MAIN IDEA

Jesus showed love by helping people. I can try to love others the way Jesus did.

BRING

• Scriptures

• Lesson pictures on pages 27, 26, and 22

• Words to the chorus of “I’m Trying to Be like Jesus”

SAY IT SIMPLY

“Jesus showed us how to love others.”

“Jesus was kind.”

“I can be loving too.”

LESSON FLOW

1. Song  Sing the chorus of “I’m Trying to Be like Jesus.” Actions: hug self, nod, hug self, nod.

2. Story 1  Show page 27. Tell how Jesus blessed the bread and fish so the hungry people had enough to eat. Pretend to be hungry, then pretend to eat.

3. Story 2  Show page 26. Tell how Jesus blessed the blind man so he could see. Cover eyes, then uncover them.

4. Story 3  Show page 22. Tell how the resurrected Jesus blessed the Nephite children because He loved them. Invite the children to hug themselves.

5. Repeat  After each story, say together: “Jesus showed us how to love others.”

6. Song & close  Sing the chorus again and testify that we can love others as Jesus did.