Lesson Manual

Lesson Manual # 6: The Old Testament

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Lesson 1 - Heavenly Father’s Plan for Us
- Prayerfully study: Romans 8:16, Abraham 3:22-26, D&C 138:55-56, Job 38:4 and Job 38:7.
- Gospel Principles, chapter 2, “Our Heavenly Family.”
- Images from Lesson
- The Plan of Salvation Offers Me Peace (Friend, Mar. 1994, p.14)
- I Shouted for Joy! (Friend, Feb. 1999, p.46)
- Heavenly Father’s Plan (Friend, Apr. 1995, p.36)
- There Is a Way! (Friend, Apr. 1998, p.38)
- I Am a Child of God (Friend, Jan. 1989, p.44)
- Know Who You Are (Friend, Feb. 1988, p.35)
Lesson 2 - Jesus Christ Was Chosen to Be Our Savior
- Prayerfully study: Abraham 3:27-28 and Moses 4:1-4.
- Gospel Principles, chapter 3, “Jesus Christ, Our Chosen Leader and Savior,” and chapter 4, “Freedom to Choose.”
- I Shouted for Joy! (Friend, Feb. 1999, p.46)
- The Great Council in Heaven (Friend, Jan. 1983, p.48)
- Agency (Friend, Jan. 1997, p.39)
- Happy or Sad—Facing Our Choices (Friend, Sept. 2001, p.32)
- It’s Your Decision (Friend, Aug. 1975, p.47)
- What Would Jesus Christ Want Me to Do? (Friend, Mar. 1998, p.8)
- Nobody But Me (Friend, Oct. 1997, p.30-31)
- Choices and Gospel Guideposts (Friend, Feb. 1989, p.12)
- The Courage to Choose the Right (Friend, July 1991, p.12)
Lesson 3 - The Creation
- Prayerfully study: Genesis 1 or Moses 2 and Genesis 2:1-3 or Moses 3:1-3.
- Additional reading: Abraham 4:1-31, Abraham 5:1-21 and Moses 1:31-39.
- Reverence for Creation (Friend, Sept. 1996, p.44)
- The Creation—Each Day a Gift (Friend, Nov. 1998, p.34)
- All Things Bright and Beautiful (Friend, Nov. 1988, p.44)
- Reverence for Heavenly Father’s Creations (Friend, Nov. 1992, p.46)
- I Live in a Beautiful World (Friend, Apr. 1989, p.14)
- The Creation (Friend, Jan. 1990, p.23)
- Gratitude for God’s Creations (Friend, July 1984, p.37)
- Creation Crossword ( Friend, Jan. 1998, p.23)
- In the Beginning (Friend, Jan. 1984, p.44)
Lesson 4 - The Fall of Adam and Eve
- Prayerfully study: Moses 2:27-28, Moses 3:8-9, Moses 3:15-17, Moses 4 and Moses 5:9-12.
- Additional reading: Gospel Principles, chapter 6, 2 Nephi 2:14-27, Alma 42:2-9, Helaman 14:16-17 and Genesis 3.
- Our First Parents (Friend, Feb. 1973, p.28)
- And Not for Adam’s Transgression (Friend, Feb. 1996, p.38)
- Travis Repents (Friend, Mar. 1987, p.40)
- Gospel Principles, Unit Two, Chapter 6
- AP 3, 6: The Fall of Adam
- The Fall of Man and His Redemption (Ensign, Jan. 1990, p.22)
- Preparing for Exaltation, 3: The Fall of Adam and Eve
Lesson 5 - Adam and Eve and Their Family Offered Sacrifices
- Prayerfully study: Moses 5:1-3, Moses 5:4-16, Moses 5:58-59, Moses 5:17-28, Hebrews 11:4, Moses 5:29-41, 3 Nephi 9:19-20
- Our First Parents (Friend, Feb. 1973, p.28)
- Cain and Abel (Tambulilit, July 1984, p.1)
- Old Testament Stories, 4: Adam and His Family
- Sacrifice Still Brings Forth Blessings (Ensign, Dec. 1971, p.64)
Lesson 6 - Adam and Eve Lived the Gospel of Jesus Christ
- Prayerfully study: Moses 5:58-59, Moses 6:1, Moses 6:48-63, Moses 6:64-68
- Eternal Treasure (Friend, Mar. 1984, p.26)
- A Sacred Promise (Friend, Mar. 2000, p.12)
- Fourth Article of Faith (Friend, Mar. 1988, p.26)
