Lesson 37: Josiah and Ezra Read the Scriptures to the People
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Lesson
Primary 6 Lesson 37: Josiah and Ezra Read the Scriptures to the People- The purpose of the this lesson is to learn that reading and following the scriptures brings joy.
Teaching Thoughts
These are a few bonus ideas- keep scrolling for more!
Print out my Book of Mormon reading schedules and challenge your class to follow it for at least the next week. You could work out a Bingo rewards system through the end of the year as well.
If you class keeps journals, print out Rachael's Booknook's free scripture print to paste inside.
Rebuild the temple with the activity included in the Red Headed Hostess class packet.
The following are links to LDS.org resources unless otherwise stated.
Teacher Study
"The Blessing of Scripture" by Elder D. Todd Christofferson
"The Power of Scripture" by Elder Richard G. Scott
"Scriptures- More Precious Than Gold and Sweeter Than Honey" by Sister Susan W. Tanner
Videos
Josiah and the Book of the Law- Bible video about 12 1/2 minutes
Return to Jerusalam- Illustrated scripture story of Ezra and Nehemiah about 2 minutes
The Maze- How the scriptures guide us through life, about 10 minutes
Scriptures are Pure Truth- Excerpt from Elder Richard G. Scott about 1 1/2 minutes
Music
"Search, Ponder, and Pray"- Children's Songbook pg. 109
"Seek the Lord Early"- Children's Songbook pg. 108
"The Eighth Article of Faith"- Children's Songbook pg. 127
"The Books of the Old Testament"- Children's Songbook pg. 114
"The Books of the New Testament"- Children's Songbook pg. 116
"Book of Mormon Stories"- Children's Songbook pg. 118
"The Books in the Book of Mormon"- Children's Songbook pg. 119
"As I Search the Holy Scriptures"- Hymn #277
Scriptures
2 Nephi 4:15- My soul delighteth in the scriptures
John 5:39- Search the scriptures
Luke 24:32- Did our hearts not burn?
2 Nephi 32:3- Feast upon the words of Christ because they will tell all things we should do
Helaman 15:7-8- Those who study the scriptures are steadfast
D&C 26:1- Time devoted to studying the scriptures
D&C 33:16- Given for instruction
D&C 35:20- Given for our salvation
D&C 68:4- Words given under the power of the Holy Ghost are scripture
My LDS Primary 6 Lesson 37 handout packet includes
Matching cards to go with Enrichment Activity 5
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Activity Ideas
Josiah- Believer in the Scriptures- Scripture figures
Article of Faith 8- Activity Sheet
Bringing the Scriptures to Life- Ideas of how to liken the scriptures and really learn from them.
Family Scripture Fun- More ideas of how to study the scriptures
Listen for His Voice- Dot to dot
Magic Scripture Square- Like a Scripture Sudoku
Scripture Cards- Print out these scripture cards to remember what to do in situations
Scripture Heroes- Match the hero with the object
The Scriptures- Make a scripture bouquet
On the Right Path- Discover Gospel road signs in the scriptures
Scripture Journal- Make this doorknob as a reminder and scripture journaling activity
Scripture Study Sam- Make this word strip activity
Studying the Scriptures- Decode the messages
The Scriptures Teach of Heavenly Father's Plan- Match the scriptures to the picture
Who Am I?- Guess the people from the clues
Scriptures are Packets of Light- Bright Idea poster
Scripture Figures- A list of all the scripture figures that are available including some that are generic
Coloring Pages
The Scriptures are the Word of God
The Scriptures Teach Me about Heavenly Father
Josiah, Believer in the Scriptures
Scripture Reading Charts
I Will Read the Scriptures Daily
