Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Welcome to another episode of Seminary Teachers Helping Seminary Teachers! This week, we dive into the foundational stories of the Fall, the Council in Heaven, and the introduction of the law of sacrifice found in Genesis 3–4 and Moses 4–5. Join us as we explore how to teach these accounts not just as history, but as essential preparation for the temple and a guide to understanding the Plan of Happiness.
In this episode, we discuss:
• Life Prep: Practical ideas for making the "Annotating Scriptures" lesson engaging and relevant for students.
• The Council in Heaven: How to teach about Satan’s rebellion without glorifying him, focusing instead on Christ’s agency and willingness to do the Father’s will.
• The Fall: Moving beyond "fig leaves" to understand the Atonement as the true covering for our nakedness and sins.
• Finding Joy: Helping students see that Adam and Eve didn't just find sorrow in the lone and dreary world—they found joy, redemption, and a relationship with God.
Whether you are a new teacher or a seasoned instructor, we hope this conversation helps you teach with power and joy.
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Chapter Breaks:
• 00:00:00 – Welcome & Introduction
• 00:00:31 – Temple Prep & Harmonizing Scripture Accounts
• 00:06:21 – Weekly Schedule & Pacing Guide
• 00:06:56 – Life Prep Lesson: Annotating Scriptures
• 00:12:13 – Moses 4: The Council in Heaven & Satan’s Rebellion
• 00:16:19 – The Myth of "Two Plans" (Rebellion vs. The Plan)
• 00:19:10 – Why We Chose Mortality & Agency
• 00:22:24 – Analyzing Motives: Satan’s "I" vs. Christ’s "Thy"
• 00:31:10 – Teaching the Fall: The Two Trees (Life vs. Death)
• 00:37:55 – "Who Told You You Were Naked?" (Fig Leaves vs. Coats of Skins)
• 00:41:00 – Moses 5: The Law of Sacrifice & Obedience
• 00:46:50 – Adam & Eve’s "Ah-Ha" Moment: Finding Joy in Redemption
• 00:49:33 – Final Thoughts: The Pattern of Creation, Fall, and Atonement
Welcome to another episode of Seminary Teachers Helping Seminary Teachers! This week, we dive into the foundational stories of the Fall, the Council in Heaven, and the introduction of the law of sacrifice found in Genesis 3–4 and Moses 4–5. Join us as we explore how to teach these accounts not just as history, but as essential preparation for the temple and a guide to understanding the Plan of Happiness.
In this episode, we discuss:
• Life Prep: Practical ideas for making the "Annotating Scriptures" lesson engaging and relevant for students.
• The Council in Heaven: How to teach about Satan’s rebellion without glorifying him, focusing instead on Christ’s agency and willingness to do the Father’s will.
• The Fall: Moving beyond "fig leaves" to understand the Atonement as the true covering for our nakedness and sins.
• Finding Joy: Helping students see that Adam and Eve didn't just find sorrow in the lone and dreary world—they found joy, redemption, and a relationship with God.
Whether you are a new teacher or a seasoned instructor, we hope this conversation helps you teach with power and joy.
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Chapter Breaks:
• 00:00:00 – Welcome & Introduction
• 00:00:31 – Temple Prep & Harmonizing Scripture Accounts
• 00:06:21 – Weekly Schedule & Pacing Guide
• 00:06:56 – Life Prep Lesson: Annotating Scriptures
• 00:12:13 – Moses 4: The Council in Heaven & Satan’s Rebellion
• 00:16:19 – The Myth of "Two Plans" (Rebellion vs. The Plan)
• 00:19:10 – Why We Chose Mortality & Agency
• 00:22:24 – Analyzing Motives: Satan’s "I" vs. Christ’s "Thy"
• 00:31:10 – Teaching the Fall: The Two Trees (Life vs. Death)
• 00:37:55 – "Who Told You You Were Naked?" (Fig Leaves vs. Coats of Skins)
• 00:41:00 – Moses 5: The Law of Sacrifice & Obedience
• 00:46:50 – Adam & Eve’s "Ah-Ha" Moment: Finding Joy in Redemption
• 00:49:33 – Final Thoughts: The Pattern of Creation, Fall, and Atonement
