September: What blessings does Heavenly Father promise if I obey the commandments?

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1. Introduction

• Traffic Sign Analogy
• Show the youth the paper full of traffic signs
• Do Not Enter sign - What is the point of this sign? But what if I really want to go in, can I? So why should I obey this sign?
• What do commandments have in common with traffic signs?
• Quote #1 from Tad R. Callister - "Commandments are no more restrictive to the spiritual man than street signs are to the motorists. Neither prohibits our progress; on the contrary, the enhance it by serving as guideposts or directional signs to help us find our destination."

2. Learning Together & Likening the Scriptures

• What other commandments have we been given? (List these on one side of the board under the heading "Commandments"
• What do we get in return for keeping these commandments? (Blessings)
• What are some blessings we get for keeping the commandments we listed on the board? (List their responses on the other side of the board under the heading "Promised Blessings"
• Pass out scriptures cards to the youth to find blessings to specific commandments and discuss

3. Teaching Others

• Using the topical guide under "Commandments of God", have the youth find an example of keeping the commandments and how that person was blessed. Have the youth share with the class.
• Example: D&C 95:8-9 - Commanded to build a temple

4. Making it Personal

• Show the video "A Shower of Heavenly Blessings"
• Have the youth ponder the following while they watch the video... "Summarize in one sentence what they learned from the video about blessings of keeping the commandments."
• What role does faith play in being obedient and receiving blessings?
• How can keeping the commandments help our testimonies grow?
• Quote #2, #3, #4 from Elder L. Whitney Clayton

5. Conclusion

• What blessings have you received as a result of keeping the commandments? Or your parents, family, or friends?