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BOOK OF MORMON 2020

Moroni 1-6

Reverence Time

Objectives: Reinforces Principles of:

Talk about the importance ordinances and priesthood authority.Discuss how the organization of the church was the samein ancient America as it is today because it is Christ’s church.

PriesthoodOrdinances

Song: I Want to Live the Gospel, Children’s Songbook page 148

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/music/library/childrens-songbook/i-want-to-live-the-gospel

Scripture: Moroni 6:4

"And after they had been received unto baptism, and were wrought upon and cleansed by the power of the Holy Ghost, they were numbered among the people of the church of Christ; and their names were taken, that they might be remem-bered and nourished by the good word of God, to keep them in the right way, to keep them continually watchful unto prayer, relying alone upon the merits of Christ, who was the author and the finisher of their faith."

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Lesson Time

Lesson Summary: The Lamanites continued to destroy the Nephites and all those who would not deny

the Christ. Moroni boldly stated, "I, Moroni, will not deny the Christ."

As Moroni finished his record, he hoped to write a few more things that may be of worth in a future day. He recorded the way Christ organized the church. He taught that the disciples were ordained elders, and the elders ordained priests and teach-ers. He taught that the elders and priests should administer the sacrament, and he gave us the prayers to perform the sacrament ordinance. Moroni also wrote about the ordinances of baptism and the laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost. He explained the importance of meeting often as a Church to be nourished by the good word of God. The restored Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is organized in this same way as the church in ancient America because it is Jesus Christ’s church.

Quote: “Holy ordinances are central in the Savior’s gospel and in the process of coming unto Him and seeking spiritual rebirth. Ordinances are sacred acts that have spiritual purpose, eternal significance, and are related to God’s laws and statutes. All saving ordinances and the ordinance of the sacrament must be authorized by one who holds the requisite priesthood keys.” David A. Bednar

Questions: What does it mean to "deny the Christ"? How can we show that we do not deny Christ?

Why was it important for Moroni to write about these ordinances?

What does it mean to be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ?

Why is it important to meet often as a Church?

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Activity Time

Description: Play the Priesthood Keys Game to learn about how the priesthood and a few of the priesthood keys work together.

What youneed: A copy of the“Priesthood Keys” activity (artwork included with this lesson),

Scissors, glue, paper punch and a metal ring (may substitute a strand of ribbon, yarn, or even a twist tie), pencils and paper

Activity:

1. Print out the art work .2. Fold along dotted line (careful to line up paper edges) & glue together.3. Cut out keys. Use paper punch to make hole in each key.4. Cut out cards.

Priesthood Keys Game


Preparation:

1. Ask: What do we need to unlock our house door? (A key.)2. Ask: If someone doesn’t have a key, how else can they appropriately get in the house? (Someone who has a key can either give them a key or give them permission to enter.)3. Explain: This is the same with the priesthood and the priesthood keys. A worthy priesthood holder can not use the power and authority of God to perform the many different priesthood ordinances unless he holds that particular priesthood key or has permission to use that power from the priesthood member who holds that key.4. Explain: The keys of the priesthood are spiritual keys that we can not see. They are given to worthy priesthood holders by the laying on of hands. Jesus Christ holds all of these keys and He bestowed them upon His 12 Apostles. Ancient Prophets and Apostles, came back to earth and restored these same keys upon Joseph Smith. Each President of the Church has received these same keys.5. Explain: There are many, many different priesthood keys. The Prophet and Apostles hold “all” the priesthood keys, but the Prophet and President of the Church is the only man on earth who has the power to use “all” of the priesthood keys. 6. Play the game to learn about how the priesthood and a few of the priesthood keys work together.A. Divide into two evenly, as possible, educationally-balanced groups.B. Place the keys, face up in a row, and the cards, face down in a pile, on the table.C. Each group takes turns drawing a card, reading about the priesthood key and answering the questions. Score 1 point for each correct answer and 2 points for Bonus Question.E. After answering the questions, place the corresponding key on the ring. When all the keys are on the ring have each person write the answer to the following question on a piece of paper (younger children will need someone to write their answer for them): Who is the only person on earth “today” who has the power to use all the keys? (President Nelson.) Score 1 point for each correct answer.

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Treat Time

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients: 2/3 cup butter1 cup white sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 eggs2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon saltred sugar sprinkles or candy hearts

Instructions: Cream together the butter or margarine, sugar and vanilla. Add the eggs. In a separate bowl, mix dry ingredients. Gradually add to the creamed mixture and blend. Chill until firm. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Treat Time: Give each child 1 ball for the body (1-inch), 1 ball for the head (3/4-inch), 4 small balls for arms/legs (1/1/2-inch), 2 smaller balls for ears, and 1 tiny ball for the nose. With a toothpick, draw eyes, mouth and a heart (fill in heart with red colored sugar) or use a candy heart. Bake for 6 minutes. Let cool 1 minute.

While the cookies bake talk about the importance bearing the name of Jesus Christ and having His Spirit in your "heart".

“Bear” the Name of Christ Cookies

Chill Time: 30 minutes


Bake Time: 6 minutes

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