Lesson Plan: “Be a Latter-day Warrior”

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Powerfully Teaching
Your Children
Gospel Principles
Lesson Plan: “Be a Latter-day Warrior”
Objectives:
Reinforces Principles of:

Talk about how the Lord needs Latter-day warriors
who are obedient to fight against evil.
saved because they obeyed every word of command.
 Obedience
 Emphasize that Helaman’s stripling warriors were
Each lesson contains 5 timed activities:
(Choose the activities that fit your family’s schedule.
Additional resources are provided as extra time may be available.)
Reverence Time: Song, prayer, scripture and video clip
Lesson Time: Lesson summary and points to ponder
Story Time: Story
Activity Time: Object lesson or activity
Treat Time: Prayer, theme related recipe & music video
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Approximate Time: 5 minutes
Sing Together:
Children’s Songbook #172, “We’ll Bring the World His Truth.”
If you wish to have an online music ﬁle to accompany you visit:
http://www.lds.org/churchmusic
(Note: Navigate to the Interactive Church Music Player where you can listen to and print Church hymns and
children’s songs.)
Prayer:
Scripture Time:
Alma 57:21
21. Yea, and they did obey and observe to perform every word of command with
exactness; yea, and even according to their faith it was done unto them; and I did
remember the words which they said unto me that their mothers had taught them.
Video Clip:
Watch chapter 8 from The Complete Learning System Helaman’s Stripling
Warriors DVD.
Lesson
Summary:
Approximate Time: 10-15 minutes
(For younger children, it may be helpful to summarize the following ideas):
What does the word “stripling” mean? (A boy in his teenage years, who has not yet grown to his
full size.)
Why was Helaman’s army made up of teenage boys instead of grown men? (Discuss ideas.
See Alma 56:5-8.)
Why were these young men successful in battle? (Discuss ideas.)
“And it came to pass that there were two hundred, out of my two thousand and sixty, who had
fainted because of the loss of blood; nevertheless, according to the goodness of God, and to our
great astonishment, and also the joy of our whole army, there was not one soul of them who did
perish; yea, and neither was there one soul among them who had not received many wounds.
And now, their preservation was astonishing to our whole army, yea, that they should be spared
while there was a thousand of our brethren who were slain. And we do justly ascribe it to the
miraculous power of God, because of their exceeding faith in that which they had been taught to
believe—that there was a just God, and whosoever did not doubt, that they should be preserved
by his marvelous power.” (Alma 57:25-26)
The stripling warriors had great faith, but it was not faith without works. “The key to their success
was to obey every word and command. Yes, if we are going to draw upon the powers of heaven,
intention is not enough. We must obey every word of command with exactness...We must actually
obey the law; intention is not enough! ” Rex C. Reeve, New Era, Jul 1981 © Intellectual Reserve,
Inc. All rights reserved.
Today we do not have to go into battle with swords and spears like Helaman’s army, but we are
still faced with a battle against evil. “Today we are fighting a battle that in many ways is more
perilous, more fraught with danger than the battle between the Nephites and the Lamanites. ...
We fight against Lucifer, the father of all lies, the enemy of all that is good and right and holy. ...
We battle literally for the souls of men.” M. Russell Ballard, Liahona, Nov 2002 © Intellectual
Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.
How can the example of the stripling warriors help us fight against evil? (Discuss ideas.)
“In a day of ever-changing values I think about Helaman’s stripling warriors. These young men,
who were taught correct principles by their mothers, ‘were exceedingly valiant for courage, and
also for strength and activity; but behold, this was not all—they were men who were true at all
times in whatsoever thing they were entrusted.’ (Alma 53:20.) Now, that means being true when
you are tempted, being true when you don’t want to be, being true when it means standing alone
from the rest of the world. Remembering the example of these faithful young men strengthens
me in my effort to be steadfast in obeying gospel principles.” Ruth B. Wright, Ensign, Nov 1990
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Points to
Ponder:
What does it mean to be true? (Discuss ideas.)
