Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual Title Page Introduction to the Teacher ManualThe objective of Seminaries and Institutes of Religion is “to help youth and young adults deepen their conversion to Jesus Christ and His restored gospel, qualify for the blessings of the temple, and prepare themselves, their families, and others for eternal life with their Father in Heaven.” Old Testament Lessons Welcome to the Old Testament Welcome to the Old Testament: OverviewIn this sacred book of scripture, we learn of Jesus Christ through His teachings as the premortal Jehovah. We also learn of prophecies and symbols that testify of Him. Lesson 1—Introduction to the Old TestamentThis lesson is intended to help students increase their desire to come closer to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ through their study of the Old Testament. Lesson 2—The Plan of SalvationThis lesson is intended to help students understand Heavenly Father’s plan of salvation and the central role of Jesus Christ Moses 1; Abraham 3 Moses 1; Abraham 3: OverviewThe Lord taught Moses that He was a child of God who had a work to do, and that it was the Lord’s “work and glory to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). Moses also overcame Satan’s temptations. Lesson 3—Abraham 3This lesson can help students understand how a knowledge of the premortal life in Heavenly Father’s plan can help them in their lives. Lesson 4—Moses 1:1–11The purpose of this lesson is to help students feel that they are children of God and He has a work for them to do. Lesson 5—Moses 1:12–26The purpose of this lesson is to help students draw strength from God to overcome their personal temptations. Lesson 6—Moses 1:27–42This lesson can help students feel gratitude for Heavenly Father and His work to bring immortality and eternal life to all His children. Genesis 1–2; Moses 2–3; Abraham 4–5 Genesis 1–2; Moses 2–3; Abraham 4–5: OverviewUnder the direction of Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ created the earth. On the sixth day of creation, Adam and Eve were created in the image of God. The Lord joined Adam and Eve together in marriage and commanded them to multiply and replenish the earth. Lesson 7—Genesis 1:1–25This lesson can help students feel love and gratitude for Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ as they study the Creation of the earth. Lesson 8—Genesis 1:26–27This lesson can help students feel the importance of their identity and potential as sons and daughters of heavenly parents. Lesson 9—Genesis 1:28–31; 2:1–25This lesson can help students understand the central role of marriage and family in Heavenly Father’s plan of salvation. Genesis 3–4; Moses 4–5 Genesis 3–4; Moses 4–5: OverviewIn the premortal life, Satan sought to destroy our agency, and Heavenly Father chose Jesus Christ to be our Savior. The Fall of Adam and Eve was a necessary step in Heavenly Father’s plan. Jesus Christ came to redeem us from the effects of the Fall, including spiritual and physical death. Lesson 10—Moses 4:1–4This lesson can help students desire to follow Jesus Christ’s example of obeying Heavenly Father. Lesson 11—Moses 4:5–32; 5:1–15 Part 1This lesson is intended to help students understand the effects of the Fall in Heavenly Father’s plan and in their own lives. Lesson 12—Moses 4:5–32; 5:1–15 Part 2This lesson can help students feel the joy of redemption from the Fall through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Genesis 5; Moses 6 Genesis 5; Moses 6: OverviewEnoch taught the people why they needed a Savior and how they could come unto Him and receive the blessings only He can offer. Lesson 13—Moses 6:1–39This lesson can help students feel confidence in the Lord and His power to help and strengthen them. Lesson 14—Moses 6:47–68This lesson can help students understand how to come unto Jesus Christ and receive blessings only He and His Father can offer. Lesson 15—Doctrinal Mastery Practice 1This lesson gives students opportunities to memorize doctrinal mastery references and their key scripture phrases as well as learn and apply divine principles for acquiring spiritual knowledge. Moses 7 Moses 7: OverviewThe Lord promised that in the last days, He would gather and preserve the people who would follow Him. Lesson 16—Moses 7:1–21This lesson can help students develop the Christlike attributes that Enoch and his people had. Lesson 17—Moses 7:22–47This lesson can help students feel God’s mercy and love for all His children. Lesson 18—Moses 7:53–69This lesson can help students recognize and appreciate what the Lord has done to help them overcome the trials of our time. Genesis 6–11; Moses 8 Genesis 6–11; Moses 8: OverviewNoah’s family was saved from an unprecedented, miraculous flood because they obeyed God’s commandment to build an ark. Lesson 19—Moses 8This lesson can help students better follow the Savior despite living in a wicked world. Lesson 20—Genesis 6–8This lesson can help students increase their desire to obey God’s commandments. Lesson 21—Assess Your Learning 1This lesson can help students increase their desire to obey God’s commandments. Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1–2 Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1–2: OverviewAs members of the Savior’s Church, we can receive the blessings and responsibilities of the Abrahamic covenant. Lesson 22—Abraham 1This lesson can help students feel hope that Heavenly Father can help them obtain blessings that He wants them to receive. Lesson 23—Genesis 12; 17This lesson can help students explain the Abrahamic covenant and how it relates to them. Lesson 24—Abraham 2:9–11This lesson will help students act on the responsibilities the Lord has given them as the seed of Abraham. Genesis 18–23 Genesis 18–23: OverviewAs 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. Lesson 25—Genesis 15–18; 21This lesson can help students increase their trust that the Lord will keep His promises. Lesson 26—Genesis 19This lesson can help students avoid evil influences in their lives so they can more fully follow Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Lesson 27—Genesis 22This lesson can help students feel the love Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ have for them. Lesson 28—Doctrinal Mastery Practice 2This lesson can help students understand truths taught in doctrinal mastery passages and apply the divine principles of acquiring spiritual knowledge. Genesis 24–33 Genesis 24–33: OverviewThe Lord prepared a way for Isaac and Jacob to enter into an eternal marriage. He went to great effort to marry in the covenant, gain the Lord’s blessings in his day-to-day work, and do what God asked him to do to heal his family relationships. Lesson 29—Genesis 24This lesson can help students understand the importance of eternal, covenant marriage in Heavenly Father’s plan. Lesson 30—Genesis 25–27This lesson can help students value the Lord’s eternal blessings over worldly desires. Lesson 31—Genesis 28This lesson can help students feel an increased desire to make covenants with God in the temple. Lesson 32—Genesis 29–33This lesson can help students increase their willingness to let God prevail in their lives. Genesis 37–41 Genesis 37–41: OverviewThe Lord blessed and helped Joseph through his trials. He was eventually entrusted by Pharaoh with preparing Egypt for a coming famine. Lesson 33—Genesis 37–41This lesson can help students feel hope that God can use their trials to bless their lives. Lesson 34—Genesis 39This lesson can help students show their devotion to God by resisting the temptation to break the law of chastity. Genesis 42–50 Genesis 42–50: OverviewToward the end of his life, Joseph of Egypt prophesied that in the latter days, the Lord would raise up a prophet to bring the people out of darkness. This prophet was Joseph Smith. Lesson 35—Genesis 42–50This lesson can help students follow the Savior’s example by being more forgiving. Lesson 36—JST Genesis 50This lesson can help students strengthen their testimonies that the Lord called Joseph Smith to be a prophet. Lesson 37—Assess Your Learning 2This lesson is intended to help students reflect on the goals they have set and the growth they have experienced during their study of Genesis 12–50 and Abraham 1–2. Exodus 1–6 Exodus 1–6: OverviewGod promised to strengthen Moses and give him the words he should speak. Lesson 38—Exodus 1This lesson can help students desire to put God above other pressures. Lesson 39—Exodus 2–4This lesson can help students more fully incorporate the Lord’s words through His prophets into their lives. Lesson 40—Exodus 5–6This lesson can help students recognize that the Lord’s promises can motivate them to do His will, regardless of the immediate outcome. Easter Easter: OverviewWe observe Easter to celebrate the Atonement and Resurrection of the Savior Jesus Christ. It is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on what He has done for us. Easter LessonThis lesson can help students reflect on the peace and hope Jesus Christ offers them. Exodus 7–13 Exodus 7–13: OverviewTo help the children of Israel remember that the Lord delivered them from Egypt, He instituted the Feast of the Passover. Lesson 41—Exodus 7–11The purpose of this lesson is to help students understand how to recognize the Lord’s power and believe in Him. Lesson 42—Exodus 12–13, Part 1This lesson can help students feel the importance of the Savior and His Atonement in their lives. Lesson 43—Exodus 12–13, Part 2This lesson can help students remember the Savior as they prepare for and participate in the ordinance of the sacrament. Lesson 44—Doctrinal Mastery Practice 3This lesson can help students memorize the key scripture phrases in doctrinal mastery passages and apply the divine principles of acquiring spiritual knowledge. Exodus 14–18 Exodus 14–18: OverviewIn the wilderness, the Lord taught, protected, and provided for the Israelites through protection in battle and through miraculous water and food, including manna. Lesson 45—Exodus 14This lesson can help students feel the desire to place their trust in the Lord for strength and deliverance. Lesson 46—Exodus 15; 17This lesson can help students practice identifying truths from God in scripture accounts and connecting these truths to their lives. Lesson 47—Exodus 16This lesson can help students rely on the Lord daily. Exodus 19–20; 24; 31–34 Exodus 19–20; 24; 31–34: OverviewAfter the Israelites suffered the consequences for breaking their covenant, the Lord reminded them that He is just, merciful, and long-suffering. Lesson 48—Exodus 19This lesson