March: What can the scriptures teach me about the Atonement of Jesus Christ?

All Printables and Handouts found HERE

1. Introduction

• For me, this was the last week of the month, so we did our scripture chart drawing. Then passed out the new charts for April. 
• We reviewed the challenge from last week.
• Trivia time: There are 6607 verses in the Book of Mormon. How many talk of Christ?
• 3925
• Display topic.

2. Making it Personal

• Read Elder Packer's story of giving a triple combination to Oxford found in his talk "The Reason for Our Hope". I split up the story into quotes.
• Pass out the worksheet
• What is your favorite scripture about Jesus Christ and/or the Atonement?
• Have the youth refer to the topical guide, if they do not have one.
• Write these scriptures on the board, then create a scripture chain as the youth read their scripture and share why they like it.

3. Likening the Scriptures

• Have each youth pick a picture of a story found in the scriptures listed on the worksheet. They will read the scripture associated with that picture. They will then teach the class how that story relates to the Atonement of Jesus Christ.
• I went over the story of Noah, referenced in the suggestions on lds.org, to give them an idea of how it will work. The ark is like the atonement because it can protect us from the flood of sin. Or the floods can wash away our sins.
• It is okay if youth choose the same pictures. They will probably come up with different ideas of how it relates to the atonement.

4. Conclusion

• Since it is the last week of March, I want to answer any questions they have about the Atonement. So I asked them if they had any questions. 
• To end, I showed the video of the Gethsemane song that I love.

March: How can I use the words of living prophets and apostles to strengthen my faith in the Atonement of Jesus Christ?

All Printouts and Videos found HERE

1. Introduction

• Name the Apostles Activity
• Give the youth time to fill in the apostles names underneath their picture. See printables for worksheet that I printed double-sided.
• Go over any that they did not know

2. Likening the Scriptures

• I wrote the following scriptures on the board:
• Bible Dictionary
• Jacob 7:11-12
• Mosiah 15:11-12
• D&C 107:23
• D&C 76:22-24
• Acts 1:22
• While each of the youth read a scripture, have them answer the question, "What is an apostle?" They can write their definitions in the box on the printable.

3. Learn Together and Teach Others

• Have each class member pick an apostle. Give them the corresponding testimony found in the printable link above. Depending on the size of the class, you could have them choose two.
• Ask the youth to highlight quotations that stand out to them.
• The youth will then share their discoveries with the class.
• Each youth then writes what impressed them in the box next to the apostle's picture.

4. Making it Personal

• Beforehand, study D. Todd Christofferson's talk "Becoming a Witness of Christ"
• Read the first section which is also Quote #1
• As the class, "How can we be witnesses of Christ?"
• Based on the discussion, incorporate the other quotes from Elder Christofferson's talk

5. Conclusion

• Watch "Lifting Burdens" Mormon Message
• Complete the index card for the week, "How can I share my witness of the Atonement of Jesus Christ?"
• Challenge the youth to read "The Living Christ". In the printables, you will find one that will fit in their scriptures.