Doctrine and Covenants Seminary Teacher Manual Title Page Introduction to the Doctrine and Covenants Seminary Teacher ManualAn introduction to help teachers know how to use the Doctrine and Covenants Seminary Teacher Manual Doctrine and Covenants Lessons The Restoration Proclamation The Restoration Proclamation: OverviewThe Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ is an ongoing, important part of the latter days. Lesson 1—The Great ApostasyThis lesson explains the Great Apostasy and can help students understand the need for a restoration of Jesus Christ’s true Church in the latter days. Lesson 2—“The Restoration of the Fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ: A Bicentennial Proclamation to the World”This lesson discusses the Restoration proclamation and can help students feel the truth and importance of the ongoing Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Lesson 3—Introduction to the Doctrine and CovenantsThis lesson can help students prepare to come to know the Savior better as they begin their study of the Doctrine and Covenants. Doctrine and Covenants 1 Doctrine and Covenants 1: OverviewGod warns His children through prophets and scriptures. Lesson 4—Doctrine and Covenants 1The Lord gives warnings to the world through His prophets and apostles. Lesson 5—Doctrine and Covenants 1:30–33This lesson is intended to help students feel the importance of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as the only true church. Lesson 6—Doctrine and Covenants 1:37–38This lesson can help students study the Lord’s words through the scriptures and through the words of modern-day prophets. Joseph Smith—History 1:1–26 Joseph Smith—History 1:1–26: OverviewGod, the Father and Jesus Christ appeared to Joseph Smith. Lesson 7—Joseph Smith—History 1:1–14This lesson reviews Joseph Smith’s search for truth and can help students in their efforts to learn truth from God. Lesson 8—Joseph Smith—History 1:15–20This lesson can help students understand important truths about Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ from Joseph Smith's First Vision. Lesson 9—Joseph Smith—History 1:21–26This lesson can give students an opportunity to feel the Holy Ghost testify to them that Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ appeared to the Prophet Joseph Smith. Doctrine and Covenants 2; Joseph Smith—History 1:27–65 Doctrine and Covenants 2; Joseph Smith—History 1:27–65: OverviewThe angel Moroni appears to Joseph Smith. Lesson 10—Joseph Smith—History 1:27–50This lesson can help students feel the significance of Joseph Smith's calling as a prophet of God. Lesson 11—Joseph Smith—History 1:50–65This lesson can help students understand that the Lord will help us accomplish the work He has commanded us to do. Lesson 12—Doctrine and Covenants 2As prophesied, our hearts turn to our ancestors in these last days through temple and family history work. Doctrine and Covenants 3–5 Doctrine and Covenants 3–5: OverviewTrust God more than man. Lesson 13—Doctrine and Covenants 3This lesson can help students feel an increased desire to trust in God more than in other people. Lesson 14—Doctrine and Covenants 4This lesson can help students serve God and others in Christlike ways. Lesson 15—Doctrine and Covenants 5This lesson can help students recognize witnesses the Lord has provided to help them gain a personal testimony of the Book of Mormon and Joseph Smith’s calling. Lesson 16—Assess Your Learning 1Reflecting on and assessing our spiritual learning can help us draw closer to the Savior. Doctrine and Covenants 6–9 Doctrine and Covenants 6–9: OverviewOliver Cowdery moves to Pennsylvania to help Joseph Smith Jr. translate the Book of Mormon. Lesson 17—Doctrine and Covenants 6This lesson is intended to help students put their trust in the Savior when they face doubts and fears. Lesson 18—The Translation of the Book of MormonThe Book of Mormon was translated by the gift and power of God. Lesson 19—Doctrine and Covenants 8Oliver Cowdery was impressed by Joseph Smith’s ability to translate the Book of Mormon. Lesson 20—Doctrinal Mastery Practice 1Doctrinal mastery can help students build the foundation for their lives upon Jesus Christ and His gospel. Doctrine and Covenants 10–11 Doctrine and Covenants 10–11: OverviewThe Lord teaches Joseph through the loss of the 116 manuscript pages. Lesson 21—Doctrine and Covenants 10This lesson can help students increase their confidence that God will help them overcome Satan’s cunning plans. Lesson 22—Doctrine and Covenants 11:1–7This lesson can help students feel a greater desire to seek after the gift of eternal life that Jesus Christ offers to all who will receive it. Lesson 23—Doctrine and Covenants 11:8–30This lesson can help students seek the Lord’s help to prepare to participate in His work. Doctrine and Covenants 12–17; Joseph Smith—History 1:66–75 Doctrine and Covenants 12–17; Joseph Smith—History 1:66–75: OverviewJohn the Baptist appeared and restored the Aaronic Priesthood. Lesson 24—Joseph Smith—History 1:68–75; Doctrine and Covenants 13This lesson can help students feel the significance of the restoration of the Savior’s priesthood authority. Lesson 25—Doctrine and Covenants 14This lesson can help students be obedient and endure to the end with the Savior’s enabling power. Lesson 26—Doctrine and Covenants 