Old Testament Seminary Teacher Material Title Page Introduction to the Old Testament Seminary Teacher MaterialThis is the introduction to the Old Testament Seminary Teacher Material. Introductory Lessons Lesson 1: Introduction to the Old TestamentThe Old Testament contains images, symbols, and teachings about the Lord Jesus Christ and His role as the Savior of Heavenly Father’s children. Lesson 2: The Plan of SalvationThis lesson provides a brief overview of the plan of salvation, highlighting the three main elements of the plan—the Creation, the Fall, and the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Lesson 3: The Role of the LearnerThis lesson should help students understand and fulfill their role in learning the gospel. To understand their role, students must also understand the roles of the Holy Ghost and the teacher. Lesson 4: Studying the ScripturesThis lesson can help students learn how to better understand the scriptures, identify the gospel truths they contain, feel the truth and importance of these teachings, and apply them in their lives Lesson 5: The BibleThis lesson will provide students with background information about how the Bible came to be, help them understand the overall organization of the Bible, and give them an opportunity to learn the names of the books in the Old Testament. Introduction to the Book of Moses Introduction to the Book of Moses Lesson 6: Moses 1:1–23This lesson discusses Moses 1:1–23. Lesson 7: Moses 1:24–42This lesson discusses Moses 1:24–42. Lesson 8: Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge (Part 1)In Part 1, students will study the first three paragraphs in the “Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge” section of the Doctrinal Mastery Core Document. They will learn about God’s divinely ordained pattern for acquiring spiritual knowledge and the effect that our attitudes and desires have on our ability to learn through the Holy Ghost. Lesson 9: Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge (Part 2)Part 2 is intended to help students understand, feel the truth and importance of, and apply the principles of acquiring spiritual knowledge. Introduction to the Book of Genesis Introduction to the Book of Genesis Lesson 10: Moses 2 (Genesis 1; Abraham 4)This lesson discusses Moses 2. Lesson 11: Moses 3 (Genesis 2; Abraham 5)This lesson discusses Moses 3. Lesson 12: Moses 4 (Genesis 3)This lesson discusses Moses 4. Lesson 13: Moses 5:1–11This lesson discusses Moses 5:1–11. Lesson 14: Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge (Part 3)Part 3 contains a practice exercise. Lesson 15: Moses 5:12–59 (Genesis 4)This lesson discusses Moses 5:12–59. Lesson 16: Moses 6 (Genesis 5)This lesson discusses Moses 6. Lesson 17: The GodheadIn this lesson, students will study paragraphs 1.1–1.7 of doctrinal topic 1, “The Godhead,” of the Doctrinal Mastery Core Document. Lesson 18: Moses 7This lesson discusses Moses 7. Lesson 19: Moses 8 (Genesis 6:1–12)This lesson discusses Moses 8. Lesson 20: Genesis 6:13–9:29This lesson discusses Genesis 6:13–9:29. Lesson 21: The Plan of Salvation (Part 1)In part 1, students will study paragraphs 2.1–2.19 of the Doctrinal Mastery Core Document, working as a class, with a partner, and individually to overview the entire topic and identify truths that are important to them. Introduction to the Book of Abraham Introduction to the Book of Abraham Lesson 22: Genesis 10–11; Abraham 1This lesson discusses Genesis 10–11 and Abraham 1. Lesson 23: Abraham 2; Genesis 12This lesson discusses Abraham 2 and Genesis 12. Lesson 24: Abraham 3This lesson discusses Abraham 3. Lesson 25: Genesis 13–14This lesson discusses Genesis 13–14 Lesson 26: The Plan of Salvation (Part 2)In part 2, students will study