Lessons
Teaching Children the Gospel “Lesson 11: Abinadi and King Noah”
Introduction Ideas
Give each child a copy of the nine-dot diagram, or draw it on the chalkboard. Tell the children that they are to connect all the dots by drawing four continuous straight lines without lifting the pencil off the paper or chalk off the chalkboard. After they have tried several solutions, show one child the correct solution without telling the others. Have that child show another child, and so on until all the children can connect the dots. Explain that when we learn something, we can help other people when we teach them what we know. When we learn about Heavenly Father, we can help other people by telling them about him. Primary 4 Manual “Lesson 11- Abinadi and King Noah”
Story Ideas
Book of Mormon Stories “Abinadi and King Noah” Images and Video
Friend May 2020 “Alma Believed Abinadi” VIDEO
In the Book of Mormon, we learn about a prophet named Abinadi. God sent him to teach the wicked people of King Noah. 
Abinadi told the king and his followers to repent and keep God’s commandments. They didn’t listen. They were angry with the prophet! They didn’t want to change. 
But one person believed the prophet. His name was Alma. He decided to repent and leave the wicked king. 
Alma wrote down what Abinadi had taught. He started teaching other people about the gospel. 
I will listen to the prophet. Even if other people make bad choices, I can always choose to follow God.
Friend March 1982 “Abinidi and King Noah”
Invite the children to draw pictures of different parts of the account of Abinadi, King Noah, and Alma found in Mosiah 11–13 and 17. Help them use their pictures to retell the story.
Primary 4 Manual “Lesson 11- Abinadi and King Noah” Put the following objects in a sack or bag. Have each child pick one of the objects and have them explain what it represents when you come to that part of the story.
A paper mustache (see the illustration at the end of the lesson)
A flashlight or lightbulb
A paper replica of the Ten Commandments (see the illustration at the end of the lesson)
A picture of Christ
A piece of rope or string
A match
| Mustache: | Abinadi came back in disguise (Mosiah 12:1). |
| Lightbulb or flashlight: | Abinadi’s face shone with luster (Mosiah 13:5). |
| Ten Commandments: | Abinadi taught the Ten Commandments (Mosiah 13:11–24). |
| Picture of Christ: | Abinadi boldly testified of Jesus Christ (Mosiah 15; 16; 17:8). |
| Rope or string: | Abinadi was bound (Mosiah 17:13). |
| Match: | Abinadi was killed by fire (Mosiah 17:20). |
Lesson Ideas
Teaching the Scripture Readers
I can stand for the right, even when I stand alone.
Abinadi was commanded of the Lord to stand alone and teach repentance to a people who didn’t want to hear his message. He was even willing to suffer many things to stand for the right. How can his example help us when we need to stand up for our beliefs or perhaps for someone who is being mistreated? Come, Follow Me—For Primary: Book of Mormon 2020 “Mosiah 11-17”
Come, Follow Me—For Primary: Book of Mormon 2020 “Mosiah 11-17” Help the children think of scenarios in which they could stand for the right, and invite them to role-play some of these situations. For example, what could they do when someone tries to get them to watch an inappropriate movie or when their friends don’t want to include someone in a game they are playing?
Show the video “Dare to Stand Alone” How was President Thomas S. Monson like Abinadi?
Teaching Children the Gospel: Stand for the Right Stories, activities, and song ideas.
Song Idea
Come, Follow Me—For Primary: Book of Mormon 2020 “Mosiah 11-17” March in place with the children as they sing a song that inspires courage, such as “I Will Be Valiant” (Children’s Songbook, 162). Read the words of the song together, and help the children identify what a valiant or courageous person does. Select a few verses from Mosiah 11–13 and 17to read to the children to show how Abinadi and Alma were valiant (for example, see Mosiah 13:1
I should obey the Ten Commandments.
Friend May 2020 “My Family Night Fun” Print or draw some road signs that help you stay safe, like stop signs, speed limits, and other warnings. Take turns holding up the signs and having people follow them in pretend cars! What would driving be like without those signs?
Abinadi taught about the Ten Commandments (see Mosiah 13:12–24). How does following the commandments keep you safe and happy?
Friend May 2020 “Come Follow Me for Little Ones”
Come, Follow Me—For Primary: Book of Mormon 2020 “Mosiah 11-17” Invite the children to count to 10. Or give them 10 numbered pieces of paper and let them put the papers in order. Explain that Heavenly Father gave us Ten Commandments to help us return to live with Him. Help the children recite with you some of the Ten Commandments from Mosiah 12:33–36 and 13:11–24.
Show a picture of Moses with the Ten Commandments and briefly explain how Moses received the commandments from God (see Exodus 19–20). Abinadi reminded King Noah and his priests about the Ten Commandments.
Give the children heart-shaped pieces of paper, and invite them to write one or more of the Ten Commandments on their hearts (see Mosiah 13:11)—perhaps one they feel they should try harder to obey.
Friend November 2020 “Funstuff: Puzzle Page”
Teaching Children the Gospel: Obedience, Commandments
Song Idea
Sing together a song about commandments, such as “Keep the Commandments” (Children’s Songbook, 146–47). Why do we keep the commandments?
Prophets bravely testify of Jesus Christ.
Come, Follow Me—For Primary: Book of Mormon 2020 “Mosiah 11-17” Share with the children some of the things Abinadi taught about Jesus Christ in Mosiah 14:5 and 15:7–9. Help the children understand that Abinadi wanted King Noah and his people to follow Jesus so they could be happy. In our day, living prophets teach us about the Savior. Watch the below video. (Start at 5:20 for a shorter version.)
When I sin, I become lost; because of Jesus Christ, I can be found.
- Come, Follow Me—For Primary: Book of Mormon 2020 “Mosiah 11-17” Invite the children to share experiences when they lost something or were lost themselves. How did they feel? What did they do? Read together Mosiah 14:6 and 16:4–9. How do we sometimes go “astray” from God? How does Jesus Christ help us come back?
- Invite the children to imagine a herd of sheep. What are some reasons one of the sheep might get lost? List their answers on the board. How are we like sheep who wander? How might Heavenly Father feel when we are “found” through repentance and the Savior’s Atonement? (see Doctrine and Covenants 18:10–13). Share your testimony of the Savior and of repentance.
Additional Resources
Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families: Book of Mormon 2020 “Mosiah 11-17”
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