The following material supplements the suggested lesson outline. You may want to use one or more of these ideas as part of the lesson.
During your discussion of the sacrament, you may want to discuss the following questions about taking upon ourselves the name of Christ. Some of the suggested answers are adapted from a talk given by Elder Dallin H. Oaks in the April 1985 general conference (see Conference Report, Apr. 1985, 101–5; or Ensign, May 1985, 80–83).
The fifth segment of “New Testament Customs,” a selection from New Testament Video Presentations (53914), includes information on feasts in New Testament times. This segment could help class members visualize the setting of the Last Supper and understand the reference to the disciple “leaning on Jesus’ bosom” (John 13:23).
Comparisons such as “I am the true vine” may be difficult for some people, especially youth, to understand. For a more personal illustration of Jesus Christ’s love for us, invite one or two class members to share an experience where they felt the Savior’s love giving them strength, as a vine gives strength to its leaves or branches. Make the invitation at least a week in advance, and encourage the class members to seek the inspiration of the Holy Ghost in choosing an experience that is appropriate to share.
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