17This lesson can help students strengthen their own witness of the Book of Mormon as they study the testimonies of the Three Witnesses. Doctrine and Covenants 18 Doctrine and Covenants 18: OverviewThe Lord sees our worth and has promised us joy in sharing His gospel with others. Lesson 27—Doctrine and Covenants 18:1–13This lesson can help students feel that the worth of their souls is great in the sight of God. Lesson 28—Doctrine and Covenants 18:11–16This lesson can help increase students’ desire to share the Savior’s gospel with others. Lesson 29—Doctrine and Covenants 18:21–47This lesson can help students understand how the Lord helps and blesses us through the calling of His Apostles. Lesson 30—Doctrinal Mastery Practice 2This lesson can help students understand how the Lord helps us to acquire spiritual knowledge and understand doctrine. Doctrine and Covenants 19 Doctrine and Covenants 19: OverviewWhen we choose to submit to the will of the Father, we follow Christ’s example. Lesson 31—Doctrine and Covenants 19:1–24, Part 1This lesson can help increase students’ desire to follow Jesus Christ’s example of submitting to Heavenly Father’s will. Lesson 32—Doctrine and Covenants 19:1–24, Part 2This lesson can help students appreciate more deeply the Savior’s gift of repentance, which is made possible through His great atoning sacrifice. Lesson 33—Doctrine and Covenants 19:25–41This lesson can help students follow the Savior’s example of sacrificing whatever Heavenly Father asks of us. Lesson 34—Assess Your Learning 2This lesson can help students remember and evaluate how their experiences so far in studying the Doctrine and Covenants have helped them grow spiritually. Doctrine and Covenants 20–22 Doctrine and Covenants 20–22: OverviewGod restored His Church, led by prophets and apostles Lesson 35—Doctrine and Covenants 20:1–36This lesson is intended to help students understand the significance of the Savior’s Church. Lesson 36—Doctrine and Covenants 20:37, 68–79This lesson discusses ordinances and can help students evaluate how they are meeting the Lord’s expectations for members of His Church. Lesson 37—Doctrine and Covenants 21This lesson can help students follow the words of the Lord’s prophets in patience and faith. Doctrine and Covenants 23–26 Doctrine and Covenants 23–26: OverviewJoseph Smith and other early Church leaders receive revelations from God for their callings. The Lord gave a revelation to Emma Smith and called her “an elect lady.” Lesson 38—Doctrine and Covenants 23–24Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ know us and will provide guidance for our personal lives. Lesson 39—Doctrine and Covenants 25, Part 1The Lord’s words to Emma Smith help us understand how we can become like the Savior. Lesson 40—Doctrine and Covenants 25, Part 2The Lord blesses us as we lay aside the things of the world and seek after Him. Doctrine and Covenants 27–28 Doctrine and Covenants 27–28: OverviewThe Savior reveals truth about the sacrament, protects us, and reveals heavenly order. Lesson 41—Doctrine and Covenants 27:1–14This lesson can help students better prepare to take the sacrament with an eye single to the glory of God. Lesson 42—Doctrine and Covenants 27:15–18This lesson is intended to help students understand how the Savior can protect us from the ways Satan tries to tempt and discourage us. Lesson 43—Doctrine and Covenants 28This lesson can help students understand the order and organization the Savior uses to reveal His will in His Church. Doctrine and Covenants 29 Doctrine and Covenants 29: OverviewThese lessons can help students learn about the desires Heavenly Father has for them, feel joy about the Second Coming, and better understand our God-given agency. Lesson 44—Doctrine and Covenants 29:1–8This lesson can help students better understand the desires Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ have for them. Lesson 45—Doctrine and Covenants 29:9–29This lesson can help students feel joy as they anticipate the return of Jesus Christ to the earth. Lesson 46—Doctrine and Covenants 29:36–50This lesson can help students better understand our God-given agency and the redemption offered by Jesus Christ. Doctrine and Covenants 30–36 Doctrine and Covenants 30–36: OverviewGod calls many to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ as missionaries. Lesson 47—Doctrine and Covenants 30–36, Part 1This lesson can help students understand some of the Savior’s reasons for commanding us to preach His gospel Lesson 48—Doctrine and Covenants 30–36, Part 2This lesson can help students in their efforts to share the gospel. Lesson 49—Doctrine and Covenants 35The Lord revealed additional truths through the Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible. Lesson 50—Doctrinal Mastery Practice 3This lesson will give students opportunities to practice mastering the doctrinal mastery passages and the doctrine they teach. It will also help them learn and apply divine principles for acquiring spiritual knowledge. Doctrine and Covenants 37–40 Doctrine and Covenants 37–40: OverviewThe Saints were commanded to gather to Ohio. The faithful are blessed. Lesson 51—Doctrine and Covenants 37; 38:1–9, 28–33This lesson can help students understand why the Savior commands His people to gather. Lesson 52—Doctrine and Covenants 38:15–27, 34–42This