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Lesson 156: Doctrinal Mastery Cumulative Review

“Lesson 156: Doctrinal Mastery Cumulative Review,” Old Testament Seminary Student Material (2018)

“Lesson 156: Doctrinal Mastery Cumulative Review”

Lesson 156

Doctrinal Mastery Cumulative Review

Prepare to Learn

Prepare your mind and heart to be taught by the Holy Ghost. Diligently seek knowledge and understanding through careful study, reflection, and prayer. Then follow the impressions you receive through the Spirit.

Begin your study with prayer.

How can we discover truth?

As you watch this video, listen for what President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, then of the First Presidency, taught about our Heavenly Father as the source of truth. What do we need to do to learn from Heavenly Father? You can read the text for this video here: “What Is Truth?” (Church Educational System devotional for young adults, Jan. 13, 2013), broadcasts.lds.org.

Matching Activity

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In today’s lesson, we will review all 25 Old Testament doctrinal mastery scripture passages.

If you have a mobile device, consider downloading the Doctrinal Mastery mobile app (if you have not already done so) and spending five minutes working with the flash cards and doing the quizzes in the app. Doing these activities can help you review the doctrinal mastery scripture passages.

You may also want to use the Doctrinal Mastery Reference Guide as you continue to study the doctrinal mastery scripture passages.

Quiz 1

  1. Match the doctrinal mastery reference with the correct key phrase.

  1. Jeremiah 1:4–5

  1. God reveals His secret to His prophets.

  1. Genesis 1:28

  1. Multiply and replenish the earth.

  1. Joshua 24:15

  1. Choose you this day whom ye will serve.

  1. Amos 3:7

  1. Jeremiah was foreordained to be a prophet.

  1. Exodus 19:5–6

  1. Keep my covenant and ye shall be a holy nation.

  1. Match the doctrinal mastery reference with the correct key phrase.

  1. Isaiah 1:18

  1. Husband and wife are to be one.

  1. Proverbs 3:5–6

  1. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and He shall direct thy paths.

  1. Genesis 39:9

  1. If we repent, our sins will be as white as snow.

  1. Genesis 2:24

  1. Elijah will turn the hearts of fathers and children.

  1. Malachi 4:5–6

  1. Joseph resisted temptation.

  1. Match the doctrinal mastery reference with the correct key phrase.

  1. Genesis 1:26–27

  1. Abraham was chosen before he was born.

  1. Abraham 3:22–23

  1. Zion—one heart and one mind in righteousness.

  1. Moses 7:18

  1. God created man in His own image.

  1. Ezekiel 37:15–17

  1. Fasting helps us to loose the bands of wickedness, undo heavy burdens, and provide for the poor.

  1. Isaiah 58:6–7

  1. The Bible and the Book of Mormon are joined together.

  1. Match the doctrinal mastery reference with the correct key phrase.

  1. Daniel 2:44

  1. Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil.

  1. Exodus 20:3–17

  1. The Lord’s watchmen give warnings from Him.

  1. Ezekiel 3:16–17

  1. God revealed the Ten Commandments.

  1. Psalm 24:3–4

  1. To stand worthy in the Lord’s presence, we must have clean hands and a pure heart.

  1. Isaiah 5:20

  1. God’s kingdom shall stand forever.

Scenarios

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Choose two of the following doctrinal mastery passages, and imagine a scenario or description of a situation in which the principle or doctrine taught in each of those passages could be applied.

Malachi 3:8–10

Isaiah 58:13–14

Genesis 39:9

1. Answer the following questions for each of the doctrinal mastery scripture passages you selected:

  • Which doctrinal mastery passage did you choose?

  • What was the scenario or description of a situation you thought of?

  • How could the principle or doctrine from the doctrinal mastery passage you chose be applied to the scenario or situation you thought of?

Multiple-Choice Questions

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Identify the doctrinal mastery passages that can answer the questions that follow.

Quiz 2

  1. Which doctrinal mastery scripture passage describes the Restoration as a marvelous work and a wonder?

    1. Isaiah 58:13–14

    2. Isaiah 29:13–14

    3. Daniel 2:44

  2. Which doctrinal mastery scripture passage helps us understand what God’s work and glory is?

    1. Moses 1:39

    2. Genesis 1:26–27

    3. Psalm 24:3–4

  3. Which doctrinal mastery scripture passage teaches that the Sabbath is the Lord’s holy day?

    1. Malachi 3:8–10

    2. Amos 3:7

    3. Isaiah 58:13–14

Isaiah 53:3–5

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A friend of yours is investigating the Church. Your friend grew up in a difficult home situation and was treated very poorly when he was young. Over the past few years, he has made several unwise choices that he now regrets.

2. Please answer the following question:

  • How could you use the teachings in Isaiah 53:3–5 to help comfort and give hope to your friend?

Meaningful Passages

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3. Please answer the following question:

  • Which Old Testament doctrinal mastery scripture passages have been the most meaningful to you? Why?

Answer Key

Quiz 1: (1) 1-d, 2-b, 3-c, 4-a, 5-e; (2) 1-c, 2-b, 3-e, 4-a, 5-d; (3) 1-c, 2-a, 3-b, 4-e, 5-d; (4) 1-e, 2-c, 3-b, 4-d, 5-a

Quiz 2: (1) b; (2) a; (3) c

References for Quiz 1

(1) Doctrinal Mastery Core Document (2018), 25–27.

(2) Doctrinal Mastery Reference Guide (2016).