Preparation
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Read, ponder, and pray about the following scriptures:
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a. 1 John 2:28–29; 3:1–2; 4:7–19; 5:1, 11–15. John teaches that Heavenly Father shows his love for us by providing a way for us to become like him and inherit eternal life.
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b. 1 John 1:7–9; 2:1–2; 3:5–8, 16; 5:11–13. John teaches that Jesus showed his love for us through his atoning sacrifice, which enables us to become like our Father in Heaven.
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c. 1 John 2:3–17; 3:9–24; 4:4–21; 5:1–10; 2 John; 3 John. John teaches that we show our love for Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ by our obedience and our love for one another.
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Additional reading: Moroni 7:48; Doctrine and Covenants 45:3–5.
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If you use the attention activity, bring a family photograph or one of the following pictures: A Family Working Together (62313); Family Fun (62384); or Family Togetherness (Gospel Art Picture Kit 616).
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Suggestion for teaching: “As you take time to prepare thoughtfully and prayerfully, you will be blessed with greater understanding. You will be more receptive to the guidance of the Spirit. … Remember that in your efforts to teach the gospel of Jesus Christ, it is not enough to simply prepare lessons. You also need to prepare yourself” (Teaching, No Greater Call [36123], 97).