Lesson 21: We Receive Great Blessings as Members of Jesus Christs Church, Primary 3: Choose the Right B, (1994),98.

“Lesson 21: We Receive Great Blessings as Members of Jesus Christ’s Church,” Primary 3: Choose the Right B, (1994),98

Purpose

To help the children understand that great blessings can result from being members of

the Church.

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We Can Become Members of Jesus’ Church

• Each of those pictures can remind us of blessings we receive from Heavenly Father for belonging to Jesus Christ’s Church.

• One of these blessings is when we are baptized.

We Can Become Members of Jesus’ Church

• One great blessing of One great blessing of baptism is that we can be baptism is that we can be forgiven when we make forgiven when we make mistakes and do wrong.mistakes and do wrong.

•Our Heavenly Father Our Heavenly Father knew that all of his knew that all of his children would make children would make mistakes. mistakes.

We Can Become Members of Jesus’ Church

•He commanded everyone to repent of their wrong doings.

•If we repent, he has promised that he will forgive us and give us other blessings.

•Part of repenting is having faith in Jesus Christ.

We Can Become Members of Jesus’ Church

•Another part is living more like Jesus wants us to live, that is, obeying his commandments better.

•We can learn more about Jesus and his commandments by studying the scriptures.

The Blessings of Baptism

The Blessings of BaptismThe Blessings of Baptism

Remember at the end of last weeks lesson, Alma had escaped from the servants and the wicked King Noah. He went and hid in the widerness. While he was hidden, he wrote down the teaching of the prophet Abinadi. Let’s discuss what happened next.

The Blessings of Baptism

The Story of Alma

Baptizing in the

Waters of Mormon

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Alma Alma escaped escaped from King from King Noah’s Noah’s servants servants and hid and hid for many for many days.days.

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While he was hiding, he wrote downWhile he was hiding, he wrote down what the prophet Abinadi had taught.what the prophet Abinadi had taught.

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Alma told the people to Alma told the people to have faith in Jesus Christ have faith in Jesus Christ and repent.and repent.

Alma Alma repented of repented of his sins and his sins and went to the went to the Nephites Nephites secretly, secretly, teaching teaching them them Abinadi’s Abinadi’s message.message.

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During the day Alma hid in a pocket of trees During the day Alma hid in a pocket of trees near a pool called the Waters of Mormon.near a pool called the Waters of Mormon.

• Alma baptized 204 people into the Alma baptized 204 people into the Church of Christ.Church of Christ.

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• Those who Those who believed believed Alma’s Alma’s teachings went teachings went to the Waters to the Waters of Mormon and of Mormon and were baptized. were baptized.

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• He told the He told the priests to teach priests to teach repentance and repentance and faith in Jesus faith in Jesus Christ. Christ.

• He also said they He also said they must not argue must not argue but be united.but be united.

• Alma ordained priests to teach the Alma ordained priests to teach the people.people.

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• They shared everything they had and They shared everything they had and were grateful to have learned about were grateful to have learned about Jesus Christ, their Redeemer.Jesus Christ, their Redeemer.

• Alma’s Alma’s people loved people loved and served and served one another.one another.

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The king said Alma was turning the The king said Alma was turning the Nephites against him, so he sent an Nephites against him, so he sent an army to kill them.army to kill them.

King Noah’s servants saw Alma King Noah’s servants saw Alma teaching the people. teaching the people.

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• The people gathered their families, The people gathered their families, animals, and other belongings and fled animals, and other belongings and fled into the wilderness.into the wilderness.

• God warned God warned Alma that King Alma that King Noah’s army Noah’s army was coming. was coming.

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The army searched The army searched but never found but never found them.them.

God strengthened Alma’s people so they God strengthened Alma’s people so they could escape from King Noah’s army. could escape from King Noah’s army.

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After traveling in the wilderness for eight After traveling in the wilderness for eight days, Alma’s people came to a beautiful area days, Alma’s people came to a beautiful area that had pure water flowing through it. that had pure water flowing through it.

Here they Here they planted crops planted crops and built and built buildings.buildings.

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• The people wanted Alma to be their king, The people wanted Alma to be their king, but Alma said God did not want them to but Alma said God did not want them to have a king. have a king.

• God God wanted wanted them to be them to be free.free.

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What gift may we receive after we are baptized?

What gift may we receive after we are baptized?

The gift of the Holy Ghost.

We Can Have the Gift of the Holy Ghost

After we are baptized, we can receive the gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands. If we do what is right, the Holy Ghost will stay with us and tell us the right things to do.

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Gift of the Holy Ghost

The Holy GhostThe Holy GhostWhen Christ was on the earth, He promised he would send The Holy Ghost to comfort us, Our true, eternal friend. The Holy Spirit whispers With a still small voice. He testifies of God and Christ And makes our hearts rejoice.

And when we are confirmedBy sacred priesthood pow'r,The Holy Ghost is giv'n to usTo guide us ev'ry hour.Oh, may I always listenTo that still small voice.And with his light I'll do what's rightEach time I make a choice.

Words: Jeanne P. Lawler, b. 1924; alt. (c) 1977, 1989 IRIWords: Jeanne P. Lawler, b. 1924; alt. (c) 1977, 1989 IRIMusic: Jeanne P. Lawler, b. 1924. (c) 1977 IRI Music: Jeanne P. Lawler, b. 1924. (c) 1977 IRI

The Fourth Article of FaithThe Fourth Article of Faith

We believe that the first We believe that the first principles and ordinances of principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.gift of the Holy Ghost.

Let’s practice it!Let’s practice it!

The Fourth Article of FaithThe Fourth Article of Faith

The gift of the Holy Ghost will be a blessing to us throughout our entire lives

—if we live worthily.

Story

Listen to the following story about how the Holy Ghost Helped Tim.

• Tim could see that his mother was Tim could see that his mother was worried. worried.

• His father looked tired and sad. His father looked tired and sad. • It had been some time since they It had been some time since they

had received a letter from his had received a letter from his brother, Wally, who was serving a brother, Wally, who was serving a mission. mission.

• Tim sat down on the couch in the Tim sat down on the couch in the living room. living room.

• He could hear his mother and father as they talked He could hear his mother and father as they talked together in the kitchen. together in the kitchen.

• ““What a terrible disaster it is to have an earthquake,” his What a terrible disaster it is to have an earthquake,” his father said, “and so close to the area where Wally has father said, “and so close to the area where Wally has been laboring. been laboring.

• I hope we soon hear how he is.”I hope we soon hear how he is.”• Tim listened closely. Tim listened closely. • ““Earthquake … Wally?” he thought to himself. Earthquake … Wally?” he thought to himself. • He felt a lump in his throat. He felt a lump in his throat. • He could imagine his brother injured or buried beneath He could imagine his brother injured or buried beneath

tons of rock.tons of rock.

• He glanced at Wally’s He glanced at Wally’s picture on the desk, and picture on the desk, and tears filled his eyes. tears filled his eyes.

• He quickly went to his room He quickly went to his room and shut the door. and shut the door.

• Tim imagined all sorts of terrible things and worried all Tim imagined all sorts of terrible things and worried all that night and all the next day. that night and all the next day.

• Every time he tried to talk to his parents about Wally, a Every time he tried to talk to his parents about Wally, a lump came to his throat and he couldn’t make the lump came to his throat and he couldn’t make the words come out. words come out.

• Tim’s fears grew stronger. Tim’s fears grew stronger.

• He felt that he had to talk He felt that he had to talk things over with someone.things over with someone.

• He knew his father was He knew his father was working in the basement, so working in the basement, so Tim went downstairs.Tim went downstairs.

• Tim opened his mouth to begin what he had planned to Tim opened his mouth to begin what he had planned to say. say.

• But it was not easy to talk about Wally. But it was not easy to talk about Wally. • He hung his head, and his eyes filled with tears. He hung his head, and his eyes filled with tears. • ““You’re concerned about Wally, aren’t you, Tim?” his You’re concerned about Wally, aren’t you, Tim?” his

father asked. father asked.

• ““When we heard about the When we heard about the earthquake, we were earthquake, we were concerned. concerned.

• Your mother and I have Your mother and I have prayed for Wally’s safety. prayed for Wally’s safety.

• We received comfort from the We received comfort from the Holy Ghost that all is well and Holy Ghost that all is well and that we need not worry. that we need not worry.

• You may have the same comfort, You may have the same comfort, Tim.” Tim.”

