November 29–December 5
Doctrine and Covenants 137–138
“The Vision of the Redemption of the Dead”
Ideas for Family Scripture Study and Home Evening
Song:
“Search, Ponder, and Pray,” Children’s Songbook, 109
Prayer:
Thought/Scripture:
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Doctrine and Covenants 138:12–24.
What does Doctrine and Covenants 138:12–24 teach about the people the Savior visited in the spirit world? What blessings did they receive? What do we learn from their example?
Lesson:
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Doctrine and Covenants 137:1–5.
Invite your family to draw what they think the celestial kingdom might look like based on these verses. What do you find in these verses that helps you look forward to living there? What are we doing now to prepare to live in the celestial kingdom with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ?
For more ideas for teaching children, see this week’s outline in Teaching Stripling Warriors Come, Follow Me—For Primary.
Prayer:
Treat:
CHOCOLATE CARAMEL BARS
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup + 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup + 1/3 cup salted butter
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
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Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8×8 glass pan with non-stick spray.
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In a medium bowl, combine flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup butter. Use 2 forks or a pastry cutter to combine, until mixture is crumbly. Press into bottom of 8×8 pan.
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In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt remaining 1/3 cup butter. Add in 1/4 cup brown sugar and stir. Bring to a boil, then boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and pour over crust.
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Bake for 15 minutes. (Do not over bake or you will have toffee bars!
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Remove from oven. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top of caramel and swirl gently with a knife. Let cool completely. Cut into bars and ENJOY!!
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- Doctrine and Covenants 137:5–10.
To learn about what it would have meant for Joseph Smith to see several of his family members together in the celestial kingdom, your family could watch the video “Ministry of Joseph Smith: Temples” (ChurchofJesusChrist.org). Perhaps you could also talk about someone you know who died without the chance to be baptized. What does Doctrine and Covenants 137:5–10 teach us about that person?
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- Doctrine and Covenants 138:38–55.
These verses describe those whom President Joseph F. Smith saw in the spirit world and brief details about them. Maybe your family could make a list of your ancestors who are in the spirit world, along with details about their lives.
For more ideas for teaching children, see this week’s outline in Come, Follow Me—For Primary.
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