Preparation

  1. Read, ponder, and pray about the following scriptures:
  2. Additional reading: Mark 16:19–20; Luke 24:49–53; Joseph Smith—History 1:21–25.
  3. If the picture The Ascension of Jesus (62497; Gospel Art Picture Kit 236) is available, use it during the lesson.
  4. If you use the attention activity, arrange to have two people come into the classroom before class starts, while class members are settling down. (If possible, these should be people who do not normally attend your class.) Have them enter the room, do something briefly (for example, speak with you or carry something into the room), and then leave. They should not speak to class members or call attention to themselves.
  5. Suggestion for teaching: Teachers must testify that what they teach is true. Testify of Jesus Christ and his gospel whenever the Spirit prompts you, not just at the end of the lesson. Bearing testimony brings power to your teaching. (See Teaching, No Greater Call [36123], pages 10, 43–44.)