The Atonement of Jesus Christ Mosiah 3 19

The Atonement of Jesus Christ Mosiah 3: 19 Alma 7: 11 -13 Helaman 5: 12 Alma 34: 9 -10 Ether 12: 27

You are teaching the 7 year old primary class about the Atonement on Sunday To help you know what you will teach read the Doctrinal Mastery Core Document • Atonement of Jesus Christ • Read the first and third paragraph • Underline statements that would help you explain the doctrine.

7 year old’s explain the Atonement video: https: //www. lds. org/media-library/video/2016 -05 -005 -theatonement? category=childrens-bible-videos&lang=eng

Alma 34: 9 -10 There must be an Atonement made

Doctrinal Mastery Core Document • Atonement of Jesus Christ • Go to the second paragraph • Underline: “It is only through Jesus Christ that we can be saved because He was the only one capable of making an infinite and eternal Atonement for all mankind. ”

“It is only through Jesus Christ that we can be saved because He was the only one capable of making an infinite and eternal Atonement for all mankind. ” • How does Alma 34: 9 -10 support the doctrine above? • What kinds of sacrifices did Amulek say would not be sufficient? Why are they insufficient? • What words describe the sacrifice that Jesus Christ would make for us?

The Atonement of Jesus Christ Alma 34: 9 -10 There must be an Atonement made

Alma 7: 11 -13 Jesus Christ experienced our pains and overcame sin and death • Read on your own and underline words or phrases you find that indicate what Jesus Christ experienced during His Atonement.

The Atonement of Jesus Christ Alma 34: 9 -10 There must be an Atonement made Alma 7: 11 -13 Jesus Christ experienced our pains and overcame sin and death

Ether 12: 27 ▪ Read, looking for: 1. Why we have weaknesses 2. How those weaknesses can become strengths

The Atonement of Jesus Christ Alma 34: 9 -10 There must be an Atonement made Alma 7: 11 -13 Jesus Christ experienced our pains and overcame sin and death Ether 12: 27 The Savior can make weak things strong

What is our personal responsibility in receiving the blessings of the Atonement of Jesus Christ?

The Atonement of Jesus Christ Alma 34: 9 -10 There must be an Atonement made Alma 7: 11 -13 Jesus Christ experienced our pains and overcame sin and death Ether 12: 27 The Savior can make weak things strong

▪ “The first principle of the gospel is not ‘faith. ’ The first principle of the gospel is ‘Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ’ (A of F 1: 4). … ▪ “Faith does not exist by itself. … It must be faith in something or someone” (Dallin H. Oaks, “Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, ” Ensign, May 1994, 98).

Doctrinal Mastery Core Document • Atonement of Jesus Christ • Sub section: “Faith in Jesus Christ” • Read the first 2 paragraphs • Underline and then discuss words or phrases that help us understand why it’s important to exercise faith in Jesus Christ

The Atonement of Jesus Christ Alma 34: 9 -10 There must be an Atonement made Alma 7: 11 -13 Jesus Christ experienced our pains and overcame sin and death Ether 12: 27 The Savior can make weak things strong

Our faith can lead to salvation only when it is centered in Jesus Christ ▪ Helaman 5: 12 (Build your foundation on Christ) ▪ Look for and underline words or phrases that support the doctrine above

The Atonement of Jesus Christ Alma 34: 9 -10 There must be an Atonement made Alma 7: 11 -13 Jesus Christ experienced our pains and overcame sin and death Ether 12: 27 The Savior can make weak things strong Helaman 5: 12 Build your foundation on Christ

Doctrinal Mastery Core Document • Atonement of Jesus Christ • Sub section: “Repentance” • Read the first paragraph • Underline the definition of Repentance

▪ “There are many degrees of personal worthiness and righteousness. Yet repentance is a blessing to all of us. We each need to feel the Savior’s arms of mercy through the forgiveness of our sins. … ▪ “Some … may need ‘a mighty change [of] heart’ [Alma 5: 12] to confront serious sins. The help of a priesthood leader might be necessary. For most, repenting is quiet and quite private, daily seeking the Lord’s help to make needed changes” (Neil L. Andersen, “Repent … That I May Heal You, ” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2009, 40– 41).

The Atonement of Jesus Christ Alma 34: 9 -10 There must be an Atonement made Alma 7: 11 -13 Jesus Christ experienced our pains and overcame sin and death Ether 12: 27 The Savior can make weak things strong Helaman 5: 12 Build your foundation on Christ

Mosiah 3: 19 ▪ Read, looking for turning our thoughts, actions, and desires toward God and aligning our will with His.

The Atonement of Jesus Christ Mosiah 3: 19 Putt off the natural man and become a Saint through the Atonement Alma 34: 9 -10 There must be an Atonement made Alma 7: 11 -13 Jesus Christ experienced our pains and overcame sin and death Helaman 5: 12 Build your foundation on Christ Ether 12: 27 The Savior can make weak things strong

Repentance “_____ … is among the most hopeful and encouraging— and yes, most peaceful—words in the gospel vocabulary” (Elder Holland)

▪ Mormon Message: Reclaimed - https: //www. lds. org/media-library/video/2012 -08008 -reclaimed? lang=eng How can repentance be hopeful, encouraging and peaceful?

The Atonement of Jesus Christ Mosiah 3: 19 Putt off the natural man and become a Saint through the Atonement Alma 34: 9 -10 There must be an Atonement made Alma 7: 11 -13 Jesus Christ experienced our pains and overcame sin and death Helaman 5: 12 Build your foundation on Christ Ether 12: 27 The Savior can make weak things strong