Seminary
Matthew 9–10; Mark 5; Luke 9

Matthew 9–10; Mark 5; Luke 9

Overview

As Jesus ministered in Galilee, a woman with an issue of blood was healed by touching His clothing. The Lord raised the daughter of Jairus from the dead. Jesus Christ called and instructed the Twelve Apostles and sent them forth to preach, minister, and heal the sick.

Prepare to Teach

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

Mark 5:24–34; Matthew 9:20–22

Lesson purpose: This lesson will help students understand how to draw on the Savior’s power in their lives by exercising their faith in Him.

  • Videoconference teaching suggestion: Show the video “Jesus Heals a Woman of Faith” (1:38). If the software you use allows it, consider inviting students to work in breakout rooms to discuss these questions: What can you do to demonstrate that receiving the Savior’s help is your greatest desire? How would your life be different if you drew on the power of Jesus Christ more often?

Mark 5:21–24, 35–43

Lesson purpose: This lesson will help students exercise faith and believe in Christ in times of fear and uncertainty.

  • Student preparation: Encourage students to memorize the phrase “Be not afraid, only believe” (Mark 5:36). Ask them to ponder how this phrase could help them during times of trial.

  • Video: “Jesus Raises the Daughter of Jairus” (3:25)

  • Materials for students: If possible, bring art supplies for students to use to create a picture with the phrase “Be not afraid, only believe.”

  • Videoconference teaching suggestion:Invite students to share in the chat scriptures or statements from general conference about not fearing. Specific students could then be invited to share a scripture they found by sharing their screen and displaying the scripture from the Gospel Library online or the Gospel Library app.

Matthew 9:36–38; Matthew 10

Lesson purpose: This lesson will help students understand the calling and purpose of the Apostles as representatives and witnesses of Jesus Christ.

  • Student preparation: Invite students to reflect on their experiences with the Lord’s Apostles by asking the following questions: How have the Savior’s Apostles brought you closer to Jesus Christ? What impresses you about them? What questions do you have about the role of an Apostle? Consider the alternate student preparation idea shared in the “Supplemental Learning Activities” section.

  • Content to display: Prepare to display, or provide as a handout, the statement by President Nelson and the questions for students to evaluate their feelings and attitudes toward Apostles of Jesus Christ.

  • Resources for students: Consider which resources from and about the modern Apostles you will provide your students.

Luke 9:24–26, 57–62

Lesson purpose: This lesson will help students identify ways to be a true disciple of Jesus Christ.

  • Student preparation: Invite students to think of ways they are trying to follow Jesus Christ.

  • Videoconference teaching suggestion: To help students report on what they studied, consider using the whiteboard or similar feature. Students could complete the phrase “To be a true disciple of Jesus Christ, we can …”

Doctrinal Mastery Review 3

Lesson purpose: This lesson will help students increase their understanding of and allow them to practice explaining the doctrine taught in the following doctrinal mastery passages: Matthew 5:14–16; Luke 2:10–12; John 3:5; and John 3:16.

Note: A doctrinal mastery passage lesson may need to be taught in place of this review lesson. Refer to the pacing schedule provided by the area or region director or coordinator to ensure that each doctrinal mastery passage lesson will be taught while seminary is in session.

  • Student preparation: Invite students to select one of the doctrinal mastery passages from Matthew, Luke, or John that is meaningful to them. Ask that they think about why this passage is meaningful to them and come prepared to share their thoughts in class.

  • Content to display: Consider displaying the list of learning styles that students will use to evaluate which methods help them learn best.

  • Objects: Review the activities that highlight different learning styles, and determine supplies your students may need in order to successfully complete the activity they choose.

  • Videoconference teaching suggestion: Consider giving students ideas of objects and tools from their homes that they can use as they complete the learning style activity. Invite students to share their objects with the class.