[Teachldsseminary] TEACH:: The Story "The Room"

[sjagnana@mac.com]

Just a thought to add... as with all analogies, they are not required  
to be perfect.  They have similarities and likeness.  In story form  
they can be very creative.  That is why they are thus called an  
"analogy".  We can liken the doctrine of the atonement unto this  
story and then using the scriptures we may then clarify.  Such as the  
atonement has not left anything undone... no cards are still being  
signed.  Or just like what is referred to here in this post is the  
correct doctrine as well.  And there are a few others that could be  
hammered out if we all want to get crazy. lol

But using this story is a great readiness to teach that now is the  
time to repent and to point out what it "might or could" feel like to  
stand in the presence of the Savior.  Especially with youth who are  
very touched by these kinds of stories, without being sensational.  A  
fine line as I am sure we all agree.  Anyway, I still love a good  
analogy as long as we clarify the doctrine when using them.  Better  
yet, have our students do the teaching on the doctrine.  Another fun  
idea might be to have the student do some creative writing of their  
own and write a new ending with the correct doctrine to show their  
understanding.  But remember, this guy was having a dream... and I  
don't know about your dreams, but some of mine are pretty weird???  
lololol
Kathryn


On Dec 10, 2006, at 5:11 PM, Finster59 at aol.com wrote:

This is a very moving story but it overlooks one important point:"  
Behold,
he who has repented of his sins, the same is forgiven and I the Lord  
remember
them no more."  D&C 58:42.

The beauty of the Atonement and the gift of forgiveness is that we don't
have to keep remembering our sins or hold onto the guilt associated  
with  them.
So in this story, after Jesus signs off on all those sins  recorded on
cards--don't you think they  would  be destroyed?
     Cathy, EMS,NJ
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