New Testament Seminary Teacher Manual (2023) Title Page Introduction to the New Testament Seminary Teacher ManualIntroduction to New Testament Seminary Teacher Manual Introductory Materials Introductory Materials OverviewIntroductory Materials Overview Introduction to the New TestamentThe New Testament Helps Us Come unto Christ Studying the ScripturesHear the Lord's Voice through the Scriptures Learning by the SpiritInviting the Holy Ghost to Teach You Learning by Faith in Jesus ChristRole of the Learner Introduction to Doctrinal MasteryIntroduction to Doctrinal Mastery Matthew 1; Luke 1 Matthew 1; Luke 1 OverviewOverview Matthew 1:1–17Jesus Is the Promised Messiah Luke 1:1–38“With God Nothing Shall Be Impossible” Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge, Part 1Act in Faith Matthew 1:18–25; Luke 1:26–35Jesus Christ: Son of God and of Mary Luke 1:39–79Rejoice and praise God Matthew 2; Luke 2 Matthew 2; Luke 2 OverviewMatthew 2; Luke 2 Overview Luke 2:1–14“Unto you is born this day … a Saviour” (Luke 2:11) Doctrinal Mastery: Luke 2:10–12Jesus Christ is born as Savior and Lord Luke 2:1–39; Matthew 2:1–12Witness of the Savior Matthew 2:11–23“Being Warned of God” (Matthew 2:12) Luke 2:40–52Luke 2:40–52 John 1 John 1 OverviewJohn 1 Overview John 1:1–16“The Word was made flesh” (John 1:14) John 1:1–51Titles and Roles of Jesus Christ John 1:35–51"Come and See" Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge, Part 2Examining Concepts and Questions with an Eternal Perspective Assess Your Learning 1Matthew 1–2; Luke 1–2; John 1 Matthew 3; Mark 1; Luke 3 Matthew 3; Mark 1; Luke 3 OverviewMatthew 3; Mark 1; Luke 3 Overview Matthew 3:1–12; Mark 1:1–8Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord Luke 3:7–14The Joy of Repentance Matthew 3:13–17, Part 1Jesus Christ Was Baptized by John the Baptist Matthew 3:13–17, Part 2Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge, Part 3Seek Further Understanding through Divinely Appointed Sources Matthew 4; Luke 4–5 Matthew 4; Luke 4–5 OverviewMatthew 4; Luke 4–5 Overview Matthew 4:1–11, Part 1Jesus Christ Resisted Satan’s Temptations Matthew 4:1–11, Part 2Following the Savior’s Example of Resisting Temptation Luke 5:1–11Following the Lord and Achieving our Divine Purposes John 3:1–8“Ye Must Be Born Again” Doctrinal Mastery: John 3:5Born of Water and of the Spirit to Enter the Kingdom of God John 2–4 John 2–4 OverviewJohn 2–4 Overview John 2Jesus Turns Water into Wine John 3:14–17“For God So Loved the World” Doctrinal Mastery: John 3:16The Atonement of Jesus Christ John 4, Part 1The Woman at the Well John 4, Part 2Living Water Matthew 5; Luke 6 Matthew 5; Luke 6 OverviewMatthew 5; Luke 6 Overview Matthew 5:1–12The Beatitudes Matthew 5:13–16“Ye Are the Light of the World” Doctrinal Mastery: Matthew 5:14–16“Let Your Light So Shine before Men” Matthew 5:17–47The Higher Law Matthew 5:48“Be Ye Therefore Perfect” Matthew 6–7 Matthew 6–7 OverviewMatthew 6–7 Overview Matthew 6:1–18The Savior Teaches His Disciples to Do Righteous Works Matthew 6:19–34“Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God” Matthew 7:1–5The Savior Taught His Disciples to Judge Righteously Doctrinal Mastery Review 1Locate and Memorize: Luke 2:10–12–Luke 24:36–39 Assess Your Learning 2Matthew 3–7; Luke 3–6; Mark 1; John 2–4 Matthew 8; Mark 2–4; Luke 7 Matthew 8; Mark 2–4; Luke 7 OverviewMatthew 8; Mark 2–4; Luke 7 Overview Matthew 8; Luke 7:11–17The Miraculous Power of Jesus Christ Mark 2:1–12Jesus Heals a Man with Palsy Luke 7:36–50“For She Loved Much” Matthew 8:23–27; Mark 4:35–41Jesus Calms the Storm Doctrinal Mastery Review 2Memorize References and Key Scripture Phrases Matthew 9–10; Mark 5; Luke 9 Matthew 9–10; Mark 5; Luke 9 OverviewMatthew 9–10; Mark 