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A man and his son studying the scriptures together at the kitchen table General Resources
New Way to Expand Your Gospel Study: Your Weekly Resource for Gospel Scholarship
Video: The Old Testament: An Introduction and Overview
The Old Testament
A Latter-day Saint Perspective on Biblical Inerrancy
Motherhood in the Old Testament
Eternal Marriage and Family in the Old Testament
 
A colorful photo of the cosmos December 27–January 2 · Moses 1; Abraham 3 · “This Is My Work and My Glory”
Video: Summary of lesson resources for December 27-January 2
“Where Is Thy Glory?”
Joseph Smith’s Expansion of Our Understanding of the Premortal Life and Our Relationship to God
The Doctrine of the Firstborn and Only Begotten
“Our Creator’s Cosmos”
The History of Intelligence in Latter-day Saint Thought
The Premortal Godhood of Christ
The Preparation of Prophets
Living Up to Our Patriarchies
God’s Plan and Satan’s Proposal
 
Moon and Earth in outer space January 3–9 · Genesis 1–2; Moses 2–3; Abraham 4–5 · “In the Beginning God Created the Heaven and the Earth”
Video: Summary of lesson resources for January 3-9
The Creation: An Introduction to Our Relationship With God
The Scriptural Accounts of the Creation
“All Things Denote There is a God”
The Creation
 
Painting of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden January 10–16 · Genesis 3–4; Moses 4–5 · The Fall of Adam and Eve
Video: Summary of lesson resources for January 10-16
Teaching the Fall of Adam and Eve
The Fortunate Fall of Adam and Eve
“Behold the Lamb of God”
 
Adam and Eve across the river from birds January 17–23 · Genesis 5; Moses 6 · “Teach These Things Freely unto Your Children”
Video: Summary of lesson resources for January 17-23
Eternal Marriage and Family in the Old Testament
The Ages of the Patriarchs in the Joseph Smith Translation
How We Got the Book of Moses
 
Diverse people interacting January 24–30 · Moses 7 · “The Lord Called His People Zion”
Video: Summary of lesson resources for January 24-30
History of the Book of Moses
Zion, Zion, Zion
Melchizedek
The Gospel of Jesus Christ in the Old Testament
 
Illustration of Noah leaving the ark January 31–February 6 · Genesis 6–11; Moses 8 · “Noah Found Grace in the Eyes of the Lord”
Video: Summary of lesson resources for January 31-February 6
Was Noah's Flood the Baptism of the Earth?
The Days of Noah
The Pearl of Great Price and the Conversion Process
 
Illustration of Abraham and Sarah February 7–13 · Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1–2 · “To Be a Greater Follower of Righteousness”
Video: Summary of lesson resources for February 7-13
The Abrahamic Covenant
The Covenant of Abraham
The Wife/Sister Experience
Reexamining Lot
Cutting Covenants
 
Sarah holding her baby, Isaac February 14–20 · Genesis 18–23 · “Is Any Thing Too Hard for the Lord?”
Video: Summary of lesson resources for February 14-20
The Abrahamic Test
Elements of Sacrifice in Abraham’s Time and Our Own
 
Illustration of Rebekah holding a bottle over her shoulder February 21–27 · Genesis 24–27 · The Covenant Is Renewed
Video: Summary of lesson resources for February 21-27
Eternal Marriage and Family in the Old Testament
 
Picture of the Tijuana, Mexico Temple at night February 28-March 6 · Genesis 28-33 · “Surely the Lord Is in This Place”
Jacob in the Presence of God
Video: Summary of lesson resources for February 28-March 6
The Lord Will Redeem His People
 
Illustration of Joseph of Egypt in prison March 7–13 · Genesis 37–41 · “The Lord Was with Joseph”
Video: Summary of lesson resources for March 7-13
Quiet Slumber: Revelation through Dreams
The Story of Judah and Tamar
 
Joseph of Egypt in armor March 14–20 · Genesis 42–50· “God Meant It unto Good”
Video: Summary of lesson resources for March 14-20
Remnants Gathered, Covenants Fulfilled
Egypt in the Bible
So from the Beginning
 
Moses and the Burning Bush March 21–27 · Exodus 1–6 · “I Have Remembered My Covenant”
Video: Summary of lesson resources for March 21-27
The Exodus Pattern in the Book of Mormon
Theophany on Sinai
 
Illustration of Moses and Aaron in the court of Pharaoh March 28–April 3 · Exodus 7–13 · “Remember This Day, in Which Ye Came Out from Egypt”
Video: Summary of lesson resources for March 28-April 3
Trust in the Lord
The Whole Meaning of the Law
 
Image of The Red Sea April 4–10 · Exodus 14–17 · “Stand Still, and See the Salvation of the Lord”
Video: Summary of lesson resources for April 4-10
The Path of Angels
Old Testament Types and Symbols
 
Illustration of the empty tomb April 11–17 · Easter · “He Will Swallow Up Death in Victory”
Video: Summary of lesson resources for April 11-17
The Old Testament and Easter
Easter, the Lord’s Day
 
