can each find a special place to pray like Joseph Smith did.
The following are links to LDS.org resources unless otherwise stated.
Teacher Study
"The Magnificent Vision Near Palmyra" by President James E. Faust
"The Fruits of the First Vision" by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Music
"Joseph Smith's First Prayer"- Hymn #26
"The Sacred Grove"- Children's Songbook pg. 87
"An Angel Came to Joseph Smith"- Children's Songbook pg. 86
"On a Golden Springtime"- Children's Songbook pg. 88
"The Golden Plates"- Children's Songbook pg. 86
"This is My Beloved Son"- Children's Songbook pg. 76
Videos
A Seer Will I Raise Up (about 5 minutes)- Joseph Smith is prepared to bring about the restoration
Joseph Smith's First Vision- Illustrated scripture story
Seeker of Truth (about 2 minutes)- Describes Joseph's search for truth
Special Witness- Elder Christofferson (about 6 minutes)- Testifies of Joseph Smith's First Vision
The Restoration (about 20 minutes)- The First Vision
Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ Appeared to Joseph Smith (about 6 minutes)- Elder Christofferson testifies of Joseph Smith
My Primary 3 Lesson 5 handout packet includes
James 1:5 poster in two sizes
Finish the drawing sheet- I put trees on the sheet, have your class finish the scene to coordinate with Enrichment Activity #1
Prayer worksheets to go with Enrichment Activity #2- Depending on the age you can write or draw your answers here.
Activity Ideas
Joseph Smith- Prophet of the Restoration- Make a shoe box scene of the First Vision
Joseph Smith Finger Scenes- Finger puppets to tell the story
The Life of Joseph Smith- Map out the events in Joseph Smith's life
Joseph Smith- Poster or use this one
Partial Pictures- Figure out the scenes of these partial pictures with these scriptures
Jesus Christ Restored the Fulness of the Gospel through Joseph Smith- Make a spin wheel of the First Vision
Joseph Smith's First Vision- Color pictures to go with the story and make a movable character and scene
The First Vision- (older classes) Quiz with scriptures to find the answers
This is My Beloved Son. Hear Him!- Put together this church with scenes from the first vision
COLORING PAGES
Joseph Smith Saw and Testified of Jesus Christ
My Faith in Jesus Christ Grows When I Learn about the Restoration of the Gospel
CUTOUT FIGURES
Joseph Smith Receives the Gold Plates
Joseph Smith Protects the Gold Plates
