Doctrine and Covenants 81

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 81–83: Overview

“Doctrine and Covenants 81–83: Overview,” Doctrine and Covenants Seminary Teacher Manual (2025)

“Doctrine and Covenants 81–83,” Doctrine and Covenants Seminary Teacher Manual

Doctrine and Covenants 81–83

Overview

In spring 1832, the Prophet Joseph Smith and others traveled to Independence, Missouri, obeying the Lord’s command to establish an organization to build Zion and care for the poor (see Doctrine and Covenants 78). There, the Prophet received a revelation describing the Lord’s expectations of His people and invited members of the United Firm to bind themselves by covenant to govern the affairs of His Church.

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 82:1–7

Lesson purpose: To help students understand ways the Lord has blessed them and how He expects them to use those blessings.

Student preparation: Invite students to make a list of blessings they have received from the Lord.
Items to prepare: Things for students to hold in front of the class, such as a copy of the Book of Mormon, an envelope with a large amount of money written on the outside (for example $1,000,000), and several pieces of candy
Handout: “Blessings from the Lord”
Video: “Treasures in Heaven: The John Tanner Story” (20:31; watch from time code 8:21 to 12:24)

Doctrine and Covenants 82:8–24

Lesson purpose: To help students understand how to keep the covenants we make with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.

Student preparation: Invite students to ask a parent or youth leader how his or her relationship with Jesus Christ is strengthened by obeying His commandments.
Items to prepare: Two magnets

Assess Your Learning 6

Lesson purpose: To help students evaluate their spiritual growth from their study of the Doctrine and Covenants thus far.

Student preparation: Consider inviting students to ponder ways they might be growing spiritually, especially in coming closer to Jesus Christ.
Images to display: People hiking, biking, and running; Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon; diagram about scripture reading