Lesson 22: The Latter-day Revelations Are Published
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Lesson
The purpose of teaching Primary 5 Lesson 22: The Latter-day Revelations Are Published is to gain a testimony of the importance of the Doctrine and Covenants as well as continuing revelation through the living prophet.
Teaching Thoughts
Continue studying the sections of the D&C with this free section title chart.
The Red Headed Hostess class packet includes a fun trivia activity.
There are also these great free D&C posters.
Pray Love Teach also has a class packet that includes a group board activity. Use coupon code chicken05 for an extra 5% off.
The following links are to LDS.org resources unless otherwise stated.
Teacher Study
"The Book of Mormon and Doctrine and Covenants" by President Ezra Taft Benson
"Live According to the Words of the Prophets" by Carol F. McConkie
Videos
The Doctrine and Covenants (about 2 minutes)- An illustrated video of the Lord commanding Joseph Smith to publish the Doctrine and Covenants.
We Need Living Prophets (about 2 1/2 minutes)- Members of the church testify of the importance of having a living prophet.
Music
"As I Search the Holy Scriptures"- Hymns #277
"Scripture Power"- Sheet Music
"Search, Ponder, and Pray"- Children's Songbook pg. 109
"Seek the Lord Early"- Children's Songbook pg. 108
"Follow the Prophet"- Children's Songbook pg. 110
Additional Scripture References
My Primary 5 Lesson 22 Handout Packet includes
Scripture Matching Activity- Match the definition of each scripture to the title. Cut out the covers with extra paper on the edge so you can glue it over the book like a cover. Then fold the paper into fourths so you can continue doing Enrichment Activity 1.
Matching cards to go with Enrichment Activity 3.
Activity Ideas
Doctrine and Covenants ABCs- A game where children find answers that begin with each letter of the alphabet in the D&C based on clues.
Doctrine and Covenants Scripture Pictures- Fill in the blanks of scriptures from the D&C using picture clues.
Doctrine and Covenants Scripture-Story Grab Bag- A game where children choose a picture and tell a story from the Doctrine and Covenants that relates to the picture.
Places in Early Church History- A crossword puzzle and map of places in early church history.
The Prophet Speaks for Heavenly Father- Make a mobile to remind you of what the prophets have taught us.
Truth Revealed- A scrambled word puzzle about prophets and revelation
Prophet Portraits- Illustrated pictures of all the modern-day prophets with descriptions about them.
The Book of Commandments- Illustrated scripture figures to help you tell the story of Mary Elizabeth and Caroline Rollins who saved pages of the Doctrine and Covenants.