5; Luke 9 Overview Mark 5:24–34; Matthew 9:20–22Drawing on the Power of Jesus Christ Mark 5:21–24, 35–43Jesus Christ Heals the Daughter of Jairus Matthew 9:36–38; Matthew 10Jesus Christ Called and Instructed the Twelve Apostles Luke 9:24–26, 57–62Disciples of Jesus Christ Doctrinal Mastery Review 3Understand and Explain Matthew 11–12; Luke 11 Matthew 11–12; Luke 11 OverviewMatthew 11–12; Luke 11 Overview Matthew 11:27; John 5:19, 30; John 8:18–28“The Son Will Reveal Him” Matthew 11:28–30“I Will Give You Rest” Doctrinal Mastery: Matthew 11:28–30“Come unto Me … and I Will Give You Rest” Mark 2:23–3:6“Do Well on the Sabbath” Luke 11:1–13“Lord, Teach Us to Pray” Matthew 13; Luke 8, 13 Matthew 13; Luke 8, 13 OverviewMatthew 13; Luke 8, 13 Overview Matthew 13Jesus Christ Taught Using Parables Matthew 13:3–8, 18–23The Parable of the Sower Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares Doctrinal Mastery Review 4Apply Doctrinal Mastery Scripture Passages Assess Your Learning 3New Testament 2023 Seminary 3rd Assessment Lesson Matthew 14; Mark 6; John 5–6 Matthew 14; Mark 6; John 5–6 OverviewMatthew 14; Mark 6; John 5–6 Overview Matthew 14:13–21; John 6:5–14Jesus Feeds the 5,000 Matthew 14:22–33“Be Not Afraid” John 6:22–58“I Am the Bread of Life” John 6:60–71"To whom shall we go?" Doctrinal Mastery Review 5Memorize Doctrinal Mastery References and Key Scripture Phrases Matthew 15–17; Mark 7–9 Matthew 15–17; Mark 7–9 OverviewMatthew 15–17; Mark 7–9 Overview Matthew 15:1–9Do you “transgress the commandment of God by your tradition”? Matthew 16:13–18“Thou Art the Christ” Matthew 16:18–19; Matthew 17:1–7“The keys of the kingdom” (Matthew 16:19) Doctrinal Mastery: Matthew 16:15–19Jesus said, “I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom.” Mark 9:14–29“Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief” Matthew 18; Luke 10 Matthew 18; Luke 10 OverviewMatthew 18; Luke 10 Overview Matthew 18:11–14The Compassion of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ Matthew 18:21–35The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant Luke 10:25–37The Good Samaritan Luke 10:38–42Centering Our Lives on Jesus Christ Doctrinal Mastery Review 6Understand and Explain John 7–10 John 7–10 OverviewJohn 7–10 Overview John 7Do God’s Will to Know His Doctrine Doctrinal Mastery: John 7:17“If Any Man Will Do His Will, He Shall Know of the Doctrine” John 8The woman taken in adultery is brought before Christ John 9Jesus Heals a Blind Man John 10“The Good Shepherd” Luke 12–17; John 11 Luke 12–17; John 11 OverviewLuke 12–17; John 11 Overview Luke 15Parables of the Lost Luke 17:11–19“Thy Faith Hath Made Thee Whole” John 11:1–46, Part 1Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead John 11:1–46, Part 2Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead Doctrinal Mastery Review 7Apply Doctrinal Mastery Passages Matthew 19–20; Mark 10; Luke 18 Matthew 19–20; Mark 10; Luke 18 OverviewOverview Matthew 19:1–12Marriage Is Ordained of God Matthew 19:16–30; Mark 10:17–31“What lack I yet?” (Matthew 19:20) Matthew 20:1–16The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard Doctrinal Mastery Review 8Memorize References and Key Scripture Phrases Assess Your Learning 4Matthew 14–20; Mark 6–10; Luke 10, 12, 14–18; John 5–11 Matthew 21–23; Mark 11; Luke 19–20; John 12 Matthew 21–23; Mark 11; Luke 19–20; John 12 OverviewMatthew 21–23; Mark 11; Luke 19–20; John 12 Overview Matthew 21:1–11; John 12:27–36The Savior’s Triumphal Entry Matthew 21:12–16Jesus Cleanses the Temple Matthew 22:34–40The Two Great Commandments Doctrinal Mastery: Matthew 22:36–39The Two Great Commandments Matthew 23The Savior Condemns Hypocrisy Joseph Smith—Matthew 1; Matthew 25; Mark 12–13; Luke 21 Joseph Smith—Matthew 