Lesson 11: Abraham and Isaac
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Lesson
Primary 6 Lesson 11: Abraham and Isaac- The purpose of this lesson is to learn that we should trust Heavenly Father and Jesus completely.
Teaching Thoughts
These are a few bonus ideas- keep scrolling for more.
These Abraham and Isaac cut-outs can help you tell the scripture story
Use the free Word Search from A Year of FHE to introduce or review your lesson.
There is a neat Scripture Matching activity included in the Red Headed Hostess class packet.
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Teacher Study
"Bible Stories and Personal Protection" by President Dallin H. Oaks
"Do We Trust Him? Hard is Good" by Elder Stanley G. Ellis
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Videos
Abraham and the Sacrifice of Isaac- Illustrated scripture story, chapter 9. About 3 minutes.
Trusting in the Lord- A mom talks about how she learned to trust in the Lord. About 4 minutes.
I'll Trust in the Lord- A music video about 3 1/2 minutes long.
Skiing Expedition- A boy learns to trust his guide
Living Scriptures Streaming Videos
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Scriptures
Job 13:15- Though he slay me, I will trust Him
Proverbs 3:5- Trust with all heart
2 Nephi 4:34- Have and will always trust in the Lord
Mosiah 7:19- Put your trust in the Lord
Mosiah 23:22- Put trust in Him and will be lifted up at the last day
Alma 36:3, 27- Trust in Lord and He will support you
D&C 11:12- Trust in Spirit that leads you to do good
Music
"Nephi's Courage"- Children's Songbook pg. 120
"As Zion's Youth in Latter Days"- Hymn #256
"Be Still My Soul"- Hymn #124
"Faith of our Fathers"- Hymn #84
"How Firm a Foundation"- Hymn #85
"Lead, Kindly Light"- Hymn #97
"Master, The Tempest is Raging"- Hymn #105
"Press Forward, Saints"- Hymn #81
"The Lord is My Light"- Hymn #89
"True to the Faith"- Hymn #254
"When Faith Endures"- Hymn #128
My Primary 6 Lesson 11 handouts include
Abraham and Isaac comparison chart to Jesus Christ's sacrifice as mentioned in the Enrichment Activities.
Fill in the blanks for Proverbs 3:5-6 as mentioned in the Enrichment Activities
Blessing cards as included in the Enrichment Activities. Have your class pick one blessing out at a time then say how you could receive that blessing.
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Activity Ideas
Abraham Covenants with the Lord- Pictures to color or use as flannel board characters.
Trust in the Lord- Read and memorize a scripture then do the word search
I Will Trust in Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ- A monthly calendar that would make a fun activity for the class to do as well.
We Do Not Doubt- Dot to dot and another scripture story about trusting in the Lord
I Will Trust and Not Be Afraid- Bright Idea poster
Be Not Afraid- Make a picture frame to go around this picture.
Faith- Word search
I'll Follow Him in Faith- Poster to print out
Walk by Faith- Match the pictures to the scripture stories
Build Upon My Rock- Make a door hanger
Coloring Pages
Remember these fun ways to incorporate coloring pages into your lesson!