paragraphs 2.1–2.2 of the Doctrinal Mastery Core Document and identify two key statements of doctrine that are taught in the doctrinal mastery passages Moses 1:39 and Joshua 24:15. Lesson 27: Genesis 15–17This lesson discusses Genesis 15–17. Lesson 28: Genesis 18This lesson discusses Genesis 18. Lesson 29: Genesis 19This lesson discusses Genesis 19. Lesson 30: Genesis 20–22This lesson discusses Genesis 20–22. Lesson 31: Genesis 23–24This lesson discusses Genesis 23–24. Lesson 32: The Plan of Salvation (Part 3)In part 3, students will study paragraphs 2.4–2.5 of the Doctrinal Mastery Core Document, and they will learn about the key statement of doctrine supported by the doctrinal mastery passage Abraham 3:22–23. Lesson 33: Genesis 25–27This lesson discusses Genesis 25–27. Lesson 34: Genesis 28–30This lesson discusses Genesis 28–30. Lesson 35: Genesis 31–32This lesson discusses Genesis 31–32. Lesson 36: Genesis 33–34This lesson discusses Genesis 33–34. Lesson 37: The Plan of Salvation (Part 4)In part 4, students will study paragraphs 2.6–2.7 of the Doctrinal Mastery Core Document, and they will learn about the key statement of doctrine supported by the doctrinal mastery scripture passage Genesis 1:26–27. Lesson 38: Genesis 35–37This lesson discusses Genesis 35–37. Lesson 39: Genesis 38–39This lesson discusses Moses 2. Lesson 40: Genesis 40–43This lesson discusses Genesis 40–43. Lesson 41: Genesis 44–46This lesson discusses Genesis 44–46. Lesson 42: Genesis 47–49This lesson discusses Genesis 47–49. Lesson 43: The Atonement of Jesus Christ (Part 1)In Part 1, students will study paragraphs 3.1–3.10 of the Doctrinal Mastery Core Document and learn about the Atonement of Jesus Christ, faith in Jesus Christ, and repentance. Lesson 44: Genesis 50This lesson discusses Genesis 50. Introduction to the Book of Exodus Introduction to the Book of Exodus Lesson 45: Exodus 1–4This lesson discusses Exodus 1–4. Lesson 46: Exodus 5–6This lesson discusses Exodus 5–6. Lesson 47: The Atonement of Jesus Christ (Part 2)In part 2, students will participate in a practice exercise to enhance their understanding of what they studied in part 1. Lesson 48: Exodus 7–11This lesson discusses Exodus 7–11. Lesson 49: Exodus 12–13This lesson discusses Exodus 12–13. Lesson 50: Exodus 14–15This lesson discusses Exodus 14–15. Lesson 51: Exodus 16:1–17:7This lesson discusses Exodus 16:1–17:7. Lesson 52: Exodus 17:8–19:25This lesson discusses Exodus 17:8–19:25. Lesson 53: The Restoration (Part 1)In part 1, students will study paragraphs 4.1 and 4.5–4.7 of the Doctrinal Mastery Core Document and learn that ancient prophets foretold the latter-day Restoration of the gospel, which was necessary because of the Great Apostasy that had taken place after the deaths of Christ and His Apostles. Lesson 54: Exodus 20 (Part 1)This lesson introduces the Ten Commandments and discusses the first five commandments in detail. Lesson 55: Exodus 20 (Part 2)This lesson covers the last five of those commandments. Lesson 56: Exodus 21–24This lesson discusses Exodus 21–24. Lesson 57: Exodus 25–31This lesson discusses Exodus 25–31. Lesson 58: The Restoration (Part 2)In part 2, students will study paragraphs 4.1–4.4 of the Doctrinal Mastery Core Document. Lesson 59: Exodus 32This lesson discusses Exodus 32. Lesson 60: Exodus 33–40This lesson discusses Exodus 33–40. Introduction to the Book of Leviticus Introduction to the Book of Leviticus Lesson 61: Leviticus 1–7This lesson discusses Leviticus 1–7. Lesson 62: The Restoration (Part 3)In part 3, students will study paragraphs 4.8–4.11 of the Doctrinal Mastery Core Document and discuss dispensations, the building up of Zion, and the destiny of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Lesson 63: Leviticus 8–18This