Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
One Sabbath day, the Savior and His disciples were condemned by the Pharisees for eating grain. The Pharisees were so eager to emphasize the finer points of the law that they were "looking beyond the mark". By focusing solely on traditional interpretations and outward behavior, they completely missed the divine purpose of the commandment—and didn't even realize the Lord of the Sabbath was standing right before them. This training video helps Early Morning Seminary teachers avoid missing the mark by focusing their lessons on the simple, essential doctrines that truly change hearts.
In this video, you will learn how to:
- Understand the Purpose: Recognize that God's commandments are about "more than just our outward behavior" and are ultimately meant to "help us change our hearts and become more fully converted".
- Choose Your Focus: Learn to "carefully consider the doctrine and principles you decide to focus on" rather than trying to discuss every possible truth found in a scripture block.
- Prioritize Faith: Make it your primary goal to "focus on truths of the gospel that lead to conversion and build faith in Jesus Christ".
- Teach the Basics: Remember that the "simple, basic truths the Savior taught and exemplified have the greatest power to change our lives"—such as His Atonement, the plan of salvation, and loving God and our neighbor.
- Invite the Spirit's Witness: Center your teaching on these core doctrines to "invite the Spirit to bear witness of these truths, helping them go deep into the hearts of those you teach".
Source: Teaching in the Savior’s Way
Disclaimer: This video was created for training purposes based on the handbook Teaching in the Savior’s Way and is not an official video or publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
One Sabbath day, the Savior and His disciples were condemned by the Pharisees for eating grain. The Pharisees were so eager to emphasize the finer points of the law that they were "looking beyond the mark". By focusing solely on traditional interpretations and outward behavior, they completely missed the divine purpose of the commandment—and didn't even realize the Lord of the Sabbath was standing right before them. This training video helps Early Morning Seminary teachers avoid missing the mark by focusing their lessons on the simple, essential doctrines that truly change hearts.
In this video, you will learn how to:
- Understand the Purpose: Recognize that God's commandments are about "more than just our outward behavior" and are ultimately meant to "help us change our hearts and become more fully converted".
- Choose Your Focus: Learn to "carefully consider the doctrine and principles you decide to focus on" rather than trying to discuss every possible truth found in a scripture block.
- Prioritize Faith: Make it your primary goal to "focus on truths of the gospel that lead to conversion and build faith in Jesus Christ".
- Teach the Basics: Remember that the "simple, basic truths the Savior taught and exemplified have the greatest power to change our lives"—such as His Atonement, the plan of salvation, and loving God and our neighbor.
- Invite the Spirit's Witness: Center your teaching on these core doctrines to "invite the Spirit to bear witness of these truths, helping them go deep into the hearts of those you teach".
Source: Teaching in the Savior’s Way
Disclaimer: This video was created for training purposes based on the handbook Teaching in the Savior’s Way and is not an official video or publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
