Come, Follow Me Mar 16-22: Jacob 5-7

March 16-22

Jacob 5-7
"The Lord Labors With us"

Missionaries serve Heavenly Father’s children

Jacob 5

and 

God invites me to help Him gather His children

Jacob 5:61-75

Preparation: Print out these missionary name tags or use your Cricut to make some (Elder Cricut file / Sister Cricut file. Print out this Missionary Prep article. The diagram in your Individuals and Families manual of the Allegory of the Olive Tree. Print off this certificate from The Friend - one for each kid to sign.

Opening Song: “Called to Serve,” pg 174

Scriptures: Jacob 5:61-75

Lesson:  

Get out your Allegory of the Olive Tree diagram. We are living in the Fourth Visit. Give a brief overview of the allegory. The Lord of the vineyard (who could represent Jesus) worked very hard to look after his olive trees (which could represent the people on earth because He cared so much about them). He called laborers (who could represent missionaries) to help care for the trees. 
Read Jacob 5:71-72
Have each of your kids pick a name tag. Each name tag has an attribute of the Savior on it that each missionary should strive to have. Read the corresponding part of the Missionary Prep article. Talk to your kids about what each attribute means and how they can develop it to become a better missionary.

Have your kids sign their certificate from President Monson reminding them to always be preparing to serve a mission.

Activity Ideas:

Saint Patrick’s Day scavenger hunt from Ministering Printables
Primary Handout

For more lesson ideas you can print out our 

Simply Family Home Evening lesson plan

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Discussion Topics:

Come, Follow Me - For Primary Missionaries serve Heavenly Father’s children
Jacob 5

Heavenly Father loves me
Jacob 6:5

I can stand up for what I know is true
Jacob 7:1-23

The Lord cares for His people
Jacob 5

Heavenly Father loves me and will forgive me when I repent
Jacob 6:4-5

Come, Follow Me - For Individuals and Families

What is an allegory?
Jacob 5-6

Jesus Christ is the Lord of the Vineyard
Jacob 5; 6:3-5

God invites me to help Him gather His children
Jacob 5:61-75

I can stand strong when others challenge my faith
Jacob 7:1-23

Book of Mormon Videos:

• “Sherem Denies Christ: Jacob 7”

Book of Mormon Stories:

• Chapter 10: "Jacob and Sherem.”

General Authority Messages:

• Elder Russel M. Ballard, “Put Your Trust in the Lord.”
• Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, “The Cost – and Blessings – of Discipleship.”
• President Henry B. Eyring, “The Lord Leads His Church”
• Quentin L. Cook
• Elder Allen D. Haynie, "Remembering in Whom We Have Trusted"
• Elder Russel M. Ballard, "Help the Church Grow"

Additional Videos:

• Old Testament Olive Vineyard

Other Resources From The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints:

Come, Follow Me for Primary

Come, Follow Me for Individuals and Families

The Friend