Tell the children that we refer to this as the Second Coming. Point out that we do not know exactly when Jesus will come again. Only Heavenly Father knows the exact time see Matthew But we do know that someday Jesus will return to the earth to live. Explain that when Jesus comes again he will live among the people on earth.
Everyone will know that he is Jesus Christ, our Savior, and will worship him. Discuss with the children how wonderful it will be on earth when Jesus comes again.
People will be able to see Jesus, to walk and talk with him, and to have him put his loving arms around them. Point out that after Jesus comes, everyone will be friends. There will be no evil people. We will not need to lock our doors because everything and everybody will be safe. There will be no disease to cause us sickness or pain, and all the animals will be friends with us and with each other. Ask the children the following questions about the Second Coming.
Tell them to stand when they know the answer to a question. When at least a few children are standing, call on one of them to answer the question. If no one stands, or if the children seem confused or unsure of the answers, take time to review the information again. For how many days did Jesus Christ visit his disciples after he was resurrected?
Who knows when Jesus will come again? Only Heavenly Father. No one on earth knows. Will there be wars or fighting after Jesus comes again? Everyone on earth will be friends. What will happen to people who are sick or disabled when Jesus comes again? They will be healed. There will be no more sickness or pain when Jesus returns to the earth.
What will the animals be like when Jesus comes again? They will all be friendly to us and to each other. Remind the children of the preparations they made when their loved ones returned home.
Point out that if we are prepared, we will be happy to see the Savior. He wants everyone to live with him again, but only those who follow his teachings and choose the right will be able to do so. Jesus helped his disciples learn what they had to do to live with him again, and he has also given us teachings to help us be prepared when he comes again. And join with him in prayer fold arms as if praying? And let my light so shine hold arms over head in a circle.
We must prepare our whole lives by following the teachings of Jesus. Tell them that this game will remind them of some of the things they can do to prepare to live with Jesus. Show how the game describes good things we can do to follow Jesus. Give each child a small object to use as a marker in the game. Then explain the following rules:. On your turn, choose a piece of paper from the container and move your marker the number of spaces indicated on the paper.
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Tell something you can do to follow this teaching, or explain why it is important to do the thing described on the square. If you land on a square that describes a wrong thing, explain what you should do instead of what is written on the square. If you need help, your teacher will give you some suggestions. The arrow on each square indicates which direction to go on your next turn. Testify that Jesus Christ will come to the earth again, although we do not know when.
Tell the children how much you want to follow the teachings of Jesus so you can have the privilege of seeing him when he comes again. Express your desire that each child in the class follow the teachings of Jesus so you can all be together with him.
Have the children look at their CTR rings if they are wearing them. Remind the children that their rings can help them remember to choose the right and follow the teachings of Jesus. Ask each child to tell the class something he or she will do during the coming week to prepare for the second coming of Jesus. Invite a child to give the closing prayer. Suggest that the child ask Heavenly Father to help the class members prepare for the coming of Jesus Christ.
Choose from the following activities those that will work best for the children in your class. You can use them in the lesson itself or as a review or summary. The words to the second verse are printed on pages — Show the children an oil lamp or a simple drawing of an oil lamp.
Explain that Jesus taught us the importance of preparing for his coming in a story about ten virgins or girls and their lamps. Tell the parable of the ten virgins, as found in Matthew — Explain that oil lamps cannot give light unless they have oil to burn.
Emphasize that because the five foolish girls did not prepare, they were not permitted to go to the wedding. Explain that the Savior compared the wedding to his second coming. The girls getting oil for their lamps can be compared to us preparing to be with Jesus. If we are not prepared when he comes, we will not be able to live with him. Ask the children to tell ways they can prepare for the coming of Jesus you may need to give them some suggestions, such as those used in the game.
Help them understand that by choosing the right we are preparing for the second coming of Jesus Christ. Have each child use crayons or pencils to draw on the badge a picture of himself or herself doing something to prepare for the coming of Jesus.
Pin the badges on the children or help them put string or yarn through a hole at the top of each badge to make a necklace. Primary 2: Choose the Right A. Materials needed: A Bible. Invite a child to give the opening prayer.
Emphasize the following points: Jesus gave the disciples a blessing. The disciples stood and watched until Jesus disappeared. Show picture , The Resurrected Jesus Christ. Would you like to be here when Jesus comes again? Used by permission.
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