The Atonement of Jesus Christ Mosiah 3:19 Alma 7:11-13 Alma 34:9-10 Helaman 5:12 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. After doing this, have them turn to their neighbor, pretending they are a 7 year old and have the explain it.

7 year old’s explain the Atonement video: https://www. lds After, as a class ask: what statements in the reading or video do you find most helpful in explaining the Atonement of Jesus Christ? 7 year old’s explain the Atonement video: https://www.lds.org/media-library/video/2016-05-005-the-atonement?category=childrens-bible-videos&lang=eng

Alma 34:9-10 There must be an Atonement made Open up to the scripture, mark it as a doctrinal mastery scripture, tag it in phone Give them the context. Read as a class

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.” 1 minute to read and 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.” 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? Students answers questions with people next to them. Then discuss as a class.

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

It has been said that a picture holds a thousand words It has been said that a picture holds a thousand words. What words come to your mind as you see this picture.

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. Mark as a Doctrinal Mastery scripture Tag to the Atonement of Jesus Christ If they don’t know a word have them look up the meaning. Actually, before they read, take them through looking up a word on the gospel library app if they use phones. Discuss as a class. Give class Elder Holland quote either as a glue in or QR code to put into their phones. Why is it important to you to know that Jesus Christ perfectly understands everything that we experience in life?

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 Begin talking about what once was a personal weakness and how the Lord helped me make it a strength.

Ether 12:27 Read, looking for: Why we have weaknesses How those weaknesses can become strengths Mark as a Doctrinal Mastery scripture Tag to the Atonement of Jesus Christ Give students the context After reading, ask them to define grace – go to bible dictionary using the “search” button on the gospel library app What are some examples of how the Savior can make weak things become strong unto 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 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? Ask class how well they know their articles of faith. Have those who know it recite the 3rd and 4th articles from memory. Those who don’t know them, have them listen for the answer to the question on this slide.

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 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). What might people today put their faith in instead of Jesus Christ?

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 What do you think it means to center our faith in Jesus Christ? How can we center our 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 Mark as a Doctrinal Mastery scripture Tag to the Atonement of Jesus Christ Discuss verse

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 What is the definition of repentance? What are the changes that can occur in our mind and heart as we repent?

“There are many degrees of personal worthiness and righteousness “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). Why might it be important for us to repent daily by seeking the Lord’s help to make needed changes?

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. Mark as a Doctrinal Mastery scripture Tag to the Atonement of Jesus Christ What do you think it means to “yield to the enticings of the Holy Spirit”? What does “yielding to the enticings of the Holy Spirit” lead us to do and become? What does this verse teach us about how to align our will with God’s?

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

“__________ … is among the most hopeful and encouraging—and yes, most peaceful—words in the gospel vocabulary”  (Elder Holland) Repentance Guess what this word is.

How can repentance be hopeful, encouraging and peaceful? Look for how repentance can be hopeful, encouraging and peaceful Mormon Message: Reclaimed - https://www.lds.org/media- library/video/2012-08-008-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 7:11-13 Jesus Christ experienced our pains and overcame sin and death Look in manual for practice exercises and review. Alma 34:9-10 There must be an Atonement made Helaman 5:12 Build your foundation on Christ Ether 12:27 The Savior can make weak things strong