can help students feel in their hearts God’s desire to have a covenant relationship with them. Lesson 49—Exodus 20:1–11This lesson can help students love and honor God above everything else. Lesson 50—Exodus 20:12–17This lesson can help students understand ways to keep commandments that will help them love God and their neighbor. Lesson 51—Exodus 24; 32–34This lesson can help students understand that the Lord is just, merciful, and long-suffering. Exodus 35–40; Leviticus 1; 4; 16; 19 Exodus 35–40; Leviticus 1; 4; 16; 19: OverviewBoth the tabernacle and the ordinance of sacrifice symbolically taught about Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Lesson 52—Exodus 25; 35–40This lesson can help students feel an increased desire to worship the Lord in His temple. Lesson 53—Leviticus, Part 1This lesson can help students feel gratitude for Jesus Christ and His atoning sacrifice. Lesson 54—Leviticus, Part 2This lesson can help students recognize sacrifices they can make to become more like Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Lesson 55—Assess Your Learning 3This lesson can help students reflect on the goals they have set and the growth they have experienced during their recent study of the Old Testament. Numbers 11–14; 20–24; 27 Numbers 11–14; 20–24; 27: OverviewAs the people continued to wander through the wilderness and complained against the Lord, He sent poisonous serpents. If those bitten by the snakes would look at a brass serpent upon a pole as a symbol of the Savior, they would be healed. Lesson 56—Numbers 11–14This lesson can help students view their challenges with greater faith in Jesus Christ. Lesson 57—Numbers 21This lesson can help students look to Jesus Christ in faith. Deuteronomy 6–8; 15; 18; 29–30; 34 Deuteronomy 6–8; 15; 18; 29–30; 34: OverviewDeuteronomy contains Moses’s final counsel to the people, including counsel about loving God, remembering Him, and caring for people experiencing poverty. Lesson 58—Deuteronomy 6:1–6This lesson can help students understand how they can show their love for God. Lesson 59—Deuteronomy 6:6-25; 7:1–26; 8:1–20This lesson is intended to help students increase their desire to remember what God has done for them. Lesson 60—Deuteronomy 15This lesson can help students feel a greater desire to follow the Savior’s commandment to share what He has given them. Joshua 1–8; 23–24 Joshua 1–8; 23–24: OverviewBefore his death, Joshua reminded the Israelites of all the Lord had done for them. He urged the people to choose to serve the Lord. Lesson 61—Joshua 1This lesson can help increase students’ confidence that the Lord can help them be strong and courageous when they face challenges. Lesson 62—Joshua 2–4This lesson can help students understand how they can exercise faith in Jesus Christ. Lesson 63—Joshua 23–24This lesson can help students choose to serve the Lord over other influences. Lesson 64—Doctrinal Mastery Practice 4This lesson will help students apply truths found in doctrinal mastery passages and learn and apply divine principles for acquiring spiritual knowledge. Judges 2–4; 6–8; 13–16 Judges 2–4; 6–8; 13–16: OverviewWhen the Israelites cried unto the Lord for deliverance, He raised up deliverers for them, including Othniel, Ehud, Deborah, and Gideon. Lesson 65—Judges 2–4This lesson can help students understand the Savior’s role as our Deliverer. Lesson 66—Judges 6–8This lesson can help students feel a greater desire to rely on Jesus Christ for strength. Lesson 67—Assess Your Learning 4This lesson is intended to help students reflect on the goals they have set and the growth they have experienced during their recent study of the Old Testament. Ruth; 1 Samuel 1–7 Ruth; 1 Samuel 1–7: OverviewAs 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. Lesson 68—RuthThis lesson is intended to help students feel a greater desire to trust in Jesus Christ and His redeeming power. Lesson 69—1 Samuel 1This lesson can help students understand that Heavenly Father will hear their humble prayers and bless them. Lesson 70—1 Samuel 3This lesson can help students seek for and recognize personal revelation. 1 Samuel 8–10; 13; 15–16 1 Samuel 8–10; 13; 15–16: OverviewAfter their first king, Saul, disobeyed the prophet Samuel’s counsel, the Lord chose David as the next king of Israel. Through this experience, Samuel learned that unlike how we tend to see and judge each other, the Lord looks on our hearts. Lesson 71—1 Samuel 8This lesson can help students understand the importance of choosing to follow Jesus Christ instead of worldly influences. Lesson 72—1 Samuel 15This lesson can help students understand the importance of striving to obey all of God’s commandments. Lesson 73—1 Samuel 16This lesson can help students feel the importance of seeing themselves and others like Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ do. 1 Samuel 17–18; 24–26; 2 Samuel 5–7 1 Samuel 17–18; 24–26; 2 Samuel 5–7: OverviewWhile in the wilderness, David and his men were kind to a man named Nabal. When Nabal refused to help them, David sought revenge. Nabal’s wife, Abigail, interceded on behalf of her husband and pacified David. Lesson 74—1 Samuel 17This lesson can help students rely on the Lord as they face their challenges. Lesson 75—1 Samuel 25This lesson can help students understand how Jesus Christ can help them forgive others. Lesson 76—Doctrinal Mastery Practice 5This lesson can help students memorize the key scripture phrases in doctrinal mastery passages and apply the divine principles of acquiring spiritual knowledge. 