Doctrine and Covenants 37

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 37–40: Overview

“Doctrine and Covenants 37–40: Overview,” Doctrine and Covenants Seminary Teacher Manual (2025)

“Doctrine and Covenants 37–40,” Doctrine and Covenants Seminary Teacher Manual

Doctrine and Covenants 37–40

Overview

As the message of the Savior’s gospel was accepted by many in Ohio, members of the Church in New York experienced severe persecution. In a revelation to the Prophet Joseph Smith, the Lord commanded Church members to gather in Ohio. The Lord instructed His Saints to esteem one another as themselves and to be unified. James Covel, a Methodist minister, covenanted to obey what the Lord would command him through Joseph Smith. But after receiving the command to be baptized and gather with the Saints in Ohio, he rejected the revelation.

Use the words of prophets to emphasize doctrine and principles. Living prophets and apostles teach, explain, and expound on the doctrine and principles taught in the holy scriptures. Using prophetic words can help students better understand and live the gospel of Jesus Christ. For more on how the Savior did this, see “The Savior Taught from the Scriptures,” in Teaching in the Savior’s Way. An example of how you can practice this is included in the lesson “Doctrine and Covenants 38:15–27, 34–42.”

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 37; 38:1–9, 28–33

Lesson purpose: To help students understand why the Savior commands His people to gather.

Student preparation: Invite students to come to class seeking inspiration from Heavenly Father for guidance in their personal lives.
Materials: A bundle of small sticks and one large stick

Doctrine and Covenants 38:15–27, 34–42

Lesson purpose: To help students become like the Savior by valuing others and seeking unity.

Student preparation: Invite students to think about groups they belong to and to ask a person in that group what they feel is necessary for unity. Students could talk with a family member, quorum or class leader, teacher, or coach.
Materials: Pieces of colored paper to help students organize into groups
Videos: “One in Christ” (4:48); “The Peace of Christ Abolishes Enmity” (12:39; watch from time code 4:49 to 6:32)

Doctrine and Covenants 39–40

Lesson purpose: To help students feel a desire to make and keep covenants with Jesus Christ to gain greater access to His power.

Student preparation: Invite students to reflect on how making sacred covenants has brought power into their lives. If needed, they could invite a family member, friend, or Church leader to share blessings that come from making covenants.
Materials: A light bulb and lamp
Video: “Overcome the World and Find Rest” (18:31; watch from time code 4:21 to 5:39)

Assess Your Learning 3

Lesson purpose: To help students remember and evaluate how their experiences so far studying the Doctrine and Covenants have helped them grow spiritually.

Student preparation: Invite students to look at pictures of themselves when they were younger and think about how they have grown and changed. You could ask students to bring a picture to show in class.
Materials: A side-by-side comparison of images that demonstrate growth