lesson discusses Leviticus 8–18. Lesson 64: Leviticus 19–27This lesson discusses Leviticus 19–27. Introduction to the Book of Numbers Introduction to the Book of Numbers Lesson 65: Numbers 1–12This lesson discusses Numbers 1–12. Lesson 66: Numbers 13–14This lesson discusses Numbers 13–14. Lesson 67: Numbers 15–19This lesson discusses Numbers 15–19. Lesson 68: Numbers 20–21This lesson discusses Numbers 20–21. Lesson 69: Numbers 22–36This lesson discusses Numbers 22–36. Lesson 70: The Restoration (Part 4)Part 4 contains a practice exercise that is intended to help students relate the doctrine taught in the doctrinal mastery scripture passage Ezekiel 37:15–17 and in the Doctrinal Mastery Core Document to a modern circumstance. Introduction to the Book of Deuteronomy Introduction to the Book of Deuteronomy Lesson 71: Deuteronomy 1–13This lesson discusses Deuteronomy 1–13. Lesson 72: Deuteronomy 14–26This lesson discusses Deuteronomy 14–26. Lesson 73: Deuteronomy 27–34This lesson discusses Deuteronomy 27–34. Introduction to the Book of Joshua Introduction to the Book of Joshua Lesson 74: Joshua 1–2This lesson discusses Joshua 1–2. Lesson 75: Joshua 3–5This lesson discusses Joshua 3–5. Lesson 76: Joshua 6–10This lesson discusses Joshua 6–10. Lesson 77: Joshua 11–24This lesson discusses Joshua 11–24. Introduction to the Book of Judges Introduction to the Book of Judges Lesson 78: Judges 1–9This lesson discusses Judges 1–9. Lesson 79: Prophets and Revelation (Part 1)In part 1, students will study paragraphs 5.1–5.5 in the Doctrinal Mastery Core Document and learn about how prophets have been called by God to speak for Him. Lesson 80: Judges 10–21This lesson discusses Judges 10–21. Introduction to the Book of Ruth Introduction to the Book of Ruth Lesson 81: RuthThis lesson discusses Ruth 1–4. Introduction to the Book of 1 Samuel Introduction to the Book of 1 Samuel Lesson 82: 1 Samuel 1–2This lesson discusses 1 Samuel 1–2. Lesson 83: 1 Samuel 3This lesson discusses 1 Samuel 3. Lesson 84: Prophets and Revelation (Part 2)In part 2, students will review the principles of acquiring spiritual knowledge and participate in a practice exercise in which they will apply the truths they learned in part 1. Lesson 85: 1 Samuel 4–8This lesson discusses 1 Samuel 4–8. Lesson 86: 1 Samuel 9–15This lesson discusses 1 Samuel 9–15. Lesson 87: 1 Samuel 16This lesson discusses 1 Samuel 16. Lesson 88: 1 Samuel 17This lesson discusses 1 Samuel 17. Lesson 89: Prophets and Revelation (Part 3)In part 3, students will discuss the roles and responsibilities of prophets and will study the doctrinal mastery passage Ezekiel 3:16–17. Lesson 90: 1 Samuel 18–24This lesson discusses 1 Samuel 18–24. Lesson 91: 1 Samuel 25–31This lesson discusses 1 Samuel 25–31. Introduction to the Book of 2 Samuel Introduction to the Book of 2 Samuel Lesson 92: 2 Samuel 1–10This lesson discusses 2 Samuel 1–10. Lesson 93: 2 Samuel 11:1–12:9This lesson discusses 2 Samuel 11:1–12:9. Lesson 94: Prophets and Revelation (Part 4)In part 4, students will participate in a comprehensive doctrinal mastery review. Lesson 95: 2 Samuel 12:10–24:25This lesson discusses 2 Samuel 12:10–24:25. Introduction to the Book of 1 Kings Introduction to the Book of 1 Kings Lesson 96: 1 Kings 1–10This lesson discusses 1 Kings 1–10. Lesson 97: 1 Kings 11–16This lesson discusses 1 Kings 11–16. Lesson 98: Priesthood and Priesthood KeysThis lesson discusses priesthood and priesthood keys. Lesson 99: 1 Kings 17This lesson discusses 1 Kings 17. Lesson 100: 1 Kings 18–22This lesson discusses 1 Kings 18–22. Introduction to the Book of 2 Kings Introduction to the Book of 2 Kings Lesson 101: 2 Kings 1–4This lesson discusses 2 Kings 1–4. Lesson 102: 2 Kings 5–13This lesson discusses 2 Kings 5–13. Lesson 