2 Samuel 11–12; 1 Kings 3; 6–9; 11 2 Samuel 11–12; 1 Kings 3; 6–9; 11: OverviewIn the first years of his reign, King Solomon’s humble desire to have the Lord’s wisdom, guidance, and blessings qualified him to build the temple, the house of the Lord. Lesson 77—2 Samuel 11–12This lesson can help students recognize that they cannot hide their sins from the Lord, but they can turn to Him to overcome temptation. Lesson 78—1 Kings 3This lesson can help students understand that the Lord will bless us with the ability to accomplish His work. Lesson 79—1 Kings 6–9This lesson can help students deepen their understanding that the temple is the house of the Lord. Lesson 80—Assess Your Learning 5This lesson is intended to help students reflect on the goals they have set and the growth they have experienced during their recent study of the Old Testament. 1 Kings 12–13; 17–22 1 Kings 12–13; 17–22: OverviewElijah challenged the priests of Baal to a contest to prove that the God of Israel was the only true God. The Lord sent fire from heaven to answer Elijah’s prayers and prevail in the contest. Lesson 81—1 Kings 17This lesson can help students act with greater faith in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ by following the words of prophets. Lesson 82—1 Kings 18This lesson can help students feel a greater desire to follow the Lord. 2 Kings 2–7 2 Kings 2–7: OverviewThe Lord gave Elisha power and authority to succeed Elijah as His prophet. The Lord also miraculously healed Naaman of leprosy and sent chariots of fire to protect Elisha from a Syrian army. Lesson 83—2 Kings 2–4This lesson can help students understand that the Lord gives authority to the people He calls and power to those who serve righteously. Lesson 84—2 Kings 5This lesson can help students obey the small and simple things the Lord asks us to do. Lesson 85—2 Kings 6This lesson can help students feel increased confidence in the Lord’s constant and watchful care. 2 Kings 16–25 2 Kings 16–25: Overview Lesson 86—2 Kings 18–19This lesson can help increase students’ trust that the Lord will help them face their challenges. Lesson 87—2 Kings 21–23This lesson can help students turn to the Lord through personal scripture study. Lesson 88—2 Kings 17; 24–25This lesson can help students use the scattering of Israel to identify attributes of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Lesson 89—Doctrinal Mastery Practice 6This lesson can help students understand doctrinal mastery passages and apply principles of acquiring spiritual knowledge. 2 Chronicles 14–20; 26; 30 2 Chronicles 14–20; 26; 30: Overview Lesson 90—2 Chronicles 14–16This lesson can help students make a plan to seek the Lord. Lesson 91—2 Chronicles 17–20This lesson can help students learn to identify gospel principles from the scriptures. Ezra 1, 3–7; Nehemiah 2; 4–6; 8 Ezra 1; 3–7; Nehemiah 2; 4–6; 8: Overview Lesson 92—EzraThis lesson can help students feel a greater desire to prepare to worship the Lord in His holy temple. Lesson 93—NehemiahThis lesson is meant to encourage students to remain focused on the work Heavenly Father has given them to do. Esther Esther: Overview Lesson 94—Esther, Part 1This lesson can help students recognize how Heavenly Father places us in situations to help Him accomplish His work. Lesson 95—Esther, Part 2This lesson can help students act with courage to do the Lord’s will. Lesson 96—Assess Your Learning 6This lesson is intended to help students reflect on the goals they have set and the growth they have experienced during their study of 1 Kings 17–Esther. Job 1–3; 12–14; 19; 21–24; 38–40; 42 Job 1–3; 12–14; 19; 21–24; 38–40; 42: OverviewThough these challenges were difficult, Job trusted in the Lord, who helped Job view his trials with an eternal perspective. The Lord blessed Job greatly at the end of his life. Lesson 97—Job 1–3; 12–13This lesson can help students feel an increased desire to trust Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ during trials. Lesson 98—Job 14; 19This lesson can help students understand the hope that comes through the Resurrection of Jesus Christ Lesson 99—Job 21–24; 38–40; 42This lesson can provide students with an opportunity to help others view their trials with an eternal perspective. Psalms 1–2; 8; 19–33; 40; 46 Psalms 1–2; 8; 19–33; 40; 46: Overview Lesson 100—Introduction to Psalms, Part 1This lesson can help students better understand Jesus Christ’s life and mission as prophesied in Psalms. Lesson 101—Introduction to Psalms, Part 2This lesson can provide an opportunity for students to express their feelings of worship for Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Lesson 102—Psalm 23This lesson can help students feel the tender, loving character of Christ through visualizing scriptural images. Lesson 103—Psalm 24This lesson can help students prepare to worthily enter the temple and eventually dwell in the presence of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Psalms 49–51; 61–66; 69–72; 77–78; 85–86 Psalms 49–51; 61–66; 69–72; 77–78; 85–86: Overview Lesson 104—Psalm 51This lesson