• ““How?” asked Tim. How?” asked Tim. • ““Pray to Heavenly Father.Pray to Heavenly Father.• Tell him of your fears. Tell him of your fears. • Ask him to help you know if Wally is safe. Ask him to help you know if Wally is safe. • I am sure that you will receive comfort.” I am sure that you will receive comfort.” • Tim did what his father told him to do. Tim did what his father told him to do. • He prayed for Wally’s safety.He prayed for Wally’s safety.

• He asked his Heavenly Father to help him know that He asked his Heavenly Father to help him know that Wally was alive and well. Wally was alive and well.

• As Tim finished his prayer, a great feeling of peace and As Tim finished his prayer, a great feeling of peace and comfort came over him. comfort came over him.

• He was not worried about Wally anymore. He was not worried about Wally anymore. • He knew all was well. He knew all was well.

• Finally a letter arrived assuring the Finally a letter arrived assuring the family that Wally was safe. family that Wally was safe.

• Tim wasn’t surprised at all.Tim wasn’t surprised at all.• He already knew that Wally was safe. He already knew that Wally was safe. • Tim had been comforted by the Holy Tim had been comforted by the Holy

Ghost. Ghost.

• How did the Holy Ghost help Tim? How did the Holy Ghost help Tim?

• He gave him a calm feeling—a feeling that Wally was He gave him a calm feeling—a feeling that Wally was safe.safe.

• How did the Holy Ghost help Tim? How did the Holy Ghost help Tim?

• He gave him a calm feeling—a feeling that Wally was He gave him a calm feeling—a feeling that Wally was safe.safe.

• The gift of the Holy Ghost was a great The gift of the Holy Ghost was a great blessing to Tim and his family. blessing to Tim and his family.

• How did the Holy Ghost help Tim? How did the Holy Ghost help Tim?

• He gave him a calm feeling—a feeling that Wally was He gave him a calm feeling—a feeling that Wally was safe.safe.

• The gift of the Holy Ghost was a great The gift of the Holy Ghost was a great blessing to Tim and his family. blessing to Tim and his family.

• How did the Holy Ghost help Tim? How did the Holy Ghost help Tim?

• It can be a great blessing to us, too. It can be a great blessing to us, too.

The Blessings of Baptism

We Become Members of Jesus Christ’s Church

Gift of the Holy Ghost

Heavenly Father Forgives Us

After We Are Baptized, Heavenly Father Will Forgive Us

•Another great blessing of baptism is that we can be forgiven when we make mistakes and do wrong.

•Our Heavenly Father knew that all of his children would make mistakes.

• He commanded everyone to repent of their wrong doings.

• If we repent, he has promised that he will forgive us and give us other blessings.

After We Are Baptized, Heavenly Father Will Forgive Us

•Part of repenting is having faith in Jesus Christ.

•Another part is living more like Jesus wants us to live, that is, obeying his commandments better.

• We can learn more about Jesus and his commandments by studying the scriptures.

After We Are Baptized, Heavenly Father Will Forgive Us

•Another great blessing is that we can be forgiven when we make mistakes and do wrong.

• Heavenly Father commanded us to repent of our wrong doings.

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The Story Of Enos

• Enos was Jacob’s son. He kept the plates Enos was Jacob’s son. He kept the plates and wrote on them after his father died.and wrote on them after his father died.

The Story Of Enos

• He thought He thought about his about his father’s father’s teachings & teachings & wanted to wanted to be forgiven be forgiven of his sins.of his sins.

• One day Enos was hunting in the forest.One day Enos was hunting in the forest.

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• Enos knelt and prayed to GodEnos knelt and prayed to God.

• He prayed all day and was still praying He prayed all day and was still praying when night came.when night came.

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God told Enos that because of his God told Enos that because of his faith in Jesus Christ, his sins were faith in Jesus Christ, his sins were forgiven.forgiven.

• Enos then wanted Enos then wanted the Lord to bless the Lord to bless the Nephites. the Nephites.

• Enos then wanted Enos then wanted the Lord to bless the Lord to bless the Nephites. the Nephites.

The Story Of Enos

• He prayed for them, and the Lord said he He prayed for them, and the Lord said he would bless them if they obeyed his would bless them if they obeyed his commandments.commandments.

• He prayed for them, and the Lord said he He prayed for them, and the Lord said he would bless them if they obeyed his would bless them if they obeyed his commandments.commandments.

