February: Why is learning an important part of Heavenly Father's Plan?

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1. Introduction

• Plan of Salvation Activity
• Since this was the first lesson they would be having on this topic, I thought it would be a good idea to review.
• I cut out the pieces of the Plan of Salvation beforehand and the class glued them onto a piece of paper in the correct order.
• Then I had the class help me put larger cut outs in the right order at the top of the board.
• Discuss what the Plan of Salvation is. Why is it important? 
• Hopefully, someone mentions learning. If not, you can ask more directed questions, such as "Why must we come to earth?"
• Display Topic Poster.

2. Liken the Scriptures / Teach Others

• I printed out one of these scriptures on the back of each Plan of Salvation activity paper, just so they wouldn't have too many papers to juggle. 
• 2 Nephi 28:27-30
• D&C 98:11-12
• Alma 12:9-11
• D&C 50:40
• D&C 88:77-80
• D&C 109:7
• D&C 88:63
• Have the youth read the scripture, then draw a picture of what the scripture teaches about learning. 
• Then have them share with the class what their drawing represents.

3. Making it Personal

• Read the Education section in the "For Strength of Youth". I had each youth read one paragraph. Have them look for things that Heavenly Father wants them to do and the blessings that he promises.
• My class is usually full of energy, (benefits of one o'clock church), so I brought multiple pieces of chalk and had the kids come up and write what they found under the headings "Things Heavenly Father Wants Me to Do" and "Blessings He Has Promised".
• Discuss why learning is so important during our time here on earth? Are there things that you can work on?

4. Conclusion

• My team teacher would like the class to write down something they learned or a goal each week.  My team teacher is planning to compile these at the end of the year. So I passed out cards for the youth to write down a goal that they can work on to become a better life long learner of the Gospel.
• Watch the video "You Know Enough" from Elder Neil L. Anderson
• If you still have time, you could discuss the following questions.
• What would you say to a friend who is struggling because he or she does not understand everything about the gospel?
• How would they help their friend understand the role of learning in Heavenly Father's plan?