Week 5: The Plan of Salvation

Song: I Will Follow God's Plan (CS. 164)

Thought: In the premortal existence, Heavenly Father prepared a plan to enable us to become like Him and receive a fullness of joy. The scriptures refer to this plan as "the plan of salvation," "the great plan of happiness," and "the plan of mercy." The plan of salvation is the fullness of the gospel. It includes the Creation, the Fall, the Atonement of Jesus Christ, and all the laws, ordinances, and doctrines of the gospel. Moral agency, the ability to choose and act for ourselves, is also essential in Heavenly Father's plan. Because of this plan, we can be perfected through the Atonement, receive a fullness of joy, and live forever in the presence of God. Our family relationships can last forever in the presence of God. Our family relationships can last throughout the eternities. You are a participant in Heavenly Father's plan, and your eternal experience can be divided into three main parts: premortal life, mortal life, and life after death. As you come to understand the plan, you find answers to questions asked by so many: Where did we come from? Why are we here? Where do we go after this life? (True to the Faith, p. 115)

Object Lesson: Using graphics like these have your family members assist you in putting the parts of the plan of salvation in order. Discuss the basic principles behind the plan of salvation.

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(If you are unable to print graphics out it would be just as effective to draw out the plan on a piece of paper.)

Video: Our Eternal Family

Lesson Activity:

Have the younger members of your family color and complete this activity page. (source)

While the younger members work on this activity the older members of your family can study Pres. Monson's talk: The Race of Life. If possible print out a copy of the talk for each participating family member and then use different colored highlighters to find the answers to the following questions: Where did we come from? Why are we here? Where are we going?

This week's challenge: Pray as a family that you will each have an opportunity throughout the week to share your knowledge and testimony of the plan of salvation with a friend.