lesson can help students become more like the Savior by valuing others and seeking unity. Lesson 53—Doctrine and Covenants 39–40This lesson can help students feel a desire to make and keep sacred covenants to receive greater access to divine power. Lesson 54—Assess Your Learning 3This lesson can help students remember and evaluate how their experiences so far studying the Doctrine and Covenants have helped them grow spiritually. Doctrine and Covenants 41–44 Doctrine and Covenants 41–44: OverviewThe Lord delights to bless all who hear Him and obey. Lesson 55—Doctrine and Covenants 41This lesson is intended to help students feel confident that the Lord will bless them as they hear and obey Him. Lesson 56—Doctrine and Covenants 42This lesson will help students show their love for the Lord by obeying His commandments. Lesson 57—Doctrine and Covenants 42:29–39This lesson can help students increase their desire to live the law of consecration. Doctrine and Covenants 45 Doctrine and Covenants 45: OverviewSigns testify that the Savior’s Second Coming is near. The Lord invites us to hear Him and prepare. Lesson 58—Doctrine and Covenants 45:1–8This lesson can help students better understand the mission and character of Jesus Christ as they come to understand some of His names and titles. Lesson 59—Doctrine and Covenants 45:9–75, Part 1This lesson is intended to help students better understand how we can find peace as we observe the signs that will precede the Savior’s Second Coming. Lesson 60—Doctrine and Covenants 45:9–75, Part 2The purpose of this lesson is to help students prepare for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Doctrine and Covenants 46–48 Doctrine and Covenants 46–48: OverviewSpiritual gifts come from God, and we become more like Him as we seek these gifts. Lesson 61—Doctrine and Covenants 46:1–6This lesson can help students improve their efforts in creating a welcoming environment at Church meetings. Lesson 62—Doctrine and Covenants 46:7–33, Part 1This lesson can help students feel Heavenly Father’s love for them as they learn why He blesses us with spiritual gifts. Lesson 63—Doctrine and Covenants 46:7–33, Part 2This lesson can help students become more like Jesus Christ as they seek gifts of the Spirit. Doctrine and Covenants 49–50 Doctrine and Covenants 49–50: OverviewIn a revelation, the Lord corrects false practices and beliefs and tells how to recognize truth. Lesson 64—Doctrine and Covenants 49This lesson is intended to help students understand the importance of marriage and family in Heavenly Father’s plan. Lesson 65—Doctrine and Covenants 50, Part 1This lesson is intended to help students understand how the Lord can help them recognize truth and avoid deception. Lesson 66—Doctrine and Covenants 50, Part 2This lesson can give students the opportunity to practice teaching and learning by the Spirit of Truth. Lesson 67—Assess Your Learning 4Students assess their spiritual growth. Doctrine and Covenants 51–57 Doctrine and Covenants 51–57: OverviewLatter-day Saints gather to build Zion. Lesson 68—Doctrine and Covenants 51This lesson can help students understand how they can follow the Lord’s counsel to be faithful, just, and wise stewards. Lesson 69—Doctrine and Covenants 57This lesson is intended to help students feel a greater desire to become the Lord’s people by building Zion. Lesson 70—Doctrinal Mastery Practice 4Students will learn to apply principles for acquiring spiritual knowledge using doctrinal mastery passages. Doctrine and Covenants 58–59 Doctrine and Covenants 58–59: OverviewWe should do good as the Savior did. Repentance is a gift to be used. Keep the Sabbath day holy. Lesson 71—Doctrine and Covenants 58:26–29This lesson can help students understand how to follow the Savior’s example of going about doing good. Lesson 72—Doctrine and Covenants 58:38–60The purpose of this lesson is to help students feel hope that the Savior forgives those who repent of their sins. Lesson 73—Doctrine and Covenants 59This lesson can help students honor the Lord by choosing to keep the Sabbath day holy. Doctrine and Covenants 60–63 Doctrine and Covenants 60–63: OverviewThe Savior wants us to know the blessings of obedience, chastity, and reverencing His name. Lesson 74—Doctrine and Covenants 60–62This lesson is intended to help students understand more about the Savior’s expectations and desires for them. Lesson 75—Doctrine and Covenants 63:1–23This lesson can help students feel the importance of personal obedience to the Lord’s law of chastity. Lesson 76—Doctrine and Covenants 63:57–64This lesson can help students feel the importance of using the Savior’s name with reverence. Doctrine and Covenants 64–66 Doctrine and Covenants 64–66: OverviewWe are commanded to forgive and give the Lord our hearts and minds to help prepare for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Lesson 77—Doctrine and Covenants 64:1–17This lesson can help students follow Jesus Christ’s example and become more forgiving. Lesson 78—Doctrine and Covenants 64:20–43This lesson can help students feel an increased desire to give the Lord their hearts and willing minds. Lesson 79—Doctrine and Covenants 65This lesson can help students understand the Church’s role in preparing the world for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Doctrine and Covenants 67–70 