How can we be true to our Heavenly Father? (Discuss ideas.)
“Walk in faith before Him with your heads high, proud of your membership in this great cause
and kingdom which He has restored to the earth in this, the last dispensation of the fulness of
times. ... Be true to your own convictions. You know what is right, and you know what is wrong.
... Be true, my beloved associates in this great kingdom.” Gordon B. Hinckley, Liahona, Apr 2001
© Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.
Why were the stripling warriors true to their Heavenly Father? (Discuss ideas.)
“Now they never had fought, yet they did not fear death; and they did think more upon
the liberty of their fathers than they did upon their lives; yea, they had been taught by
their mothers, that if they did not doubt, God would deliver them.
And they rehearsed unto me the words of their mothers, saying: We do not doubt our
mothers knew it.” (Alma 56:44–48.)
What are some of the things you have been taught by your mother to help you become a latter-day stripling warrior? (Discuss ideas.)
Quote:
“Like Helaman’s 2,000 stripling warriors, you also are the spirit sons [and daughters] of God,
and you too can be endowed with power to build up and defend His kingdom. We need you
to make sacred covenants, just as they did. We need you to be meticulously obedient and
faithful, just as they were.” M. Russell Ballard, Ensign, Nov. 2002 © Intellectual Reserve, Inc.
All rights reserved.
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purposes.
(Approximate Time: 2 minutes)
Jason followed along in his Book of Mormon as Father read, “Now behold, there were two thousand of those
young men, who entered into this covenant and took their weapons of war to defend their country.” (Alma 53:18).
After family scripture study, Jason marched down the hall to get ready for school, “Follow me, my sons,” he
shouted to his three younger brothers, “We can’t let Ammoron’s army catch us.”
After school the four brothers continued their play in the backyard. “I need a volunteer to go spy on Ammoron’s
army,” Jason whispered.
“I’m Gid,” Jeremy said. “I’ll go, Helaman.” Getting down on his hands and knees, Jeremy crawled across the
lawn towards the hedge that divided their yard and the Hansen’s yard. When he peeked through the bushes, he
saw Hunter jumping on his trampoline. Jeremy quickly crawled back to where his brothers had set up camp.
“Ammoron’s coming, sir,” he reported.
“Full march, my sons,” Jason whispered. “We can’t let Ammoron overtake us.”
“We don’t have any weapons, “ Philip stated. “How are we going to fight Ammoron?”
Jason ran over to the pile of tree limbs that Father had trimmed off the cherry tree. “We can make spears with
these,” he said. “Let’s go see if Mom will help us.”
Mother dried her hands on a dish towel. “When I was little, my Aunt June helped me and my cousin Nancy make
princess wands out of sticks, cardboard and aluminum foil. We can make some spears and swords the same way.”
“And shields, too?” Andrew asked. “We need shields to help protect us!”
Mother smiled. “And shields, too, Andy!” she said as she rubbed her youngest son’s head.
The boys drew spear heads, swords and shields onto the cardboard Mother had found in the garage and Mother
cut them out. “Now cover these with this foil so they look like they’re made of steel,” she told the boys. After the
foil was on they tied the spear heads to the sticks the boys had found with yarn. When the weapons were finished
the boys each gave Mother a hug.
“Thanks, Mom. You’re the greatest!” Jason shouted.
“You’re welcome,” Mother answered. “Now, before you go to battle there are some rules we need to discuss,”
she said, “So that none of my sons get hurt.”
Jason grinned. “Just like the stripling warriors’ mothers taught them!” he exclaimed.
by Margie Nauta Lee © 2008 Living Scriptures, Inc.
What you need:
A copy of the “I Will Be a Latter-day Warrior” activity (artwork included with this lesson), cardboard, magic marker, scissors, aluminum foil, glue, tape, stick, cardstock and yarn.
