Scripture Memorization 
Memorize 2 Nephi 2723, using visual shown right.

Activity Faith Brings Miracles–Story Starters 
(Sharing Time Week 4 Miracles come to those who have faith.)

OBJECTIVE With these Faith Brings Miracles story starters, children can learn about miracles that came because of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. 

TO MAKE VISUALS 
Print and cut out the images shown that follow. Laminate and cut out. Cut out the stories to match the symbols and mount on the back of the corresponding symbols. 

ACTIVITY
1. Read the D&C 639 “Faith cometh not by signs, but signs follow those that believe.” Explain that signsmeans miracles. We must first have faith, and then we can recognize miracles and see that Jesus Christ is a God of miracles. Let’s learn about miracles that came because of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, for He is a God of miracles.
2. Have children take turns coming up and choosing a symbol (displayed around the room), then handing it to a teacher to read the miracle story on the back.
3. After the story is read, have the child mount the symbol on the board or poster around the Faith Brings Miracles sign.
4. Optional If there is time, have classes choose a Story Starter and tell the story to the Primary.

Theme #8      Faith Brings Miracles STORY STARTERS

MOSES AND THE EGYPTIAN PLAGUES (FROGS)
Moses was an Israelite who was taken to the pharaoh’s palace when he was a baby. He could have been the next pharaoh of Egypt, but he chose to be a prophet of God. The Israelite people were slaves to the pharaoh, and Moses wanted him to set the people free. The pharaoh would not let them go, so through God’s power Moses brought plagues to Egypt. In one of the plagues, frogs were sent everywhere in Egypt, even in the people’s beds (Exodus 81-15). THIS WAS A MIRACLE. Other plagues came. The water in the rivers turned to blood and the fish died, lice and flies came, the animals died, sores came on the bodies of the Egyptians, hailstorms killed the people outside, and grasshoppers ate all their food. With all this, the pharaoh still would not let them go. Then a sickness came that made every one of their firstborn sons die–even the pharaoh’s son. He finally let the people go (Exodus 1231).

ELIJAH AND THE WIDOW OF ZAREPHATH 
(OIL & GRAIN)
Elijah was an Old Testament prophet. He was directed by the Lord to help the widow of Zarephath, who he met gathering sticks. He asked her for water and a piece of bread. It was during a famine, and the widow had little grain and oil left. She said that she only had enough to make one more loaf of bread and then she and her son would die of starvation. The prophet tested her faith and, hoping to ease her mind, said, “Fear not; go and do as thou hast said but make me thereof a little cake [bread] first, and bring it unto me, and after make [bread] for thee and for thy son.” Then he promised her that she would have enough meal and oil for her and her son to eat. She did this and there was enough to make meals until the famine left. THIS WAS A MIRACLE. (1 Kings 17)

DANIEL AND THE LIONS (LIONS)
The new king in Babylon named Darius chose men to help him. Daniel was the leader of these men, but they did not want him to lead them. They knew Daniel prayed to God, so they asked the king to make a new law that anyone caught praying would be put into the lions’ den, where the lions would eat them. The king made this law. Daniel prayed to God three times a day, and the men caught him and the King had him put in the lions’ den. The king did not want him there and told Daniel God would save him. The king fasted all night and in the morning went to the lions’ den to find Daniel safe. Daniel said God had sent an angel and shut the lions’ mouths. THIS WAS A MIRACLE. (Daniel 6)

THE BROTHER OF JARED (STONES)
The brother of Jared built barges (boats with wooden tops) to take the people across the ocean to the promised land. The barges were airtight so water could not get into them, so he prayed to know how to get air to breathe. God told him how. Then, to make light in the barges, he found 16 stones that looked clear and took them to the top of a mountain to pray. He asked the Lord to touch the stones to give them light for the barges. The Lord touched each stone with His finger. THIS WAS A MIRACLE. Because of the faith of the brother of Jared, he was able to see the finger of God. Then the Lord Jesus Christ showed Himself to the brother of Jared. Two miracles happened that day. The brother of Jared then took the stones down to give the barges light. After 344 days he and his people landed in the promised land. (Ether 2-3, 6)

NEPHI AND LEHI IN PRISON (FIRE)
Nephi and Lehi were Helaman’s sons. He taught them to believe in Jesus Christ and to be righteous like the Lehi and Nephi who left Jerusalem. They learned that forgiveness comes from repentance, so they went to teach the word of God to the Nephites and Lamanites. Thousands were baptized. When they went to the land of Nephi, however, the Lamanites threw them into prison and would not give them food for many days. Then the men went to the prison to kill them, but they could not because God placed a ring of fire around Nephi and Lehi to protect them, burning everyone who tried to touch them. THIS WAS A MIRACLE. The prison walls began to shake, and a dark cloud surrounded the people there, and they were afraid. A quiet voice spoke to them telling them not to harm Nephi and Lehi. Angels spoke with Nephi and Lehi. The Lamanites were told to repent and pray until they had faith in Jesus Christ, and then the cloud would leave them. They did so, and the cloud of darkness disappeared and they were filled with joy. Then many of the Lamanites went with Nephi and Lehi to teach others. (Helaman 5)