Doctrine and Covenants 45: Overview

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 45: Overview,” Doctrine and Covenants Seminary Teacher Manual (2025)

“Doctrine and Covenants 45,” Doctrine and Covenants Seminary Teacher Manual

Doctrine and Covenants 45

Overview

Signs all around us testify that the Savior’s Second Coming is near. Some are glorious, while others are devastating. To help calm the fear and uncertainty that many Saints felt in early 1831, the Lord invited them to hear His voice and believe on His name. He taught how we can prepare for His Second Coming.

Reflect on the titles of Jesus Christ: The scriptures contain over 100 different names and titles that describe Jesus Christ. As students identify names and titles of the Savior, invite them to reflect on how He has fulfilled those roles in their lives and the lives of those around them. For more on how the Savior did this, see the section “Teach about the Titles, Roles, and Attributes of Jesus Christ” 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 45:1–8.”

Prepare to teach

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

Doctrine and Covenants 45:1–8

Lesson purpose: To help students better understand the mission and character of Jesus Christ as they come to understand some of His names and titles.

Student preparation: Consider inviting students to learn about the origin or meanings of their names and to come ready to share any details they may have discovered.
Image to display: Jesus Christ in Gethsemane

Doctrine and Covenants 45:9–75, Part 1

Lesson purpose: To help students better understand how we can find peace as we observe the signs that will precede the Savior’s Second Coming.

Student preparation: Consider inviting students to think about evidence they see that we are living in the last days.
Materials: “Signs of the Savior’s Second Coming” matching activity
Video: “Be Not Troubled” (5:14)

Doctrine and Covenants 45:9–75, Part 2

Lesson purpose: To help students prepare for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

Student preparation: You could invite students to read the words of a hymn about the Second Coming or to sing it as the opening hymn. Ask them to think about why it’s important they be prepared before the Savior’s return. Another option is to sing “Let the Holy Spirit Guide” (Hymns, no. 143), looking for ways the Holy Ghost can help prepare us for the Savior’s Second Coming.
Handout: “Preparing for the Second Coming”