Song: I Love to See the Temple (CS. 95)
Thought: If our water supply is of questionable quality, for example, we filter the water. Similarly, divine covenants shield us from harm. When we choose to deny ourselves of all ungodliness, 20 we lose nothing of value and gain glory known only to those who obtain eternal life. Keeping a temple covenant is not constraining but enabling. It elevates us beyond limits of our own perspective and power. It is like the difference between plodding through a muddy field and soaring through the skies in a supersonic jet. Keeping a covenant with God is both protective and enabling. (Prepare for the Blessings of the Temple By Elder Russell M. Nelson)
Object Lesson: My Family Can Be Together Forever Through the Saving Ordinances of the Temple. (This is a power point presentation that reviews ordinances and covenants then discusses what we do with them in the temple. Part or all of it can be used to introduce the concepts of this lesson.)
Video: Temples Are a Beacon
Lesson Activity: For younger children this matching game can be fun to try!
Give each family member a copy of Elder Richard G. Scott’s talk “Temple Worship: The Source of Strength and Power in Times of Need,” and ask them to find the suggestions Elder Scott gives on how to benefit from temple attendance. Invite them to share what they find. Which of these suggestions do they feel apply best to them? Invite them to select one or more that they will follow the next time they attend the temple.
This Week's Challenge: Set a goal as a family for your temple attendance or preparation. Discuss the importance of temple covenants and discuss ways to help each other honor those covenants that have been entered into.
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