can help students understand that as they repent, the Savior can make them clean. Lesson 105—Psalms 61–86This lesson can help students communicate more meaningfully with Heavenly Father through prayer. Lesson 106—Doctrinal Mastery Practice 7This lesson can help students memorize the key scripture phrases in doctrinal mastery passages and apply the divine principles of acquiring spiritual knowledge. Psalms 102–103; 110; 116–119; 127–128; 135–139; 146–150 Psalms 102–103; 110; 116–119; 127–128; 135–139; 146–150: Overview Lesson 107—Psalm 119This lesson can help students make a plan to study the word of God. Lesson 108—Psalm 136This lesson can help students feel Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ’s love as they express gratitude for Them. Proverbs 1–4; 15–16; 22; 31; Ecclesiastes 1–3; 11–12 Proverbs 1–4; 15–16; 22; 31; Ecclesiastes 1–3; 11–12: OverviewIn Ecclesiastes, the Preacher reminds us that the things of this world are temporary. He counsels us to prepare for the day when God will judge all of His children. Lesson 109—Introduction to ProverbsWisdom, example, advice, knowledge Lesson 110—Proverbs 3This lesson can help students choose to put their trust in God. Lesson 111—EcclesiastesThis lesson can help students understand how focusing on meeting God at the Final Judgment can help them make wise choices. Lesson 112—Assess Your Learning 7This lesson can help students reflect on the goals they have set and the growth they have experienced during their recent study of the Old Testament. Isaiah 1–12 Isaiah 1–12: OverviewWe learn that the Lord promised to “set up an ensign for the nations” (Isaiah 11:12) to gather scattered Israel. Lesson 113—Introduction to IsaiahThis lesson can help students feel motivated to learn about Jesus Christ through studying Isaiah. Lesson 114—Isaiah 1This lesson can help students feel confident that the Savior can cleanse them from their sins. Lesson 115—Isaiah 5This lesson can increase students’ ability to discern between good and evil. Lesson 116—Isaiah 11–12This lesson can help you feel more motivated to share the gospel with others. Isaiah 13–14; 22; 24–30; 35 Isaiah 13–14; 22; 24–30; 35: OverviewIsaiah prophesied of the blessings those who wait on the Lord will receive. He also prophesied of the Restoration of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Book of Mormon. Lesson 117—Isaiah 25This lesson can help students understand the importance of waiting for the Lord. Lesson 118—Isaiah 29This lesson can help students feel gratitude for the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ and the Book of Mormon. Isaiah 40–49 Isaiah 40–49: OverviewMany Israelites in Isaiah’s day looked to and worshiped sources other than God. Isaiah helped them understand the Savior’s constant loving kindness and that those who turn to Him have no need to fear. Lesson 119—Isaiah 40–43This lesson can help students feel God’s comfort. Lesson 120—Isaiah 44–47This lesson can help students place Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ before anyone or anything else in their lives. Lesson 121—Isaiah 49This lesson can help students feel that Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ love us and will not forget us. Lesson 122—Doctrinal Mastery Practice 8This lesson can help students apply truths found in doctrinal mastery passages and the divine principles of acquiring spiritual knowledge. Isaiah 50–57 Isaiah 50–57: OverviewTo those who feel forsaken and grieved, the Redeemer promises everlasting kindness, mercy, and the covenant of [His] peace. Lesson 123—Isaiah 51–52This lesson can help students hearken unto the Savior’s invitations. Lesson 124—Isaiah 53This lesson can help students feel gratitude for what the Savior has done for them through His Atonement. Lesson 125—Isaiah 54This lesson can help students feel the Savior’s love and commitment to them. Isaiah 58–66 Isaiah 58–66: OverviewIsaiah prophesied of the Savior’s mission, the Second Coming, and the Millennium. Lesson 126—Isaiah 58:1–12This lesson can help students feel a desire to fast in the Lord’s way. Lesson 127—Isaiah 58:13–14This lesson can help students honor the Lord on the Sabbath day. Lesson 128—Isaiah 61This lesson can help students increase their confidence in the Savior’s ability to heal, free, and comfort us. Lesson 129—Isaiah 60–66This lesson can help students feel an increased excitement for the Savior’s Second Coming and millennial reign. Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20 Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20: OverviewJeremiah prophesied the miraculous gathering of Israel in the latter days. Lesson 130—Jeremiah 1This lesson can help students feel a desire to fulfill their divine purpose. Lesson 131—Jeremiah 2–3This lesson can help students increase their desire to turn to the Savior for mercy and healing. Lesson 132—Jeremiah 16This lesson can help students participate in the gathering of Israel by sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. Lesson 133—Assess Your Learning 8This lesson is intended to help students reflect on the goals they have set and the growth they have experienced during their recent study of the Old Testament. Jeremiah 31–33; 36–38; Lamentations 1; 3 Jeremiah 31–33; 36–38; Lamentations 1; 3: OverviewJeremiah prophesied in