An object lesson that teaches how our burdens can be made light when we take Christ’s yoke upon us.

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Items you’ll need: 1 heavy object (for example a large book)

Have a strong member of the family hold his or her arm straight out and lock the elbow.

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Then place the heavy object or weight in his or her hand. Ask this person how long he or she might be able to hold up the weight.

While he or she is holding the weight, have another family member read Matthew 11:28-30 and ask your family: How can Jesus give us rest from our burdens?

 

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Invite another member of the family to stand near the one holding the weight (if they are taller, have them get on their knees). Allow the one with the weight to rest the burden on the other family member’s shoulder.

Ask the person holding the burden how long he or she could continue to carry the weight now.

Let them sit down and then ask: How was the heavy burden made light?


DISCUSSION:

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Is following Christ always easy?

What are some things we are asked to do to follow Christ or in other words to take His yoke upon us?

Answers could include the following:

Church Callings
Service
Ministering to others
Family scripture study
FHE
Prayer
Sabbath day observance
Word of Wisdom
Tithing
Honesty

Why are these burdens not always easy to bear?

Why does Jesus want us to bear these burdens? (help us to grow and bring us happiness)

What are some burdens Satan wants us to bear? (addiction, grudges, dishonesty, pride, or guilt)

Why does Satan want us to bear these burdens? (to bring us misery, stop our progression, to damn us)

In what ways are the Lord’s burdens much lighter in comparison to Satan’s burdens?

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Bear Testimony:

Bear testimony of how we all carry burdens – some resulting from our own sins and mistakes, some caused by the choices of others, and some that are nobody’s fault but are simply part of life on earth. Regardless of the reasons for our struggles, Jesus pleads with us to come unto Him so He can help us bear our burdens and find relief. Coming unto Him means seeking Christ in our everyday lives and trying each day to become more like Him.

 

This object lesson comes from Scripture Study for Latter-day Saint Families, The New Testament. It is available on Amazon along with the newest book about President Nelson written by Sheri Dew. Be sure and check it out!

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Yours Truly,

Melanie's Library

P.S. This object lesson was used in Episode 11 of my new Teach Me to Walk in the Light podcast. To listen to the podcast, click HERE.

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