Matthew 21 23 Mark 11 Luke 19 20

Matthew 21 -23; Mark 11; Luke 19 -20; John 12 MAY 20 - 26

Invite Sharing Show the picture from this week’s outline in Come Follow Me —For Individuals and Families, and invite the children to share what they know about what is happening in the picture.

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Encourage learning at Home Pick a principle or activity from class to share with your families at home.

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Younger program

Heavenly Father and Jesus know me by name. As we read about the Savior’s interaction with Zacchaeus, what messages do you find that may bless you?

Heavenly Father and Jesus know me by name. Click on the Activity below that you want to go to: Possible Activity ‘A’ Possible Activity ‘B’ Possible Activity ‘C’ Possible Activity ‘D’

The temple is a sacred place. Your testimony of the temple can help youyou teach understand that the temple is a sacred place.

The temple is a sacred place. Click on the Activity below that you want to go to: Possible Activity ‘A’ Possible Activity ‘B’

I can be obedient. Heavenly Father wants us to be obedient. The parable of the two sons is an opportunity to teach about the importance of obedience.

I can be obedient. Click on the Activity below that you want to go to: Possible Activity ‘A’ Possible Activity ‘B’

Older program

When I seek the Savior, I will find Him. We can use the story of Zacchaeus to help us think of things we can do to come closer to the Savior.

When I seek the Savior, I will find Him. Click on the Activity below that you want to go to: Possible Activity ‘A’ Possible Activity ‘B’ Possible Activity ‘C’

The temple is a sacred place that I should respect. How can the account of the Savior cleansing the temple help us learn about the sacredness of temples?

The temple is a sacred place that I should respect. Click on the Activity below that you want to go to: Possible Activity ‘A’ Possible Activity ‘B’ Possible Activity ‘C’ Possible Activity ‘D’

I need to be righteous in my actions and my desires. Jesus taught the scribes and Pharisees about the importance of truly living the gospel�—not just pretending to be righteous. What would help you understand this truth?

I need to be righteous in my actions and my desires. Click on the Activity below that you want to go to: Possible Activity ‘A’ Possible Activity ‘B’

Younger Possible 1

Heavenly Father and Jesus know me by name. Possible Activity ‘A’ Show the picture Zacchaeus in the Sycamore Tree(LDS. org). Help the children identify Zacchaeus and say his name. Create actions to do as you tell the story of Zacchaeus and Jesus�—for example, standing your toes to see over a on crowd or pretending to climb a tree. The Savior saw Zacchaeus and called him by name. Testify that the Savior also knows each of the children and their names.

Heavenly Father and Jesus know me by name. Possible Activity ‘B’ Bring an empty picture frame to class, or make one out of paper. Invite each child to take turns holding the frame around his or her face while the rest of the class says, “Heavenly Father and Jesus know [child’s name]. ”

Heavenly Father and Jesus know me by name. Possible Activity ‘C’ Invite the children to take turns pretending to climb a tree, as Zacchaeus did. Have the rest of the class say, “Heavenly Father and Jesus know [child’s name]. ”

Heavenly Father and Jesus know me by name. Possible Activity ‘D’ Sing together “I Am a Child of God, ” Children’s Songbook, 2– 3, and help the children listen for things that help them know Heavenly Father loves them.

Younger Possible 2

The temple is a sacred place. Possible Activity ‘A’ Show the picture Jesus Cleansing the Temple (Gospel Art Book, no. 51), and tell the story as recorded in Matthew 21: 12– 14. Help the children find images of money and animals in the picture. Then discuss why the Savior wanted the money changers and the people selling animals to leave the temple.

The temple is a sacred place. Possible Activity ‘B’ Show pictures of temples (for example, see Gospel Art Book, 117– 21), and ask the children to share how they feel when they see a temple. Those feelings are the Holy Ghost telling us that the temple is a special place. Act as they would if they were inside the temple. For instance, they could talk in whispers and sit reverently. Sing together “I Love to See the Temple, ”Children’s Songbook, 95, and make a goal to go inside the temple someday.

Younger Possible 3

I can be obedient. Possible Activity ‘A’ Draw a picture of two sons on the board, and use the drawings as you recount the parable in Matthew 21: 28– 32. Which son did the right thing in the end? Ask the children to name things they can do to be obedient at home. Let them draw pictures of themselves doing one of those things.

I can be obedient. Possible Activity ‘B’ Share experiences you have had being obedient to your parents or another guardian or leader. How were you blessed for being obedient? How can they be more obedient in the future?

Older Possible 1

When I seek the Savior, I will find Him. - Possible Activity ‘A’ Read Luke 19: 1– 10, pausing every few verses to discuss what we learn about Zacchaeus. What did Zacchaeus do so that he could see Jesus? How did he respond when Jesus asked him to come down from the tree? Ask each child to share one reason why they would want to see Jesus. If the Savior came to your city, what would you do to prepare?

When I seek the Savior, I will find Him. - Possible Activity ‘B’ Think of people you know who, like Zacchaeus, might be seeking the Savior. What might you do to help someone else learn about the Savior.

When I seek the Savior, I will find Him. - Possible Activity ‘C’ Invite the children to share experiences when they felt that Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ were aware of them and loved them.

Older Possible 2

The temple is a sacred place that I should respect. Possible Activity ‘A’ Invite the children to read Matthew 21: 12– 14. Show the picture Jesus Cleansing the Temple (Gospel Art Book, no. 51), and ask them which verse is depicted in the picture. Ask them to draw pictures of what the temple might have looked like before and after Jesus cleansed it.

The temple is a sacred place that I should respect. Possible Activity ‘B’ Invite the children to share how they have felt when they went inside a temple, visited temple grounds, or looked at pictures of temples. What helped them know the temple is a sacred place?

The temple is a sacred place that I should respect. Possible Activity ‘C’ Invite one or more youth to come to class and talk about how they have prepared to enter the temple. If they have been to the temple, ask them to talk about how they felt when they were there.

The temple is a sacred place that I should respect. Possible Activity ‘D’ Cut a picture of a temple into puzzle pieces, and give each child one piece. Ask the children to write on the back of their puzzle piece one thing they can do to prepare to enter the temple. As each child shares an idea, add his or her piece to the puzzle.

Older Possible 3

I need to be righteous in my actions and my desires. Possible Activity ‘A’ As you read Matthew 23: 25– 28 with the children, consider sharing this definition of hypocrite from the Bible Dictionary: “One who pretends to be religious when he is not. ” Why is it bad to be a hypocrite?

I need to be righteous in my actions and my desires. Possible Activity ‘B’ Show the children a cup that is clean on the outside but dirty on the inside to help illustrate the metaphor in Matthew 23: 25. How can we make sure we are clean and pure on the inside?

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