Image of a mountain in Egypt traditionally believed to be Mount Sinai April 18–24 · Exodus 18–20 · “All That the Lord Hath Spoken We Will Do”
Video: Summary of lesson resources for April 18-24
Seeing God in His Temple
The Restoration as Covenant Renewal
New and Everlasting: The Relationship between Gospel Covenants in History
 
Illustration of Jehovah appearing to Moses and 70 elders of Israel April 25–May 1 · Exodus 24; 31–34 · “My Presence Shall Go with Thee”
Video: Summary of lesson resources for April 25-May 1
Remnants Gathered, Covenants Fulfilled
Theophany on Sinai
 
Picture of a modern day temple May 2–8 · Exodus 35–40; Leviticus 1; 16; 19 · “Holiness to the Lord”
Video: Summary of lesson resources for May 2-8
Insights into Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy
The Law of Moses and the Law of Christ
New Testament Festivals in the Temple Scroll
 
Picture of a mountainous landscape May 9–15 · Numbers 11–14; 20–24 · “Rebel Not Ye against the Lord, Neither Fear”
Video: Summary of lesson resources for May 9-15
Scripture Note: Alma's and Helaman's Priestly Blessings, Jesus's Divine Acts in 3 Nephi 19:25, 30
“That I May Dwell among Them”: Liminality and Ritual in the Tabernacle
The Holy Spirit
 
Illustration of Moses on Mount Nebo May 16–22 · Deuteronomy 6–8; 15; 18; 29–30; 34 · “Beware Lest Thou Forget the Lord”
Video: Summary of lesson resources for May 16-22
The Great Commandment
Worship
Teaching Old Testament Laws
 
Illustration of Moses ordaining Joshua May 23–29 · Joshua 1–8; 23–24 · “Be Strong and of a Good Courage”
Video: Summary of lesson resources for May 23-29
"Biblical Hebrew Words You Already Know and Why They Are Important"
Seek Learning by Faith
 
Illustration of Deborah leading Israel’s armies May 30–June 5 · Judges 2–4; 6–8; 13–16 · “The Lord Raised Up a Deliverer”
Video: Summary of lesson resources for May 30-June 5
“I Will Write My Law in Their Hearts”
 
Illustration of a woman sheltering another woman with cloth June 6–12 · Ruth; 1 Samuel 1–3 · “My Heart Rejoiceth in the Lord”
Video: Summary of lesson resources for June 6-12
“The Lord . . . Bringeth Low, and Lifteth Up”: Hannah, Eli, and the Temple
Ruth, Redemption, Covenant, and Christ
The “Ceremony of the Shoe”
 
Illustration of David after he slew Goliath June 13–19 · 1 Samuel 8–10; 13; 15–18 · “The Battle Is the Lord’s”
Video: Summary of lesson resources for June 13-19
The Contribution of the JST to the Old Testament Historical Books
Preparing Our Hearts
Eli and His Sons: Some Lessons for Parents
 
King David Enthroned June 20–26 · 2 Samuel 5–7; 11–12; 1 Kings 3; 8; 11 · “Thy Kingdom Shall Be Established for Ever”
Video: Summary of lesson resources for June 20-26
What Old Testament Temples Can Teach Us about Our Own Temple Activity
Old Testament Relevancy Reaffirmed by Restoration Scripture
Solomon's Temple Compared to the Salt Lake Temple
 
Elijah Contends against the Priests of Baal June 27–July 3 · 1 Kings 17–19 · “If the Lord Be God, Follow Him”
Video: Summary of lesson resources for June 27-July 3
The Name and Titles of God in the Old Testament
Swine’s Blood and Broken Serpents
Bringing God into Our Marriage
 
Illustration of Elisha showing his servant the chariots of fire July 4–10 · 2 Kings 2–7 · “There Is a Prophet in Israel”
Video: Summary of lesson resources for July 4-10
“Follow the Prophet”
Symbolic Action as Prophecy in the Old Testament
 
The Flight of the Prisoners July 11–17 · 2 Kings 17–25 · “He Trusted in the Lord God of Israel”
Video: Summary of lesson resources for July 11-17
A Latter-day Saint Reading of Isaiah
The Imprisonment of Jeremiah in Its Historical Context
Isaiah and the Great Arraignment
 
Illustration of the temple of Zerubbabel July 18–24 · Ezra 1; 3–7; Nehemiah 2; 4–6; 8 · “I Am Doing a Great Work”
Video: Summary of lesson resources for July 18-24
The Temple of Herod
Between the Testaments
 
Esther crying July 25–31 · Esther · “Thou Art Come … for Such a Time as This”
Video: Summary of lesson resources for July 25-31
Mothers: Heroes, Then and Now
Helping Female Students Rise to Their Spiritual Privileges
 
The Judgments of Job August 1–7 · Job 1–3; 12–14; 19; 21–24; 38–40; 42 · “Yet Will I Trust in Him”
Video: Summary of lesson resources for August 1-7
“Hast Thou Considered My Servant Job?”
Withstanding the Evil One
Earthquakes, Wars, Holocausts, Disease, and Inhumanity
 
