Lesson Title: "Blessings of the House of Israel"
OTHER RESOURCES:
OBJECTIVE:
Each young woman will understand her blessings and obligations as a member of the house of Israel.
PREPARATION:
- Picture 7, A Family by the Temple, located at the back of the manual.
- If you have access to a copy of Mormon Doctrine by Elder Bruce R. McConkie, it would be helpful for you to read the article titled “Israel” as background information. Another good resource is the article “Of the House of Israel” by Daniel H. Ludlow, Ensign, Jan. 1991, pp. 51-55.
- Assign young women to present any stories, scriptures, or quotations you wish.
ATTENTION GETTER:
Teacher presentation
• What do you know about the prophet Abraham?
After the young women have discussed this question, explain that Abraham was a great prophet who lived in Old Testament times. He was faithful and obedient to the Lord in all things, and the Lord made wonderful promises to him.
Ask the young women to read Abraham 2:8-11 to learn some of the promises the Lord made to Abraham.
LESSON:
Lesson 15 at lds.org
CONCLUSION:
Conclude the lesson by again referring to the chalkboard. Remind the young women of the three special blessings that may come to members of the house of Israel. Emphasize that obtaining these blessings is the responsibility of each young woman. She must accept and live the gospel, honor the priesthood, and live worthy to receive eternal life.
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