Jerusalem before and during the Babylonian captivity. Lesson 134—Jeremiah 31This lesson can help students understand what it means to have the Savior’s gospel written in their hearts. Lesson 135—Jeremiah 36This lesson can help students understand how the scriptures turn them to Jesus Christ to be forgiven of sin. Lesson 136—Lamentations 1; 3This lesson can help students feel the Savior’s compassion for them, even when they sin. Lesson 137—Doctrinal Mastery Practice 9This lesson can help students memorize the key scripture phrases in doctrinal mastery passages and apply the divine principles of acquiring spiritual knowledge. Ezekiel 1–3; 33–34; 36–37; 47 Ezekiel 1–3; 33–34; 36–37; 47: OverviewThe Lord called Ezekiel as a prophet to serve as a watchman for the Israelites while in Babylonian captivity. Lesson 138—Ezekiel 1–3; 33This lesson can help students feel a greater desire to heed the warnings of the Lord’s prophets. Lesson 139—Ezekiel 34This lesson can help students follow the Savior’s example to seek out and care for others. Lesson 140—Ezekiel 37This lesson can help students understand ways the Bible and the Book of Mormon work together as witnesses of Jesus Christ and His gospel. Lesson 141—Ezekiel 47This lesson can help students feel a greater desire to worship God in the temple. Daniel 1–7 Daniel 1–7: OverviewThe Lord’s kingdom, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will fill the earth and stand forever. Lesson 142—Daniel 1This lesson can encourage students strengthen their commitment to obey the Lord’s Word of Wisdom. Lesson 143—Daniel 2This lesson can help students strengthen their testimony of the divine Restoration of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Lesson 144—Daniel 3This lesson can help students feel a desire to trust in Jesus Christ regardless of the outcome. Lesson 145—Daniel 6This lesson can help students identify and share gospel truths from Daniel 6. Hosea; Joel Hosea; Joel: OverviewIn the book of Hosea, the Lord used the marriage of Hosea and Gomer as a symbol to teach Israel about His unfailing covenantal love. Through the prophet Joel, the Lord promised, “I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh” (Joel 2:28; see also Joseph Smith—History 1:41). Lesson 146—HoseaThis lesson can help students understand the Lord’s unfailing love and mercy for them. Lesson 147—JoelThis lesson can help students increase their capacity to receive personal revelation from the Lord through the Holy Ghost. Lesson 148—Assess Your Learning 9This lesson is intended to help students reflect on the goals they have set and the growth they have experienced during their study of Jeremiah–Joel. Amos; Obadiah; Jonah Amos; Obadiah; Jonah: OverviewThe people of Ninevah repented and changed, while the Lord taught Jonah why he should be merciful to them. Lesson 149—Amos 3; 7This lesson can help students understand that Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ reveal counsel and truth through Their prophets. Lesson 150—Amos 8This lesson can help students increase their confidence that Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ can satisfy their spiritual hunger through the Restoration of the gospel. Lesson 151—JonahThis lesson can help students feel the Lord’s love and mercy for them and for others. Micah; Nahum; Habakkuk; Zephaniah Micah; Nahum; Habakkuk; Zephaniah: OverviewWhen the prophet Habakkuk had questions about the wickedness around him, he sought answers from the Lord and chose to maintain his faith while he waited for them. Lesson 152—MicahThis lesson can help students make a plan to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Lesson 153—HabakkukThis lesson can help students maintain their faith in Jesus Christ when they have questions that seem to go unanswered. Lesson 154—Doctrinal Mastery Practice 10This lesson can help students share doctrinal mastery passages that are meaningful in their lives and help them learn and apply divine principles for acquiring spiritual knowledge. Haggai 1–2; Zechariah 1–4; 7–14 Haggai 1–2; Zechariah 1–4; 7–14: OverviewZechariah prophesied of the Savior’s Second Coming. He described the final great war in Jerusalem and how the Messiah would come to deliver His covenant people. Lesson 155—HaggaiThis lesson can help students put God first in their lives. Lesson 156—Zechariah 1–8This lesson can help students understand ways they can turn to the Lord. Lesson 157—Zechariah 7–14This lesson can help students feel confident that the Savior will be with them during the events preceding the Second Coming. Malachi Malachi: OverviewMalachi prophesied that the Savior would restore the sealing keys to “turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers.” Lesson 158—Malachi 3This lesson can help students want to obey the Lord’s law of tithing. Lesson 159—Malachi 4This lesson can help students turn their hearts to their ancestors and future posterity. Lesson 160—Assess Your Learning 10This lesson can help students reflect on the goals they have set and the growth they have experienced during their recent study of the Old Testament. Life Preparation Lessons Doctrinal Mastery: Finding Answers to My Questions Doctrinal Mastery: Finding Answers to My Questions: OverviewParticipating in doctrinal mastery can help students build their