103: Ordinances and Covenants (Part 1)This lesson discusses ordinances and covenants. Lesson 104: 2 Kings 14–20This lesson discusses 2 Kings 14–20. Lesson 105: 2 Kings 21–25This lesson discusses 2 Kings 21–25. Introduction to the Books of 1 Chronicles and 2 Chronicles Introduction to the Books of 1 Chronicles and 2 Chronicles Lesson 106: 1 Chronicles; 2 ChroniclesThis lesson discusses the books of 1 and 2 Chronicles,. Introduction to the Book of Ezra Introduction to the Book of Ezra Lesson 107: EzraThis lesson discusses the book of Ezra. Introduction to the Book of Nehemiah Introduction to the Book of Nehemiah Lesson 108: NehemiahThis lesson discusses the book of Nehemiah. Introduction to the Book of Esther Introduction to the Book of Esther Lesson 109: EstherThis lesson discusses the book of Esther. Lesson 110: Ordinances and Covenants (Part 2)Part 2 contains a practice exercise intended to help students apply principles from the “Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge” section of the Doctrinal Mastery Core Document and the truths contained in the doctrinal mastery passage Psalm 24:3–4. Introduction to the Book of Job Introduction to the Book of Job Lesson 111: Job 1–16This lesson discusses Job 1–16. Lesson 112: Job 17–42This lesson discusses Job 17–42. Introduction to the Book of Psalms Introduction to the Book of Psalms Lesson 113: Psalms (Part 1)This lesson discusses the book of Psalms. Lesson 114: Marriage and Family (Part 1)In part 1, students will study paragraphs 8.1–8.4 of the Doctrinal Mastery Core Document and learn about marriage as it has been ordained by God. Lesson 115: Psalms (Part 2)This lesson discusses the book of Psalms. Introduction to the Book of Proverbs Introduction to the Book of Proverbs Lesson 116: Proverbs 1–30This lesson discusses Proverbs 1–30. Lesson 117: Marriage and Family (Part 2)In part 2, students will study paragraph 8.2 of the Doctrinal Mastery Core Document. Introduction to the Book of Ecclesiastes Introduction to the Song of Solomon Introduction to the Song of Solomon Lesson 118: Proverbs 31; Ecclesiastes; Song of SolomonThis lesson discusses Proverbs 31, the book of Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon. Introduction to the Book of Isaiah Introduction to the Book of Isaiah Lesson 119: Isaiah 1–2This lesson discusses Isaiah 1–2. Lesson 120: Isaiah 3–5This lesson discusses Isaiah 3–5. Lesson 121: Marriage and Family (Part 3)In part 3, students will study paragraphs 8.2 and 8.4 of the Doctrinal Mastery Core Document and learn about the law of chastity and family history and temple service. Lesson 122: Isaiah 6–9This lesson discusses Isaiah 6–9. Lesson 123: Isaiah 10–16This lesson discusses Isaiah 6–9. Lesson 124: Isaiah 17–28This lesson discusses Isaiah 17–28. Lesson 125: Isaiah 29This lesson discusses Isaiah 29. Lesson 126: Isaiah 30–41This lesson discusses Isaiah 30–41. Lesson 127: Isaiah 42–47This lesson discusses Isaiah 42–47. Lesson 128: Marriage and Family (Part 4)Part 4 contains a practice exercise that can help students apply both the doctrine they have learned from the Doctrinal Mastery Core Document and the doctrinal mastery scripture passage Genesis 39:9. Lesson 129: Isaiah 48–50This lesson discusses Isaiah 48–50. Lesson 130: Isaiah 51–52This lesson discusses Isaiah 51–52. Lesson 131: Commandments (Part 1)In part 1, students will study paragraphs 9.1–9.3 of the Doctrinal Mastery Core Document (2018). Lesson 132: Isaiah 53This lesson discusses Isaiah 53. Lesson 133: Isaiah 54–57This lesson discusses Isaiah 54–57. Lesson 134: Isaiah 58This lesson discusses Isaiah 58. Lesson 135: Isaiah 59–66This lesson discusses Isaiah 59–66. Lesson 136: Commandments (Part 2)In part 2, students will study paragraph 9.4 of the Doctrinal