Using the April 2002 Liahona

Lesson Ideas

• “Inspirational Thoughts,” page 2: President Gordon B. Hinckley says that our character will be the same in the next life as it is here. What role do our desires play in shaping our words and actions? How can we develop righteous desires?

• “Testifying of the Great and Glorious Atonement,” page 6: What does Elder Neal A. Maxwell say we can do to be grateful to God when life doesn’t unfold the way we want it to?

• “Do You Know How to Repent?” page 14: How would you answer the question Elder Jay E. Jensen’s bishop asked him in a temple recommend interview?

• “Jesus the Christ,” page F2: Ask class or family members what they know about the Savior. Compare their ideas with Elder Robert D. Hales’s list of 14 ideas describing what Jesus Christ has done for us.

Tithing Blessings

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