Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this week's "Seminary Teachers Helping Seminary Teachers," we dive deep into the heart of the Old Testament as we explore the transformative events of Exodus 19–34.
Episode Highlights:
• Teaching the "Long Game": Why the context of Doctrine and Covenants 84 is essential to understanding the events at the base of Mount Sinai.
• A Kingdom of Priests: How Exodus 19 sets the stage for Temple theology and the Lord's desire to invite all of Israel into His presence.
• The Preparatory Gospel: Why the Ten Commandments were given as a schoolmaster to prepare a hard-hearted people for a higher law.
• Loyal Love (Hesed): A moving discussion on the nature of God's mercy in Exodus 34, even in the wake of Israel’s rebellion with the golden calf.
• From Sinai to the Sermon on the Mount: Connecting the dots between the Mosaic law and the higher standards invited by the Savior in the New Testament.
Teaching Tips for the Week:
• Don't skip the context: Use the cross-references in the footnotes of Exodus 19 to help students see the "missing pieces" of the story.
• Focus on the Temple: Help students see the Tabernacle and the Law not just as ancient rituals, but as a series of "ascensions" meant to bring us back to God.
• End on Grace: Conclude your week by emphasizing that God is "merciful and gracious, long-suffering, and abundant in goodness and truth."
Reminder: We are nearing the end of the school year! Teachers, please ensure your assessments are marked in the system and remind your students to update their reading logs so everyone receives the credit they’ve worked for.
#Seminary #OldTestament #Exodus #LatterDaySaints #GospelTeaching #ComeFollowMe
In this week's "Seminary Teachers Helping Seminary Teachers," we dive deep into the heart of the Old Testament as we explore the transformative events of Exodus 19–34.
Episode Highlights:
• Teaching the "Long Game": Why the context of Doctrine and Covenants 84 is essential to understanding the events at the base of Mount Sinai.
• A Kingdom of Priests: How Exodus 19 sets the stage for Temple theology and the Lord's desire to invite all of Israel into His presence.
• The Preparatory Gospel: Why the Ten Commandments were given as a schoolmaster to prepare a hard-hearted people for a higher law.
• Loyal Love (Hesed): A moving discussion on the nature of God's mercy in Exodus 34, even in the wake of Israel’s rebellion with the golden calf.
• From Sinai to the Sermon on the Mount: Connecting the dots between the Mosaic law and the higher standards invited by the Savior in the New Testament.
Teaching Tips for the Week:
• Don't skip the context: Use the cross-references in the footnotes of Exodus 19 to help students see the "missing pieces" of the story.
• Focus on the Temple: Help students see the Tabernacle and the Law not just as ancient rituals, but as a series of "ascensions" meant to bring us back to God.
• End on Grace: Conclude your week by emphasizing that God is "merciful and gracious, long-suffering, and abundant in goodness and truth."
Reminder: We are nearing the end of the school year! Teachers, please ensure your assessments are marked in the system and remind your students to update their reading logs so everyone receives the credit they’ve worked for.
#Seminary #OldTestament #Exodus #LatterDaySaints #GospelTeaching #ComeFollowMe
