1 Welcome to the Old Testament

1 Welcome to the Old Testament

EVERY SINGLE LESSON, ask the students what they have learned at home on their own, or in Come Follow Me with their families.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/old-testament-seminary-manual-2026/01-welcome/011-introduction?lang=eng

The Old Testament Testifies of a Caring Heavenly Father and of Jesus Christ

In the Old Testament we will find teachings, stories, and symbols about Jesus Christ as our Savior. I hope that as we study and discuss together, we will draw nearer to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and want to get to know Them better.

Considering putting up pictures of Jesus and/or scripture stories around the room. See if students notice them, if they recognize stories, or how the pictures make them feel.

Focus Test

Sister Tamsen Christensen taught this lesson, 13 January 2026, so read over and just pick out important thoughts, dealing with our Father’s Plan.

We are the focus of Heavenly Father’s plan and the reason for the Savior’s mission.

Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ are intimately involved in our lives.

Share the love you have for the Old Testament, and allow the students to share.

Jehovah is Jesus Christ. Jehovah did the will of Heavenly Father in all things. As you learn about Jehovah, you also learn about Heavenly Father, who guided and empowered Him.

Stories that students can relate to the class:

  • Joseph in Egypt (Genesis 37:23–28; 39:1–5). After Joseph shared his dream with his family, Joseph’s brothers conspired against him.
  • Moses parting the Red Sea (Exodus 14:10, 13–16, 21–22). The children of Israel were fleeing Egypt when Pharaoh’s army approached to attack and enslave them again.
  • Serpent on the pole (Numbers 21:4–9). After the Lord delivered the Israelites from Egypt and miraculously provided bread from heaven, the Israelites complained against God.
  • David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17:43–49). Goliath the Philistine warrior challenged Israel to send their best fighter against him. David volunteered to face him.
  • Fiery furnace (Daniel 3:4–6, 12–13, 16–25). King Nebuchadnezzar set up a golden image and called the rulers of his land together to dedicate it.
  • Lion’s den (Daniel 6:7, 10, 16–23). Darius made Daniel a ruler in Babylon. Other rulers conspired against him so he would lose favor with the king.


Are you reading the scriptures each day? What time will you read? Will you take to pray, to ponder, to plan, to reflect, and to share? Do you want to develop a relationship with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.

Study journal: insights, revelation, attitudes, direction, desires, planning, and goals.

 

What do we know about Jehovah?

Jehovah is the premortal Jesus Christ and came to earth as a son of Mary (Mosiah 3:8; 15:1; 3 Nephi 15:1–5). Usually, when the word Lord appears in the Old Testament, it means “Jehovah.”

Jehovah is Christ: Jehovah was known to the ancient prophets (Exodus 6:3; Abraham 1:16). The Apostle Paul taught that Christ was the Jehovah of the Old Testament (Exodus 17:6; 1 Corinthians 10:1–4). The brother of Jared in the Book of Mormon saw the premortal Christ and worshiped Him (Ether 3:13–15). Moroni also called Christ “Jehovah” (Moroni 10:34). At the Kirtland Temple, Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery saw the resurrected Jehovah (Doctrine and Covenants 110:3–4). (Guide to the Scriptures, “Jehovah,” scriptures.ChurchofJesusChrist.org)

The Teachings of Jesus Christ

The Blessings of Scripture

 

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