Lesson Plan Outlines

July 18th-24th: Ezra 1; 3-7; Nehemiah 2; 4-6;8

July 18, 2022 /

The DRAWN IN Flashback episode is another draw along so I am not going to place it on a specific day and leave it up to you to decide what day will be best to use it.

Monday, July 18th –
The Lord inspires people to bring about His purposes

Resources
Individuals & Families ManualLiahona MagazineFor the Strength of Youth MagazineBOMC
Opening Song
Opening Prayer
Invite Sharing
Coloring Page:

“I choose to fill my life with things that invite the Spirit.”
https://media.ldscdn.org/pdf/magazines/friend-august-2012/2012-08-27-coloring-page-eng.pdf

Individuals & Families Manual: 

The Lord inspires people to bring about His purposes. (Ezra 1) pg 133

For the Strength of Youth Magazine:

1 – Connect – Ana Julia A. pg Inside Front Cover
2 – “How do I decide when it’s the best time to serve a mission?” (Q&A) pg 30

Liahona Magazine:

1 – How to Share the Gospel Virtually (US & Canada Section) pg U12
2 – The Doctrine of Sharing the Gospel (US & Canada Section) pg U16

BOMC:

1 – Rebuilding Jerusalem and Ourselves (Books of Ezra, Nehemiah)
2 – Ezra Reinstates the Passover to Remember God (Come, Follow Me: Ezra, Nehemiah)

Closing Prayer

Tuesday, July 19th –
Temples can bring me joy

Resources
Individuals & Families ManualSunday School ManualPrimary Manual (O&Y)For the Strength of Youth MagazineFriend Magazine
Opening Song
Opening Prayer
Invite Sharing
Coloring Page:

The Temple Is a Blessing for Me and My Family
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/bc/content/shared/content/images/gospel-library/magazine/fr08jun41_color.jpg

Primary Manual (Younger Children):

The temple can bring me joy. (Ezra 3:8-13) pg 117
a – Possible Activity #1

Individuals & Families Manual: 

Temples can bring me joy. (Ezra 3:8-13; 6:16-22) pg 133
a – paragraph 1

Primary Manual (Younger Children):

The temple can bring me joy. (Ezra 3:8-13) pg 117
a – Possible Activity #2

Sunday School Manual:

Temples can bring us joy. (Ezra 3:8-13; 6:16-22) pg 59
a – Bullet #1

Friend Magazine:

Temple Tour pg 24

Individuals & Families Manual: 

1 – Temples can bring me joy. (Ezra 3:8-13; 6:16-22) pg 133
a – videos in paragraph 2
2 – Ezra 3:8-13; 6:16-22. pg 134

Primary Manual (Older Children):

The temple gives me reason to rejoice. (Ezra 3:8-13; 6:16-22) pg 118
a – Possible Activity #1

Friend Magazine:

1 – The Sweetest Goal pg 14
2 – How Can I Get Ready for the Temple? Pg 26
3 – For Older Kids pg 33

Primary Manual (Older Children):

The temple gives me reason to rejoice. (Ezra 3:8-13; 6:16-22) pg 118
a – Possible Activity #2

Friend Magazine:

1 – The Butterfly Garden pg 22
2 – What’s on Your Mind? pg 36
3 – Jesus Said pg Inside Back Cover

Primary Manual (Younger Children):

The temple can bring me joy. (Ezra 3:8-13) pg 117
a – Possible Activity #3

Friend Magazine:

1 – Thy Holy Temple pg 13
2 – Come, Follow Me Activities – Temple Craft pg 7
3 – Find It! pg 27
4 – For Little Friends pg 41

For the Strength of Youth Magazine:

Preparing for the Dubai Temple pg 18

Closing Prayer

Wednesday, July 20th –
What blessings come from receiving Temple ordinances?

Resources
Individuals & Families ManualSunday School ManualYW & AP ManualLiahona MagazineFor the Strength of Youth MagazineFriend MagazineBOMC
Opening Song
Opening Prayer
Invite Sharing
Coloring Page:

“Temple blessings unite families.”
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/bc/content/shared/content/images/gospel-library/magazine/fr09aug48_color.jpg
“Temple Grounds”
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/bc/content/shared/content/images/magazines/friend/2015/07/july-2015-friend-magazine-mormon_1479616_prt.pdf

YW & AP Manual:

1 – Prepare Yourself Spiritually pg 41
2 – Learn Together pg 41
a – Bullet #1

For the Strength of Youth Magazine:

1 – The Temple and Your Eternal Journey pg 2
2 – I Know I Will See Him Again pg 24
3 – Preparing for Temple Covenants pg 25

