Welcome to the Old Testament: Overview

Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual

Contents
Title Page
Introduction to the Teacher Manual
Old Testament Lessons
- Welcome to the Old Testament
- Moses 1; Abraham 3
- Genesis 1–2; Moses 2–3; Abraham 4–5
- Genesis 3–4; Moses 4–5
- Genesis 5; Moses 6
- Moses 7
- Genesis 6–11; Moses 8
- Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1–2
- Genesis 18–23
- Genesis 24–33
- Genesis 37–41
- Genesis 42–50
- Exodus 1–6
- Easter
- Exodus 7–13
- Exodus 14–18
- Exodus 19–20; 24; 31–34
- Exodus 35–40; Leviticus 1; 4; 16; 19
- Numbers 11–14; 20–24; 27
- Deuteronomy 6–8; 15; 18; 29–30; 34
- Joshua 1–8; 23–24
- Judges 2–4; 6–8; 13–16
- Ruth; 1 Samuel 1–7
- 1 Samuel 8–10; 13; 15–16
- 1 Samuel 17–18; 24–26; 2 Samuel 5–7
- 2 Samuel 11–12; 1 Kings 3; 6–9; 11
- 1 Kings 12–13; 17–22
- 2 Kings 2–7
- 2 Kings 16–25
- 2 Chronicles 14–20; 26; 30
- Ezra 1, 3–7; Nehemiah 2; 4–6; 8
- Esther
- Job 1–3; 12–14; 19; 21–24; 38–40; 42
- Psalms 1–2; 8; 19–33; 40; 46
- Psalms 49–51; 61–66; 69–72; 77–78; 85–86
- Psalms 102–103; 110; 116–119; 127–128; 135–139; 146–150
- Proverbs 1–4; 15–16; 22; 31; Ecclesiastes 1–3; 11–12
- Isaiah 1–12
- Isaiah 13–14; 22; 24–30; 35
- Isaiah 40–49
- Isaiah 50–57
- Isaiah 58–66
- Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20
- Jeremiah 31–33; 36–38; Lamentations 1; 3
- Ezekiel 1–3; 33–34; 36–37; 47
- Daniel 1–7
- Hosea; Joel
- Amos; Obadiah; Jonah
- Micah; Nahum; Habakkuk; Zephaniah
- Haggai 1–2; Zechariah 1–4; 7–14
- Malachi
Life Preparation Lessons
- Doctrinal Mastery: Finding Answers to My Questions
- Scripture Study Skills
- For the Strength of Youth Guide
- Building Self–Reliance
- Physical and Emotional Health
- Preparing for Future Education and Employment
- Succeed in School
- Missionary Preparation
- Temple Preparation
- Teachings of Church Leaders
Appendix

“Welcome to the Old Testament: Overview,’” Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual (2026)

“Welcome to the Old Testament: Overview,” Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual

Welcome to the Old Testament

Overview

The Old Testament records God’s earliest dealings with His children on earth. In this sacred book of scripture, we learn of Jesus Christ through His teachings as the premortal Jehovah. We also learn of prophecies and symbols that testify of Him.

Prepare to teach

Note: Your seminary may not be in session during some or all of the week these lessons would be studied as part of the Come, Follow Me schedule. Consider teaching “Introduction to the Old Testament” on the first day of the course, regardless of when that will take place. You could teach “The Plan of Salvation” when it seems most convenient, perhaps even midway through the course.

The following information provides you with ideas of what you may need to prepare in advance for each lesson.

Introduction to the Old Testament

Lesson purpose: To help students increase their desire to come closer to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ through their study of the Old Testament

Student preparation: Consider inviting students to review a favorite story from the Old Testament and ponder what that story might teach about Heavenly Father or Jesus Christ.
Video: “Focus Test” (1:02)
Images: Image of Jesus Christ, along with various images depicting Old Testament accounts

The Plan of Salvation

Lesson purpose: To help students understand Heavenly Father’s plan of salvation and the central role of Jesus Christ

Student preparation: Invite students to ponder what they know about Heavenly Father’s plan of salvation and the Savior’s central role in our eternal progress. Students could write down elements of the plan of salvation they are familiar with and practice explaining them to a family member or friend.
Content to display: Jonathan’s three questions listed at the beginning of the lesson
Image: “Heavenly Father’s Plan of Salvation through His Son Jesus Christ”
Handout: “Heavenly Father’s Plan of Salvation”