Acts 12 begins with the execution of the apostle James, the brother of John (Acts 12:1-3) during Passover in Jerusalem in 44 A.D. Peter finds himself imprisoned at this time, at the hands of Herod Agrippa, the grandson of Herod the Great. I try to help the students envision whatContinue Reading

In John’s account of the exchange between Jesus and Pontius Pilate, the Prefect of the Roman province of Judaea, we read the following: Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews? Jesus answered him, Sayest thouContinue Reading

The Conversion of Mrs. Bader Two missionaries had been enjoying a beautiful spring day until they knocked on the door of Mrs. Bader.  She hadn’t noticed the lovely day, and it soon became apparent that she didn’t feel there was anything of beauty in the whole world. As soon asContinue Reading

This is a great story that could go with Alma 12:28-32. In these verses we read that commandments were given to man after the great Plan of Redemption was made known. I have always found it useful to teach commandments in their proper context. This avoids so much confusion! AContinue Reading

Mosiah chapters 22 through 24 both illustrate how the Lord works in our lives to make us equal to our challenges. We read that the people of Limhi were in a tough situation in that “there was no way that they could deliver themselves” from their affliction (Mosiah 21:5). This isContinue Reading

I have used some of the following stories to emphasize the importance of letting our light shine.  The savior taught, “Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid… Let your light so shine before men, that they may see yourContinue Reading

The story of the birth of the Savior has many practical applications for young people.  As we examine the narrative, we find principles which teach us many life lessons. At the very beginning of the events surrounding the miraculous birth of the Savior, we read the following: And in theContinue Reading

Just about everyone at some point in their lives has played “King of the mountain”.  As young children we would go to the local hill, and the person on top was the king.  Everyone else would strive to take that person down off the top, thus becoming the new king.Continue Reading