"He taught them as one having authority"
There are so many great gospel concepts in these chapters, any of which would make for a great lesson all on its own. I chose to focus the coloring page on the story of the wise man/foolish man, which goes along perfectly with Helaman 5:12 about building our foundations on Christ. The activity page is about prayer and focusing on what really matters. The maze is simple, but can be a great tool for launching a discussion on what it would be like to go through life without an endpoint (the kingdom of God) in mind. Have fun!
February 20-26, 2023
Matthew 6-7
These pages are created to be printed double-sided, so that each activity page is 1/2 of an 8-1/2x11" piece of paper.
ANOTHER TEACHING IDEA:
Have a set of scriptures marked at Matthew 6:33, with a bookmark on that page. Place a bow on top or place it inside a gift bag. Then play hot and cold while they look for the "treasure". It might be fun to have some treats hidden with it. Use this as a jumping off point for discussing what it means to have your treasures in heaven, rather than on earth.
A GREAT QUOTE: I found on the church website about making sure that we are focusing on the treasures that truly matter:
“Our Heavenly Father sees our real potential. He knows things about us that we do not know ourselves. He prompts us during our lifetime to fulfill the measure of our creation, to live a good life, and to return to His presence. Why, then, do we devote so much of our time and energy to things that are so fleeting, so inconsequential, and so superficial? Do we refuse to see the folly in the pursuit of the trivial and transient? Would it not be wiser for us to “lay up for [ourselves] treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal”? How do we do this? By following the example of the Savior, by incorporating His teachings in our daily lives, by truly loving God and our fellowman.”
{"Of Regrets and Resolutions", Elder Dieter Uchtdorf, General Conference, October 2012}
LET ME KNOW
If you end up using these activities to reinforce the CFM reading in
your homes or in your classroom, I'd love to hear how it goes. Did it
spark a great conversation? Did your kids show interest in a gospel
concept? Does it make learning a little more fun? I hope these activity pages are
meaningful for you!
Click here to see my other Come, Follow Me activity pages.
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