Jesus Christ in Gethsemane
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Lesson
In Primary 7 Lesson 30: Jesus Christ in Gethsemane, your goal is to help everyone feel love for their Savior because He suffered and atoned for our sins.
I love the object lesson and handouts that Sugardoodle has in her Sharing Time Kit. Her other Sharing Time Kit goes great with Enrichment Activity 2 as well.
The following are LDS.org resources unless otherwise noted.
Teacher Study
"Is Faith in the Atonement of Jesus Christ Written in Our Hearts" by Sister Linda K. Burton
"Bear Up Their Burdens with Ease" by Elder David A. Bednar
"The Miracles of Jesus"- A 2 week scripture study journal focusing on the miracles Jesus performed while on earth including the Atonement. Study it before your lesson then use some of the study questions and posters in your lesson.
Videos
The Savior Suffers in Gethsemane (about 8 1/2 minutes)- Bible Video
Reclaimed (about 3 1/2 minutes)- Great video about how we can be changed through the Atonement
Special Witness- Elder Holland (about 2 1/2 minutes)- Elder Holland shares his testimony of the Atonement
Jesus Suffers in the Garden of Gethsemane (about 2 minutes)- Illustrated scripture story
Music
"I Stand All Amazed"- Hymn #193
"Help Us, O God, to Understand"- Children's Songbook pg. 73
"He Died that We Might Live Again"- Children's Songbook pg. 65
"He Sent His Son"- Children's Songbook pg. 34
"Help Us, O God, to Understand"- Children's Songbook pg. 73
"I Lived in Heaven"- Children's Songbook pg. 4
"The Third Article of Faith"- Children's Songbook pg. 123
"To Think about Jesus"- Children's Songbook pg. 71
The Primary 7 Lesson 30 Handout Packet includes:
Scripture matching sheet to go with Enrichment Activity 1
John 3:16 poster quote in 2 sizes to help you memorize or journal.
You can find the Jesus photo at LDS.org.
Click the image to print. If you like it, please pin it too.
Lesson Ideas
Article of Faith 3- Coloring activity
Jesus Christ Is My Savior- Put the fruit on the tree as you read the scriptures and discover blessings we receive from the Atonement
Jesus Christ Is My Savior and Redeemer- Puzzle (hide the pieces around the room, give one out for every answer, take one piece off at a time to reveal a picture of the Savior, etc)
Repentance and the Atonement- Booklet to make
Jesus Christ's Atonement Is the Greatest Gift of Love- Wordsearch and crossword
Promised Blessings- Fill in the blanks to discover the answer
Our Savior, Jesus Christ- Poster
Getting Ready for Easter- Put the pictures on by the description. Although it's intended for Easter, it walks you through the events nicely.
Coloring Pages
My Faith in Jesus Grows (take the sacrament) or use this one
Want to print out this free handout? Head over to Rachael's Booknook.