- Principles and Ordinances Code (Friend, May 1995, p.5)
- First Things First (Friend, Mar. 1990, p.12)
Lesson 7 - Enoch and a Zion People
- Prayerfully study: Moses 6:26-47; Moses 7:1-4; Moses 7:11-33; Moses 7:41; Moses 7:44; Moses 7:47; Moses 7:62-65; Moses 7:69; Articles of Faith 1:10
- Enoch—Mover of Mountains (Friend, Apr. 1987, p.48)
- Enoch (Friend, Dec. 1994, p.48)\
- Enoch Builds Zion (Friend, Oct. 1998, p.48)
- City of Enoch (Friend, Dec. 1994, p.22)
Lesson 8 - Noah and the Flood
- Noah (Friend, June 1994, p.48)
- Noah’s Ark (Friend, May 1986, p.16)
- Noah (Friend, May 1987, 48-inside back cover)
- Animals Go to Sea (Friend, July 1977, p.26)
- Noah’s Cubit (Friend, Oct. 1994, p.38)
- Noah’s Ark Letter Square (Friend, June 1998, p.26)
- Storm’s A-Coming (Friend, May 1993, p.22)
- Noah and the Ark (Friend, June 1994, p.43)
- Noah’s Ark Riddle (Friend, Mar. 1990, p.14)
- Noah’s Ark (Friend, Oct. 1984, p.33)
Lesson 9 - Jehovah Makes Covenants with Abraham
- Prayerfully study: Abraham 1:1-20; Abraham 2:1-21; Genesis 22:17-18; Hebrews 11:8-13
- Friend of God (Friend, July 1987, p.48)
- Abraham Covenants with the Lord (Friend, Aug. 1998, p.34)
- Abraham (Friend, Mar. 1994, p.48)
- Covenants and Ordinances (Friend, May 1995, inside front cover)
- I Can Keep My Covenant (Friend, Aug. 1999, p.45)
- Covenants Are Promises (Friend, Aug. 1999, p.38)
Lesson 10 - Abraham and Lot
- Prayerfully study: Genesis 13:1-18; Genesis 14:8-16; Genesis 18:16-33; Genesis 19:1; Genesis 19:12-17; Genesis 19:24-29
- Lot’s Escape (Tambulilit, Aug.-Sept. 1985, p.6)
- Gospel Doctrine, chapter 8, pg.32
- The Savior’s Love (Friend, Apr. 1982, p.24)
- I Have a Family and Friends (Friend, May 1989, p.46)
- The Happy Man (Friend, Mar. 2002, p.44)
Lesson 11 - Abraham and Isaac
- Prayerfully study: Genesis 18:1-16; Genesis 21:1-8; Genesis 22:1-14; Genesis 22:15-19
- Abraham’s Sacrifice (Friend, Oct. 1975, p.8)
- Abraham Covenants with the Lord (Friend, Aug. 1998, p.34)
- Friend of God (Friend, July 1987, p.48)
- Old Testament Stories, chapter 9, pg. 38
- Family Home Evening Resource Book, pg.219
Lesson 12 - Isaac and Rebekah
- Prayerfully study: Genesis 24:1-6; Genesis 24:7-59; Genesis 24:60-67
- Rebekah’s Betrothal (Friend, Feb. 1984, p.48)
- Rebekah (Friend, June 1985, p.48)
- Trust in the Lord (Friend, June 1998, p.12)
- Rebekah (Ensign, Jan. 2002, p.39)
Lesson 13 - Jacob and Esau
- Prayerfully study: Genesis 25:21-28; Genesis 25:29-34; Genesis 26:34-35; Genesis 27:1-40; Genesis 27:41-46; Genesis 28:1-5; Genesis 31:3; Genesis 32:3-20; Genesis 33:1-16; Genesis 35:9-12
- Jacob and Esau Matchup (Friend, Feb. 1990, p.33)
- Jacob and Esau (Friend, Oct. 1994, p.11)
- Jacob and Esau (Friend, Feb. 1990, p.27)
- Jacob and Esau (Ensign, Jan. 2002, p.42)
Lesson 14 - Jacob and His Family
- Prayerfully study: Genesis 28:1-5; Genesis 29:1-30; Genesis 29:31-35; Genesis 30:1-13; Genesis 30:17-24; Genesis 35:16-19; Genesis 30:25-35; Genesis 30:43; Genesis 31:1-18; Genesis 31:38-46; Genesis 31:52-55
- Twelve Tribes of Israel (Friend, Aug. 1990, p.26)
- I Believe in Being Honest (Friend, Sept. 1993, p.36)
- Honest and Truthful at All Times (Friend, Oct. 1996, p.44)
- Honesty and the Apples (Friend, Oct. 1996, p.2)