Preparation
1. Tape sword handle pattern to sword blade pattern.
2. Trace pattern pieces onto cardboard. Cut out pattern pieces.
3. Wrap foil around sword blade, spear head, knife and shield.
4. Tape shield handle to inside of shield. Decorate shield with magic marker.
5. Tie spear head to stick with yarn.
6. Put glue on sword and knife handles. Wrap yarn around handle (or color handle
with marker).
7. Glue targets to cardstock. Hang targets up with yarn.
1. Explain: When the sons of Helaman fought their battle they were armed with weapons Activity:
of war, but that wasn’t all they were armed with. (Tape words to weapons as you read them.)
“And they were all young men, and they were exceedingly valiant for courage, and also
for strength and activity; but behold, this was not all—they were men who were true at all times in whatsoever thing they were entrusted.
“Yea, and they did obey and observe to perform every word of command with exactness; yea, and even according to their faith it was done unto them; and I did remember the words which they said unto me that their mothers had taught them.”
(Alma 53:20-21)
2. Read Quote; “You are to be the royal army of the Lord in the last days. … In the spiritual battles you are waging, I see you as today’s sons of Helaman.” Ezra Taft Benson, Ensign, May 1986 © Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.
3. Ask: What are some of the spiritual battles children are waging today?
(Discuss ideas. Emphasize: Battling lying, cheating, disobedience
and stealing while you are young will help prepare you to
fight more serious sins as you grow older.)
4 Play “I Will Be a Latter-day Warrior” game (artwork included with this lesson).
I Will Be a Latter-day Warrior
1. Hang targets up with yarn in door way or somewhere that they can hang freely at children’s eye level.
2. Take turns answering the example questions. If answered correctly choose a weapon to hit the corresponding
target with.
a. Mother tells you it’s time to take your bath, but you’re in the middle of a video game. You’ve been taught to be
obedient, but you’ll lose if you stop playing. What do you do?
b. You promised your brother you’d buy him a toy truck for his birthday, but you spent your money on an ice cream
cone. You’ve been taught not to steal, but you want to keep your promise. What do you do?
c. You didn’t study your spelling words. If you write the words on your hand you can still get an “A” on the test.
You’ve been taught not to cheat, but you don’t want to fail. What do you do?
d. Father asked if you made your bed. You didn’t have time because you were doing your homework. You’ve been
taught not to lie, but you don’t want to be late for school. What do you do?
e. Your friend wrote the answers to the test on her hand. You don’t want to be a snitch, but you’ve been taught
cheating is wrong. What do you do?
f. Your little brother was jumping on the bed while you were tending him and he got hurt. When Mother asked what
happened, he didn’t want you to get in trouble for not watching him good, so he said he tripped. You’ve been taught
lying is wrong. You want to tell the truth, but if you do, he’ll get in trouble too. What do you do?
g. You went to the store with your best friend and he wants you to be the look out so he can steal a toy truck. You’ve
been taught stealing is wrong, but he said he wouldn’t be your friend anymore if you don’t do it. What do you do?
h. Father asked you to clean the bathroom. You’ve been taught to be obedient, but it’s not fair because you didn’t
make the mess. What do you do?
TRUE
at all times
FAITH
VALIANT OBEY
for courage
every word of command
Approximate Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Bake Time: 8-10 minutes
Gingerbread “Warriors”
3/4 cup molasses
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup water
1/8 cup butter, softened
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
In a medium bowl, mix together the molasses, brown sugar, water and butter until smooth. Combine
the flour, baking soda, allspice, ginger, cloves and cinnamon, stir them into the wet mixture until all of
the dry is absorbed. Cover the dough and chill for at least 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
Cut out with a gingerbread boy cutter. Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from the cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.
Treat Time: Help children decorate cookies with icing to resemble “Stripling Warriors.”
Closing Prayer and blessing on the food.

Lesson Plan: “Be a Latter-day Warrior”

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