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Why is Jesus Christ important in my life?

Why is Jesus Christ important in my life?

Prepare Yourself Spiritually

Jesus Christ was chosen to be our Savior. His Atonement makes it possible for us to be resurrected and to repent and be forgiven so we can return to our Heavenly Father’s presence. In addition to saving us from our sins, Jesus Christ, our Savior, also offers us peace and strength in times of trial. He sets the perfect example for us, and His teachings are the foundation for happiness in this life and eternal life in the world to come.

Resources to Help You Prepare

These resources are to help you prepare for the “Learn together” section of the meeting.

Questions to Ponder before You Teach

Review some of your favorite scripture passages about the Savior and ponder your testimony of Him. How have you come to know Him? What experiences have made you grateful for Jesus Christ and His atoning sacrifice?

How could a stronger testimony of Jesus Christ bless the young women? What might they do to more fully rely on the Savior’s teachings and Atonement?

What can the young women do to prepare to learn? For example, they could read a talk, watch a video, or study a scripture related to this doctrine.

Teaching in the Savior’s Way

The Savior invited His followers to testify, and as they did, the Spirit touched their hearts. As you invite the young women to share their testimonies of Christ and His role in their lives, the Spirit can bear witness to them of the truthfulness of what they say. The young women’s testimonies can also be strengthened by hearing others (especially their peers) testify of the Savior.

Meeting Outline

1. Counsel Together and Share Experiences

Led by a member of the class presidency; approximately 5–10 minutes

Lead a discussion about items such as the following:

  • Our class: Who is missing today? What visits do we need to make? Who should we invite to an upcoming activity? Who needs our help and prayers?

  • Our responsibilities: What assignments do we need to make? What assignments have we fulfilled? How have we invited others to come unto Christ, and how can we invite others now?

  • Our lives: Remind the class of the discussion from the last meeting. What experiences have we had with applying what we learned? What experiences have we had in the past few weeks that strengthened our testimonies of the gospel?

If possible, discuss these items beforehand in a class presidency meeting.

2. Learn Together

Led by a leader or teacher or a member of the class; approximately 25–35 minutes

After studying the above resources and following the inspiration of the Spirit, you may select one or more of the activities below to help class members understand the doctrine.

  • Sister Jean B. Bingham’s talk “That Your Joy Might Be Full” can help the young women understand how to find joy despite life’s difficulties as they come unto Jesus Christ. One way to discuss her message might be to draw a path on the board leading to the word joy. Invite the young women to write on the path suggestions from Sister Bingham’s message that lead to true joy. Encourage the young women to consider ways they can act on Sister Bingham’s counsel and share how Jesus has brought joy to their lives.

  • Invite a few ward members ahead of time to come to class and share an experience that helped them come to know Jesus Christ. Divide the class into four groups and assign each group to read one of the sections in Elder David A. Bednar’s talk “If Ye Had Known Me.” Ask each group to look in their section for answers to these questions: What is the difference between knowing about Christ and knowing Christ? What can we do to truly know Christ? What guidance could you share with friends who want to strengthen their relationship with the Savior?

  • Ask the young women what has been the most important day in their life. What about in history? Invite them to discover what Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf said was the most important day in his message “Behold the Man!” and discuss why he thought this was the most important day. Encourage class members to look for the blessings Elder Uchtdorf promised to those who “behold” Jesus Christ. What did they find in the talk, and what are they personally doing to make the Savior an important part of their daily lives? As part of this discussion, you could also invite the young women to set a goal to use one of the suggestions discussed in class to come closer to Christ.

  • Display a picture of the Savior. Write on the board the following questions: Who is Jesus Christ? What has He done for us? How do we know that He lives today? Invite the young women to search one of the following resources to find answers to these questions: “The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles,” “Jesus Christ” in the Topical Guide, or a hymn that teaches what Jesus Christ has done for them (see “Jesus Christ—Savior” in the Topics index of Hymns). Ask them to share what they find. Invite a few of them to explain how they gained their testimonies of Jesus Christ. How do their testimonies affect their daily lives? You could also show the video “#Hallelujah—An Easter Message about Jesus Christ.”

  • Display on the walls testimonies of Jesus Christ by members of the First Presidency in the most recent conference issue of the Ensign or Liahona (these testimonies often appear at the end of the talks). Invite the young women to read these testimonies or watch the video “Apostle Testimony Montage.” Ask them how they feel when they hear or read the testimonies of the Savior’s special witnesses. Ask them how their testimonies of Christ affect their daily actions. Allow time for class members to express their love and testimony of Jesus Christ.

  • Show the video “Reclaimed.” What do the young women learn from the video about what Jesus Christ can do for them? How could they use the message of this video to help people who are having difficulty forgiving themselves or feel they are beyond the reach of the Savior’s help? What scriptures would they share? (see, for example, Isaiah 1:18; Alma 36:3, 27; Ether 12:27; Doctrine and Covenants 58:42–43).

3. Plan to Act

Led by a member of the class presidency; approximately 5–10 minutes

  • Ask the young women to discuss any feelings or impressions they had during the meeting. What was meaningful to them? Is there something they can do personally or as a class to apply what they have learned?

  • Give the young women a few minutes to record what they will do in the coming weeks to act on their impressions. Invite them to share their ideas.

  • Remind the young women that they will have the opportunity to share their experiences at the beginning of the next meeting.

Related Youth Activities

Plan a Mutual activity that will help the young women apply what they learned in this lesson.