Painting of Christ with sheep August 8–14 · Psalms 1–2; 8; 19–33; 40; 46 · “The Lord Is My Shepherd”
Video: Summary of lesson resources for August 8-14
Jesus, the Great Shepherd-King
Israel’s Ancient Psalms
“Come Near Unto Me”
 
Jesus holding a lantern at night August 15–21 · Psalms 49–51; 61–66; 69–72; 77–78; 85–86 · “I Will Declare What He Hath Done for My Soul”
The Psalms Sung: The Power of Music in Sacred Worship
“I Will Bless the Lord at All Times”
 
Every Knee Shall Bow painting August 22–28 · Psalms 102–103; 110; 116–119; 127–128; 135–139; 146–150 · “Let Every Thing That Hath Breath Praise the Lord”
Joseph Smith and the Poetic Writings
“How Excellent Is Thy Lovingkindness”
 
Man reading scriptures August 29–September 4 · Proverbs 1–4; 15–16; 22; 31; Ecclesiastes 1–3; 11–12 · “The Fear of the Lord Is the Beginning of Wisdom”
Becoming One with Christ
The “Spirit” That Returns to God in Ecclesiastes 12:7
 
The Prophet Isaiah Foretells Christ’s Birth September 5–11· Isaiah 1–12 · “God Is My Salvation”
The Great Jerusalem Temple Prophecy
Isaiah: Four Latter-day Keys to an Ancient Book
“Great Are the Words of Isaiah”
From King Ahaz’s Sign to Christ Jesus
A Latter-day Saint Reading of Isaiah
 
Painting of the First Vision September 12–18 · Isaiah 13–14; 24–30; 35 · “A Marvellous Work and a Wonder”
The Prophets and the Mission
Isaiah and the Restoration of Israel
The Contribution of the JST to Understanding the Old Testament Prophets
 
Painting of Jesus healing a blind man September 19–25 · Isaiah 40–49 · “Comfort Ye My People”
Isaiah and the Messiah
Isaiah’s “Other” Servant Songs
 
The Mocking of Christ painting September 26–October 2 · Isaiah 50–57 · “He Hath Borne Our Griefs, and Carried Our Sorrows”
The Whole Meaning of the Law
The Atonement, Then and Now
Isaiah 52–53 and Mosiah 13–14: A Textual Comparison
“Her Stakes Must Be Strengthened”
 
Jesus in the Synagogue at Nazareth October 3–9 · Isaiah 58–66 · “The Redeemer Shall Come to Zion”
The Present State of Judah and Israel
Redemption’s Grand Design for Both the Living and the Dead
 
Painting of Jeremiah October 10–16 · Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20 · “Before I Formed Thee in the Belly I Knew Thee”
Before Jeremiah Was
Jeremiah and the New Paradigm of the Gathering
History and Jeremiah’s Crisis of Faith
 
The Cry of Jeremiah the Prophet October 17–23 · Jeremiah 30–33; 36; Lamentations 1; 3 · “I Will Turn Their Mourning into Joy”
A Marvelous Work and a Wonder
“I Will Write My Law in Their Hearts”
 
Jesus with sheep October 24–30 · Ezekiel 1–3; 33–34; 36–37; 47 · “A New Spirit Will I Put within You”
Ezekiel: Prophet of Judgment, Prophet of Promise
Symbolic Action as Prophecy in the Old Testament
 
Daniel Interprets Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream October 31–November 6 · Daniel 1–6 · “There Is No Other God That Can Deliver”
The Prophets of the Exile
Types, Shadows, and Symbols of Christ Seen by the Church Fathers
 
Newly married couple outside of the temple November 7–13 · Hosea 1–6; 10–14; Joel · “I Will Love Them Freely”
The Marriage of Hosea and Jehovah’s Covenant with Israel
The Imagery of Hosea’s Family and the Restoration of Israel
Ominous Onomastics
 
Painting of Christ November 14–20 · Amos; Obadiah · “Seek the Lord, and Ye Shall Live”
Amos through Malachi
“O Lord God, Forgive!”
Obadiah’s Vision of Saviors on Mount Zion
 
Jonah on the Beach at Nineveh November 21–27 · Jonah; Micah · “He Delighteth in Mercy”
The Living Reality of the Savior’s Mercy
Understanding Micah’s Lament for Judah
 
Christ looking at the stars November 28–December 4 · Nahum; Habakkuk; Zephaniah · “His Ways Are Everlasting”
What Is in a Name?
The Calling of a Prophet
 
Laie Hawaii Temple December 5–11 · Haggai; Zechariah 1–3; 7–14 · “Holiness unto the Lord”
Consider Your Ways
 
The Christus statue at Temple Square December 12–18 · Malachi · “I Have Loved You, Saith the Lord”
Elijah’s Mission, Message, and Milestones of Development in Family History and Temple Work
The Gathering of Israel
Elijah’s Mission
"I Will Send You Elijah the Prophet"
 
Baby Jesus December 19–25 · Christmas · “We Have Waited for Him, and He Will Save Us”
A Precious and Powerful Witness of Jesus Christ
Jesus the Messiah