Doctrine and Covenants 67–70: OverviewGod speaks to us through prophets, and parents should teach the gospel to children at home. Lesson 80—Doctrine and Covenants 67This lesson can help increase students’ confidence that the Lord speaks to us through prophets and that the Doctrine and Covenants is His word. Lesson 81—Doctrine and Covenants 68:25–31This lesson can help students better understand the Lord’s command for parents to teach their children the gospel in the home. Doctrine and Covenants 71–75 Doctrine and Covenants 71–75: OverviewJoseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon were instructed by the Savior to correct falsehoods. Lesson 82—Doctrine and Covenants 71This lesson can help students understand how the Savior would have us respond when people criticize our beliefs. Lesson 83—Doctrinal Mastery Practice 5This 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. Lesson 84—Assess Your Learning 5This lesson can help students remember and evaluate how their experiences studying the Doctrine and Covenants have helped them grow spiritually. Doctrine and Covenants 76 Doctrine and Covenants 76: OverviewYou can learn truth about Jesus Christ from the Holy Ghost as you study scriptures. Lesson 85—Doctrine and Covenants 76:1–19This lesson can help students learn by the power of the Holy Ghost as they make time to ponder the Savior’s words. Lesson 86—Doctrine and Covenants 76:19–24This lesson can help students feel increased love for Jesus Christ and His role in Heavenly Father’s plan. Lesson 87—Doctrine and Covenants 76:50–70This lesson is intended to help students feel hope that they can receive exaltation through Jesus Christ. Lesson 88—Doctrine and Covenants 76:71–112This lesson can help students become more valiant in their testimony of Jesus Christ. Doctrine and Covenants 77–80 Doctrine and Covenants 77–80: OverviewCaring for those in need helps us become like the Savior. It’s good to share His gospel. Lesson 89—Doctrine and Covenants 78This lesson can help students increase their desire to become like the Savior by caring for those in need. Lesson 90—Doctrine and Covenants 79–80This lesson can help students share the Savior’s gospel throughout their lives. Doctrine and Covenants 81–83 Doctrine and Covenants 81–83: OverviewThe Lord blesses us and gives commandments to bless us further. Lesson 91—Doctrine and Covenants 82:1–7This lesson can help students understand ways the Lord has blessed them and how He expects them to use those blessings. Lesson 92—Doctrine and Covenants 82:8–24This lesson can help students understand how to keep the covenants we make with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Lesson 93—Assess Your Learning 6This lesson can help students evaluate their spiritual growth from their study of the Doctrine and Covenants thus far. Doctrine and Covenants 84 Doctrine and Covenants 84: OverviewYou can receive God’s power through priesthood ordinances and by keeping covenants and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. Lesson 94—Doctrine and Covenants 84:1–32This lesson can help students feel the importance of receiving the power of godliness that Jesus Christ offers through His priesthood ordinances. Lesson 95—Doctrine and Covenants 84:33–44This lesson can help students deepen their understanding of the oath and covenant of the priesthood. Lesson 96—Doctrine and Covenants 84:49–102This lesson can help students feel the Christlike desire to share the gospel with everyone in the world. Lesson 97—Doctrinal Mastery Practice 6This lesson can help students understand truths taught in doctrinal mastery passages and help students learn and apply divine principles for acquiring spiritual knowledge. Doctrine and Covenants 85–87 Doctrine and Covenants 85–87: OverviewWe can participate in the gathering of Israel; and all the Lord’s words to His prophets will be fulfilled. Lesson 98—Doctrine and Covenants 86This lesson can help students in their efforts to participate with the Savior in gathering Israel. Lesson 99—Doctrine and Covenants 87This lesson can help students understand that all the Lord’s words to His prophets will be fulfilled. Doctrine and Covenants 88 Doctrine and Covenants 88: OverviewWe can feel the Light of Christ, draw near to Heavenly Father and Jesus, and receive celestial glory. Lesson 100—Doctrine and Covenants 88:1–13, 41–50This lesson is intended to help students feel a greater appreciation for the influence of the Light of Christ in their lives. Lesson 101—Doctrine and Covenants 88:14–41This lesson can help students increase their confidence that they can receive celestial glory. Lesson 102—Doctrine and Covenants 88:51–95This lesson can help students receive the blessings of drawing near to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Lesson 103—Doctrine and Covenants 88:76–80, 117–141This lesson can help students learn by faith in Jesus Christ in various settings. Doctrine and Covenants 89–92 Doctrine and Covenants 89–92: OverviewBlessings come from living the Word of Wisdom, and the First Presidency guides the Lord’s Church. Lesson 104—Doctrine and Covenants 89:1–17This lesson can help students feel gratitude for the Lord’s loving instruction known as the Word of Wisdom. Lesson 105—Doctrine and Covenants 89:18–21This lesson is intended to help students choose to live the Word of