- I Promise… (Friend, Feb. 1987, p.12)
- Be Honest (Friend, Jan. 1987, p.40)
Lesson 15 - Joseph Was Sold into Egypt
- Prayerfully study: Genesis 37:1-4; Genesis 37:5-11; Genesis 37:12-36; 1 Nephi 5:14
- Joseph, Son of Israel (Friend, May 1990, p.39)
- Joseph (Friend, Sept. 1994, p.48)
- I’ve Tried Everything (Friend, June 1987, inside front cover)
- We’ll Get ’Em Next Time (Friend, May 1994, p.12)
- The ‘Little Things’ and Eternal Life (Friend, May 1987, inside front cover)
- Primary Angel (Friend, June 1991, p.2)
- Count Your Blessings (Friend, Nov. 1999, p.12)
Lesson 16 - Joseph in Egypt
- Prayerfully study: Genesis 39; Genesis 40; Genesis 41
- Joseph, Son of Israel (Friend, June 1990, p.48)
- Joseph ‘Holds to the Iron Rod’ (Friend, July 1998, p.42)
- Joseph (Friend, Sept. 1994, p.48)
- Watchmen on the Tower (Friend, Aug. 2001, p.39)
- Keep the Commandments (Friend, Apr. 1994, p.12)
- Build upon My Rock (Friend, Feb. 1991, p.44)
- Choose Ye This Day (Friend, Aug. 1997, p.16)
Lesson 17 - Joseph Forgives His Brothers
- Prayerfully study: Genesis 42:1-38; Genesis 43:1-34; Genesis 44:1-34; Genesis 45:1-19
- Joseph, Son of Israel (Friend, June 1990, p.48)
- Joseph ‘Holds to the Iron Rod’ (Friend, July 1998, p.42)
- Joseph (Friend, Sept. 1994, p.48)
- Forgiveness (Friend, Oct. 1987, p.6)
- I Forgive You (Friend, Sept. 1994, p.46)
- Mending Easter (Friend, Apr. 1998, p.3)
- And Not for Adam’s Transgression (Friend, Feb. 1996, p.38)
- Hand-Painted Tie (Friend, June 1994, p.30)
- Nephi Forgives (Friend, Nov. 2000, p.14)
Lesson 18 - The Birth and Calling of Moses
- Prayerfully study: Genesis 46:1-7; Exodus 1:1-22; Exodus 2:1-10; Exodus 2:11-25; Exodus 3:1-20; Moses 1:1-6, Moses 1:25-26
- Baby Moses (Friend, Aug. 1998, p.30)
- Baby-Moses Action Rhyme (Friend, Jan. 1997, p.28)
- Miriam Tends Baby Moses (Friend, Jan. 1972, p.20)
- Know Who You Are (Friend, Feb. 1988, p.35)
- Scripture-Story Clue Maze (Friend, June 1990, p.11)
Lesson 19 - Moses Delivers the Israelites from Bondage
- Prayerfully study: Exodus 5:1-9; Exodus 7:1-3, Exodus 7:8-25; Exodus 8:6-24; Exodus 9:6, Exodus 9:10, Exodus 9:23; Exodus 10:14-15, Exodus 10:22; Exodus 11:5; Exodus 12:21-40; Exodus 13:3, Exodus 13:21-22; Exodus 14:5-31.
- Parting the Red Sea (Friend, Sept. 1988, p.16)
- Moses Teaches His People (Friend, May 1998, p.42)
- Gospel Doctrine, ch. 13
- Old Testament Stories, ch. 16
- Faith Is the Answer (Ensign, May 1994, p.92)
- The Power and Authority of God (Friend, July 2001, p.44)
- Moleni’s White Shirt (Friend, June 1987, p.14)
Lesson 20 - The Israelites Receive Food from Heaven
- Prayerfully study: Exodus 16:1-35; D&C 59:9-19, D&C 59:23; Exodus 31:12-13, Exodus 31:16-17; Isaiah 58:13-14.
- Moses Teaches His People (Friend, May 1998, p.42)
- The Sabbath Day (Friend, Feb. 1975, p.39)
- A Sunday Box (Friend, Sept. 1976, p.14)
- Sunday Is a Special Day (Friend, Jan. 1985, p.24)
- Sabbath Treasure Box (Friend, Aug. 1995, p.33)
- Sabbath Day (Friend, Feb. 1976, p.41)
- A Day for Jesus (Friend, July 2001, p.30)
Lesson 21 - The Ten Commandments
- Prayerfully study: Exodus 19; Exodus 20:1-22; Exodus 24:12; Exodus 24:18; Exodus 31:18; Exodus 32:1-24; Exodus 32:30-32.
