POST-AND-PRESENT. TWO TESTAMENTS OF JESUS CHRIST puzzle. Youth can learn and testify to two testaments of Jesus Christ. #1 The BIBLE. Jesus organizes His Church, teaches His gospel, heals the sick, dies for us, and is resurrected. #2 The BOOK OF MORMON. After the resurrection, Jesus visits ancient America, organizes His Church, teaches, and heals the sick. This book contains the fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ which was given to Joseph Smith the latter-day Prophet (on gold plates).
Use for COME FOLLOW ME Primary and Home, Young Women, Young Men, Family Home Evening, Primary Sharing Time, or Activity Days
Youth can present this activity by mounting visuals on a poster to present to a youth group, family home evening, or a Primary activity.
POST-AND-PRESENT Activity
Two Testaments of Jesus Christ puzzle
Objective: Tell youth that The Book of Mormon is another testament of Jesus Christ along with the Bible.
ACTIVITY: To present, show the Two Testaments of Jesus Christ puzzle to help youth learn why we need the Book of Mormon. They will be able to see that both the Bible and the Book of Mormon testify of Jesus Christ.
“We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God” (The Articles of Faith 1:8).
Study 2 Nephi 29:8 (testaments of two nations), John 20:31 (testament of Jesus), and Acts 10:43 (witness from prophets about Jesus Christ).
Both the Bible and The Book of Mormon tell about Jesus’s followers and about His coming to their continent. Put these two puzzles together, explaining the differences between the two books and telling how each testifies of Jesus Christ. Say that it is important to study both books to gain a testimony that Jesus lives, loves us, and wants us to return to live with Him and Heavenly Father.
1. For children, post and tell about each puzzle piece (as detailed below). For older youth, test their knowledge of the scriptures by having them put the puzzles together themselves.
2. Have the youth take turns drawing puzzle pieces from a container. (Alternately, post the pieces around the room or randomly on the left and right of the board or wall, then have the youth find and choose a piece.)
3. Have the youth read the puzzle piece and place it where it goes on the puzzle. The images fade into each other, making it easy to know where each fits. Have children move pieces in place to fit as other puzzle pieces are taped to the board or laminated poster.
4. Tell the youth that both books contain prophecies about Jesus Christ, where prophets told of His coming.
Examples. Both books say that Jesus Christ was baptized to “fulfil all righteousness” (Matthew 3:14-15; 2 Nephi 31:5-9).
• The Bible teaches us that “In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established” (2 Corinthians 13:1). Meaning, the Bible and the Book of Mormon, known as “another testament of Jesus Christ.
• The Book of Mormon Prophet tells how to gain a testimony of this Book, known as “the Book of Mormon promise.”
DOWNLOAD the Moroni 10:4-5 scripture poster/card set (HERE or below).
TO MAKE: Print activity in color or black and white. Color, and cut out Bible and Book of Mormon puzzle pieces and laminate. Option (see #3 above): Laminate two posters for puzzles to fit on.
THOUGHT TREAT: Two Waffles or Two Wafer Cookies side-by-side. Talk about the many scripture verses that supply deep thoughts (point to inside waffle holes) that testify of Jesus Christ, but in separate books to tie the two sides of the world (continents) and two sets of scriptures together.
SOURCE ST 2011#5
Nourishing and Bearing Your Testimony By Elder Gary E. Stevenson Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles By Elder Gary E. Stevenson Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
“You bear your testimony when you share spiritual feelings with others. As a member of the Church, you have opportunities to bear your spoken testimony in formal Church meetings or in less formal, one-on-one conversations with family, friends, and others.
Another way you share your testimony is through righteous behavior. Your testimony in Jesus Christ isn’t just what you say—it’s who you are.
Each time you bear vocal witness or demonstrate through your actions your commitment to follow Jesus Christ, you invite others to “come unto Christ.”4
Members of the Church stand as witnesses of God at all times, in all things, and in all places.”
More Lesson Ideas For the Strength of Youth – November
Truth will make you free.
John 8:32 “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
Your Heavenly Father is a God of truth. He is all-knowing. All truth comes from Him and leads to Him. You show that you value truth as you seek learning, live with integrity, and bravely stand for what you know is right—even if you have to stand alone.
TRUTH WILL MAKE YOU FREE – SEE (bundle and more) LESSON ACTIVITIES …
ETERNAL TRUTHS:
. Heavenly Father wants His daughters and sons to always be learning.
. Living with integrity means you love what is right in the sight of God.
. You have something precious to share.
INVITATIONS:
. Always be learning.
. Learn spiritual truths.
. Live with integrity.
PROMISED BLESSINGS
. Education increases your ability to serve the Lord.
. Honesty brings peace and self-respect.
. When you stand up for the teachings of Jesus Christ, He stands with you.
YOUTH CAN TEACH
So, please let them teach as it helps them learn the gospel and grow their testimony as they share it.
Use this BRIGHT IDEAS LESSON Planner to plan lesson objectives, activities, and discussions (included with each activity).
