Mosiah 7–10

Overview

Mosiah 5 contains the conclusion of King Benjamin’s address to his people when he gathered them together to give them a name (see Mosiah 1:11). In Mosiah 7–8, Ammon directed King Limhi to the prophet and also explained important truths about the role of prophets, seers, and revelators. In Mosiah 9–10, Zeniff was so focused on returning to the land of Nephi and rebuilding the cities there that he neglected to consider some of the negative consequences that could come from his decision. After experiencing some of the consequences, Zeniff and his people turned to the Lord in faith.

Prepare to Teach

The following information provides teachers with ideas of what may need to be prepared in advance for each lesson.

Mosiah 5:1–5

Lesson purpose: This lesson can help students increase their desire to change or continue to change with the Lord’s help.

Student preparation: Invite students to think about what causes them to want to come closer to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.
Videos: “The People of King Benjamin Make a Covenant” (3:40; watch from time code 0:00 to 1:37); “Change: It’s Always a Possibility!” (40:43; watch from time code 37:24 to 40:06); “A Change of Heart” (4:39)
Content to display: The chart about change, either displayed or copied on the board
Videoconference teaching suggestion: Consider using the whiteboard tool to type the first portion of the sentence, “As our hearts are changed through the Spirit of the Lord, we …” Then allow various students to complete the sentence based on their study of Mosiah 5:1–5.

Mosiah 5:6–15

Lesson purpose: This lesson can help students understand the significance of taking upon themselves the name of Jesus Christ.

Student preparation: Invite students to ponder the question “What does it mean to take upon yourself the name of Christ?”
Video: “Name of Christ” (3:51)
Videoconference teaching suggestion: Consider inviting students to complete the chart in a document on their device. Invite them to share their screen with their completed chart. If you choose to do this, let students know ahead of time that they will be invited to share their screen and chart.

Mosiah 7–8

Lesson purpose: This lesson can help students understand the importance of prophets’ role as seers in Heavenly Father’s plan.

Student preparation: Consider inviting students to think about how they would respond if someone asked them why they believe in prophets.
Content to display: The diagram of the journeys in the book of Mosiah, either displayed or copied on the board (This could be left up for reference for the next lesson as well.)
Videoconference teaching suggestion: When it is time for students to complete one of the activities about the value of seers, consider displaying the options on-screen or posting them in the chat. When students are ready to share what they found, invite them to type in the chat the number of the activity they completed. Then call on several students who completed different activities to share what they found.

Mosiah 9–10

Lesson purpose: This lesson can help students recognize how they can receive strength from the Lord as they pray and go forth in faith.

Student preparation: Invite students to find a definition of the word overzealous. Encourage them to come prepared to share what teenagers are sometimes overzealous about and the challenges that can result.
Content to display: The image of an eclipse; the question about eclipses, either displayed or written on the board; the diagram of the journeys in the book of Mosiah; the verses and questions under the heading “Turning to the Lord”
Video: “Prayer” (4:12)
Videoconference teaching suggestion: When you reach the scenario at the end of the lesson, invite students to answer the questions using the chat feature. Then select a few of the answers to share with the class.

Doctrinal Mastery Review 7

Lesson purpose: This lesson can help students learn how to apply the doctrine taught in the doctrinal mastery passages to real-life situations.

Student preparation: Invite students to review a few doctrinal mastery passages they have already studied and to ponder how those passages might apply to a teenager’s life today.
Video: “He Teaches Us to Put Off the Natural Man” (10:51; watch from time code 0:00 to 5:15)
Content to display: The chart of the doctrinal mastery passages and key scripture phrases; the instructions for the letter
Videoconference teaching suggestion: Near the end of the lesson, after students have written their letters, group students in breakout rooms so they can share what they wrote. Remind them to also share the scenario they created. When they return to the class, invite one student in each group to share something that impressed them about another student’s letter.