Genesis 6–11; Moses 8

Genesis 6–11; Moses 8

Overview

The Lord called Noah to be a prophet at a time when the people were described as “being only evil continually” (Moses 8:22). Noah’s family was saved from an unprecedented, miraculous flood because they obeyed God’s commandment to build an ark.

Seek to know students—understand their circumstances, needs, and strengths. Students are more willing to learn from someone who they know cares about them. Additionally, when we strive to get to know students with love, we can be inspired about how to best help them find personal meaning and power in the Savior and His gospel. An example of how seeking to understand students can influence our teaching can be found in Lesson 19: “Moses 8.” To learn more, see “The Savior Knows Us and Understands Our Circumstances, Needs, and Strengths” (Teaching in the Savior’s Way [2022], 13).

Prepare to teach

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

Moses 8

Lesson purpose: To help students better follow the Savior despite living in a wicked world.

• Student preparation: Invite students to think about challenges or difficulties they face in following Jesus Christ in the world today. Ask them to come to class prepared to share what has helped them overcome the world and follow Jesus Christ.

• Materials to display: Bucket of water, small dry object, and plastic bag or waterproof container that the small dry object can fit in

• Content to display: Self-evaluation statements; instructions and chart comparing Noah’s day to ours

• Handout: “Overcoming the World through Jesus Christ”

• Video: “Sharing Your Light” (2:56)

Genesis 6–8

Lesson purpose: To help students increase their desire to obey God’s commandments.

• Student preparation: Invite students to ponder and come prepared to share how a specific commandment shows Heavenly Father’s love for us and His desire to protect us.

• Images to display: A camping scene; a group of small children; Noah preaching while building the ark

• Materials for students: Paper for each group

• Content to display: Statement by President Spencer W. Kimball; statement by President Thomas S. Monson; personal reflection prompts

Assess Your Learning 1

Lesson purpose: To help students reflect on the goals they have set and the growth they have experienced during their study of Moses 1 through Genesis 11.

• Student preparation: Invite students to come ready to share what they have learned or ways they have grown spiritually since beginning this year’s study of the Old Testament and Pearl of Great Price. You might suggest that they review their study journals or notes in their scriptures to help them notice their growth and learning.

• Images to display: Image of Enoch’s people; image of Jesus Christ

• Materials for students: Small piece of paper for each student; pamphlets students created in Lesson 11: “Moses 4:5–32: 5:1–15, Part 1” and Lesson 12: “Moses 4:5–32: 5:1–15, Part 2” (if they are available)

• Materials to display: A piece of fruit