Doctrine and Covenants 84: 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 84: Overview,” Doctrine and Covenants Seminary Teacher Manual (2025)

“Doctrine and Covenants 84,” Doctrine and Covenants Seminary Teacher Manual

Doctrine and Covenants 84

Overview

After returning home from their missions, a group of Elders met with the Prophet Joseph Smith. While praying together, the Prophet received a revelation that offered insights about the power of godliness available to women and men through priesthood ordinances. The Savior also explained the oath and covenant that apply to His priesthood power and commanded His disciples to testify of His gospel to all the world.

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 and the relevance of gospel truths, as well as 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 84:1–32.”

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 84:1–32

Lesson purpose: To help students feel the importance of receiving the power of godliness that Jesus Christ offers through His priesthood ordinances.

Student preparation: Invite students to ponder what they know about priesthood ordinances and why they are important in their individual lives as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Doctrine and Covenants 84:33–44

Lesson purpose: To help students deepen their understanding of the oath and covenant of the priesthood.

Student preparation: Invite students to think about how they have been blessed by making and keeping covenants with God. Ask them to prepare to share how striving to keep their covenants has increased the power of God in their lives.
Handout: “Deepen Your Understanding of the Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood (Part 1 and Part 2)”

Doctrine and Covenants 84:49–102

Lesson purpose: To help students feel the Christlike desire to share the gospel with everyone in the world.

Student preparation: Invite students to ask someone about the blessings of accepting the Lord Jesus Christ and His restored gospel. If possible, invite them to ask someone who was baptized after being taught by missionaries.
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Videos: “A Change of Heart” (4:39)

Doctrinal Mastery Practice 6

Lesson purpose: To help students understand truths taught in doctrinal mastery passages and learn and apply divine principles for acquiring spiritual knowledge.

Student preparation: Invite students to ask an older family member or Church leader why they choose to remain active in the Church and be faithful to the gospel of Jesus Christ.