Purpose
To help the children realize that the Holy Ghost can help them know that the teachings of Jesus Christ are true.
Preparation
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Prayerfully study Mosiah 11; 12:17–19; 13:1–9; 17; 18:1–3; Moroni 10:4–5; D&C 130:22.
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Prepare to sing or say the words to “The Holy Ghost” (Children’s Songbook, p. 105); the words are included at the back of this manual.
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Prepare ten small cards as shown. Print the letter on one side and the number on the reverse side. For children who cannot read, add dots to correspond with the numbers.
If possible, tape the cards in random order on the backs of the children’s chairs before class.
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Prepare to sing the first verse of “I Know My Father Lives” (Children’s Songbook, p. 5).
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Materials needed:
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A copy of the Book of Mormon for each child who can read.
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Masking tape, if available.
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Chalkboard, chalk, and eraser; or paper to write on.
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Picture 3-47, Abinadi before King Noah (62042; Gospel Art Picture Kit 308).
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Make the necessary preparations for any enrichment activities that you will be using.
Suggested Lesson Development
Invite a child to say the opening prayer.
Follow up with the children if you encouraged them to do something during the week.
The Holy Ghost Helped Alma Recognize the Truth
The Holy Ghost Can Help Us Know the Truth
Enrichment Activities
Choose from the following activities those that will work best for your children. You can use them in the lesson itself or as a review or summary. For additional guidance, see “Class Time” in “Helps for the Teacher.”
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Sing or say the last two lines of “The Still Small Voice” (Children’s Songbook, p. 106).
Listen, listen. (cup hand to ear)
The Holy Ghost will whisper. (place index finger to lips)
Listen, listen (cup hand to ear)
To the still small voice. (place hand over heart)
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Have the children role-play the story of Abinadi before Noah and the priests. The child representing Abinadi could name some of Heavenly Father’s commandments. Alma could admit that he believes and ask the king to spare Abinadi’s life. Instead, Alma is cast out. Have the child representing Alma hide and pretend to write down the teachings of Abinadi.