1; Matthew 25; Mark 12–13; Luke 21 OverviewJoseph Smith—Matthew 1; Matthew 25; Mark 12–13; Luke 21 Overview Joseph Smith—MatthewWatch for the Lord’s Coming Joseph Smith–Matthew 1:21–37; Luke 21:25–36Be not troubled Matthew 25:1–13The Parable of the Ten Virgins Matthew 25:14–46Preparing for the Savior’s Return Doctrinal Mastery Review 9Practice understanding and explaining truths Matthew 26; Mark 14; John 13 Matthew 26; Mark 14; John 13 OverviewMatthew 26; Mark 14; John 13 Overview John 13“Love one another” (John 13:34) Matthew 26:1–25“Lord, is it I?” (Matthew 26:22) Matthew 26:26–30; Luke 22:19–20The Sacrament Doctrinal Mastery: Luke 22:19–20“This do in remembrance of me” (Luke 22:19) Assess Your Learning 5Matthew 21–26; Mark 11–14; Luke 19–21; John 12–13 John 14–17 John 14–17 OverviewJohn 14–17 Overview John 14:1–6; 15:1–11“I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6) John 14:15–31; 15:10–14“If ye love me, keep my commandments” John 14–16The Mission of the Holy Ghost John 17The Savior’s Great Intercessory Prayer Doctrinal Mastery: John 17:3Coming to Know Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ Luke 22; John 18 Luke 22; John 18 OverviewLuke 22; John 18 Overview Luke 22:28–34, 54–61“I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not” (Luke 22:32) Matthew 26:36–46; Luke 22:39–46, Part 1Jesus Christ Suffers in the Garden of Gethsemane Matthew 26:36–46; Luke 22:39–46, Part 2How Can the Savior’s Suffering in Gethsemane Influence My Life? Luke 22:47–71; John 18:1–27“The Cup Which My Father Hath Given Me, Shall I Not Drink It?” Doctrinal Mastery Review 10Apply Doctrinal Mastery Passages Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 19 Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 19 OverviewMatthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 19 Overview John 18:33–40; Luke 23:8–11Jesus is tried and scourged Matthew 27:24–66; Mark 15:15–38Jesus Christ Is Crucified for the Sins of the World Luke 23:33–46; John 19:26–30Jesus Christ’s Statements from the Cross Matthew 27:50–66; Mark 15:39–47; Luke 23:46–56; John 19:38–42Honoring and Showing Love for the Savior Doctrinal Mastery Review 11Understand and Apply Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; John 20–21 Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; John 20–21 OverviewMatthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; John 20–21 Overview Luke 24:1–12, 36–48The Resurrection of Jesus Christ Doctrinal Mastery: Luke 24:36–39“A spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have” (Luke 24:39) Matthew 28; Luke 24; John 20Witnesses of the Resurrected Savior John 21:1–17“Feed My Sheep” (John 21:16) Assess Your Learning 6Matthew 27–28; Mark 15–16; Luke 22–24; John 14–21 Acts 1–5 Acts 1–5 OverviewActs 1–5 Overview Acts 1Introduction to the Book of Acts Acts 2“Filled with the Holy Ghost” Acts 3The Healing of the Lame Man Acts 4–5Obeying God rather than Man Doctrinal Mastery Review 12Locate and Mark: 1 Corinthians 6:19–20– Revelation 20:12 Acts 6–9 Acts 6–9 OverviewActs 6–9 Overview Acts 6–7Stephen Served like Christ Acts 8Philip Teaches an Ethiopian Man Acts 8:1–3; 9:1–20“What wilt thou have me to do?” (Acts 9:6) Acts 9:10–31“He is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name” (Acts 9:15) Doctrinal Mastery Review 13Memorize References and Key Scripture Phrases Acts 10–15 Acts 10–15 OverviewActs 10–15 Overview Acts 10, Part 1“God is no respecter of persons” Acts 10, Part 2Principles of Receiving Revelation Acts 11, 15The Savior Directs His Church Through Revelation Acts 12:1–19Prayer and God’s Miracles Doctrinal Mastery Review 14Understand and Explain Acts 16–21 Acts 16–21 OverviewActs 16–21 Overview Acts 16“The Lord Had Called Us for to Preach the