Exodus 35–40; Leviticus 1; 4; 16; 19: Lesson 55

Assess Your Learning 3

Exodus and Leviticus

Visit “Studying the Scriptures” to help prepare yourself spiritually to learn.

Reflecting on and assessing your spiritual learning can help you draw closer to the Savior. This lesson can help you reflect on the goals you have set and the growth you have experienced during your study of the Old Testament.

Review the Scriptures

On a line in your notebook, draw three people or stick figures, like the image above. The figures represent three different versions of you. The line represents your lifespan. Below each corresponding stick figure, write a label: past, present, and future.

Elder J. Devn Cornish of the Seventy described a comparison we can make to help us recognize our spiritual growth:

If we must compare, let us compare how we were in the past to how we are today—and even to how we want to be in the future. (“Am I Good Enough? Will I Make It?,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2016, 33)

Think about how your study of the Old Testament has and can continue to help your relationship with God become stronger. To help with this, respond to the following questions in your notebook:

• What have you learned about Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ through your study of the Old Testament that has strengthened your relationship with Them?

• What can you do to strengthen your relationship with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ as you continue to study the Old Testament?

Think about ways you are different today than in the past. Under the figure labeled past, write words that describe how you used to be. Under the figure labeled present, write words that describe how you are now. Then consider how you hope to become after you finish studying the Old Testament. Under the stick figure labeled future, write words that describe how you want to be. Why does it help to reflect on or seek growth?

Review the following study options. Complete one or more.

Option A

What is the role of the Lord’s prophets?

To review different roles of the Lord’s prophets, study some or all of the following passages. In your notebook, list roles or responsibilities you find that the Lord gives to His prophets. While you study, ponder why it is important to understand these roles.

• Moses 6:35–36

• Moses 7:47

• Moses 8:19–20

• Joseph Smith Translation, Genesis 50:27–28 (in the Bible appendix)

• Exodus 3:12

• Exodus 4:12

Practice explaining the different roles of prophets and the ways they connect us to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Select one of the five activities below to complete in your notebook:

1. Explain the role of the Lord’s prophets to a Primary class of seven-year-old children.

2. Explain the role of the Lord’s prophets to a person your age who does not know what a prophet is.

3. Write a Guide to the Scriptures or Bible Dictionary entry for “Prophets.”

4. Write a job description for a prophet.

5. Create a concept map. Draw a circle in the middle of a page and write Prophets inside it. Around that circle, draw other circles, and write in each circle a role of prophets or a reason why prophets are important. Draw lines from the main circle to each of these circles.

Option B

How can I rely on the Lord for strength and deliverance?

Think about what you have learned about relying on the Lord for strength and deliverance. What do you remember about the Lord’s gift of manna to the Israelites? To help you remember, review the following true or false quiz (from “Lesson 47: Exodus 16”).

Read the following statements about manna. Refer to Exodus 16:14–31, 35, and determine if the statements are true or false. Check your answers in the verses next to each statement. Think about what these details teach you about relying on Jesus Christ.

1. There was enough manna for everyone (see verses 16–18).

2. The Israelites could store all the manna they wanted (see verses 19–20).

3. If the manna was not gathered early enough in the day, the sun would melt it (see verse 21).

4. Manna came every day of the week (see verses 25–27).

5. Manna tasted like wafers made with honey (see verse 31).

6. The Lord fed the Israelites manna for 50 years (see verse 35).

Respond to the following questions in your notebook:

• How would you compare your current desires to rely on the Lord daily with how you felt a few weeks ago?

• If you noticed an improvement, what do you think contributed to that change?

• If you did not notice an improvement, what might you do differently?

Share Your Learning

Lesson Purpose: To help you reflect on the goals you have set and the growth you have experienced during your study of the Old Testament.

Share one or more of the following with your teacher or class:

• The activity you completed explaining the role of the Lord’s prophets.

• Your progress relying on the Lord for strength and deliverance.