This week’s dinner discussions are based on lesson thirty-six in the manuals, the Junior Primary is an exception to this and these lessons are based on lesson thirty-five. The Primary program should be drawing near and so you may want to review parts at the dinner table as well. You could expand this discussion to include the topics of your Sacrament meeting.
If you have a child in Sunbeams or Nursery he learned about being kind to animals. The children learned about Adam naming the animals. They also learned about Noah and the Ark, and rescuing the animals from the flood. They talked about the proper way to care for and treat animals. You may want to spend time this week talking about the blessings that animals are to us.
If you have a child between the ages of four and seven she learned about temples and eternal families. The children first learned that Adam and Eve were the first parents on earth. They then learned that we can be together forever if we are sealed in the temple. The children also discussed the importance of being worthy of attending the temple. You may want to talk about how grateful you are for the temple and eternal families.
If you have a child between the ages of eight and eleven he learned about the day of the Pentecost. The children discussed how the Apostles received the gift of the Holy Ghost. They then discussed the ways to recognize the promptings of the Holy Ghost and the importance of listening to those promptings. The assigned reading is Acts 2:1-8. 36-41.
If you have child who is twelve or thirteen she learned about Harold B Lee and his leadership qualities. The lesson discussed the qualities of a good leader. It also discussed several situations that President Lee was a leader in. They discussed how the church leadership is organized. You may want to review this with your children as well.
For all members over the age of fourteen the lesson was based on Romans. The lesson talked discussed the fact that our salvation is dependent on Christ and not on works. The lesson also discussed the need to become reborn and have a newness of life through faith in Christ and baptism. Finally it is important to live as becoming of Saints (follower of Christ.) Next week’s reading is Hebrews.
The young women learned about honesty. The young men learned about giving thanks. The Priesthood and Relief Society lessons were based on conference talks from the April session of conference. Next week is a fifth Sunday so your individual bishop will determine the lesson.
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You can read further insight on the lessons in RS/EQ Lessons and Gospel Doctrine.