• Enos also Enos also wanted the wanted the Lord to bless Lord to bless the Lamanites. the Lamanites.

The Story Of Enos

• He prayed with great faith, and the Lord He prayed with great faith, and the Lord promised to do what Enos asked him.promised to do what Enos asked him.

Even though the Lamanites fought the Even though the Lamanites fought the Nephites and tried to destroy their records, Nephites and tried to destroy their records, Enos prayed that they would become a Enos prayed that they would become a righteous people.righteous people.

The Story Of Enos

• Enos prayed that Enos prayed that the records he had the records he had kept would be safekept would be safe

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• The Lord promised that someday he The Lord promised that someday he would give the Lamanites the teachings would give the Lamanites the teachings that were on the records.that were on the records.

• Enos preached to the Nephites. Enos preached to the Nephites. • He wanted them to believe in God and keep He wanted them to believe in God and keep

the commandments.the commandments.

The Story Of Enos

• The Nephites tried to teach the gospel to The Nephites tried to teach the gospel to the Lamanites, but they would not listen. the Lamanites, but they would not listen.

The Story Of Enos

• The Lamanites The Lamanites hated the hated the Nephites.Nephites.

• Enos spent his life teaching people about Enos spent his life teaching people about Jesus and the gospel. Jesus and the gospel.

The Story Of Enos

• He served God and loved him all his days.He served God and loved him all his days.

The Blessings of Baptism• We know Heavenly We know Heavenly

Father kept his Father kept his promise to Enos promise to Enos because we can read because we can read in the Book of in the Book of Mormon the things Mormon the things that were written on that were written on the plates. the plates.

• What blessing did Enos receive when he What blessing did Enos receive when he repented? repented?

The Blessings of Baptism• We know Heavenly We know Heavenly

Father kept his Father kept his promise to Enos promise to Enos because we can read because we can read in the Book of in the Book of Mormon the things Mormon the things that were written on that were written on the plates. the plates.

• Heavenly Father forgave himHeavenly Father forgave him..

• What blessing did Enos receive when he What blessing did Enos receive when he repented? repented?

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• I am grateful for the I am grateful for the knowledge that knowledge that everyone who truly everyone who truly repents will be repents will be forgiven. forgiven.

• The scriptures can be a great blessing in The scriptures can be a great blessing in helping us to develop faith in Jesus Christ helping us to develop faith in Jesus Christ and learn of his teachings. and learn of his teachings.

““Help Me, Dear Father”Help Me, Dear Father”Help me, dear Father, to freely forgiveHelp me, dear Father, to freely forgiveAll who may seem unkind to me.All who may seem unkind to me.Help me each day, Father, I pray;Help me each day, Father, I pray;Help me live nearer, nearer to thee.Help me live nearer, nearer to thee.

Help me, dear Father, to truly repent,Help me, dear Father, to truly repent,Making things right, and changing my ways.Making things right, and changing my ways.Help me each day, Father, I pray;Help me each day, Father, I pray;Help me live nearer, nearer to thee.Help me live nearer, nearer to thee.

Words and music:Words and music: Frances K. Taylor, 1870–1952 Frances K. Taylor, 1870–1952

Added text (verse 2) © 1989 IRIAdded text (verse 2) © 1989 IRI

Heavenly Father has promised to give us Heavenly Father has promised to give us great blessings if we are baptized and keep great blessings if we are baptized and keep the commandments. the commandments. The next time you take the sacrament, The next time you take the sacrament, think of the blessings that Heavenly Father think of the blessings that Heavenly Father has given you.has given you.Pay special attention to the sacrament Pay special attention to the sacrament prayers and think of the promises you will prayers and think of the promises you will make when you are baptized. If you have make when you are baptized. If you have already been baptized, think of the already been baptized, think of the promises you made at baptism.promises you made at baptism.

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Gift of the Holy Ghost

Heavenly Father Forgives Us

Heavenly Father has Heavenly Father has promised us great promised us great blessings if we follow blessings if we follow Jesus Christ by:Jesus Christ by:

• having faith in Himhaving faith in Him• being baptizedbeing baptized• getting the Holy Ghostgetting the Holy Ghost• repenting of our sinsrepenting of our sins• obeying Hisobeying His commandmentscommandments

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