Genesis 18–23

Genesis 18–23

Overview

After originally settling in the land of Canaan, Abraham’s nephew Lot and his family moved to the wicked city of Sodom. The Lord warned Lot’s family to flee the city before it was destroyed. Lot’s wife turned back and perished. The Lord fulfilled His promise of posterity to Abraham when Isaac was born. As a test of Abraham’s faith, the Lord commanded Abraham to offer Isaac as a sacrifice. When Abraham proved his faithfulness, the Lord spared Isaac and provided a substitute sacrifice.

Focus on truths that lead to conversion and build faith in Jesus Christ. When teachers help students state converting principles in their own words, it can deepen their understanding of the scriptures and the words of the prophets. An example of how to do this can be found in Lesson 25: “Genesis 15–18, 21.” To learn more, see “The Savior Taught Truths That Lead to Conversion and Build Faith” (Teaching in the Savior’s Way [2022], 22).

Prepare to teach

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

Genesis 15–18, 21

Lesson purpose: To help students increase their trust that the Lord will keep His promises.

• Student preparation: Invite students to memorize and reflect on the first line found in Genesis 18:14: “Is any thing too hard for the Lord?” You could encourage them to think of times they have seen the Lord accomplish seemingly impossible things in the scriptures, their own lives, or the lives of others.

• Content to display: Scenarios at beginning of lesson; instructions for writing activity at end of lesson

• Videos: “Continue in Patience” (2:41; watch from time code 1:07 to 1:55); “Good Things to Come” (4:55)

• Handout: “The Lord’s Promises to Abraham and Sarah”

Genesis 19

Lesson purpose: To help students avoid evil influences in their lives so they can more fully follow Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.

• Student preparation: Invite students to think about influences in their lives or temptations they face that prevent them from following Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Invite them to think about why they need to remove these obstacles from their lives and how they might do so.

• Video: “Leave the Party” (6:26)

• Content to display: Study journal instructions at end of lesson

Genesis 22

Lesson purpose: To help students feel the love Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ have for them.

• Student preparation: Invite students to identify a scripture they have found that helps them recognize the love Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ have for us. Have them come prepared to share it.

• Videos: “The Love of God” (19:43; watch from time code 9:33 to 10:57); “God Loved Us, So He Sent His Son” (3:41)

• Image: Abraham sacrificing Isaac

Doctrinal Mastery Practice 2

Lesson purpose: To help students understand truths taught in doctrinal mastery passages and apply principles of acquiring spiritual knowledge.

• Student preparation: Invite students to select a doctrinal mastery passage they would like to understand better. Then invite them to study the passage, ponder its meaning, and consider why the doctrine taught is significant.

• Content to display: First six doctrinal mastery references and key scripture phrases; instructions for doctrinal mastery passage study activity; scenario about Andy; principles of acquiring spiritual knowledge and associated questions

• Videos: “Analyzing a Passage” (8:12); “Find Answers through Jesus” (1:04)

• Materials: Paper and art supplies for students to create a pamphlet or poster