Exodus 19–20; 24; 31–34: 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

“Exodus 19–20; 24; 31–34: Overview,” Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual (2026)

“Exodus 19–20; 24; 31–34: Overview,” Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual

Exodus 19–20; 24; 31–34

Overview

After delivering the Israelites from Egypt, Jehovah brought them to Mount Sinai. There, He invited them to make a covenant with Him to become “an holy nation” (Exodus 19:6). Moses went up the mountain to receive the word of the Lord for the people. The Lord revealed the Ten Commandments, and the people promised to obey. Moses returned to the mountain to receive more instruction. While he was on the mountain, some of the Israelites broke their covenant with the Lord by making and worshipping a golden calf. Moses returned and rebuked the people for their wickedness. After the Israelites suffered the consequences for breaking their covenant, the Lord reminded them that He is just, merciful, and long-suffering.

Prepare to teach

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

Exodus 19

Lesson purpose: To help students feel God’s desire to have a covenant relationship with them.

Student preparation: Invite students to reflect on what makes a relationship meaningful or important. They could think of someone whom they have a meaningful relationship with, and they could bring a picture of this person to share at the beginning of class.
Items to display: A picture of someone whom you have a meaningful relationship with, such as a family member or a mentor

Exodus 20:1–11

Lesson purpose: To help students love and honor God above everything else.

Student preparation: Invite students to list some of God’s commandments. Invite them to discuss with a family member or friend how the commandments they listed help them to show their love for God and to put Him first in their lives.
Handout: “Commandments That Help Us Love God and Put Him First”

Exodus 20:12–17

Lesson purpose: To help students understand ways to keep commandments that will help them love God and their neighbor.

Student preparation: Invite students to test their knowledge of the Ten Commandments. They could work on listing them in order or reciting them from memory.
Materials for students: Copies of For Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices (2022)
Handout: “Commandments That Help Us Love Our Neighbor”

Exodus 24; 32–34

Lesson purpose: To help students understand that the Lord is just, merciful, and long-suffering.

Student preparation: Invite students to ponder how they have seen the Lord’s justice, love, and long-suffering (patience) in their lives. You could invite them to visit with a family member or friend about how the Lord’s justice and mercy work together to bless all of His children.
Image: An image of the Savior
Video: “Be True to God and His Work” (13:53) from time code 11:05 to 11:42