WEEK 5: JANUARY 28 - FEBRUARY 3

"Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord"
Matthew 3; Mark 1; Luke 3

We are really moving along in our learning. Your kids are doing WONDERFUL and it is amazing to see how much everyone knows as we talk about our lesson.

We missed seeing Annie again this week. We hope to see you next week.

We are introduced to Mark this week. All we know about Mark is he was a follower of Jesus Christ and was directed to record his observations of Christ and His ministry.

Please go over the following with your kids:

The baptism of Jesus Christ

• Watch the video HERE
• Why did Jesus need to be baptized?
• Who spoke after Jesus was baptized?
• By what power did John the Baptist baptize Jesus
• What is the difference in "baptism by water" and "baptism by fire"?
• How can the Holy Ghost help us? Talk to us?

Jesus begins His Ministry

• Mark 1: 15-20

Jesus begins performing miracles

• Mark 1:21-26
• Mark 1:29-31
• Mark 1:28, 32-34
• Mark 1:40-42

WEEK 4: JANUARY 21-27

"We Have Found the Messiah"
John 1 (see also: Joseph Smith Translation- John 1:1-34, 42)

We missed seeing Izaiah and McKayla today. I hope they are doing well and that we will see them next week.

What to read this week-

• John 1:1-5~ Jesus lived with Heavenly Father before HIs birth and created the Earth
• John 1:6-18~ John introduces John the Baptist
• John 1:19-28~ John the Baptist answers the priest's questions
• John 1:29-34~ John relates witnessing John the Baptist baptizing Jesus (we'll learn more about this next week)
• John 1:35-51~ John the Baptist testifies Jesus is the "Lamb of God"; Jesus gains his first followers (Andrew and Simon Peter, Philip, and Nathaneal)

This week gets us into the very beginning of Christ's ministry. John's purpose for writing was to show that Jesus is the Messiah and Son of God. So some stories we are more familiar with are glossed over (i.e. Jesus' baptism) in John's writing and some things we normally don't focus on are detailed in this book. (i.e. gathering of followers/disciples).

WEEK 3: JANUARY 14-20

"We Have Come to Worship Him"
Luke 2 & Matthew 2

Please read and discuss with your child:

• The story of Christ's birth- Luke 2:1-7
• The Shepherds visiting baby Jesus- Luke 2:8-17
• The Wise Men visiting the Christ child- Matthew 2:1-2, 7-12
• Mary and Joseph fleeing to Egypt- Matthew 2:13-15
• Mary and Joseph returning to Israel- Matthew 2:19-23
• Jesus Teaching in the temple- Luke 2:41-50

You can also watch some videos to go along with the lesson HERE.

WEEK 2: JANUARY 7-13

"Be It Unto Me According To Thy Word"
Matthew 1; Luke 1

Please read and discuss the following with your child:

The story of Mary and Joseph-

   ~Matthew 1:19-24

   ~Luke 1:26-38

The story of Zacharias and Elizabeth-

   ~Luke 1:5-7

   ~Luke 1:11-25

   ~Luke 1:57-64

The story of Mary and Elizabeth-

   ~Luke 1:39-47

This is a lot to go over. Break it up over several days and review as you go. This will also help as you work on your individual and family study.

WEEK 1: DECEMBER 31 - JANUARY 6

We Are Responsible for Our Own Learning

Please read and discuss the following with your child:

• 2 Timothy 3:15
• Moroni 10:3-5
• John 7:17
• Your child's favorite story about the savior