See below for some great resources, ideas, and activity sheets for teaching about this week's Come, Follow Me reading. See the index of other weeks at this link.
February 27 - March 5, 2023
Matthew 8; Mark 2-4; Luke 7
TEACHING IDEA:
This video shows a simple object lesson that would make for a great launching point for a discussion about the miracles of Jesus. Make sure to talk about faith and how Christ can make the impossible possible.
QUOTES ABOUT MIRACLES:
"Miracles can come as answers to prayer. They are not always what we ask for or what we expect, but when we trust in the Lord, He will be there, and He will be right. He will suit the miracle to the moment we need it.
The Lord performs miracles to remind us of His power, His love for us, His reach from the heavens to our mortal experience, and His desire to teach of that which is of most worth. “He that hath faith in me to be healed,” He said to the Saints in 1831, and the promise continues today, “and is not appointed unto death, shall be healed.” There are laws decreed in the heavens, and we are always subject to them.
There are times we hope for a miracle to heal a loved one, to reverse an unjust act, or to soften the heart of a bitter or disillusioned soul. Looking at things through mortal eyes, we want the Lord to intervene, to fix what is broken. Through faith, the miracle will come, though not necessarily on our timetable or with the resolution we desired. Does that mean we are less than faithful or do not merit His intervention? No. We are beloved of the Lord. He gave His life for us, and His Atonement continues to release us from burdens anbeautid sin as we repent and draw close to Him.
The Lord has reminded us, “Neither are your ways my ways.” He offers, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest”—rest
from worry, disappointment, fear, disobedience, concern for loved ones,
for lost or broken dreams. Peace amidst confusion or sorrow is a
miracle. Remember the Lord’s words: “Did I not speak peace to your mind
concerning the matter? What greater witness can you have than from God?” The miracle is that Jesus Christ, the Great Jehovah, the Son of the Highest, is responding with peace." {Behold, I am a God of Miracles, Ronald Rasband, General Conference, April 2021}
"Moving your mountains may require a miracle. Learn about miracles. Miracles come according to your faith in the Lord. Central to that faith is trusting His will and timetable—how and when He will bless you with the miraculous help you desire. Only your unbelief will keep God from blessing you with miracles to move the mountains in your life.
The more you
learn about the Savior, the easier it will be to trust in His mercy, His
infinite love, and His strengthening, healing, and redeeming power. The
Savior is never closer to you than when you are facing or climbing a
mountain with faith." {Christ is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains, Russell M. Nelson, General Conference, April 2021}
A BEAUTIFUL SONG ABOUT MIRACLES:
CHURCH VIDEOS ABOUT MIRACLES:
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/collection/bible-videos-miracles?lang=eng
HOW TO USE THESE PAGES:
These activity pages are perfect:
1. to use at home, during sacrament meeting, or in a classroom
2. as a review for the CFM reading for the week
3. as a discussion starter for CFM topics
LET ME KNOW:
I'd love to hear how you use them in your classrooms or families.
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