Wisdom and receive the Savior’s promised blessings. Lesson 106—Doctrine and Covenants 90This lesson can help students feel the importance of the direction Jesus Christ gives The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints through His First Presidency. Doctrine and Covenants 93 Doctrine and Covenants 93: OverviewWe can receive a fullness of light and truth from God and Jesus Christ as we keep the commandments. Lesson 107—Doctrine and Covenants 93:1–22Deepen your understanding of the roles and characteristics of Jesus Christ Lesson 108—Doctrine and Covenants 93:19–53Students learn about the importance of having Christ’s light in their lives. Lesson 109—Assess Your Learning 7Remember and evaluate your spiritual growth through study of the Doctrine and Covenants. Doctrine and Covenants 94–97 Doctrine and Covenants 94–97: OverviewThe Lord chastens His people to prepare them, and He always commands them to build temples. Lesson 110—Doctrine and Covenants 95This lesson can help students feel an increased desire to worship the Lord in His temple. Lesson 111—Doctrine and Covenants 97This lesson can help students become pure in heart. Lesson 112—Doctrinal Mastery Practice 7This lesson helps students learn and apply gospel principles in their lives. Doctrine and Covenants 98–101 Doctrine and Covenants 98–101: OverviewThe Lord chastens His people, but Zion will be redeemed. Lesson 113—Doctrine and Covenants 98Students learn to wait patiently on the Lord. Lesson 114—Doctrine and Covenants 101:1–42Students learn that the Lord’s mercy continues during suffering and sin. Lesson 115—Doctrine and Covenants 101:43–101We can liken the Lord’s parable to our own lives and discover spiritual meaning. Doctrine and Covenants 102–105 Doctrine and Covenants 102–105: OverviewThe march to Missouri by the Camp of Israel was preparation for organizing the Church. Lesson 116—Doctrine and Covenants 103This lesson can help students obey commandments the Lord has given them. Lesson 117—The Camp of IsraelThis lesson can help students understand that God will be with and help them when they choose to follow Him. Lesson 118—Doctrine and Covenants 105This lesson can help students feel a greater desire to remain faithful to God when their faith is tested. Doctrine and Covenants 106–108 Doctrine and Covenants 106–108: OverviewJesus Christ calls prophets and apostles and endows them with priesthood authority to bear witness of Him and guide His Church. Lesson 119—Doctrine and Covenants 107:1–20This lesson can help students understand the importance of drawing upon the power of the Savior and His priesthood authority as they serve in His Church. Lesson 120—Doctrine and Covenants 107:21–100This lesson can help students feel increased confidence that the Apostles are special witnesses of Jesus Christ. Lesson 121—Doctrinal Mastery Practice 8This lesson will help students apply truths found in doctrinal mastery passages and learn and apply divine principles for acquiring spiritual knowledge. Doctrine and Covenants 109–110 Doctrine and Covenants 109–110: OverviewPriesthood keys restored to the Prophet Joseph Smith and attending the temple can bless us. Lesson 122—Doctrine and Covenants 109This lesson can help students feel an increased desire to attend the temple and receive the promised blessings of the Lord. Lesson 123—Doctrine and Covenants 110, Part 1This lesson can help students understand how our worthiness prepares us to come closer to the Lord in His temple. Lesson 124—Doctrine and Covenants 110, Part 2This lesson can help students understand how the priesthood keys restored to the Prophet Joseph Smith can bless their lives. Doctrine and Covenants 111–114 Doctrine and Covenants 111–114: OverviewYou can receive guidance and direction from Heavenly Father. Lesson 125—Doctrine and Covenants 111This lesson can help students feel greater confidence in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Lesson 126—Doctrine and Covenants 112The purpose of this lesson is to help students humbly seek guidance from Heavenly Father. Lesson 127—Assess Your Learning 8Students reflect on how the past seminary lessons have helped them grow spiritually. Doctrine and Covenants 115–120 Doctrine and Covenants 115–120: OverviewWe should use the correct name of the Lord’s Church, pay tithing, and trust He will deliver us in times of trial. Lesson 128—Doctrine and Covenants 115This lesson can help students feel the importance of using the correct name of the Savior’s Church. Lesson 129—Doctrine and Covenants 119–120This lesson can help students feel an increased desire to live the Savior’s law of tithing. Lesson 130—Expulsion from MissouriThis lesson can help students feel a greater desire to turn to God when they face difficult situations. Doctrine and Covenants 121–123 Doctrine and Covenants 121–123: OverviewSuffering and trials can bring you closer to the Lord. Lesson 131—Doctrine and Covenants 121–123Students learn how God helps us through our trials. Lesson 132—Doctrine and Covenants 121:36, 41-42This lesson can help students more fully access the powers of heaven in their lives by becoming more Christlike. Lesson 133—Doctrine and Covenants 122This lesson can help students understand that because of Jesus Christ, even difficult experiences can help us progress and become more like Him. Doctrine and