Ruth; 1 Samuel 1–7: 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

“Ruth; 1 Samuel 1–7: Overview,” Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual (2026)

“Ruth; 1 Samuel 1–7: Overview,” Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual

Ruth; 1 Samuel 1–7

Overview

The account of Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz is a story of redemption. It illustrates how the Savior can redeem us. Hannah gave us an example of humbly praying, as she petitioned God for a son. God answered her prayers. As Hannah’s son, Samuel, grew up, he heard a voice. With the help of Eli, the priest, Samuel recognized it as the voice of the Lord.

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

Ruth

Lesson purpose: To help students feel a greater desire to trust in Jesus Christ and His redeeming power.

Student preparation: Invite students to consider why one of Jesus Christ’s titles is Redeemer. Encourage them to ponder how Jesus Christ redeems us from physical and spiritual death. (They might refer to “Redeem, Redeemed, Redemption” in Guide to the Scriptures for help.) Encourage them to come prepared to share their thoughts with the class.
Content to display: A picture of Jesus Christ
Handout: “Ruth and Naomi are Redeemed”
Videos: “Finding Your Purpose in Life: Does Faith Matter?” (5:08); “Moving on from Past Mistakes” (3:43)

1 Samuel 1

Lesson purpose: To help students understand that Heavenly Father will hear their humble prayers and bless them.

Student preparation: Invite students to think of an experience when they or someone they know received an answer to prayer. Students could prepare to share that experience as part of the study activity.
Possible Videos: “Are You Really There?” (3:46); “Abide with Me,” (3:08); “Hannah’s Faith” (3:08); “How I #HearHim: Elder D. Todd Christofferson” (2:25); “One–on–One (Ministering with Love)” (13:02) from timecode 7:24 to 9:00.

1 Samuel 3

Lesson purpose: To help students seek and recognize personal revelation.

Student preparation: Ask students the question, “How do you hear the voice of the Lord in your life?” Invite them to reflect on how they would answer. They could also ask friends or family members the question.
Items to prepare: A blindfold
Handout: “How Can I Recognize the Lord’s Voice?”