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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 58–59: Overview

“Doctrine and Covenants 58–59: Overview,” Doctrine and Covenants Seminary Teacher Manual (2025)

“Doctrine and Covenants 58–59,” Doctrine and Covenants Seminary Teacher Manual

Doctrine and Covenants 58–59

Overview

In August 1831, a group of Saints had recently arrived in Jackson County, Missouri. Many desired to help the Savior build Zion but were unsure what to do. The Lord explained that He expected them to use their agency to find ways to serve. He also invited them to repent of their sins and instructed them to keep the Sabbath day holy.

Extending the learning experience: When you invite those you teach to act on true doctrine, you’re inviting them to extend the learning experience into their homes and daily lives. Help your students see spiritual learning as a day-to-day experience rather than something that happens only in class. This can help students become more motivated to learn and apply gospel teachings. For more on how the Savior did this, see the section “The Savior Invited Others to Live What He Taught” 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 58:26–29.”

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 58:26–29

Lesson purpose: To help students understand how to follow the Savior’s example of going about doing good.

Student preparation: Invite students to think of someone they know who finds ways to serve in Christlike ways. Have them ponder what they can learn about the Savior’s character from this person’s example.
Content to display: Chart to help students study Doctrine and Covenants 58:26–29
Videos: “Jesus Christ Has Compassion and Heals the People” (6:32); “Widow of Nain” (2:22)

Doctrine and Covenants 58:38–60

Lesson purpose: To help students feel hope that the Savior forgives those who repent of their sins.

Student preparation: Invite students to think of questions or concerns that discourage some teenagers from repenting after they make a mistake. Invite them to ponder what they know about Jesus Christ that could help resolve those questions or concerns.
Image to display: Picture of a teenager
Materials: For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices (2022)
Videos: “Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Youth” (14:12; watch from time code 0:34 to 2:12); “The Savior Wants to Forgive” (5:50)

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Lesson purpose: To help students honor the Lord by choosing to keep the Sabbath day holy.

Student preparation: Invite students to ponder how they feel about the Sabbath. Invite them to think about why the Savior would command us to set aside one day every week to focus on Him and His gospel.
Materials: For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices
Videos: “Only upon the Principles of Righteousness” (10:11; watch from time codes 4:59 to 5:24 and 5:24 to 6:26); “Upon My Holy Day—Honoring the Sabbath” (1:30)