What is the Resurrection?
I love this lesson, and it is especially good to give this time of year as we approach Easter.
I don’t think we can underestimate the importance of teaching this topic. I have always been impressed that when Alma was counseling his wayward son Corianton, this the doctrine of the resurrection he chose to talk to him about (Alma 40-41). Alma wanted to leave an impression on Corianton of the true and everlasting consequences of his sins. He didn’t say you shouldn’t be doing this or that because statistically this or that may happen to you…. he simply taught about the resurrection, and the finality of it. It is a pretty powerful thing to contemplate.
Those chapters always remind me of President Boyd K. Packer’s quote: ” True doctrine, understood, changes attitudes and behavior. The study of the doctrines of the gospel will improve behavior quicker than a study of behavior will improve behavior. Preoccupation with unworthy behavior can lead to unworthy behavior. That is why we stress so forcefully the study of the doctrines of the gospel.” (Little Children, October 1986 General Conference).
This lesson teaches a lot of doctrine which I think is great – not only because it teaches the doctrine clearly, but it helps those you are teaching feel more and more capable of finding answers like this on their own. I love it when you can combine teaching a topic with also teaching how to study.
If you are interested in this teaching package, “What is the Resurrection,” you can find it HERE. One thing that is part of this package is a study sheet that is very detailed with questions about the resurrection with a scripture to find the answer with – so those you are teaching will be digging and finding the answers on their own.
This package, “What is the Resurrection” also includes some Easter symbols, so this makes a great Easter lesson!
Or you can find a combo pack of six March lessons HERE.
