
One is that those who are not spiritually sensitive do not understand the light of the gospel or even realize it is there for them.Īnother meaning of “comprehend” is to surround or overcome. The word “comprehendeth” can have at least two meanings. After discussing, read the following quote by David J. They have given us many ways to survive and learn from the hard times in our lives.Īsk: What are some ways you can add light into your life? What can we work on as a family to encourage each other and help chase away the darkness in our lives?įinish the lesson by bearing your testimony of the power of Christ to help us overcome dark times.īegin by reading D&C 45:7 (found at the top of this lesson) and ask how light represents Jesus Christ. Read aloud: Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ want us to be happy and experience joy. Share a personal experience when you were going through a hard time and were able to add some light into your life. When we follow Jesus Christ and keep His commandments, we are adding light into our life. No matter how dark things may seem, the darkness will never extinguish the light. When we were in the darkness and lit a candle, the darkness slowly went away. Read aloud: When we have dark times, we need to do our best to add light into our life. There are many dark things in our lives that make us sad or scared, but with the light Jesus brings to our lives, we can have happiness and understanding.Īsk: Have you ever felt like you were in a dark place? This can be a time when you were sad, scared, or upset. We can relate this to Jesus Christ and what He teaches us. With more candles, the brighter the room would become. Read aloud: If we were to sit for long enough in the darkness with lit candles, our eyes would adjust and we would eventually be able to see everything in the room. When all the candles have been lit, turn on the lights and gather for the lesson. Light each candle, and continue asking the question. Then, light a single candle or turn on a small, hand-held light. Once everyone is in the dark, as them what they can see. Go into the darkest room of your home and try to eliminate as much light as possible.

Start with the following activity! You’ll need candles or small lights.