- Handout from the lesson
- Abinadi and the Ten Command-ments (Friend, Oct. 2000, p.5)
- Moses Teaches His People (Friend, May 1998, p.42)
- Ten Commandments - A Finger Play (Friend, May 1998, p.20)
- Old Testament Puzzle (Friend, Mar. 1998, p.26)
- Find a Commandment (Friend, Aug.-Sept. 1985, p.16)
- Commandments (Friend, Mar. 1995, p.12)
- Keep the Commandments (Friend, June 1999, p.45)
Lesson 22 - Israel and the Brass Serpent
- Prayerfully study: Numbers 21:4-7; Numbers 21:8-9;
  1 Nephi 17:40-42; Alma 33:18-22; Deuteronomy 8:1-2; Deuteronomy 8:4; Deuteronomy 8:7-10; Deuteronomy 8:11-20; Helaman 8:14-15; John 3:14-15.
- Look and Live (Ensign, Mar. 2002, p.32)
- Humility in a Hotel Lobby (New Era, Nov. 1982, p.50)
- New Era Poster (New Era, Mar. 2002, p.19)
- The Fruits of Faith (Friend, May 1984, p.39)
- Faith in Jesus Christ (Friend, Jan. 1999, p.14)
- The Faith of a Sparrow (Friend, July 2000, inside front cover)
- Sister Simon’s Saints (Friend, Mar. 1999, p.47)
- Lesson 23 - Joshua Leads Israel
  - Prayerfully study: Deuteronomy 34:9; Joshua 1:1-3; Joshua 1:5-11; Joshua 1:16-18; Joshua 2:1-24; Joshua 3:6-17; Joshua 4:13-18; Joshua 6:1-25; Joshua 24:14-15; Joshua 24:24 and Joshua 24:31
  - Joshua (Friend, Aug. 1994, p.48)
  - Joshua, Devout General (Friend, Jan. 1987, p.48)
  - Heavenly Father Prepares the Prophet (Friend, Mar. 2001, p.16)
  - I Can Follow the Prophet (Friend, Sept. 2001, p.20)
  - Choose You This Day (New Era, May 1987, p.50)
  - Serving the Lord While We Are Young (New Era, May 1972, p.30)
- Lesson 24 - Gideon
  - Prayerfully study: Judges 6:1-16; Judges 6:25-32; Judges 6:33-40; Judges 7:1-8; Judges 7:9-23; Judges 8:4, 11-12 and Judges 8:22-23.
  - Gideon Puzzle (Friend, Feb. 1998, p.14)
  - Trust in the Lord (Friend, June 1998, p.12)
  - Trust in the Lord (Friend, June 1994, p.23)
  - I Am But a Lad (New Era, Feb. 2002, p.4)
- Lesson 25 - Samson
  - Prayerfully study: Judges 13:1-5; Judges 13:24; Judges 14:5-6; Judges 15:3-8; Judges 15:11-15; Judges 15:20; Judges 16:2-3; Judges 16:4-20 and Judges 16:21-31.
  - Keeping My Promise (Friend, Aug. 1998, p.12)
  - A Sacred Promise (Friend, Mar. 2000, p.12)
  - Covenants and Ordinances (Friend, May 1995, inside front cover)
  - I Can Keep My Covenant (Friend, Aug. 1999, p.45)
  - Covenants Are Promises (Friend, Aug. 1999, p.38)
  - You Promised (New Era, Feb. 1994, p.4)
- Lesson 26 - Ruth and Naomi
  - Prayerfully study: Ruth 1:1-5; Ruth 1:6-22; Ruth 2; Ruth 4:9-17; John 7:42
  - Real Friendship (New Era, June 1998, p. 62)
  - Ruth (Friend, Mar. 1972, p. 20)
  - Ruth and Naomi (Friend, Mar. 1998, p. 16)
  - Be a Good Example (Friend, Jan. 1984, p. 45)
  - Let Your Light Shine (Friend, Oct. 1999, p. 37)
  - Jesus Christ Shows Us the Way (Friend, Mar. 1999, p. 14)
  - The Prophet’s Example (Friend, Nov. 2000, p. 8)
  - My Heroes and Heroines (Friend, Aug. 1997, p. 35)
  - Try to Be Like Jesus (Friend, Sept. 1990, p. 12-13)
  - Heroes of the Scriptures (Friend, June 1998, p. 14)
- Lesson 27 - Samuel, the Boy Prophet
  - Prayerfully study: 1 Samuel 1:1-5, 1 Samuel 1:9-11, 1 Samuel 1:17-28, 1 Samuel 2:18-21, 1 Samuel 2:26, 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 1 Samuel 3:19-20, Revelation 3:20, and Amos 3:7.
