FHE for D&C 124

 Activity:

• You will need to write the phrases, highlighted in blue, on slips of paper

• A picture of Jesus Christ

• Tape

As you read D&C 124:13-21, when you come across the words in blue, have the children tape the corresponding strip next to the picture of Christ.

13 Let him, therefore, hearken to your counsel, and I will bless him with a multiplicity of blessings; let him be faithful and true in all things from henceforth, and he shall be great in mine eyes;

14 But let him remember that his stewardship will I require at his hands.

15 And again, verily I say unto you, blessed is my servant Hyrum Smith; for I, the Lord, love him because of the integrity of his heart, and because he loveth that which is right before me, saith the Lord.

16 Again, let my servant John C. Bennett help you in your labor in sending my word to the kings and people of the earth, and stand by you, even you my servant Joseph Smith, in the hour of affliction; and his reward shall not fail if he receive counsel.

17 And for his love he shall be great, for he shall be mine if he do this, saith the Lord. I have seen the work which he hath done, which I accept if he continue, and will crown him with blessings and great glory.

18 And again, I say unto you that it is my will that my servant Lyman Wight should continue in preaching for Zion, in the spirit of meekness, confessing me before the world; and I will bear him up as on eagles’ wings; and he shall beget glory and honor to himself and unto my name.

19 That when he shall finish his work I may receive him unto myself, even as I did my servant David Patten, who is with me at this time, and also my servant Edward Partridge, and also my aged servant Joseph Smith, Sen., who sitteth with Abraham at his right hand, and blessed and holy is he, for he is mine.

20 And again, verily I say unto you, my servant George Miller is without guile; he may be trusted because of the integrity of his heart; and for the love which he has to my testimony I, the Lord, love him.

21 I therefore say unto you, I seal upon his head the office of a bishopric, like unto my servant Edward Partridge, that he may receive the consecrations of mine house, that he may administer blessings upon the heads of the poor of my people, saith the Lord. Let no man despise my servant George, for he shall honor me.

After you have completed reading, repeat the qualities, placed around the Savior. Help them understand words that they might not be familiar with. According to these verses, how does the Lord feel about people who develop these qualities?

Challenge:

Hold up the strip that says, "integrity of his heart." Explain that “Integrity means thinking and doing what is right at all times, no matter what the consequences” (For the Strength of Youth, 19). You could also share examples of a child demonstrating integrity from your own experience or from the Friend or Liahona magazines. Challenge the children to set a goal to act with more integrity this week. If you notice them acting with integrity, recognize them for their efforts. 

Click the picture below to see how we did this lesson, and to hear the Stanford Boys', maternal grandmother tell a story of integrity, from her childhood.

FHE for D&C 121-123

 This set of scriptures is one of my favorite set of scriptures to go to, when I am having a rough time.

Watch

 To hear the events of D&C Sections 121-122, told in story form, along with my brief testimony, click on the top picture below. To see the movie made by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, click on the bottom picture (Liberty Jail is from 41:23-43:53)

FHE Lesson for D&C 115-120

 Read

D&C 119

1 Verily, thus saith the Lord, I require all their surplus property to be put into the hands of the bishop of my church in Zion,

2 For the building of mine house, and for the laying of the foundation of Zion and for the priesthood, and for the debts of the Presidency of my Church.

3 And this shall be the beginning of the tithing of my people

Activity

You will need

• Melting chocolate

• Several types of small candies (we used bite-sized Kit-Kats, M&Ms, candy eyes, peanut butter cups, and 2 kinds of candy corn)

What does these verses teach about why we pay tithing? You can teach your children about tithing by giving them 10 pieces of candy (for things like M&M's you could give more). Ask them to give you one tenth of their candy. Point out how Heavenly Father gives us everything, and He only requires us to give Him one tenth. These verses teach us that He does not really "need" your money, because He has created everything, so everything is already His. We pay tithing out of faith and obedience. Tithing money is used to build temples, churches, and it is used to fund other things that the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles need to build up the kingdom of Heaven on earth. 

You could have children put their nine tenths on a baking sheet,, covered in parchment paper. Explain that Heavenly Father has promised to give you blessings if you are obedient to the Law of Tithing. Pour melted chocolate over the candy pieces and add more candy to make a candy bark of "extra blessings. See the video below to see how we did this.

Read

D&C 117

4 Let them repent of all their sins, and of all their covetous desires, before me, saith the Lord; for what is property unto me? saith the Lord.

6 For have I not the fowls of heaven, and also the fish of the sea, and the beasts of the mountains? Have I not made the earth? Do I not hold the destinies of all the armies of the nations of the earth?

7 Therefore, will I not make solitary places to bud and to blossom, and to bring forth in abundance? saith the Lord.

8 Is there not room enough on the mountains of Adam-ondi-Ahman, and on the plains of Olaha Shinehah, or the land where Adam dwelt, that you should covet that which is but the drop, and neglect the more weighty matters?

Activity

You will need

• A small cup of water or a loaded squirt gun(we used the mL syringes that come with infant Tylenol)

• A few buckets of water

Your family could compare a “drop” of water with something more “weighty,” such as a bucket of water. Think about the things that could be considered a "drop." These are things that seem big in a moment, but can distract us from the more important things in life. As you think of something that is considered a "drop," allow your child to squirt you with a squirter gun or pour a small amount of water on your head. After each child has had a turn, point out that you are not super wet,, and though a motivation of these little things could add up, some things are a lot more "weighty" or heavy. As you discuss these things, allow your children to pour a bucket of water on your head. 

Discuss

 How do less important things in our lives prevent us from receiving God’s abundant blessings?

View the video below to see demonstrations on both of these activities

FHE for D&C 111-114

 Read D&C 111: 2; 9-11

2 I have much treasure in this city for you, for the benefit of Zion, and many people in this city, whom I will gather out in due time for the benefit of Zion, through your instrumentality

9 This place you may obtain by hire. And inquire diligently concerning the more ancient inhabitants and founders of this city;

10 For there are more treasures than one for you in this city.

11 Therefore, be ye as wise as serpents and yet without sin; and I will order all things for your good, as fast as ye are able to receive them. Amen.

Discuss

Some of the early saints thought that "treasure" meant money. In these verses Heavenly Father is speaking about eternal treasures. What do you think some eternal treasures are?

Activity

Print the pictures below, or cut out some eternal treasures from a church magazine. Create a treasure hunt by hiding them around the house. As your family finds each item, discuss what you can do to show that you value it.

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