September 6–12
Doctrine and Covenants 98–101
“Be Still and Know That I Am God”
Ideas for Family Scripture Study and Home Evening
Song:
“Help Me, Dear Father,” Children’s Songbook, 99
Prayer:
Thought/Scripture:
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Doctrine and Covenants 98:16, 39–40.
What in these verses can help us have more peace in our family?
You could sing a song about peace or forgiveness, such as “Truth Reflects upon Our Senses” (Hymns, no. 273).
Lesson:
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Doctrine and Covenants 101:22–36.
How might these verses have helped the Saints who were facing persecution?
How might they help people who feel fearful about the conditions of our world today?
For more ideas for teaching children, see this week’s outline in Teaching Stripling Warriors Come, Follow Me—For Primary.
Prayer:
Treat:
Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 10 oz bag mini marshmallows about 5 cups
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 6 cups Rice Krispie cereal*
- 8 oz chocolate chips about 1 1/3 cups
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Instructions
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Lightly grease a 9×13 inch pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
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In a large saucepan melt the butter, mini marshmallows and peanut butter together over low heat while stirring gently.
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Once melted, remove from the heat and stir in the Rice Krispies.
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Press the mixture into the pan (lightly spray your hands with non-stick cooking spray to avoid the mixture sticking to your hands).
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Add the chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate) to a medium-sized heatproof bowl. Microwave for 45-second intervals on medium power (not high or standard), stirring in between each burst.
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Once almost melted, stir until smooth and stir in the vegetable oil.
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Pour the chocolate over the top of the bars and let harden at room temperature (about 2 hours).
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Cut into squares and store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
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- Doctrine and Covenants 99.
When John Murdock was called to leave his home “to proclaim [the] everlasting gospel” (verse 1), he had just returned from a difficult, year-long mission in Missouri (see “John Murdock’s Missions to Missouri,” Revelations in Context, 87–89). What do we find in section 99 that may have been helpful or encouraging to Brother Murdock? What message does the Lord have for us in this revelation?
- Doctrine and Covenants 100:16; 101:3–5, 18.
After reading these verses, you might discuss how blacksmiths must heat metal intensely to remove impurities and then shape it by hammering it over and over again (see the video “The Refiner’s Fire” on ChurchofJesusChrist.org). You might also learn together about how other things are purified, such as water or salt. Maybe you could purify or cleanse something as a family. Why do we want to become pure? What do these examples teach us about how our trials can help us become “a pure people”?
For more ideas for teaching children, see this week’s outline in Come, Follow Me—For Primary.
Suggested song:.
