Suggested Lesson Development

Attention Activity

As appropriate, use the following activity or one of your own to begin the lesson.

Explain that this lesson will discuss some of the Savior’s miracles and his reasons for performing them.

Scripture Discussion and Application

As you teach the following scripture passages, discuss how they apply to daily life. Emphasize that Jesus continues to perform miracles in our lives. Encourage class members to share, as appropriate, miracles they have experienced. (You may want to remind class members that some experiences are too sacred to share. The Holy Ghost can help them know when it is appropriate to share an experience.)

1. Jesus travels through Galilee teaching the gospel and performing miracles.

Discuss Mark 1:14–15, 21–45. Invite class members to read selected verses aloud.

2. Jesus forgives a man’s sins and heals the man of palsy.

Read and discuss Mark 2:1–12.

3. Jesus calms the sea, casts out devils, and raises the son of the widow of Nain from the dead.

Read and discuss selected verses from Mark 4:35–41; 5:1–20 and Luke 7:11–17. Display the picture of Jesus calming the storm.

4. Jesus heals a woman with an issue of blood and raises Jairus’s daughter from the dead.

Read and discuss selected verses from Mark 5:21–43.

Conclusion

Testify that the Savior can heal both spiritual and physical infirmities. Express your gratitude for all that he has done for us. If appropriate, you may want to tell about a miracle that has blessed your life.

Ask class members to silently ponder the miracles they have experienced. Encourage them to recognize and give thanks for miracles in their lives.