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Old Testament Lesson 12: ''Fruitful in the Land of My Afflication''
Introduction The story of Joseph makes me think about what it really means to be free. During the early years of Joseph's life, while he was experiencing the viciousness of murderous brothers and the solitude of slavery and the pain of imprisonment, his brothers were (1)committing murder...
How We Taught This Lesson in the Past: Lesson 12: “Fruitful in the Land of My Affliction”
Both the current lesson manual and this trio of lessons scheduled for 18 May, 25 May, and 8 June 1930 examine Joseph’s life in Egypt, noting how Joseph’s faithfulness during trials led to great blessings for himself and all his family. Joseph There are many reasons why Joseph should be the...
Old Testament Lesson 12: "Fruitful in the Land of My Affliction"
The story of Joseph is one of the most well known stories of the Bible. Besides continuing the patriarchal narrative, providing the essential link between the patriarchs and the children of Israel in bondage in Egypt, the story illustrates several doctrinal issues. Beyond this, the story of Joseph...
OT Lesson 12 Study Notes: Genesis 40-45
Genesis 40 Verse 1: How long do you think “after these things” might represent, a long time or a short time? Why do you think we hear nothing further about Potiphar’s wife and what became of her? Verse 2: Note that “butler” is probably better translated “cup bearer,” and “baker” is probably...
April 2010 LDS Primary Sharing Time Helps and Ideas
Woah. Am I behind the times or what! I didn't even know about this AWESOME RESOURCE that the church has! Week 1 Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ appeared to Joseph Smith. * Here is a gathering of testimonies of Joseph Smith in different languages. Have a laptop handy and invite a couple children...
YW Lesson 2-11: "Appreciating the Bishop"
This lesson lends itself well to local adaptation. That's a shorthand way of saying, know your girls and know your bishop, and that will tell you how to teach an entire lesson on bishop appreciation. If they're Beehives, you may want to focus on the idea of yearly interviews (of course, assuming...
Old Testament Lesson 11: “How Can I Do This Great Wickedness”
The Weaver My life is but a weaving, between my God and me. I let Him choose the colors—He worketh steadily. Oftimes He worketh sorrow and I, within my heart, Forget He sees the pattern while I see only part. The dark threads were...
RS/MP Lesson 6: “The Fall of Adam and Eve” (Gospel Principles Manual)
Adam and Eve Were the First to Come to Earth God prepared this earth as a home for His children. Adam and Eve were chosen to be the first people to live on the earth (see Moses 1:34; 4:26). Their part in our Father’s plan was to bring mortality into the world. They were to be the first parents....
OT Lesson 11 Study Notes: Genesis 34 and 37-39
Genesis 34 What was the sin of Dinah’s brothers? Was it that they took vengeance? Reread the Abrahamic covenant to see what it promises, and think about that covenant as it relates to this event. Did they violate that covenant? How does this chapter portray Jacob? Beyond the rape, what does...
Gospel Principles Lesson 5: The Creation
I love the opening of this lesson, and would probably read it verbatim. Say that we’re talking about God’s plan for us, and ask the follow-up question about why we needed to come to the earth. You’ll probably get the standard answers of needing to receive bodies and needing to progress and learn...
Gospel Principles Lesson #5
Note that all of the tables are available in the handout. The first thing that happens in the creation story (as told in Genesis) is that the Spirit of God moves on the waters. “Move” is same verb as “hover” in Deut 32:11-12 where it describes a mother bird, who is compared to the Lord: ‘”As an...
RS / MP Lesson 5: “The Creation” (Gospel Principles Manual)
Some suggested steps for teaching this lesson: * Assume that the members of the class have read the lesson. Even if they haven’t, your lesson will be better for you having made that assumption. * Prayerfully decide what aspect of our understanding of the creation the class would benefit...
OT Lesson 10 Study Notes: Genesis 24-29
I will concentrate my questions on Genesis 25:19-34 and 27:1-45, and I will add Genesis 33:1-20 to the reading because I think it rounds out the story of Genesis 27. Chapter 25 Verse 19: We expect a genealogy to follow when we are told, “these are the generations of so-and-so,” but here none...
YW Lesson 2-10, "The Priesthood: A Great Blessing"
It's nearly spring, so it is almost that time of year when we have a unit on the priesthood. I always like that the timing coincides with the time of year to mark the priesthood restoration, the first vision, General Conference, the YW broadcast and Easter - those are all happy occasions that make...
Old Testament Lesson 10: “Birthright Blessings; Marriage in the Covenant”
Those who are faithful to their covenants are promised all the blessings of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. What are these blessings? According to the scriptures, the blessing is to “enter into exaltation and glory in all things . . . a fulness and a continuation of the seeds forever and ever.” ...