spiritual foundation on Jesus Christ. Lesson 161—Strengthening Your Spiritual FoundationThis lesson can help students understand how doctrinal mastery can bless their lives and help them build their spiritual foundation on Jesus Christ. Lesson 162—Seeking Personal Revelation for My QuestionsThis lesson can help students understand how they can receive guidance and revelation from Heavenly Father through the Holy Ghost. Lesson 163—Acting in Faith to Find AnswersThis lesson can help students act with faith in Jesus Christ as they seek answers to their gospel questions. Lesson 164—Examining Gospel Topics and Questions with an Eternal PerspectiveThis lesson can help students examine concepts and questions with an eternal perspective. Lesson 165—Turning to Divinely Appointed Sources to Help Find AnswersThis lesson can help students seek truth from sources that Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ have lovingly provided. Scripture Study Skills Scripture Study Skills: OverviewThese lessons will help students understand and practice using the following tools: focus on the Savior, find gospel truths, annotate scriptures, invite the Holy Ghost, and make comparisons to identify implied truths. Lesson 166—Focusing on Jesus Christ in the ScripturesThis lesson is intended to help students focus on the Savior while studying the scriptures. Lesson 167—Finding Gospel Truths in the ScripturesThis lesson can help students increase their ability to find gospel truths in the scriptures that help them come closer to the Lord. Lesson 168—Annotating ScripturesIn this lesson, students will learn to annotate their scriptures in a way that can help them feel closer to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Lesson 169—Actions that Invite the Holy Ghost into Scripture StudyIn this lesson, students will practice skills that invite the Holy Ghost into scripture study. Lesson 170—Making Comparisons to Identify Implied TruthsThis lesson can help students make comparisons in the scriptures to identify implied truths. For the Strength of Youth Guide For the Strength of Youth Guide: OverviewJesus Christ is the strength of youth. We can look to Him and His doctrine when making choices. Lesson 171—For the Strength of Youth GuideThis lesson can help students practice using the For the Strength of Youth guidebook to make inspired choices based on Jesus Christ and His doctrine. Lesson 172—Setting GoalsThis lesson can help students draw closer to the Lord as they learn set and accomplish their personal goals with His help. Lesson 173—Our Divine Identity and PurposeThis lesson will give students the opportunity to reflect on their divine identity and purpose. Lesson 174—Taking Charge of TechnologyThis lesson can help students use the teachings of Jesus Christ to evaluate their use of technology. Lesson 175—Patriarchal BlessingsThis lesson can help students understand how patriarchal blessings are an expression of God’s love and declare their lineage in the house of Israel. Lesson 176—Accepting and Fulfilling CallingsThis lesson can help students serve like the Savior in their callings. Building Self–Reliance Building Self–Reliance: OverviewAs we exercise our faith in Jesus Christ, Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ will help us build self-reliance in all aspects of our lives and enable us to better care for and help others. Lesson 177—Building Self–reliance in the Lord’s WayThis lesson can help students understand why building self-reliance is important in Heavenly Father’s plan for us. Lesson 178—Exercising Faith in Jesus Christ to Build Self-relianceThis lesson can help students exercise their faith that Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ will bless them in their efforts to build self-reliance. Lesson 179—Managing Financial Resources WiselyThis lesson can help students use inspired principles to manage financial decisions the Lord’s way. Lesson 180—Providing for Ourselves and Caring for those in NeedThis lesson can help students identify ways that building self-reliance enables them to help others as Jesus Christ would. Physical and Emotional Health Physical and Emotional Health: OverviewThe following lessons encourage students to care for their physical bodies, develop healthy thinking patterns, and seek the Lord’s help with emotions such as stress, anxiety, sadness, depression, anger, and in developing healthy habits. Lesson 181—Building Emotional Strength in the LordThis lesson can help students draw strength from Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ to cope with their emotional challenges. Lesson 182—Caring for Our Physical BodyThis lesson can help students look to the Savior as they establish healthy thinking patterns. Lesson 183—Developing Healthy Thinking PatternsThis lesson can help students look to the Savior as they establish healthy thinking patterns. Lesson 184—Managing Stress and AnxietyThis lesson can help students practice skills that draw upon the Savior’s power to manage stress and anxiety. Lesson 185—Coping with Sadness and DepressionThis lesson can help students understand how Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ will help them endure feelings of sadness and depression. Lesson 186—Resolving Feelings of AngerThis lesson can help students follow the example