“February 15–21. 2 Nephi 6–10: ‘I Am He That Comforteth You’” Come, Follow Me: For Primary (2015), 16–17

“February 15–21. 2 Nephi 6–10: ‘I Am He That Comforteth You’” For Primary, 16–17

February 15–21

“I Am He That Comforteth You”

Preparing to Teach in Primary

Begin your preparation to teach by reading 2 Nephi 6–10 before studying any supplemental material. Prepare your teaching plan and record your thoughts and impressions. You might also use some of the ideas on the next page or in Come, Follow Me for individuals and families.

Encourage Sharing

How can you encourage the children to share the feelings and experiences they had as they studied these scriptures individually and with their families? How can you also involve children who may not have read in advance?

Teach the Doctrine

As you teach the doctrine found in this week’s scriptures, what verses, quotations, experiences, questions, and other resources might you share with the children? How might you use these resources to help children learn gospel principles? How can you encourage children to act on the truths they learn in class?

Encourage Sharing and Learning at Home

What can the children share at home with their families? How can you encourage them to continue to learn about the Book of Mormon at home?

My Teaching Plan

Additional Ideas

Use one or more of the activities below to help children learn about how the Savior can help us. You may also use your own activities to teach other truths you find in these chapters.

2 Nephi 8:9, 17, 24. I can remember my covenants with God.

Jacob wanted to help his people “awake to,” or remember, their covenants (see 2 Nephi 8:9, 17, 24). To help the children understand what it means to awake to a covenant, you could ask them what people do to become fully awake in the morning, such as set an alarm, open curtains to let in sunlight, exercise, or take a shower. What could the children do to remember to choose the right and keep their baptismal covenants?

Jacob 2:12–21. I can help others feel happy by sharing with them.

Children could act out several phrases from Jacob 2:17–19 to help them learn that sharing is better than being selfish. For instance, children might enjoy acting out phrases such as “feed the hungry” or “administer relief to the sick” (Jacob 2:19). Children could role-play sharing in different situations, such as sharing food or a toy. Invite them to think about things they can do in their homes to share their talents, time, and other things God has given them.

2 Nephi 9:20–23. Jesus Christ saved me from sin and death.

To strengthen their faith in the Savior’s Atonement, children could look at several pictures that depict the events of Christ’s Atonement and Resurrection (see Gospel Art Book [2009], nos. 56–60). As they look at the pictures, they could read 2 Nephi 9:20–23 and look for words that match each of the pictures. What are their thoughts and feelings about the Savior’s Atonement? They could also sing a song about the Atonement, such as “He Sent His Son” or “The Third Article of Faith” (Children’s Songbook, 34 and 123). Consider sharing your testimony of the Savior. What can children do to share what they have learned with their families?

2 Nephi 9:27–30. The scriptures warn me of danger.

Wisdom and riches are not inherently bad, but Jacob warned that they are dangerous if used for the wrong purposes. To help the children understand this idea, you could display something that represents worldly riches or worldly wisdom—for example, a treasure chest or a book—and discuss what 2 Nephi 9:27–30 teaches about using wealth and wisdom for good. What warnings does Jacob give us if we seek wealth and wisdom for the wrong reasons?

Sharing Time

Singing Time

Help the children learn the gospel through music.

Children could sing “To Think about Jesus” or “Keep the Commandments” (Children’s Songbook, 34 and 146).

Sharing by children

Create opportunities for children to share how they are learning and living the gospel.

Encourage the children to share a verse from 2 Nephi 9 that helps them understand the Atonement. A few children could show a picture of the events of Christ’s Atonement and tell what they learn from the picture. Some children might share what they do to remember the covenant they made when they were baptized.