  - Additional reading: Moroni 7:13-17, D&C 6:23, D&C 8:2, D&C 9:8-9, and Alma 32:23.
  - Samuel (Friend, Mar. 1987, p. 48)
  - Samuel (Friend, Oct. 1972, p. 20)
  - Samuel, the Boy Prophet (Friend, May 1983, p. 48)
  - Blessings of Heaven on Earth (Friend, Apr. 2002, p. 42)
  - Scripture Figure (Friend, Aug. 1986, p. 37)
  - Guided by the Holy Ghost (Friend, Oct. 2001, p. 8)
  - The Holy Ghost Can Help Me (Friend, July 1997, p. 36)
  - Understanding the Holy Ghost (Friend, Nov. 1974, p. 34)
  - Danger on the Snake River (Friend, May 1995, p. 8)
  - Kim and the Still, Small Voice (Friend, Apr. 1996, p. 36
- Lesson 28 - David and Goliath
  - Prayerfully study: 1 Samuel 17:1-11 and 1 Samuel 17:12-58.
  - Picture from Lesson
  - The Lord Will Deliver Me (Friend, Sept. 1975, p. 40)
  - God’s Power Within You (Friend, Jan. 2002, p. 2)
  - Bible Stories (Friend, Aug. 1994, inside front cover)
  - David and Goliath (Friend, June 1990, p.30)
  - David and Goliath (Friend, July 2002, p.32)
  - Invisible Ericka (Friend, Apr. 2000, p. 45)
- Lesson 29 - David and Jonathan
  - Prayerfully study: 1 Samuel 18:1-16; 1 Samuel 19:1-10; 1 Samuel 20:1-5; 1 Samuel 20:12-24; 1 Samuel 20:27; 1 Samuel 20:31-42; 1 Samuel 23:14-18; 1 Samuel 24:9-10; 1 Samuel 24:16-20; 2 Samuel 1:4, 2 Samuel 1:11-12; 2 Samuel 9:1-3; 2 Samuel 9:6-7; 2 Samuel 9:13
  - Picture from Lesson
  - Real Friendship (New Era, June 1998, p.62)
  - Make a Friend (Friend, Aug.-Sept. 1981, p.14)
  - Friends Forever (Friend, Mar. 1976, p.34)
  - Friendshipping with Love (Friend, Feb. 1986, p.42)
  - Be a Friend (Friend, Feb. 1984, p.33)
  - What Is a Friend? (Friend, June 1986, inside front cover)
  - Friendship Cookies (Friend, Mar. 1975, p.39)
- Lesson 30 - King David and Bathsheba
  - Prayerfully study: 2 Samuel 11:1-11, 2 Samuel 11:14-17, 2 Samuel 11:26-27, 2 Samuel 12:1-10, 2 Samuel 12:13, D&C 88:86, and D&C 14:7.
  - Additional reading: Mosiah 4:30, Genesis 39:12, Alma 41:10, and Exodus 20:17.
  - The Lord Gave Me a Temple (Friend, Oct. 1993, p. 12)
  - My Body—a Temple (Friend, May 2002, p. 18)
  - A Pitcher of Mud (Friend, Aug. 1997, p. 8)
  - Clean Thoughts (Friend, Nov. 1995, p. 4)
  - Warp and Weft (Friend, Aug. 2000, p. 13)
- Lesson 31 - The Wisdom of King Solomon
  - Prayerfully study 1 Kings 1:39;
    1 Kings 2:1-4; 1 Kings 2:10;
    1 Kings 2:12; 1 Kings 3:3-15;
    2 Chronicles 1:7-12; 1 Kings 3:16-28; 1 Kings 4:29-30; 1 Kings 4:34
  - The Wisdom of Solomon (Friend, Aug.-Sept. 1983, p.48)
  - Old Testament Stories, chapter 30, King Solomon, p.119
  - Solomon’s Temple (Friend, Sept. 1993, p.15)
  - Temples in All Times (Friend, June 2002, p.33)
  - When the Heart Understands (Friend, Feb. 1988, p.38)
  - The Wise Son (Friend, July 1993, p.15)
  - Micah’s Understanding Heart (Friend, Oct. 2001, p.30)
  - Proverbial Code (Friend, Nov. 1990, p.23)
  - Good Feelings (Friend, Nov. 1985, p.23)
- Lesson 32 - Rehoboam
  - Prayerfully study 1 Kings 11:43;
    1 Kings 12:1-5; 1 Kings 12:6-11;
    1 Kings 12:12-21
  - Know Who You Are (Friend, Feb. 1988, p.35)
  - Not Expected of You (Friend, May 2000, p.8)
  - Do I Believe? (Friend, Nov. 1991, p.2)
  - Mormonad (New Era, May 1991, p.15)
  - Be a Good Example (Friend, Jan. 1984, p.45)
  - Let Your Light Shine (Friend, Oct. 1999, p.37)
  - What Would You Do? (Friend, Oct. 1976, p.36)
- Lesson 33 - Elijah Uses the Priesthood
  - Prayerfully study 1 Kings 16:29-33; 1 Kings 17:1; 1 Kings 17:2-6;