Mastery Core Document (2018) and discuss the Ten Commandments. Introduction to the Book of Jeremiah Introduction to the Book of Jeremiah Lesson 137: Jeremiah 1–6This lesson discusses Jeremiah 1–6. Lesson 138: Jeremiah 7–29This lesson discusses Jeremiah 7–29. Lesson 139: Jeremiah 30–41This lesson discusses Jeremiah 30–41. Lesson 140: Jeremiah 42–52; LamentationsThis lesson discusses Jeremiah 42–52 and the book of Lamentations. Lesson 141: Commandments (Part 3)In part 3, students will study paragraph 9.5 of the Doctrinal Mastery Core Document (2018) and learn about the commandments to pay a full tithe and to fast. Introduction to the Book of Ezekiel Introduction to the Book of Ezekiel Lesson 142: Ezekiel 1–32This lesson discusses Ezekiel 1–32. Lesson 143: Ezekiel 33–36 This lesson discusses Ezekiel 33–36. Lesson 144: Ezekiel 37This lesson discusses Ezekiel 37. Lesson 145: Ezekiel 38–48This lesson discusses Ezekiel 38–48. Introduction to the Book of Daniel Introduction to the Book of Daniel Lesson 146: Daniel 1–2This lesson discusses Daniel 1–2. Lesson 147: Daniel 3–5This lesson discusses Daniel 3–5. Lesson 148: Commandments (Part 4)Part 4 contains two practice exercises that can help students apply the principles of acquiring spiritual knowledge and the doctrine they learned from the “Commandments” section of the Doctrinal Mastery Core Document (2018), along with the doctrinal mastery scripture passages Isaiah 58:13–14 and Malachi 3:8–10. Lesson 149: Daniel 6–12This lesson discusses Daniel 6–12. Introduction to the Book of Hosea Introduction to the Book of Hosea Lesson 150: HoseaThis lesson discusses the book of Hosea Introduction to the Book of Joel Introduction to the Book of Joel Lesson 151: JoelThis lesson discusses the book of Joel. Introduction to the Book of Amos Introduction to the Book of Obadiah Introduction to the Book of Obadiah Lesson 152: Amos; ObadiahThis lesson discusses the books of Amos and Obadiah. Introduction to the Book of Jonah Introduction to the Book of Jonah Lesson 153: JonahThis lesson discusses the book of Jonah. Introduction to the Book of Micah Introduction to the Book of Micah Lesson 154: MicahThis lesson discusses the book of Micah. Introduction to the Book of Nahum Introduction to the Book of Habakkuk Introduction to the Book of Zephaniah Introduction to the Book of Haggai Introduction to the Book of Haggai Lesson 155: Nahum; Habakkuk; Zephaniah; HaggaiThis lesson discusses the books of Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, and Haggai. Lesson 156: Doctrinal Mastery Cumulative ReviewThe purpose of this cumulative review is to help students review and apply the doctrine taught in the 25 Old Testament doctrinal mastery scripture passages. Introduction to the Book of Zechariah Introduction to the Book of Zechariah Lesson 157: Zechariah 1–8This lesson discusses Zechariah 1–8. Lesson 158: Zechariah 9–14This lesson discusses Zechariah 9–14. Introduction to the Book of Malachi Introduction to the Book of Malachi Lesson 159: Malachi 1–3This lesson discusses Malachi 1–3. Lesson 160: Malachi 4This lesson discusses Malachi 4. Appendix Scripture Reading ChartsThis content contains scripture reading charts to help students keep track of their progress. Old Testament Pacing Guide for Daily TeachersThis content contains a pacing guide for daily teachers. Suggestions for Flexible DaysThis content offers teachers suggestions for flexible days. 100 Doctrinal Mastery PassagesThis content provides a table of the 100 Doctrinal Mastery passages. Doctrinal Mastery Core DocumentRefer to the Doctrinal Mastery Core Document for more information on the Doctrinal Mastery program. Moses’s and Israel’s Experiences with Jehovah at Mount SinaiThis content contains a handout from lesson 52.