Seminary
Matthew 14; Mark 6; John 5–6

Matthew 14; Mark 6; John 5–6

Overview

The Savior fed five thousand people with five loaves of bread and two fishes. Many responded by seeking Him for more food. Jesus walked on water to the disciples’ boat during a storm. He invited Peter to walk on water as well and saved Peter from sinking after he doubted. The Savior taught the sermon of the Bread of Life. He asked His disciples if they would leave Him, as some followers had already done. Peter testified that Jesus has the words of eternal life.

Prepare to Teach

The following information provides teachers with ideas of what may need to be prepared in advance for each lesson.

Matthew 14:13–23; John 6:5–14

Lesson purpose: This lesson can help students be more compassionate and selfless like Jesus Christ. It can also help them gain greater confidence that because of Jesus Christ their humble offerings will be enough. 

  • Student preparation: Invite students to pray for and seek an opportunity to serve someone before the next class. Encourage them to pay attention to how they feel as they serve.

  • Videos: “Doing Something for Someone Else Changed Me” (3:14); “Becoming True Millennials” (time code 9:05 to 12:28)

  • Handout: Prepare before class the handout with the two different scenarios.

  • Videoconference teaching suggestion: Consider creating two breakout rooms for the two different scenarios. Allow students to choose which breakout room they would prefer to participate in. Drop in on each of the rooms, and help students with their discussions.

Matthew 14:22–33

Lesson purpose: This lesson can help students follow Peter’s example of turning to the Savior during fearful or overwhelming situations.

  • Videoconference teaching suggestion: Consider inviting students to find their favorite image of Peter and the Savior walking on water. Then allow students to share their screen to point out details in the image they chose and share what they learned from the scriptural account.

John 6:22–58

Lesson purpose: This lesson will help students identify ways that they can come to the Savior to have Him fill their spiritual needs.

  • Student preparation: Invite students to think about how Jesus Christ is like bread and to come prepared to share their insights.

  • Object lesson: Consider bringing bread for students to eat at the beginning of the lesson.

  • Video: “I Am the Bread of Life” (from time code 3:20 to 5:08)

  • Videoconference teaching suggestion: Consider asking students to find some bread in their home to use for the first activity of the lesson.

John 6:60–71

Lesson purpose: This lesson will help students remain true to their commitment to follow Jesus Christ, even when others may not choose to follow Him.

  • Student preparation: Invite students to reflect on blessings that they have received because of their participation in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

  • Video: “To Whom Shall We Go?” (time code 2:46 to 8:16)

  • Videoconference teaching suggestion: Consider inviting students to have a family member or friend who has chosen to remain active in the Church even when others around them have not share their experience and testimony.

Doctrinal Mastery Review 5

Lesson purpose: This lesson will help students memorize the scripture references and key doctrinal phrases for doctrinal mastery passages.

  • Student preparation: Invite students to think about which doctrinal mastery passages have brought them hope in Christ.

  • Materials for Students: paper, writing utensils, and scissors

  • Videoconference teaching suggestion: Consider preparing a presentation with the different words and phrases from the doctrinal mastery passages and making it into a live, online game.