Doctrine and Covenants 3

Doctrine and Covenants Seminary Teacher Manual

Contents
Title Page
Introduction to the Doctrine and Covenants Seminary Teacher Manual
Doctrine and Covenants Lessons
- The Restoration Proclamation
- Doctrine and Covenants 1
- Joseph Smith—History 1:1–26
- Doctrine and Covenants 2; Joseph Smith—History 1:27–65
- Doctrine and Covenants 3–5
- Doctrine and Covenants 6–9
- Doctrine and Covenants 10–11
- Doctrine and Covenants 12–17; Joseph Smith—History 1:66–75
- Doctrine and Covenants 18
- Doctrine and Covenants 19
- Doctrine and Covenants 20–22
- Doctrine and Covenants 23–26
- Doctrine and Covenants 27–28
- Doctrine and Covenants 29
- Doctrine and Covenants 30–36
- Doctrine and Covenants 37–40
- Doctrine and Covenants 41–44
- Doctrine and Covenants 45
- Doctrine and Covenants 46–48
- Doctrine and Covenants 49–50
- Doctrine and Covenants 51–57
- Doctrine and Covenants 58–59
- Doctrine and Covenants 60–63
- Doctrine and Covenants 64–66
- Doctrine and Covenants 67–70
- Doctrine and Covenants 71–75
- Doctrine and Covenants 76
- Doctrine and Covenants 77–80
- Doctrine and Covenants 81–83
- Doctrine and Covenants 84
- Doctrine and Covenants 85–87
- Doctrine and Covenants 88
- Doctrine and Covenants 89–92
- Doctrine and Covenants 93
- Doctrine and Covenants 94–97
- Doctrine and Covenants 98–101
- Doctrine and Covenants 102–105
- Doctrine and Covenants 106–108
- Doctrine and Covenants 109–110
- Doctrine and Covenants 111–114
- Doctrine and Covenants 115–120
- Doctrine and Covenants 121–123
- Doctrine and Covenants 124
- Doctrine and Covenants 125–128
- Doctrine and Covenants 129–132
- Doctrine and Covenants 133–134
- Doctrine and Covenants 135–136
- Doctrine and Covenants 137–138
- The Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1 and 2
- The Family: A Proclamation to the World
- The Living Christ
Life Preparation Lessons
- Doctrinal Mastery: Finding Answers to My Questions
- Scripture Study Skills
- For the Strength of Youth: Making Choices
- Building Self-Reliance
- Physical and Emotional Health
- Preparing for Future Education and Employment
- Succeeding in School
- Missionary Preparation
- Temple Preparation
- Teachings of Church Leaders
Appendix

Doctrine and Covenants 3–5: Overview

“Doctrine and Covenants 3–5: Overview,” Doctrine and Covenants Seminary Teacher Manual (2025)

“Overview,” Doctrine and Covenants Seminary Teacher Manual

Doctrine and Covenants 3–5

Overview

In these sections, the Lord corrected the Prophet Joseph Smith for fearing man more than God, revealed to Joseph Smith’s father how he could serve Him, and guided Martin Harris when he had to stand trial. This week also includes an assessment lesson.

Invite learners to discover truths for themselves: Sometimes the teacher will point out a doctrine or principle. However, most often the teacher will guide, encourage, and allow students to discover a doctrine or principle for themselves. Teachers should diligently help students acquire the ability to identify doctrine and principles on their own. For more on how the Savior did this, see the section “The Savior Helped People Seek, Recognize, and Understand Truth” in Teaching in the Savior’s Way. You can also see an example of how to do this in the lesson this week titled “Doctrine and Covenants 3.”

Prepare to teach

The following information provides you with ideas of what you may need to prepare in advance for each lesson.

Doctrine and Covenants 3

Lesson purpose: To help students feel an increased desire to trust in God more than in other people

Student preparation: Invite students to ponder times when they were influenced by friends, whether to do something right or wrong. Ask them to reflect on the impact of their choices on their lives and perhaps the lives of others.
Materials: A soft object such as a plush toy or pillow; heavy items such as books
Video: “The Work of God” (13:35; watch from time code 2:25 to 8:45)

Doctrine and Covenants 4

Lesson purpose: To help students serve God and others in Christlike ways

Student preparation: Think of someone who is a good example of Christlike service. What about that person helps them serve like the Savior?

Doctrine and Covenants 5

Lesson purpose: To help students recognize witnesses the Lord has provided to help them gain a personal testimony of the Book of Mormon as another testament of Jesus Christ and of Joseph Smith’s calling as God’s prophet

Student preparation: Ask students to think of experiences that have increased their testimonies of the Book of Mormon. Students will be given an opportunity, if they choose, to share their own witnesses during class.
Video: “Compelling Witness” (7:46)
Handout: “Witnesses”

Assess Your Learning 1

Lesson purpose: To help students remember and evaluate how their experiences studying Doctrine and Covenants and Joseph Smith—History have helped them grow spiritually and come closer to Jesus Christ

Student preparation: Invite students to reflect on spiritual lessons they are learning this year and choose one thing they’ve learned or felt that has helped them progress spiritually.
Materials: Picture of the Prophet Joseph Smith; two small sheets of paper for each student