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

Succeed in School: Overview

“Succeed in School: Overview,” Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual (2026)

“Succeed in School: Overview,” Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual

Life Preparation: Succeed in School

Succeed in School

Overview

For many, the challenges to succeeding in their schooling can feel overwhelming. As we involve Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ in the process of obtaining an education, They will magnify and strengthen our efforts. We recognize we are responsible for our decisions and avoid making excuses for poor performance. We can follow patterns the Savior taught that can help us be more organized, avoiding the temptation to procrastinate, as we confidently overcome any education difficulties.

Pacing suggestion: Consider teaching some or all of these lessons toward the beginning of the school year. Doing so could help students learn valuable skills that help them experience success in their academic studies throughout the year.

Prepare to teach

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

Involving the Lord in Your Learning

Lesson purpose: Help students involve the Lord in their learning.

Student preparation: Invite students to reflect on how they have seen the Lord help them or someone they know learn at school. They could prepare to share this experience with the class.
Materials: Prepare an activity that would require a student to complete a task with the help of others (such as sorting colored candy while blindfolded)
Content to display: Instructions for a journal writing activity at the end of the lesson
Handout: “Involving the Lord in Our Learning”

Taking Responsibility for Your Learning

Lesson purpose: Help students identify actions that can help them take responsibility for their learning.

Student preparation: Invite students to think about their educational efforts with the following questions:
- What are some things I do well that help me at school?
- How often do I make excuses that might be getting in the way of my learning?
Handout: “Taking Responsibility”

Organizing Tasks and Priorities

Pacing suggestion: This lesson uses the Abraham 4–5 account of the Creation to establish patterns of order and organization of someone who made inspired choices based on Jesus Christ and His doctrine. You might consider teaching this lesson around the same time you teach Lesson 7: “Genesis 1:1–25.”

Lesson purpose: Help students learn ways the Savior’s example can help bring order to their schoolwork.

Student preparation: Invite students to make a list of the schoolwork they will need to complete this week. This may include homework, tests, projects, or assigned readings (including seminary).
Content to display: An image of something that requires many steps to complete (such as a recipe, a jigsaw puzzle, or a do-it-yourself project); a picture of the heavens and earth
Handout: “Organizing and Prioritizing My Schoolwork”

Overcoming Procrastination

Lesson purpose: Help students identify ways to overcome the temptation to procrastinate schoolwork.

Student preparation: Invite students to come prepared with some of the reasons teenagers might procrastinate their schoolwork. Encourage them to prepare to share what they have done to stay current with their school tasks and assignments.
Content to display: A picture of the Israelites gathering manna
Materials: Art supplies for students to use to create a poster
Video: “Your Next Step,” time code 7:38 to 8:29