The Prophet is a seer and a teacher.
(by Mendy Stucki)

Read Mosiah 8:16-17

Show the children the glasses. Tell them that sometimes when our eyes don’t see very well we may be required to wear glasses to make things clearer and brighter to our natural eye.

A SEER is like spiritual eyeglasses. As a seer, our prophet can see what we can not see with our natural eye. As a seer, he can also have the power to translate ancient records. And see things both past and future with more clarity and brightness so that he can interpret god’s plan and so that he can lead and direct us and help us to see the iron rod. (which is the word of God and the path that leads back to our Father in Heaven).

Sing the second two lines of the song
 


The prophet is a teacher. He preaches the gospel to the world

Show a picture of the prophet Ezra T. Benson

At General conference in April 1989, President Benson’s message was to you the children of the church. He said: "Today I desire to teach you what our Heavenly Father wants you to know so that you can learn to do his will and enjoy true happiness. It will help you now and throughout your life." Then he told you that Heavenly Father wants you to read the Book of Mormon, to pray every day, to honor your fathers and mothers, to attend sacrament meeting and Primary, and to choose the right in everything you do. Near the end of his talk, he declared: "God Bless the children of this church. How I love you! How Heavenly Father loves you!" (See Ensign, May 1989, pg. 81-83).

Ask: What do you think our prophet to day wants of us ? (Our current prophet tells us to develop good friendships, Have self respect for our bodies, stay away from drugs, be honest, look forward to a Temple marriage, and get a good education.)

Sing the first two lines of the second verse