Preparation
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Read, ponder, and pray about the following scriptures:
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a. Luke 22:7–30. Jesus meets with his Twelve Apostles for the Feast of the Passover. He institutes the sacrament and teaches the Apostles that they should serve others.
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b. John 13. Jesus washes the feet of the Apostles and commands them to love one another.
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c. John 14:1–15; 15. Jesus teaches, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” He compares himself to a vine and his disciples to the vine’s branches. (Note: the verses from chapters 14 and 15 that are about the Comforter will be discussed in lesson 24.)
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Additional reading: Matthew 26:1–5, 14–35; Mark 14:1–2, 10–31.
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If you use the attention activity, arrange to have a soloist or a small group of adults or children sing “Love One Another” (Hymns,no. 308) at the beginning of class. If this is not feasible, bring a recording of the song or prepare to have class members sing it together.
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If the following materials are available, use them during the lesson:
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a. The pictures The Last Supper (62174; Gospel Art Picture Kit 225) and Jesus Washing the Apostles’ Feet (62550; Gospel Art Picture Kit 226).
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b. A small plant to illustrate your discussion of John 15:1–8.
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Suggestion for teaching: Singing or playing a hymn or Primary song related to the topic of the lesson is a good way to invite the Spirit during the lesson. The Lord said, “My soul delighteth in the song of the heart; yea, the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me, and it shall be answered with a blessing upon their heads” (D&C 25:12; see also Colossians 3:16). Hymns and Primary songs can also help class members learn the doctrines of the gospel. (See Teaching, No Greater Call [36123], pages 45–46, 172–74.)