Teach People, Not Lessons

Use the following resources to learn how to ask inspired questions, listen, discern, and teach doctrine from the lessons according to the needs of the investigator and the promptings of the Spirit.

Study Questions and Resources:

• Why should the needs of the investigator and the promptings of the Spirit guide the lesson?

  • First Presidency “Statement on Missionary Work” (PMG, 29–30)

  • Alma 18

  • 3 Nephi 17:1–9

• What is the importance of asking inspired questions and listening in discerning the spiritual needs of others?

  • “Listen” (PMG, 185–86)

  • “Ask Questions” (PMG, 183–84)

  • Introduction to chapter 10, “How Can I Improve My Teaching Skills?” (PMG, 175–76)

• What must an investigator feel in order to receive conversion?

  • D&C 50:13–22

  • Alma 22:4–18

  • “The Power of the Spirit in Conversion” (PMG, 92–93)

  • “Charity and Love” (PMG, 118)

  • “Help People Resolve Their Concerns” (PMG, 187)

• What does it mean to teach doctrine from the lessons according to the needs of the investigator?

  • “Adjust Your Teaching to Meet Needs” (PMG, 177–78)

  • “What Do I Study and Teach?” (PMG, 29–30)

  • “Teach for Understanding” (PMG, 182–83)