Jesus Christ suffered so that I can repent and come unto Him.
The New Testament describes the Savior’s suffering in Gethsemane from the perspective of the people who observed it. In Doctrine and Covenants 19:15–20, Jesus Christ told about His suffering from His own perspective. As you read this sacred personal account, look for how the Savior described His suffering. Consider what each word or phrase teaches you. Why was the Savior willing to suffer? You can discover more in John 15:13; Mosiah 3:7; Alma 7:11–12; Doctrine and Covenants 18:10–13.
I believe in asking good questions at the beginning of class. Something that helps the students apply it to their lives. Here is an idea: If I were to write a book about your life, would you want it to be from your perspective or your friend who knows you well? What if we made a movie about your life, and it was all about what your parents told us about you? That movie would have a lot of baby pictures(:
What if we had all accounts: your parents, your friends, and, last of all, yourself? That would be an accurate account. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John did a great job, but do we ever hear from Jesus Christ himself? That would be a very special sacred thing.
The New Testament describes the Savior’s suffering in Gethsemane from the perspective of the people who observed it. In Doctrine and Covenants 19:15–20, Jesus Christ told about His suffering from His own perspective. As you read this sacred personal account, look for how the Savior described His suffering.
Have everyone look up and read D&C 19: 15-20 silently. Ask everyone to pick out something that stands out to them. I usually go around the circle, and the students can say “pass” if they don’t want to share.
For students that struggle, you can print these scripture cards, cut them down if you think reading the whole thing is too much for them.
This is a Free Print.
If you want do a sorting activity on the side of the puzzle with the scriptures it might look something like this:
What does this say about these scriptures? All of them are beautiful and true. But it shows how very sacred and special this account is of Jesus Christ suffering. (They would do this sorting the same time as they move through the puzzle. You would just talk more about it in the end.)
Then, have two students repeat it, answering these questions with the puzzle pieces. Or ask your own questions. The questions are not on the puzzle pieces, for this reason. Everyone is at their own spiritual maturity, and these questions might be too advanced or not advance enough. If you do like the questions you can cut them out like this:
The youth can cut off the questions after they are done answering it. Don't forget to bring scissors.
This puzzle is in my store. (Bottom of the page)
It will look like this when completed:
9 pieces total, if you have a large class you can put the students in teams. Be sure to study the material so you can ask more questions. The Follow Him Podcast helps me when I am studying for my lessons. Read through the questions I asked on the puzzles and be familiar with them incase the youth need help answering them.
The feelings you have as you study the Savior’s suffering might prompt questions like these: Why did the Savior have to suffer for my sins? Why do I need to repent to receive the full blessings of His sacrifice? You might find insights about these questions and others in Elder Ulisses Soares’s message “Jesus Christ: The Caregiver of Our Soul” (Liahona, May 2021, 82–84). As you study, what impressions come to your mind? Consider recording your feelings about Jesus Christ and His sacrifice for you.
As part of your study and worship, you might look for a hymn that you can listen to or sing that expresses your gratitude to the Savior for His suffering on your behalf. “I Stand All Amazed” (Hymns, no. 193) is a good example.
What do you feel Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ would have you do as a result of what you have felt and studied?
They can record their feeling, while you listen to music.
Here is a free print.
This is a beautiful song .
See also “Jesus Christ will help you,” For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices (2022), 6–9; Topics and Questions, “Atonement of Jesus Christ,” “Repentance,” Gospel Library; D. Todd Christofferson, “The Divine Gift of Repentance,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2011, 38–41; “Jesus Suffers in Gethsemane” (video), Gospel Library.
If you have enough time you can watch this movie:
This is already in the lesson bundle, but you can purchase it here separately.
Black and White disclaimer. The art created for this weeks lesson was done with a water color in photoshop. If you purchase the Black and white, you aren't going to get the whole experience. It will also use a lot of your black printing ink. I made it cheaper this week, but I highly recommend purchasing the color version and sending it to a copy center. But it is here if you have no other option.