Gospel” (Acts 16:10) Acts 17:1–14Search the Scriptures Acts 17:16–34“We are the offspring of God” (Acts 17:29) Acts 19:1–7Receiving the Gift of the Holy Ghost Doctrinal Mastery Review 15Apply Doctrinal Mastery Passages Acts 22–28 Acts 22–28 OverviewActs 22–28 Overview Acts 22–23, 26–28The Lord is with Paul Acts 22–26The Testimony of Paul Acts 27–28Follow the Prophet Doctrinal Mastery Review 16Memorize references and key scripture phrases Assess Your Learning 7Acts 1–28 Romans 1–6 Romans 1–6 OverviewRomans 1–6 Overview Romans 1“I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel of Christ” Romans 2–3Justification through Faith in Jesus Christ Romans 4–5Faith, Works, and Grace Romans 6“Walk in Newness of Life” Doctrinal Mastery Review 17Understand and Explain Romans 7–16 Romans 7–16 OverviewRomans 7–16 Overview Romans 7–12“The Deliverer … shall turn away ungodliness” (Romans 11:26) Romans 8:1–17“Joint-Heirs with Christ” Romans 8:18–39“The Love of God, Which Is in Christ” Romans 12–15Unity through Jesus Christ Doctrinal Mastery Review 18Apply Doctrinal Mastery Passages 1 Corinthians 1–7 1 Corinthians 1–7 Overview1 Corinthians 1–7 Overview 1 Corinthians 1–4Jesus Christ: Our Sure Foundation 1 Corinthians 2Understanding Spiritual Things 1 Corinthians 6“Your body Is the temple of the Holy Ghost” Doctrinal Mastery: 1 Corinthians 6:19–20“Your body Is the temple of the Holy Ghost” Assess Your Learning 8Romans 1–16; 1 Corinthians 1–7 1 Corinthians 8–13 1 Corinthians 8–13 Overview1 Corinthians 8-13 Overview 1 Corinthians 10Escaping Temptation 1 Corinthians 11The Unique and Divine Roles of Men and Women Doctrinal Mastery: 1 Corinthians 11:11Both Men and Women Are Essential in Heavenly Father’s Plan 1 Corinthians 12Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 13"Charity Never Faileth" 1 Corinthians 14–16 1 Corinthians 14–16 Overview1 Corinthians 14–16 Overview 1 Corinthians 15:13–28“But Now Is Christ Risen from the Dead” Doctrinal Mastery: 1 Corinthians 15:20–22In Christ Shall All Be Made Alive 1 Corinthians 15:29“Why Are They Then Baptized for the Dead?” 1 Corinthians 15:32–54Celestial, Terrestrial, and Telestial Bodies Doctrinal Mastery: 1 Corinthians 15:40–42In the Resurrection, There Are Three Degrees of Glory 2 Corinthians 1–7 2 Corinthians 1–7 Overview2 Corinthians 1–7 Overview 2 Corinthians 1, 4“Comforted of God” 2 Corinthians 2“Ye Ought Rather to Forgive” 2 Corinthians 5“The Ministry of Reconciliation” 2 Corinthians 72 Corinthians 7 Doctrinal Mastery Review 19Memorize References and Key Scripture Phrases 2 Corinthians 8–13 2 Corinthians 8–13 Overview2 Corinthians 8–13 Overview 2 Corinthians 8–9Caring for the Poor 2 Corinthians 11–12Enduring Trials with Faith in Christ 2 Corinthians 13“Examine Yourselves, Whether Ye Be in the Faith” Assess Your Learning 91 Corinthians 8–16 and 2 Corinthians Doctrinal Mastery Review 20Doctrinal Mastery Review 20: Understand and Explain Galatians Galatians OverviewGalatians Overview Galatians 1“I Neither Received It of Man... but by the Revelation of Jesus Christ” Galatians 5Galatians 5 "Walk in the Spirit" Galatians 6“Whatsoever a Man Soweth, That Shall He Also Reap” Ephesians 1“Gather Together in One All Things in Christ” Doctrinal Mastery: Ephesians 1:10The Restoration of All Things Ephesians Ephesians OverviewEphesians Overview Ephesians 2–5Finding Eternal Truths Ephesians 2Jesus Christ, the Chief Cornerstone Doctrinal Mastery: Ephesians 2:19–20The Church Is Founded on Jesus Christ and His Apostles and Prophets Ephesians 5:21–33; 6:1–4Christlike Relationships Ephesians 6:10–24“Put on the Whole Armour of God” Philippians; Colossians Philippians; Colossians OverviewPhilippians; Colossians Overview Philippians and ColossiansFinding Strength in Jesus Christ Philippians 3“I have suffered the loss of all things … that I may win Christ” Philippians 4Finding Joy and Peace in Jesus Christ Colossians 1–2“Rooted and Built Up in Him” Doctrinal Mastery Review 21Apply Doctrinal Mastery Passages 1–2 Thessalonians 1–2 Thessalonians Overview1–2 Thessalonians Overview 1 Thessalonians 1–3Following Jesus Christ by Ministering in Love 1 Thessalonians 4–5The Time When Christ Will Return to the Earth 2 Thessalonians 22 Thessalonians 2 Doctrinal Mastery: 2 Thessalonians 2:1–3“The Day of Christ … Shall Not Come, Except There Come a Falling Away First” Assess Your Learning 10Galatians–2 Thessalonians 1–2 Timothy; Titus; Philemon 1–2 Timothy; Titus; Philemon Overview1–2 Timothy; Titus; Philemon Overview 1 Timothy 3:1–7; Titus 1:6–9The Bishop: A Man of “Good Report” 1 Timothy 4:12–16“Be Thou an Example of the Believers” 2 Timothy 3The Holy Scriptures Doctrinal Mastery: 2 Timothy 3:15–17“The Holy Scriptures … Are Able to Make Thee Wise unto Salvation” 2 Timothy 4“I Have Kept the Faith” Hebrews 1–6 Hebrews 1–6 OverviewHebrews 1–6 Overview Hebrews 1–10“A More Excellent Name” Hebrews 2–4The Savior Can Help Us in Our Times of Need Hebrews 3–4Entering the Rest of the Lord Hebrews 7–10“Having Obtained Eternal Redemption for Us” Doctrinal Mastery Review 22Doctrinal Mastery Review 22: Memorize References and Key Scripture Phrases Hebrews 7–13 Hebrews 7–13 OverviewHebrews 7–13 Overview Hebrews 11, Part 1Faith in Jesus Christ Hebrews 11, Part 2Living by Faith in Jesus Christ Hebrews 12“Whom the Lord Loveth He Chasteneth” Hebrews 12:9God is the Father of Our Spirits Doctrinal Mastery: Hebrews 12:9Heavenly Father Is “the Father of Spirits“ James James OverviewJames Overview James 1“Ask of God” Doctrinal Mastery: James 1:5–6“Ask of God” James 2“Faith, if It Hath Not Works, Is Dead” Doctrinal Mastery: James 2:17–18“Faith without Works Is Dead” James 3The Words We Speak 1–2 Peter 1–2 Peter Overview1–2 Peter Overview 1 Peter 1–5“More Precious than Gold” 1 Peter 2–3“Ye Are a Chosen Generation” 1 Peter 3:18–22; 4:1–6The Work of Salvation for the Dead Doctrinal Mastery: 1 Peter 4:6“The Gospel [Was] Preached Also to Them That Are Dead” 2 Peter 1Becoming like Jesus Christ 1–3 John; Jude 1–3 John; Jude Overview1–3 John; Jude Overview 1 John 1–5“God Is Love” 1 John 2–4; 2 JohnShowing Love for Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ 1 John 2–4“Beloved, Let Us Love One Another” Doctrinal Mastery Review 23Understand and Explain Assess Your Learning 111 Timothy–1 John Revelation 1–5 Revelation 1–5 OverviewRevelation 1–5 Overview Revelation 1“The Revelation of Jesus Christ” Revelation 2–3, Part 1“I Know Thy Works” Revelation 2–3, Part 2“To Him That Overcometh” Revelation 5“Worthy Is the Lamb” Doctrinal Mastery Review 24Apply Doctrinal Mastery Passages Revelation 6–14 Revelation 6–14 OverviewRevelation 6–14 Overview Revelation 6–7“Who Shall Be Able to Stand?” Revelation 8–11The Opening of the Seventh Seal Revelation 12“War in Heaven” Revelation 14“I Saw Another Angel …, Having the Everlasting Gospel” Doctrinal Mastery Review 25Understand and Apply Revelation 15–22 Revelation 15–22 OverviewRevelation 15–22 Overview Revelation 15–19“The Lamb Shall Overcome” Revelation 20:11–15The Final Judgment Doctrinal Mastery: Revelation 20:12“And the Dead Were Judged … According to Their Works” Revelation 21–22“He That Overcometh Shall Inherit All Things” Assess Your Learning 12Revelation 1–22 Appendix Doctrinal Mastery: Assessment Review 1Matthew 5:14–16 through John 17:3 Doctrinal Mastery: Assessment 1Matthew 5:14–16 through John 17:3 Doctrinal Mastery: Assessment Review 21 Corinthians 6:19–20 through Revelation 20:12 Doctrinal Mastery: Assessment 21 Corinthians 6:19–20 through Revelation 20:12