Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1

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

Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1–2: Overview

“Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1–2: Overview,” Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual (2026)

“Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1–2: Overview,” Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual

Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1–2

Overview

Abraham sought the Lord and desired to be a follower of righteousness. The Lord covenanted to give Abraham land, posterity, and the blessings of the priesthood. Abraham’s posterity would have the responsibility to bless all the nations of the earth with the blessings of the Savior’s gospel. This covenant is known as the Abrahamic covenant. As members of the Savior’s Church, we can receive the blessings and responsibilities of the Abrahamic covenant.

Prepare to teach

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

Abraham 1

Lesson purpose: To help students feel hope that Heavenly Father can help them obtain blessings that He wants them to receive.

Student preparation: Invite students to make a list of what they want most in life and to think about how Heavenly Father feels about what they want most.
Videos: “Deliverance of Abraham” (1:38); “A Perfect Brightness of Hope” (17:45) from time code 11:09 to 11:38

Genesis 12, 17

Lesson purpose: To help students explain the Abrahamic covenant and how it relates to them.

Student preparation: Invite students to search “Abrahamic Covenant” in the Gospel Library or Guide to the Scriptures, or “Abraham, covenant of” in the Bible Dictionary, and come prepared to share what they found.
Content to display: The two-column chart under the heading “What is the Abrahamic covenant?”; the associated scripture passages for each column

Abraham 2:9–11

Lesson purpose: To help students act on the responsibilities the Lord has given them as the seed of Abraham.

Student preparation: Invite students to think about the following questions and to discuss them with a family member: Why does the gospel of Jesus Christ matter to you? Why do you think all people need it?”
Video: “Becoming a Missionary” (17:07) from time code 15:00 to 15:27
Handout: “Fulfilling our responsibilities in the Abrahamic covenant”