MAIN IDEA

The Book of Mormon teaches me about Jesus Christ. It tells that He came to earth, healed people, and blessed children.

BRING

• Book of Mormon

• Nativity picture

• Pictures of Jesus healing and blessing children

SAY IT SIMPLY

“The Book of Mormon teaches me about Jesus.”

“Jesus loves children.”

“I love the Book of Mormon.”

LESSON FLOW

1. Show the book  Hold up the Book of Mormon. Let the children say “Book of Mormon.”

2. Jesus came to earth  Show the Nativity picture. Explain that the Book of Mormon teaches that Jesus was born and came to help us.

3. Jesus blessed children  Show the picture of Jesus with children. Say that Jesus loved the little children and blessed them.

4. Jesus healed people  Show the healing picture. Explain that Jesus helped sick and hurting people feel better.

5. Scripture action  Have the children hold hands open like a book and say, “The Book of Mormon teaches me about Jesus Christ.”

6. Song & close  Sing “Search, Ponder, and Pray” or repeat a simple line about loving the scriptures. Bear testimony that the Book of Mormon teaches of Jesus Christ.