of Jesus Christ when experiencing feelings of anger. Lesson 187—Developing Healthy HabitsThis lesson can help students seek the Saviors help to develop healthy habits. Preparing for Future Education and Employment Preparing for Future Education and Employment: OverviewThese lessons will help students understand the importance of lifelong temporal and spiritual learning and create a plan for their future education and employment. Lesson 188—The Importance of EducationThis lesson can help students understand the importance of education both temporally and spiritually. Lesson 189—Education for the Whole SoulThis lesson can help students create a plan to continue their post-secondary secular and religious education. Lesson 190—Overcoming Obstacles to Furthering EducationThis lesson can help students identify available resources to overcome obstacles to furthering their education. Lesson 191—Finding a MentorThis lesson can help students make a plan to identify and connect with potential education and career mentors. Succeed in School Succeed in School: OverviewWe 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. Lesson 192—Involving the Lord in Your LearningThis lesson can help students involve the Lord in their learning. Lesson 193—Taking Responsibility for Your LearningThis lesson can help students identify actions that can help them take responsibility for their learning. Lesson 194—Organizing Tasks and PrioritiesThis lesson can help students learn ways the Savior’s example can help bring order to their schoolwork. Lesson 195—Overcoming ProcrastinationThis lesson can help students identify ways to overcome the temptation to procrastinate schoolwork. Missionary Preparation Missionary Preparation: OverviewGod blesses missionaries as they serve diligently and teach people in their communities and around the world. Lesson 196—Our Covenant Responsibility to Share the GospelThis lesson can help students deepen their understanding about their covenant responsibility to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with others. Lesson 197—Sharing the Gospel in Natural WaysThis lesson can help students practice sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with others in natural ways. Lesson 198—Choosing to Serve a MissionThis lesson can help students feel a desire to serve the Lord as His missionaries. Lesson 199—The Role of the Holy Ghost in Missionary WorkThis lesson can help students explore ways the Spirit can help them share the gospel of Jesus Christ with others. Lesson 200—The Importance of Obedience in Bringing Others to ChristThis lesson can help students recognize the importance of obedience in doing the Savior’s work as missionaries. Temple Preparation Temple Preparation: OverviewAs we are ready for and worthily enter the temple, we make covenants with Heavenly Father. We also have the opportunity to join the Savior in His work as “saviours” as we engage family history work. Lesson 201—Jesus Christ Is at the Center of All Temple WorshipThis lesson can help students feel a greater desire to be closer to Jesus Christ in His house. Lesson 202—In the Temple, We Covenant to Obey the Laws of Obedience and SacrificeThis lesson can help students understand the laws of obedience and sacrifice that we covenant to keep in the endowment. Lesson 203—Preparing to Enter the Temple WorthilyThis lesson can help students reflect on their worthiness to enter Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ’s holy temple. Lesson 204—Participating in Temple and Family History WorkThis lesson can help students set a goal to become more like the Savior by participating in temple and family history work. Teachings of Church Leaders Teachings of Church Leaders: OverviewThese lessons can help students study the Lord’s messages given by His servants. Lesson 205—Preparing for General ConferenceThis lesson can help students prepare to receive messages from the Savior in general conference. Lesson 206—Studying the Messages of the Lord’s ServantsThis lesson can help students include studying the Lord’s messages given by His servants as part of their personal gospel learning. Lesson 207—Template for Teaching Messages from Church LeadersYou can use this template as a tool to help teach messages from leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Lesson 208—“Hope of Israel”You can use this template as a tool to help teach messages from leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Appendix Doctrinal Mastery Review Activities: Ideas for Reviewing the Principles of Acquiring Spiritual KnowledgeChapter SEO description Assess Your Learning Activities for Life Preparation LessonsLife Preparation lessons give students opportunities to apply the Savior’s teachings. Assess Your Learning Lessons for Makeup WorkMakeup work Assess Your Learning, Part 1This assessment can help you remember and evaluate how your experiences studying Moses 1–5; Abraham 1–3; and Genesis 37; 39; 41 have helped you grow spiritually and come closer to Jesus Christ. Assess Your Learning, Part 2This lesson can help you evaluate your spiritual growth from your study of Isaiah 1–2; 6; 9; 11–12; 29; 49; 53; 58; 61; Psalms 23–24; Daniel 1–3; 6; Malachi 3. Ideas for VarietyThis resource includes a variety of ways to help students actively participate in lessons.