Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this episode, we talk through the first weeks of Old Testament seminary—and how to approach it in a way that is Christ-centered, relevant, and manageable for both teachers and students.
Whether this is your first year teaching or you’re returning after years in the classroom, this conversation offers practical guidance and reassuring perspective as you begin a new semester.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How to teach the Old Testament through the lens of Jesus Christ, even when His name isn’t explicitly stated
- Why Genesis 1–2 should be taught as a story of identity, purpose, and covenant, not a science debate
- How to help students understand that they are created in the image of God and invited to participate in God’s ongoing work
- Ways to orient students at the start of the semester without feeling pressured to “cover everything”
- Where and how to include discussion, framing, and productive conflict in your lessons
- How to address common student questions about creation, the Bible, and gospel truth without getting sidetracked
- A walkthrough of the new “Scripture Helps” resource in Gospel Library and how it can simplify lesson prep
- Strategies for keeping lesson preparation under an hour while still teaching with depth and power
This episode also models how to:
- Set a clear narrative frame for your lesson
- Stress-test assumptions in a faithful, Spirit-led way
- Use the scriptures to help students discover truth for themselves
- Connect Genesis, Moses, doctrinal mastery, and the Plan of Salvation into one coherent story
- Study Helps: churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/scripture-helps-old-testament?lang=eng
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the Old Testament, pressed for time, or unsure how to help students see relevance in ancient scripture—this episode is for you.
00:00 – Welcome & First-Week Realities
03:04 – Launching the Old Testament
06:47 – Weekly Curriculum Overview
09:05 – Genesis 1–2: Creation as identity, purpose, and the Plan of Salvation.
13:55 – Scripture Helps and addressing common creation questions.
24:25 – Relevance & Lesson Framing
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In this episode, we talk through the first weeks of Old Testament seminary—and how to approach it in a way that is Christ-centered, relevant, and manageable for both teachers and students.
Whether this is your first year teaching or you’re returning after years in the classroom, this conversation offers practical guidance and reassuring perspective as you begin a new semester.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How to teach the Old Testament through the lens of Jesus Christ, even when His name isn’t explicitly stated
- Why Genesis 1–2 should be taught as a story of identity, purpose, and covenant, not a science debate
- How to help students understand that they are created in the image of God and invited to participate in God’s ongoing work
- Ways to orient students at the start of the semester without feeling pressured to “cover everything”
- Where and how to include discussion, framing, and productive conflict in your lessons
- How to address common student questions about creation, the Bible, and gospel truth without getting sidetracked
- A walkthrough of the new “Scripture Helps” resource in Gospel Library and how it can simplify lesson prep
- Strategies for keeping lesson preparation under an hour while still teaching with depth and power
This episode also models how to:
- Set a clear narrative frame for your lesson
- Stress-test assumptions in a faithful, Spirit-led way
- Use the scriptures to help students discover truth for themselves
- Connect Genesis, Moses, doctrinal mastery, and the Plan of Salvation into one coherent story
- Study Helps: churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/scripture-helps-old-testament?lang=eng
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the Old Testament, pressed for time, or unsure how to help students see relevance in ancient scripture—this episode is for you.
00:00 – Welcome & First-Week Realities
03:04 – Launching the Old Testament
06:47 – Weekly Curriculum Overview
09:05 – Genesis 1–2: Creation as identity, purpose, and the Plan of Salvation.
13:55 – Scripture Helps and addressing common creation questions.
24:25 – Relevance & Lesson Framing
👉 Subscribe for weekly encouragement, tools, and ideas to help you teach with confidence and joy.
