Church to Produce Fewer Styles of Printed Scriptures
March 27, 2019
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n an attempt to “simplify” the process of printing scriptures, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced a reduction in the available
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Old Testament Lesson 11: “How Can I Do This Great Wickedness?”
March 21, 2018
Genesis 37-39—After being enslaved by the Egyptians, Joseph goes on to thrive as a leader of slaves. But Potiphar’s wife has different ideas. What do we learn about evading temptation from this episode?
Old Testament Lesson 10: Birthright Blessings; Marriage in the Covenant
March 14, 2018
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Old Testament Lesson 9: “God Will Provide Himself a Lamb”
March 8, 2018
Abraham experiences miracles as the once-barren Sarah bears Isaac, but years later, the Lord commands Abraham to do something unfathomable – sacrifice the recipient of the birthright, the one through whom the covenant would continue.
Old Testament Lesson 8: Living Righteously in a Wicked World
March 1, 2018
Genesis 13, 14, 18—Abraham settles in Canaan, pays tithes to Melchizedek, and his nephew, Lot, needs to get the heck out of Dodge before the Lord destroys Sodom and Gomorrah.
Old Testament Lesson 7: The Abrahamic Covenant
February 23, 2018
Abraham seeks to be righteous and live worthy of the blessings of God. God covenants with Abraham, promising that he will have a numerous posterity who will receive a promised land and the blessings of the priesthood and the gospel.
Old Testament Lesson 6: “Noah Prepared an Ark to the Saving of His House”
February 19, 2018
Moses 8; Genesis 6-7 Let’s talk about Noah’s ark and the flood. Was it real? Does that matter? What does the story of the ark
Old Testament Lesson 3 – The Creation
January 20, 2018
Moses 1-3—We learn from Moses and Abraham that we are created in God’s image, and the creation of this world was done specifically to enable our salvation.
Old Testament Lesson 2 – “Thou Wast Chosen Before Thou Wast Born”
January 13, 2018
How does foreordination work? Is it guaranteed? What do we learn about foreordination from Abraham and Joseph Smith?
Old Testament Lesson 1 – “This Is My Work and My Glory”
January 6, 2018
Welcome to a new year of Gospel Doctrine study! It’s Old Testament time. How are we God’s work and glory?
LDS Church Publishes Portuguese Bible
September 17, 2015
Awesome news for Portuguese speakers. After the Church produced a Spanish Bible in 2009, a Portuguese version is now rolling out.
Old Testament Lesson 48: “The Great and Dreadful Day of the Lord” (Zechariah, Malachi)
December 17, 2014
Zechariah and Malachi speak of many prophecies surrounding the Second Coming. Why are these important? Malachi discusses tithing and the sealing power.
Old Testament Lesson 47: “Let Us Rise Up and Build” (Ezra, Nehemiah)
December 12, 2014
Cyrus allows the Jews to return to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple. Why were Samaritans barred from rebuilding the temple? Ezra and Nehemiah lead and build.
Old Testament Lesson 46: “A Kingdom, Which Shall Never Be Destroyed” (Daniel)
December 4, 2014
Dustin Homer sits in with us to dissect Daniel’s interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, including the large figure and the stone cut out of the mountain.
Old Testament Lesson 45: “If I Perish, I Perish” (Daniel)
November 28, 2014
Daniel 1; 3; 6; Esther – Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego face down various Persian leaders in different situations and come out better for it.
Old Testament Lesson 39: “How Beautiful upon the Mountains” (Isaiah 50-53; Mosiah 14-15)
October 16, 2014
Isaiah 50-53; Mosiah 14-15 – Let’s talk about the prophecies regarding Christ’s atonement. We could do a whole lesson on just Isaiah 53. But there’s more!
Old Testament Lesson 38: “Beside Me There Is No Saviour” (Isaiah 40-49)
October 10, 2014
Isaiah 40-49 – Why is it important to not just know of the Savior but to actually know Him? How is Christ incomparable? Isaiah scholar Al Doan joins us.
Old Testament Lesson 30: “Come to the House of the Lord” – Hezekiah
August 8, 2014
Hezekiah repoens the temple and invites Israel and Judah to partake of temple blessings. Why does Israel reject Hezekiah? Josiah returns Judah to the Lord.
Old Testament Lesson 28: “After the Fire a Still Small Voice” – Elijah vs Everyone
July 25, 2014
1 Kings 17-19 – Elijah seals the heavens against rain. Elijah asks the widow of Zarephath to prepare food. He challenges the priests of Baal, mocking them.
Old Testament Lesson 26: King Solomon: Man of Wisdom, Man of Foolishness
July 11, 2014
1 Kings 3-9 – Solomon becomes king. He rules in righteousness and constructs the temple, but also errs. What can we learn from Solomon’s spiritual gifts?
Old Testament Lesson 23: “The Lord Be Between Thee and Me For Ever”
June 20, 2014
1 Samuel 18-24 – Jonathan and David are totally BFFs. Why is Saul jealous of David and attempts to kill him? What do Jonathan and Saul teach us about pride?
Old Testament Lesson 21: God Will Honor Those Who Honor Him
June 6, 2014
Eli’s sons fail to honor the Lord by stealing from sacrifices and seducing women at the temple. Eli fails to reprimand his sons. Samuel is called! Listen!
Old Testament Lesson 13: “Bondage, Passover, and Exodus”
March 29, 2014
Exodus 1-14 – Moses is called to free the Israelites, but feels inadequate doing so. Why was the first Passover so significant and how did Christ change it?
Old Testament Lesson 12: “Fruitful in the Land of My Affliction”
March 21, 2014
Joseph survives affliction and thrives in Egypt. Why was he so forgiving toward his brothers? Why were they afraid of him? How do we prepare for famine?
Old Testament Lesson 11: “How Can I Do This Great Wickedness?”
March 14, 2014
Why was Joseph hated by his brothers? What do we learn from the account of Potiphar’s wife? How did Joseph weather persecution? How can we do the same?
Old Testament Lesson 10: Birthright Blessings; Marriage in the Covenant
March 7, 2014
Abraham dissuades Isaac from marrying a Canaanite. Why? What kind of woman was Rebekah? How did Jacob get the birthright and why did Esau sell it?
Old Testament Lesson 7: The Abrahamic Covenant
February 14, 2014
What is the Abrahamic Covenant? Why is it important? What are our responsibilities associated with it? How do we become Abraham’s seed? Lauren is with us!
Old Testament Lesson 6: “Noah … Prepared an Ark to the Saving of His House”
February 7, 2014
Noah’s Ark – history or allegory? Why would the Lord kill his children? How is the flood a literal and metaphorical warning? What are our “arks”? Patricia!
Old Testament Lesson 5: “If Thou Doest Well, Thou Shalt Be Accepted”
February 1, 2014
Why did Cain choose Satan over God? What evidence of secret combinations do we see? Why were the people of Enoch so righteous? How can we be like them?
Old Testament Lesson 3: “The Creation”
January 16, 2014
Moses 1-2 – We discuss the importance of the creation. Why is a knowledge of the creation important? Why is it good to know we were created in God’s image?
Old Testament Lesson 2: “Thou Wast Chosen Before Thou Wast Born” (Foreordination)- Sunday School Bonanza
January 10, 2014
What is foreordination? Why is there a whole lesson about it? Is foreordination important or something? What happened in the Council of Heaven? Join us!
Old Testament Lesson 1: “This Is My Work and My Glory”
January 2, 2014
Time to start Old Testament Gospel Doctrine lessons! What is God’s work and glory? Why is it good to know that we are His sons and daughters?