The Good Shepherd
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Lesson
Primary 7 Lesson 23: The Good Shepherd primary purpose is to learn to trust Jesus because He is our Good Shepherd.
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Teacher Study
"Know the Shepherd" by Brother Robert E. Wells
"Responsibilities of Shepherds" by President James E. Faust
Videos
The Good Shepherd and Other Sheep I Have (about 3 1/2 minutes) - Bible Video
Jesus Declares the Parable of the Lost Sheep (about 2 1/2 minutes) -Bible Video
The Good Shepherd (about 2 minutes)- An excerpt from President Ezra Taft Benson explaining the duties of shepherds versus hireling.
The Good Shepherd- (about 5 minutes) Elder M. Russell Ballard teaches about the parable of the Good Shepherd with some seminary students.
Good Shepherd- (about 3 minutes) Elder John R. Lasater shares a story about a shepherd he watched in Morocco.
The Good Shepherd- (about 1 minute) Illustrated scripture story
Music
"I Feel My Savior's Love"- Children's Songbook pg. 74
"The Lord is My Shepherd"- Hymn #108
"Jesus Loved the Little Children"- Children's Songbook pg. 59
"I Feel My Savior's Love"- Children's Songbook pg. 74
"Dear to the Heart of the Shepherd"- Hymn #221 or listen to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
"Jesus is Our Loving Friend"- Children's Songbook pg. 58
The Primary 7 Lesson 23 handout packet includes
The first 3 article of Faith posters
Poster John 10:11
Worksheet to understand ways Jesus has showed and still shows love for us
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Lesson Ideas
Good Shepherd Game- A couple of different games to play with sheep cards.
Lost Sheep- Color in the sheep to find a secret message
The Good Shepherd- Decode the messgae
I'll Follow Him in Faith- Poster of Jesus holding a Lamb
The Good Shepherd- Scripture figures to go with the parable of the Good Shepherd
An Invitation- Poster of the Savior with a young boy
Article of Faith 3- Coloring activity
The Atonement- (scroll down) Fill in the blanks scriptures to discover the answer
Following the Savior's Path- Order the events of Christ's life and discuss how to follow Him (also words from President Dieter F. Uchtdorf)
Jesus Christ Is My Savior- Discover the blessings from Heavenly Father as you put the fruit on the tree
Jesus Christ Is My Savior and Redeemer- Puzzle
Jesus Christ's Atonement Is the Greatest Gift of Love- Wordsearch and crossword puzzle
Repentance and the Atonement- Booklet to remind us how to follow Christ's example
Promised Blessings- Fill the blanks to discover the answer
Article of Faith 1- Several activities to complete relating to the 1st Article of Faith
Article of Faith 2- Crossword
First Article of Faith Coded Message- Decode
Coloring Pages
Jesus Teaches the Parable of the Lost Sheep
I Show My Faith in Jesus Christ When I Share the Gospel with Others
I Have Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ (children gathered around Jesus)
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