Doctrine and Covenants 121

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 121–123: Overview

“Doctrine and Covenants 121–123: Overview” Doctrine and Covenants Seminary Teacher Manual (2025)

“Doctrine and Covenants 121–123,” Doctrine and Covenants Seminary Teacher Manual

Doctrine and Covenants 121–123

Overview

After being betrayed and arrested on false charges, the Prophet Joseph Smith and other Church leaders were imprisoned in Liberty, Missouri. During the winter of 1838–1839, the Saints in Missouri suffered greatly. Amidst this suffering, the Lord comforted them with compassionate counsel and taught them to access the powers of heaven through principles of righteousness.

Help learners connect the scriptures to their lives: When students associate what they are studying in the scriptures with their own circumstances, they can better see how the scriptures provide answers and direction to guide them in real-life situations. This can increase their motivation to learn and apply gospel teachings. To learn how the Savior did this, see the section “The Savior Helped People Find Personal Relevance in His Doctrine” 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 121–123.”

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 121–123

Lesson purpose: To help students understand how God can help us through our trials.

Student preparation: Invite students to ask a loved one who has faithfully endured a difficult trial what they learned about Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ through their experience.
Images to display: Pictures of Liberty Jail
Video: “Lessons from Liberty Jail,” (44:25; watch from time code 3:00 to 8:49 and from time code 14:30 to 15:22)
Materials: Copies of historical summaries and a blank piece of paper for each student

Doctrine and Covenants 121:34–46

Lesson purpose: To help students more fully access the powers of heaven in their lives by becoming more Christlike.

Student preparation: Invite students to think about devices they use that require electricity or power. Encourage them to select a device, ponder how its effectiveness depends on the power, and share with someone a gospel lesson they learn about power.
Images to display: Images of Jesus Christ and Liberty Jail
Videos: “Drawing the Power of Jesus Christ into Our Lives,” (14:50; watch from time code 12:25 to 13:55) “Go and Sin No More” (3:18)

Doctrine and Covenants 122

Lesson purpose: To help students understand that because of Jesus Christ, even difficult experiences can help us progress and become more like Him.

Student preparation: Invite students to think of an example they could share with the class of God turning a trial that they or a loved one suffered into a blessing.
Materials: Rough and polished rocks (or images if rocks are not available)
Video: “Faith Murray’s Story: Overcoming Adversity Through Service” (4:52)
Handout: “Remembering Jesus Christ in our Afflictions”