Liahona Magazine:

1 – Temple Ordinances: Preparing to Return to God’s Presence pg 5
2 – Seeing the Long-Awaited Blessings of the Temple pg 8
3 – Making Temple Ordinances More Available pg 12
4 – British Columbia, Canada pg 21

YW & AP Manual:

Learn Together pg 41-42
a – Bullet #2
b – Bullet #3

Sunday School Manual:

Experience the joy of the temple. (Additional Resources) pg 60

Friend Magazine:

The Light and Peace of the Temple pg 2

Sunday School Manual:

We can help the work of God advance despite opposition. (Ezra 4-5; Nehemiah 2; 4; 6) pg 59-60
a – Bullet #2

BOMC:

Why is the Feast of Tabernacles Significant to Latter-day Saints? (Come, Follow Me: Ezra, Nehemiah)

Closing Prayer

Thursday, July 21st –
I am blessed when I study the scriptures

Resources
Individuals & Families ManualSunday School ManualPrimary Manual (O&Y)Friend MagazineDRAWN IN
Opening Song
Opening Prayer
Invite Sharing
Coloring Page:

Primary Activity Page
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/bc/content/shared/content/images/gospel-library/manual/PD60009618/PD60009618_000_C03_wk30.pdf

Primary Manual (Younger Children):

The scriptures are a blessing. (Nehemiah 8:1-12) pg 118
a – Possible Activity #2

Individuals & Families Manual: 

I am blessed when I study the scriptures. (Ezra 7; Nehemiah 8) pg 133-134

Primary Manual (Younger Children):

The scriptures are a blessing. (Nehemiah 8:1-12) pg 118
a – Possible Activity #1

Primary Manual (Older Children):

I am blessed when I study the scriptures. (Nehemiah 8:1-12) pg 119
a – Possible Activity #1

Friend Magazine:

Activity Time pg 43

Sunday School Manual:

We are blessed when we study the scriptures. (Nehemiah 8:1-12) pg 60
a – Bullet #1

Individuals & Families Manual: 

Nehemiah 8:1-12. pg 134

Primary Manual (Older Children):

I am blessed when I study the scriptures. (Nehemiah 8:1-12) pg 119
a – Possible Activity #2

DRAWN IN: 

Old Testament Episode: Ezra, Nehemiah – YOU Draw the Stories!

Closing Prayer

Friday, July 22nd –
I can help the work of God advance despite opposition

Resources
Individuals & Families ManualSunday School ManualPrimary Manual (O&Y)Liahona MagazineFriend MagazineBOMC
Opening Song
Opening Prayer
Invite Sharing
Coloring Page:

Nehemiah
https://www.bibleforce.net/wp-content/uploads/6_Nehemia-6_15-16.pdf

Individuals & Families Manual: 

I can help the work of God advance despite opposition. (Ezra 4-6; Nehemiah 2; 4; 6) pg 133

BOMC:

1 – Understanding the Books of Ezra and Nehemiah (Come, Follow Me: Ezra, Nehemiah)
2 – Who was Nehemiah in the Bible? (Come, Follow Me: Ezra, Nehemiah)

Primary Manual (Younger Children):

The Lord will help me do His work. (Nehemiah 2:17-20; 6:1-9) pg 118
a – Possible Activity #1
b – Possible Activity #2

Liahona Magazine:

A Conversation about Precious Stories (US & Canada Section) pg U6

Friend Magazine:

Family Treasure Hunt pg 12

Individuals & Families Manual: 

Nehemiah 2; 4; 6. pg 134

Sunday School Manual:

We can help the work of God advance despite opposition. (Ezra 4-5; Nehemiah 2; 4; 6) pg 59-60
a – Bullet #1

Liahona Magazine:

Pioneer Perseverance (US & Canada Section) pg U2

Friend Magazine:

1 – Hi, Friends! pg 42
2 – Draw It pg 17

Primary Manual (Older Children):

The Lord will strengthen me to do “a great work.” (Nehemiah 2; 4; 6) pg 119
a – Possible Activity #1
b – Possible Activity #2

Individuals & Families Manual: 

Introduction Paragraph pg 132

Closing Prayer

Saturday, July 23rd –
The hand of the Lord can be upon me

Resources
Individuals & Families ManualBOMC
Opening Song
Opening Prayer
Invite Sharing
Individuals & Families Manual: 

Ezra 7:6, 9-10, 27-28. pg 134

BOMC:

3 Lessons from Nehemiah in how to do amazing things with your life (Come, Follow Me: Ezra, Nehemiah)

Closing Prayer

Sunday, July 24th –
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