Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This podcast episode of Seminary Teachers Helping Seminary Teachers provides a comprehensive guide for educators navigating the unique scheduling of Easter week and the lead-up to General Conference. The hosts discuss various curriculum options, supplemental resources, and creative ways to engage students in a meaningful study of the Savior's final week.
Episode Highlights
- Curriculum Flexibility: Exploring the single scheduled lesson for Easter week and how to expand it using available Church resources.
- Holy Week Study: A deep dive into the significance of Holy Week and how to structure a daily study for students.
- The Passover Connection: Understanding the Old Testament context of the Last Supper and its relevance to Easter.
- General Conference Prep: Practical ideas for preparing students for General Conference, including "General Conference Games" and debriefing strategies.
- AI for Educators: A live demonstration of how the Teacher Assistant AI tool can help generate customized lesson plans and active learning experiences.
Church & Curriculum Resources
President Nelson's Address: The Answer Is Always Jesus Christ
churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/58nelson?lang=eng
Elder Stevenson's Address: The Greatest Easter Story Ever Told
churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/11stevenson?lang=eng
New Testament Teacher Manual:
Lesson 162—The Living Christ, Part 1
churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/doctrine-and-covenants-seminary-teacher-manual-2025/511-the-living-christ-part-1?lang=eng
Lesson 163—The Living Christ, Part 2
churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/doctrine-and-covenants-seminary-teacher-manual-2025/512-the-living-christ-part-2?lang=eng
Official Proclamation: The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles
churchofjesuschrist.org/bc/content/shared/content/english/pdf/36035_000_25_livingchrist.pdf
Holy Week Study Experience: Easter Plan
churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/easter-plan?lang=eng
Supplemental Study Tools
Scripture Central (formerly Book of Mormon Central):
Easter and Holy Week Study Guide
bookofmormoncentral.org/sunday-school/new-testament/come-follow-me-easter-and-holy-week-study-guide
Messages of Christ: Understanding Holy Week Video Playlist
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpjohncRg94EgGhzJbRNLwmNiUFw1FmVv
BYU Religious Studies Center:
The Old Testament and Easter
https://rsc.byu.edu/approaching-holiness/old-testament-easter
The Christian History and Development of Easter
https://rsc.byu.edu/celebrating-easter/christian-history-development-easter
Bible Project:
What Is Passover?
bibleproject.com/videos/what-is-passover
The Messianic Passover (Podcast Episode)
bibleproject.com/podcasts/messianic-passover
General Conference, Oct 2025 Jeopardy
jeopardylabs.com/play/general-conference-oct-2025
Teacher Assistant: Use the AI-powered assistant to iterate on lesson plans and create active learning opportunities tailored to your students' needs.
chatgpt.com/g/g-68800897c1488191b05be869e7d0a0dd-seminary-teacher-assistant
This podcast episode of Seminary Teachers Helping Seminary Teachers provides a comprehensive guide for educators navigating the unique scheduling of Easter week and the lead-up to General Conference. The hosts discuss various curriculum options, supplemental resources, and creative ways to engage students in a meaningful study of the Savior's final week.
Episode Highlights
- Curriculum Flexibility: Exploring the single scheduled lesson for Easter week and how to expand it using available Church resources.
- Holy Week Study: A deep dive into the significance of Holy Week and how to structure a daily study for students.
- The Passover Connection: Understanding the Old Testament context of the Last Supper and its relevance to Easter.
- General Conference Prep: Practical ideas for preparing students for General Conference, including "General Conference Games" and debriefing strategies.
- AI for Educators: A live demonstration of how the Teacher Assistant AI tool can help generate customized lesson plans and active learning experiences.
Church & Curriculum Resources
President Nelson's Address: The Answer Is Always Jesus Christ
churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/58nelson?lang=eng
Elder Stevenson's Address: The Greatest Easter Story Ever Told
churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/11stevenson?lang=eng
New Testament Teacher Manual:
Lesson 162—The Living Christ, Part 1
churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/doctrine-and-covenants-seminary-teacher-manual-2025/511-the-living-christ-part-1?lang=eng
Lesson 163—The Living Christ, Part 2
churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/doctrine-and-covenants-seminary-teacher-manual-2025/512-the-living-christ-part-2?lang=eng
Official Proclamation: The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles
churchofjesuschrist.org/bc/content/shared/content/english/pdf/36035_000_25_livingchrist.pdf
Holy Week Study Experience: Easter Plan
churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/easter-plan?lang=eng
Supplemental Study Tools
Scripture Central (formerly Book of Mormon Central):
Easter and Holy Week Study Guide
bookofmormoncentral.org/sunday-school/new-testament/come-follow-me-easter-and-holy-week-study-guide
Messages of Christ: Understanding Holy Week Video Playlist
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpjohncRg94EgGhzJbRNLwmNiUFw1FmVv
BYU Religious Studies Center:
The Old Testament and Easter
https://rsc.byu.edu/approaching-holiness/old-testament-easter
The Christian History and Development of Easter
https://rsc.byu.edu/celebrating-easter/christian-history-development-easter
Bible Project:
What Is Passover?
bibleproject.com/videos/what-is-passover
The Messianic Passover (Podcast Episode)
bibleproject.com/podcasts/messianic-passover
General Conference, Oct 2025 Jeopardy
jeopardylabs.com/play/general-conference-oct-2025
Teacher Assistant: Use the AI-powered assistant to iterate on lesson plans and create active learning opportunities tailored to your students' needs.
chatgpt.com/g/g-68800897c1488191b05be869e7d0a0dd-seminary-teacher-assistant