Covenants 124 Doctrine and Covenants 124: OverviewWe can liken Church history and scriptures to our lives. Temple ordinances impact our lives. Lesson 134—Establishing NauvooThis lesson can help students liken scriptures and Church history accounts to themselves. Lesson 135—Doctrine and Covenants 124This lesson can help students understand the importance of the Lord’s temple and the ordinances performed there, including the endowment. Doctrine and Covenants 125–128 Doctrine and Covenants 125–128: OverviewWe can feel Heavenly Father’s love through temple ordinances. Lesson 136—Doctrine and Covenants 126This lesson can help students increase their desire to labor diligently for the Lord as Brigham Young did. Lesson 137—Doctrine and Covenants 127–128, Part 1This lesson can help students feel Heavenly Father’s love for them, manifested through temple ordinances. Lesson 138—Doctrine and Covenants 127–128, Part 2This lesson can help students find information about their deceased ancestors and prepare to perform ordinances for them in the temple. Doctrine and Covenants 129–132 Doctrine and Covenants 129–132: OverviewBlessings of exaltation come through eternal marriage. Lesson 139—Doctrine and Covenants 130This lesson is intended to help students practice teaching elements of Jesus Christ’s doctrine. Lesson 140—Doctrine and Covenants 131This lesson can help students understand the importance of eternal marriage in Heavenly Father’s plan. Lesson 141—Doctrine and Covenants 132:1–2, 34–66This lesson can help students understand more about the Lord’s commandment for some Saints to practice plural marriage in the early days of the Church. Lesson 142—Doctrinal Mastery Practice 9This lesson will give students opportunities to practice memorizing the references of doctrinal mastery passages and their associated key scripture phrases. Doctrine and Covenants 133–134 Doctrine and Covenants 133–134: OverviewWe can know the character of Jesus Christ and prepare for the Second Coming. Lesson 143—Doctrine and Covenants 133:1–40This lesson can help students prepare for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Lesson 144—Doctrine and Covenants 133:41–56This lesson can help students better understand the attributes and character of Jesus Christ. Lesson 145—Doctrine and Covenants 134This lesson is intended to help students understand the importance of religious freedom and of obeying government laws where they live. Lesson 146—Assess Your Learning 9This lesson can help students evaluate how studying the Doctrine and Covenants has helped them grow spiritually. Doctrine and Covenants 135–136 Doctrine and Covenants 135–136: OverviewJoseph Smith is God’s Prophet of the Restoration, and God continues to work through living prophets today. Lesson 147—Doctrine and Covenants 135This lesson is intended to help students strengthen their testimony of Joseph Smith as God’s Prophet of the Restoration. Lesson 148—Succession in the PresidencyThis lesson is intended to help students increase their confidence that the Lord continues to direct His work even when a prophet dies. Lesson 149—Doctrine and Covenants 136This lesson can help students understand that Heavenly Father will bless them as they strive to keep their covenant to obey His commands. Lesson 150—Pioneers in Every LandThis lesson can help students feel a desire to be pioneers by preparing the way for others to follow Jesus Christ. Doctrine and Covenants 137–138 Doctrine and Covenants 137–138: OverviewHeavenly Father blesses His children in this world and through the Savior’s Atonement in the spirit world. Lesson 151—Doctrine and Covenants 137This lesson can help students increase their appreciation for Heavenly Father’s plan of salvation. Lesson 152—Doctrine and Covenants 138 Part 1This lesson can help students understand how the Savior offers salvation to Heavenly Father’s children in the spirit world. Lesson 153—Doctrine and Covenants 138 Part 2This lesson can help students feel motivated to participate in temple and family history work. The Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1 and 2 The Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1 and 2: OverviewRevelation from God is ongoing through living prophets today. Lesson 154—The Articles of FaithThis lesson can help students deepen their understanding of the Savior’s doctrine by studying the truths contained in the Articles of Faith. Lesson 155—Official Declaration 1This lesson can help students understand that the Lord directs His Church through continuing revelation to His prophets. Lesson 156—Official Declaration 2This lesson can help students act in faith when they face uncertain situations or spiritual questions. Lesson 157—Assess Your Learning 10Students reflect on their study of the Doctrine and Covenants. The Family: A Proclamation to the World “The Family: A Proclamation to the World”: OverviewWe can achieve peace and happiness as individuals and families. Lesson 158—The Family Proclamation, Part 1This lesson is intended to help students better understand the central role of families in Heavenly Father’s plan. Lesson 159—The Family Proclamation, Part 2This lesson can help students understand the importance of having and caring for children as part of Heavenly Father’s plan. Lesson 160—The Family Proclamation, Part 3This lesson can help students apply the