Daniel 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

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

“Daniel 1–7: Overview,” Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual

Daniel 1–7

Overview

Although they were servants in a foreign land, Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego stood firm in obeying the Lord’s laws, and He protected and blessed them. The Lord showed Daniel a vision of the latter days, when He would set up His kingdom upon the earth. The Lord’s kingdom, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will fill the earth and stand forever.

Prepare to teach

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

Daniel 1

Lesson purpose: To help students strengthen their commitment to obey the Lord’s Word of Wisdom.

Student preparation: Invite students to study the overview for “Word of Wisdom” in Topics and Questions in Gospel Library. Encourage them to discuss how they or others have been blessed by keeping the Lord’s Word of Wisdom.
Video: “God Gave Them Knowledge” (13:49) from time code 0:52 to 5:15
Materials for students: Copies of For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices for students who don’t have access to it; paper and markers or colored pencils for students to make posters

Daniel 2

Lesson purpose: To help students strengthen their testimony of the divine Restoration of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Student preparation: Invite students to choose one of the following ideas to prepare for this lesson:
- Make a list of important events that have occurred as part of the Restoration of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- Make a list of truths you have learned because of the Restoration of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
  
  You might suggest that students talk with family members or Church leaders to help them make their lists.
Videos: “God Gave Them Knowledge” (13:49) from time code 6:17 to 13:00; “Hear Him” (24:23) from time code 17:05 to 22:55
Handout: “King Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream”
Content to display: Instructions for completing the handout
Materials for students: Copies of “The Restoration of the Fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ: A Bicentennial Proclamation to the World”

Daniel 3

Lesson purpose: To help students feel a desire to trust in Jesus Christ regardless of the outcome.

Student preparation: Invite students to think of faithful disciples of Christ who were miraculously delivered from their trials. Then have them think of other faithful disciples who were not delivered. They could ponder what these accounts teach them about trusting in the Lord.
Videos: “Because I Live, Ye Shall Live Also” (11:26) from time codes 4:04 to 4:55 and 4:55 to 5:23; “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego” (1:39)
Content to display: Self-assessment questions near the beginning of the lesson
Images: Golden idol that King Nebuchadnezzar built; Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego in the fiery furnace

Daniel 6

Lesson purpose: To help students identify and share gospel truths from Daniel 6.

Student preparation: Invite students to reflect on the scripture stories they have learned from the Old Testament in their study this year. They could select a story that has been meaningful to them and prepare to share a gospel truth that story helped them understand.
Story to share: A fable or popular folktale from which students can identify a moral
Videos: “Things That Matter Most” (0:33) from time code 0:00 to 0:22; “Daniel and the Lions’ Den” (1:46)
Images: Images of Daniel from the article “Daniel and the Lions” (Friend, Nov. 2018, FJ4–FJ6)
Handout: “Scripture Stories Teach Gospel Truths”