    1 Kings 17:7-16; 1 Kings 17:17-24.
  - The Miraculous Story of Elijah! (Friend, Feb, 1983, p.27)
  - Elijah and the Power of God (Friend, Aug.-Sept. 1982, p.48)
  - Elijah, A Man of God (Friend, Sept. 1972, p.20)
  - Bread Enough to Eat (Friend, Jan. 1976, p.34)
  - The Power and Authority of God (Friend, July 2001, p.44)
  - Priesthood Blessings (Friend, June 1995, p.36)
  - The Priesthood (Friend, May 1984, p.23)
  - No Greater Power (Friend, Apr. 1996, p.8)
  - Priesthood Word Square (Friend, Aug.-Sept. 1981, p.38)
- Lesson 34 - Elijah and the False Prophets of Baal
  - Prayerfully study 1 Kings 18:17-18; 1 Kings 18:19-29; 1 Kings 18:30-38; 1 Kings 18:39; 1 Kings 19:11-13
  - Which Way Are You Facing? (New Era, Mar. 2002, p.4)
  - You Choose (New Era, Aug. 2001, p.12)
  - The Godhead (Friend, Feb. 1995, p.36)
  - Bible Pattern of Worship (New Era, Mar. 1973, p.32)
- Lesson 35 - Naaman Is Healed
  - Prayerfully study 2 Kings 5:1-9;
    2 Kings 5:10-19; 2 Kings 5:20-27
  - Naaman the Syrian (Friend, Feb. 1987, p.48)
  - Elisha and Naaman (Friend, July 1990, p.39)
  - Blessings Follow Obedience (Friend, June 1982, p.37)
  - Blessings Follow Obedience (Friend, May 1982, p.48)
  - The Prophet Will Tell Us (Friend, Nov. 2001, p.30)
  - Obedience Brings Blessings (Friend, May 2001, p.35)
  - I Can Follow the Prophet (Friend, Sept. 2001, p.20)
- Lesson 36 - The Prophet Isaiah
  - Prayerfully study 2 Kings 18:1-7; Isaiah 36:1-2; Isaiah 36:4; Isaiah 36:13-15; Isaiah 37:1-4; Isaiah 37:5-7; Isaiah 37:15-20; Isaiah 37:21; Isaiah 37:33-38; Isaiah 38:1-5; Isaiah 40:3-5; Isaiah 45:23; Isaiah 63:1-2; Isaiah 66:15, Isaiah 66:18; D&C 88:96-98; Isaiah 2:4; Isaiah 11:6-9; Isaiah 54:10; Isaiah 54:13-14; Isaiah 54:17
  - Additional reading: Philippians 2:10-11; D&C 29:11; Gospel Principles chapter 43
  - Isaiah and the Time Machine (Friend, Aug. 1994, p.16)
  - Isaiah Prophesies of the Savior (Friend, Mar. 1998, p.34)
  - Isaiah (Friend, Nov. 1994, p.48)
  - Isaiah Says (Friend, Mar. 1998, p.38)
  - Message from Isaiah (Friend, Nov. 1998, p.11)
  - Who Had the Spirit? (Friend, Nov. 1994, p.46)
  - Jesus Christ Will Come Again (Friend, Dec. 1999, p.10)
  - Isaiah Prophesies of the Savior (Friend, Dec. 2001, p.36)
  - When He Comes Again (Friend, Dec. 1999, p.35)
  - I Believe That Jesus Will Come Again (Friend, Sept. 1995, p.12)
- Lesson 37 - Josiah and Ezra Read the Scriptures to the People
  - 2 Kings 22:1-2, 2 Kings 22:3-10, 2 Kings 22:11-13, 2 Kings 22:14-20, 2 Kings 23:1-4, 2 Kings 23:21-25, Nehemiah 8:1-12, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, 2 Chronicles 34
  - The Boy King (Friend, Apr. 1986, p.48)
  - Josiah—Believer in the Scriptures (Friend, Feb. 1998, p.10)
  - King Josiah (Friend, Jan. 1990, p.39)
  - Ezra (Friend, July 1994, p.48)
  - Getting into the Scriptures (Friend, Feb. 1998, p.36)
  - Scripture Scholars (Friend, Feb. 1990, p.43)
  - The Scriptures (Friend, Aug. 1995, p.36)
  - The Words of Christ (Friend, Mar. 1996, p.46)
  - Read the Scriptures Daily (Friend, Mar. 1991, p.12)
  - I Can Gain a Testimony by Searching the Scriptures (Friend, Mar. 1991, p.11)
  - Search the Scriptures (Friend, Aug. 1994, p.36)
  - Search the Scriptures (Friend, Feb. 1985, p.27)
- Lesson 38 - Esther Saves Her People