teachings of Jesus Christ in their family relationships. Lesson 161—Doctrinal Mastery Practice 10This lesson will give students the opportunity to share doctrinal mastery passages that are meaningful in their lives and help them learn and apply divine principles for acquiring spiritual knowledge. The Living Christ The Living Christ: OverviewLearning and coming to know truths about Jesus Christ will bless you. Lesson 162—The Living Christ, Part 1This lesson can help students deepen their understanding of Jesus Christ. Lesson 163—The Living Christ, Part 2This lesson can help students share their thoughts and feelings about Jesus Christ with others. Life Preparation Lessons Doctrinal Mastery: Finding Answers to My Questions Doctrinal Mastery: Finding Answers to My Questions: OverviewGod is the source of all truth. Lesson 164—Strengthening Your Spiritual FoundationStudents learn how doctrinal mastery helps them develop a foundation on Jesus Christ. Lesson 165—Seeking Personal Revelation for My QuestionsThis lesson will help students learn to seek and receive personal revelation. Lesson 166—Acting in Faith to Find AnswersThis lesson will help students learn to find answers to their gospel questions. Lesson 167—Examining Gospel Topics and Questions with an Eternal PerspectiveWe can receive personal revelation Lesson 168—Turning to Divinely Appointed Sources to Help Find AnswersWe can receive personal revelation when we seek the right sources Scripture Study Skills Scripture-Study Skills: OverviewFocusing on Jesus Christ, annotating, finding truths, using scripture-study tools, and understanding the context can all help to make scripture study more meaningful. Lesson 169—Focusing on Jesus Christ in the ScripturesThis lesson is intended to help you focus on the Savior while studying the scriptures, particularly the Doctrine and Covenants. Lesson 170—Finding Gospel Truths in the ScripturesThis lesson can help increase your ability to find gospel truths in the scriptures and come closer to Heavenly Father and the Savior. Lesson 171—Annotating ScripturesThis lesson can help students mark and add notes to their scriptures in a way that makes their study more meaningful. Lesson 172—Scripture-Study ToolsThis lesson can help you enhance your personal scripture study and strengthen your relationship with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ through using scripture-study tools. Lesson 173—Understanding the Context of ScripturesThe purpose of this lesson is to help students understand how the context of the scriptures can make scripture study more meaningful. For the Strength of Youth: Making Choices For the Strength of Youth: Making Choices: OverviewWe can gather Israel and be blessed by sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. Lesson 174—For the Strength of Youth GuideThis lesson can help students look to Jesus Christ when making decisions by using “For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices.” Lesson 175—Setting GoalsThis lesson can help students effectively set goals and create plans as they seek to become more like God with His help. Lesson 176—Our Divine Identity and PurposeThis lesson can help students feel that as children of God, they have a divine nature and purpose. Lesson 177—Taking Charge of TechnologyThis lesson can help students apply safeguards to take charge of their technology use. Lesson 178—Patriarchal BlessingsThis lesson can help students feel of the Lord’s desire to guide them through their patriarchal blessing. Lesson 179—Sustaining Our LeadersThis lesson is intended to help students understand the importance of sustaining those the Lord calls to lead. Building Self-Reliance Building Self-Reliance: OverviewBy exercising faith in Jesus Christ, we become more self-reliant in all aspects of our lives. Lesson 180—Building Self-Reliance in the Lord’s WayThis lesson can help students understand the need to build self-reliance in the Lord’s way. Lesson 181—Faith in Jesus Christ to Build Self-RelianceThis lesson is intended to help students exercise faith in Jesus Christ to build self-reliance. Lesson 182—Managing Financial Resources WiselyThis lesson can help students understand how to exercise faith in God as they build financial self-reliance. Lesson 183—Self-Reliance Enables Us to Better Care for OthersThis lesson can help students understand how becoming self-reliant enables them to better follow the Savior’s example of helping others. Physical and Emotional Health Physical and Emotional Health: OverviewJesus Christ can help you manage stress, anxiety, and hard times. Lesson 184—Caring for Our Physical BodiesThis lesson can help students show gratitude to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ by caring for their physical bodies. Lesson 185—Building Emotional Strength in the LordThis lesson can help students feel confident that the Savior will support them in building emotional resilience. Lesson 186—Developing Healthy Thinking PatternsThis lesson can help students develop self-awareness of their thoughts and establish healthy thinking patterns. Lesson 187—Managing Stress and AnxietyThis lesson can help students identify and practice skills to turn to the Lord to manage stress and anxiety. Lesson 188—Coping with Sadness and DepressionThis lesson can help students understand ways they can get help