This year in church we're studying the New Testament. Even though I'm not attending adult Sunday School, I'm still getting to learn and grow through teaching to the Valiant 9 class. I sure love those guys. To help them develop a habit of scripture study, we're tracking our scripture reading by making a paper chain. Every week they receive a slip of paper that says "This week, I will read [...]." I write down the scripture recommended as a review at the end of the lesson. When we meet again every week, we review what we learned from reading the verses and then staple the paper strips onto the chain. I'm working to set a good example by reading as well. It's been a little rough the last three weeks as I was out for two with hand, foot, and mouth (a whole other story) so we got behind. But prior to that we were going strong. I'm hoping that by the end of the year, we'll be showing consistent scripture study and have a firmer understanding of the gospel facilitated thereby.
We're also starting each class by singing "The Books of the New Testament" song. They have enjoyed learning this song so much that they're asking if we get to learn the songs for all of the rest of the scriptures when we study them. Made me pretty happy that they were so excited about the prospect.
One of the best parts about teaching this class has been their truly insightful questions. Things like "How do you actually know if God is real?" and "What does the Spirit feel like?". I try to make sure that I give honest, sincere, and thoughtful answers that help to build testimonies. It helps to build my testimony at the same time. I love the Spirit that accompanies class when we are focussed on learning about the Savior.
I do have a testimony that Jesus lives and that He loves me because of the Spirit that I have felt testify to me of His life and love. I look forward to sharing this testimony with Benjamin and the children in my primary class throughout the year.
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