  - Esther 2:5-11, Esther 2:15-23, Esther 3:1-6, Esther 3:8-11, Esther 3:13, Esther 4, Esther 5, Esther 6, Esther 7:1-6, Esther 7:9-10, Esther 8:1-8, Esther 8:11, Esther 8:17, Esther 10:3
  - Courageous Queen Esther (Friend, May 1986, p.48)
  - Courageous Queen Esther (Friend, Nov. 1990, p.48)
  - Esther (Friend, May 1994, p.48)
  - Esther Saves Her People (Friend, Sept. 1998, p.39)
  - Esther, the Lovely Queen (Friend, July 1972, p.32-33)
  - Queen Esther (Friend, May 1986, p.26)
  - Queen Esther (Friend, May 1994, p.11)
  - Fasting and Prayer (Friend, Sept. 2000, p.11)
  - Why Do We Fast? (Friend, July 1975, p.5)
  - Why Do We Have Fast Sunday? (Friend, Feb. 1983, p.34)
- Lesson 39 - Job
  - Job 1, Job 2:1-12, Job 19:13-29, Job 22:5-10, Job 27:2-5, Job 42:7-17
  - Job—He Would Not Deny God (Friend, June 1987, p.48)
  - Count Your Blessings (Friend, Nov. 1999, p.12)
  - My Peace I Give Unto You (Friend, Sept. 1994, p.43)
  - Trails and Trials (New Era, Apr. 1997, p.46)
  - The Plus Sign (New Era, Oct. 1972, p.4)
  - What Is the Purpose of Suffering? (New Era, Apr. 1975, p.36)
  - In the Potter’s Hands (New Era, Dec. 1999, p.20)
  - Mormonad (New Era, July 1982, p.7)
  - Mormonad (New Era, June 1990, p.7)
  - Mormonad (New Era, Sept. 1989, p.15)
- Lesson 40 - Daniel and the King’s Food
  - Daniel 1:1-7, Daniel 1:8-16, Daniel 1:17-21, D&C 89:1-21
  - None Like Them (Friend, May 1975, p.18)
  - Daniel Obeys the Lord (Friend, June 1998, p.34)
  - Daniel’s Choice (Friend, Mar. 1997, p.28)
  - Warning! (Friend, Nov. 1993, p.12)
  - Word of Wisdom Crossword Puzzle (Friend, May 1975, p.26)
  - ‘I Won’t Drink Coffee!’ (Friend, May 2002, p.42-43)
  - Ye Are the Temple of God (Friend, May 2002, p.44)
  - Decide Now (Friend, May 1985, inside front cover)
  - My Body—a Temple (Friend, May 2002, p.18)
  - Word of Wisdom (Friend, Nov. 1989, p.26)
  - Sister Simon’s Saints (Friend, Aug. 1998, p.39)
- Lesson 41 - Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
  - Prayerfully study Daniel 3:1-7, Daniel 3:8-18, Daniel 3:19-27 and Daniel 3:28-30.
  - Trusting in the Lord (Friend, July 1986, p.48)
  - A Testimony Feels Good (Friend, May 1996, p.34)
  - I Have a Testimony of Jesus Christ (Friend, Dec. 1991, p.20)
  - I Know … (Friend, Jan. 1991, p.12)
  - Why Do I Need a Testimony? (Friend, Feb. 1991, p.35)
  - Testimony (Friend, Oct. 1998, inside front cover)
  - Build upon My Rock (Friend, Feb. 1991, p.44)
- Lesson 42 - Daniel in the Lions’ Den
  - Prayerfully study Daniel 5:29-31 , Daniel 6:1-3, Daniel 6:4-9, Daniel 6:10-17, Daniel 6:18-24 and Daniel 6:25-27
  - Daniel and the Den of Lions (Friend, Sept. 1990, inside back cover)
  - Lion’s Den (Friend, Jan. 1994, p.43)
  - Prayer (Friend, Sept. 1998, p.12)
  - Strolling Puppeteer (Friend, Jan. 1983, p.38)
  - Ponder, Pray, and Listen (Friend, Apr. 1996, p.4)
  - Who Needs My Prayer? (Friend, Aug. 1996, p.38)
  - Shhh … It’s Time for Prayer (Friend, Nov. 1984, p.22)
  - I Can Receive Answers to Prayer (Friend, Sept. 1989, p.44)
  - Seek Guidance through Prayer (Friend, May 1988, p.39)
  - Prayer Language (Friend, Apr. 1991, p.36)
- Lesson 43 - Jonah and the People of Nineveh
  - Prayerfully study Jonah 1:1-2, Jonah 1:3-17, Jonah 2:1-2, Jonah 2:10 and Jonah 3. Additional reading: Jonah 4:1-2 and Matthew 12:38-41.