with feelings of sadness and depression. Lesson 189—Being Perfected in Jesus ChristThis lesson can help students recognize thinking errors related to perfectionism and can help them turn to the Lord. Lesson 190—Building Healthy RelationshipsThis lesson can help students seek the Lord’s help to establish relationships that contribute to their overall health and well-being. Preparing for Future Education and Employment Preparing for Future Education and Employment: OverviewWe can prepare for education and employment with the Lord’s help. Lesson 191—The Importance of EducationThis lesson can help students understand the importance of education. Lesson 192—Education for the Whole SoulThis lesson can help students make a plan to continue their religious education while pursuing their future secular education. Lesson 193—Discovering Your Strengths and AbilitiesThis lesson can help students prepare for future roles and employment opportunities by recognizing their current strengths and the abilities they need to develop. Lesson 194—Developing Skills and AbilitiesThis lesson can help students make a plan to develop skills and abilities that will prepare them for future employment and other roles. Succeeding in School Succeeding in School: OverviewRemembering the Lord and His power can help us succeed in education and life. Lesson 195—Involving the Lord in Your LearningThis lesson can help students involve the Lord in every aspect of their education as they seek learning by study and by faith. Lesson 196—Integrity in Our EducationThis lesson can help students better act with honesty and integrity in their education. Lesson 197—Preparing for Tests and Challenging ProjectsThis lesson can help students understand ways to prepare successfully for tests and challenging projects. Lesson 198—Growth MindsetThis lesson can help students develop a growth mindset to overcome obstacles in learning. Missionary Preparation Missionary Preparation: OverviewWe can help gather Israel by loving others, sharing the gospel, and inviting them to come to the Savior. Lesson 199—Sharing the Gospel out of Christlike LoveThis lesson can help students understand how their love for Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and other people can motivate them to share the gospel. Lesson 200—Love, Share, and InviteThis lesson can help students make a plan to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ by using the principles of love, share, and invite. Lesson 201—Choosing to Serve a MissionThis lesson can help students feel a desire to serve the Lord as His missionaries Lesson 202—The Book of Mormon Is a Conversion ToolThis lesson can help students feel the importance of strengthening their testimonies of the Book of Mormon in preparation to share the Savior’s gospel. Lesson 203—Diligence in Missionary WorkThis lesson can help students seek the Lord’s help to become more diligent in their lives and their preparation to serve as His missionaries. Temple Preparation Temple Preparation: OverviewWe can help gather Israel by serving in the Lord’s temples. Lesson 204—Jesus Christ Is at the Center of All Temple WorshipThis lesson can help students feel a greater desire to worship Jesus Christ in His house. Lesson 205—Making Temple Worship a Lifelong PursuitThis lesson can help students feel the importance of worshipping the Lord in the temple throughout their lives. Lesson 206—In the Temple, We Covenant to Keep the Law of ConsecrationThis lesson can help students understand the sacred law of consecration, which we covenant in the temple with God to obey. Lesson 207—Family History and Temple ServiceThis lesson can help students find the names of their deceased ancestors and prepare to perform ordinances for them in the Lord’s temples. Teachings of Church Leaders Teachings of Church Leaders: OverviewAs we study teachings of Church leaders, we can learn what the Savior wants us to know. Lesson 208—Preparing for General ConferenceThis lesson can help students prepare to hear personal messages from the Savior in general conference. Lesson 209—Studying the Messages of the Lord’s ServantsThis lesson can help students feel the importance of studying and applying the Lord’s messages given by His servants. Lesson 210—Template: Teachings of Church LeadersThis template provides you with ideas to help students study messages from leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Lesson 211—“Choices for Eternity”This lesson can deepen students’ understanding of principles to help them prepare for eternal life. Appendix Doctrinal Mastery Review Activities: Ideas for Reviewing the Principles of Acquiring Spiritual KnowledgeAcquiring spiritual knowledge and practicing doctrinal mastery will help you succeed in life. Assess Your Learning Activities for Life Preparation LessonsPreparing and strengthening yourself will help you better succeed in life. Assess Your Learning Lessons for Makeup WorkAssessing what you’ve learned on a regular basis will help you grow and succeed in life. Assess Your Learning, Part 1Reflecting on and assessing our spiritual learning can help us draw closer to the Savior. Assess Your Learning, Part 2Taking time to recognize growth and spiritual development can strengthen our relationships with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Ideas for VarietyIdeas for Variety