Doctrine and Covenants 76

Doctrine and Covenants 76

Overview

While working on the inspired translation of the Bible and pondering the scriptures, the Prophet Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon experienced a remarkable vision. The Savior showed them a series of small visions that helped teach about His role as the Savior of all humanity, the fall of Satan, and descriptions of each of the kingdoms of glory.

Ask questions that invite introspection: Personal introspection and self-evaluation can invite the Holy Ghost to help each student see things “as they really are, and … really will be” (Jacob 4:13). Effective self-evaluations help students consider their current understanding of gospel truths, why the truths are relevant, and how to live them. For more on how the Savior did this, see the section “The Savior Provided Opportunities for People to Be Taught by the Holy Ghost” in Teaching in the Savior’s Way. You can also see an example of how to do this in this week’s lesson titled “Doctrine and Covenants 76:71–112.”

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 76:1–19

Lesson purpose: To help students learn by the power of the Holy Ghost as they make time to ponder the Savior’s words.

• Student preparation: Invite students to think about circumstances or situations they are currently facing or might face in which they need or want to receive guidance from the Lord through the Holy Ghost.

• Video: “When Thou Art Converted” (11:21; watch from time code 3:16 to 4:19)

Doctrine and Covenants 76:19–24

Lesson purpose: To help students feel increased love for Jesus Christ and His role in Heavenly Father’s plan.

• Student preparation: Encourage students to write one sentence they want all people to know about Jesus Christ and be prepared to share what they wrote.

• Materials to bring: Large sheets of paper if you choose to have students record and display their insights; printed copies of “I Know That My Redeemer Lives” (Hymns, no. 136) if students do not have access to hymnbooks

• Content to display: Instructions for activities A and B if students will work on these by themselves or with a group

Doctrine and Covenants 76:50–70

Lesson purpose: To help students feel hope that they can receive exaltation through Jesus Christ.

• Student preparation: Consider inviting students to read Doctrine and Covenants 76:50–70, looking for what the Prophet Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon wrote about the celestial kingdom and those who would inherit it.

• Content to display: Chart to help students study Doctrine and Covenants 76:50–70

• Video: “Am I Good Enough?” (3:28)

• Handout: “Hope through Jesus Christ”

Doctrine and Covenants 76:71–112

Lesson purpose: To help students become more valiant in their testimony of Jesus Christ.

• Student preparation: Consider inviting students to think about what it means to be valiant in their testimony of Jesus Christ. They could evaluate their level of valiance and consider improvements they might make.

• Video: “Valiant in the Testimony of Jesus” (15:28; watch from time code 13:19 to 14:03)