  - Picture A from Lesson
  - Picture B from Lesson
  - Jonah and the People of Nineveh (Friend, Apr. 1998, p.42)
  - The Prophet Jonah (Friend, Oct. 1983, p.48)
  - How Repentance Works (Friend, Sept. 1974, p.46)
  - Repentance—Turning from Wrong to Right (Friend, Apr. 1997, p.36)
  - Travis Repents (Friend, Mar. 1987, p.40)
  - I Can Repent (Friend, Feb. 1996, p.26)
  - Sister Simon’s Saints (Friend, May 1995, p.39)
- Lesson 44 - Malachi Teaches about Tithes and Offerings
  - Prayerfully study Malachi 3:7-12, D&C 119:3-4, D&C 64:23-24, 1 Corinthians 2:9, Alma 13:15 and D&C 104:14-18.
  - Picture from Lesson
  - Paying Your Tithing (Friend, June 1985, p.32)
  - Tithes and Offerings (Friend, Nov. 1996, p.12)
  - About Tithing (Friend, Feb. 1999, p.23)
  - How Does Jesus Get the Money? (Friend, Oct. 1983, p.2)
  - The Savior, Malachi, the Nephites, and Us (Friend, Nov. 1996, p.48)
  - Tithing Around the World (Friend, June 1999, 24-25, p.47)
  - My Tithing (Friend, Apr. 1973, p.13)
  - My Tithing (Friend, Nov. 1993, p.33)
  - Never Forget One-Tenth for Tithing (Friend, Apr. 1981, p.27)
  - Mormonad (New Era, Oct. 1997, p.19)
  - Mormonad (New Era, Oct. 1991, p.15)
- Lesson 45 - The Gift of the Atonement
  (Easter)
  - Moses 1:39; Isaiah 53:5-7; Matthew 26:36-46; Luke 22:44 (or D&C 19:18); Psalm 22:16, Psalm 22:18; Luke 23:33-34, Luke 23:46; Matthew 27:57-66; Isaiah 25:8; Hosea 13:14; Matthew 28:1-10
  - The Atonement (Friend, Mar. 1989, p.39)
  - Turning from Wrong to Right (Friend, Apr. 1997, p.36)
  - Savior and Redeemer (Friend, Apr. 1999, p.13)
  - Jesus Christ’s Atonement Is the Greatest Gift of Love (Friend, Feb. 1996, p.36)
  - The Atonement (Friend, Mar. 1989, p.23)
  - Matt and Mandy (Friend, Feb. 1996, p.42)
  - Sister Simon’s Saints (Friend, Apr. 1998, p.27)
  - Mormonad (New Era, Apr. 1996, p.19)
  - General Easter Helps
- Lesson 46 - Prophets Foretold the Birth of Jesus Christ (Christmas)
  - Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:18-23, Isaiah 9:6, Micah 5:2, Matthew 2:4-6, 1 Nephi 11:18-21, Luke 1:26-31, Alma 7:9-10, Luke 2:4-7, Helaman 14:1-6, 3 Nephi 1:4-21 and Matthew 2:2.
  - Christmas Helps
- Lesson 47 - The Priesthood Can Bless Our Lives (Priesthood Preparation Lesson)
  - Joseph Smith History 1:29-54, Joseph Smith History 1:59, Joseph Smith History 1:66-72, D&C 13 and D&C 121:34-46.
  - The Priesthood Is Restored (Friend, Apr. 1990, p.12)
  - Priesthood Blessings (Friend, June 1995, p.36)
  - The Power and Authority of God (Friend, July 2001, p.44)
  - The Priesthood (Friend, May 1986, p.20)
  - Joseph and Oliver Receive the Priesthood (Friend, July 1984, p.27)
  - Power (Friend, June 1995, p.12)
  - The Priesthood (Friend, May 1984, p.23)
- General Old Testament Helps
  - Then and Now (Friend, July 1998, p.23)
  - Old Testament Times at a Glance (Ensign, Jan. 2002, p.50-51)