a Introduction to the Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual

2026 OT Seminary Come Follow Me

Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/old-testament-seminary-manual-2026/000-title?lang=eng

Introduction to the Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/old-testament-seminary-manual-2026/01-welcome/014-intro?lang=eng

We are working on our conversion to Jesus Christ and His gospel. Allow for much discussion and testifying.

We are preparing not only for our day and weeks ahead, but for school, jobs, mission, temple covenants, marriage, family and exaltation. My are preparing for Eternal Life with our Father and Mother in Heaven, our Savior Jesus Christ and all our families and friends.

Old Testament lessons and Life Preparation lessons.

Our Old Testament Lessons will correspond to our readings in the Old Testament and associated scriptures and the Come Follow Me lessons.

The purpose for Life Preparation Lessons is to help us with applications of things that we are learning, so that we can draw nearer to Jesus Christ, draw strength in Him, and be a strength in our relationships, our work, and in building up the Kingdom of God. These lessons will help us find strength to stay on the covenant path amidst the challenges we are facing.

In this class, we can all help to strengthen each other’s testimonies and faith as we engage in discussion, encourage each other, and pray for each other’s success. In working on loving and helping each other, we can draw nearer to Jesus Christ and find more faith and hope in Him.

Read and study the scriptures, review them, and share appropriate insights through question prompts and discussion. Read and study the lesson materials, and strive to live by the things you are learning. Learn the students’ names and their interests. Pray for them and their successes. Continually seek for and follow the guidance of the Holy Ghost. Be thankful for the generosity of revelation that your Father so willingly bestows upon you.

Learn and apply divine principles for acquiring spiritual knowledge.

Master the doctrinal mastery scripture passages and the doctrine of the gospel of Jesus Christ that they teach.

Mastering the selected passages and the doctrine of the gospel of Jesus Christ that these passages teach means students will be able to do the following:

Know and understand the doctrine taught in the doctrinal mastery scripture passages.

Explain the doctrine clearly using the associated doctrinal mastery scripture passages.

Apply the doctrine of the gospel of Jesus Christ and the principles of acquiring spiritual knowledge in their daily choices and in their responses to doctrinal, personal, social, and historical issues and questions.

Remember and locate the doctrinal mastery passages and memorize the key scripture phrases.

What Is Doctrinal Mastery?

see Doctrinal Mastery Training

The Assess Your Learning lessons give students opportunities to explain key doctrine from the Old Testament, reflect on their feelings, attitudes, and desires related to Heavenly Father’s plan and the gospel of Jesus Christ, and review plans or goals they are working on to apply what they are learning and deepen their discipleship to Jesus Christ.

see Assessment Training

Life Preparation Lessons

Life Preparation lessons give students opportunities to apply the Savior’s teachings to the following:

  • Handle difficult questions and challenging life circumstances
  • Make inspired choices using the teachings of Jesus Christ and His prophets.
  • Build self-reliance to provide for themselves and their family.
  • Become more physically and emotionally healthy.
  • Make plans to prepare for future education and employment.
  • Develop skills to succeed in school.
  • Prepare for missionary and church service.
  • Prepare to make and keep covenants in the temple.

Try to teach two Life Preparation lessons each week. Some weeks you may teach more than this and other weeks you may teach fewer, but on average you should try to teach two lessons a week as often as possible. This will provide an opportunity for students to be taught all of the lessons during the school year.

see Life Preparation Lessons Training

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