Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this episode of Seminary Teachers Helping Seminary Teachers, we dive into the powerful stories of Joseph of Egypt, covering Genesis chapters 37 through 41. With three life preparation lessons on the schedule and a massive block of scripture to cover, we explore strategic ways to teach these chapters effectively while keeping the focus on Christ and personal application for your students.
We discuss:
- Teaching Large Scriptural Blocks: How to identify a unifying theme—like Joseph’s relationship and covenant with God—to connect multiple stories.
- Creative Teaching Ideas: From "Classroom Treasure Hunts" using visual aids to quick-fire story summaries that save time for deeper doctrinal discussions.
- The Law of Chastity (Genesis 39): A sensitive and principle-based approach to teaching the Law of Chastity through Joseph’s integrity, focusing on the "Vertical Bond" (our relationship with God) rather than just list-based rules.
- Modern Prophetic Counsel: Integrating recent General Conference talks, such as President Christofferson's "Look to God and Live," into your curriculum.
- Healthy Habits & Callings: How to help youth recognize the role of revelation in establishing habits and the "Why" behind serving in Church callings.
Whether you're teaching early morning seminary in Fresno or enjoying spring break in Alaska, this episode is packed with practical tools and spiritual insights to help you prepare your students for General Conference and beyond.
00:00 - Introduction & The Challenge of Teaching Joseph
02:10 - Best Practices: Strategies for Large Scripture Blocks
18:51 - Integrity & The Law of Chastity: The Vertical and Horizontal Bond
32:36 - Preparing for Conference: Teaching from Living Prophets
37:12 - Developing Healthy Habits: Identity vs. Perfectionism
48:52 - The Purpose of Callings: Serving Like the Savior
In this episode of Seminary Teachers Helping Seminary Teachers, we dive into the powerful stories of Joseph of Egypt, covering Genesis chapters 37 through 41. With three life preparation lessons on the schedule and a massive block of scripture to cover, we explore strategic ways to teach these chapters effectively while keeping the focus on Christ and personal application for your students.
We discuss:
- Teaching Large Scriptural Blocks: How to identify a unifying theme—like Joseph’s relationship and covenant with God—to connect multiple stories.
- Creative Teaching Ideas: From "Classroom Treasure Hunts" using visual aids to quick-fire story summaries that save time for deeper doctrinal discussions.
- The Law of Chastity (Genesis 39): A sensitive and principle-based approach to teaching the Law of Chastity through Joseph’s integrity, focusing on the "Vertical Bond" (our relationship with God) rather than just list-based rules.
- Modern Prophetic Counsel: Integrating recent General Conference talks, such as President Christofferson's "Look to God and Live," into your curriculum.
- Healthy Habits & Callings: How to help youth recognize the role of revelation in establishing habits and the "Why" behind serving in Church callings.
Whether you're teaching early morning seminary in Fresno or enjoying spring break in Alaska, this episode is packed with practical tools and spiritual insights to help you prepare your students for General Conference and beyond.
00:00 - Introduction & The Challenge of Teaching Joseph
02:10 - Best Practices: Strategies for Large Scripture Blocks
18:51 - Integrity & The Law of Chastity: The Vertical and Horizontal Bond
32:36 - Preparing for Conference: Teaching from Living Prophets
37:12 - Developing Healthy Habits: Identity vs. Perfectionism
48:52 - The Purpose of Callings: Serving Like the Savior
