Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
On a mountainside overlooking the Sea of Galilee, the Savior gave some of the most memorable invitations of His ministry, concluding with the powerful analogy: “Whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock”. Because "Rain descends and floods come and winds blow in everyone’s life," simply "Learning about the gospel is not sufficient if learners are to withstand all the trials they will face". This training video for Early Morning Seminary teachers demonstrates how to extend inspired invitations so students can act on the doctrine they learn and build a firm foundation.
In this video, you will learn how to:
- Extend Inspired Invitations: Recognize why "we should not hesitate to invite learners to consider how they can live what they are learning"
- Respect Agency: Discover how to use general invitations like, “What do you feel impressed to do?” as well as specific ones like, “Will you choose one attribute of the Savior you would like to work on?”
- Rely on the Spirit: Understand that as you provide opportunities for learners to hear promptings, the Holy Ghost "will teach them what personal actions they need to take"
- Encourage Action: "Extend invitations that inspire learners to improve but are not overwhelming" and always "Follow up and invite learners to share their experiences"
- Set Practical Goals: Guide your students in "Setting goals to act on what they learn"
- Foster True Conversion: Remember that "Living the truth is the quickest path to greater faith, testimony, and conversion"
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.
On a mountainside overlooking the Sea of Galilee, the Savior gave some of the most memorable invitations of His ministry, concluding with the powerful analogy: “Whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock”. Because "Rain descends and floods come and winds blow in everyone’s life," simply "Learning about the gospel is not sufficient if learners are to withstand all the trials they will face". This training video for Early Morning Seminary teachers demonstrates how to extend inspired invitations so students can act on the doctrine they learn and build a firm foundation.
In this video, you will learn how to:
- Extend Inspired Invitations: Recognize why "we should not hesitate to invite learners to consider how they can live what they are learning"
- Respect Agency: Discover how to use general invitations like, “What do you feel impressed to do?” as well as specific ones like, “Will you choose one attribute of the Savior you would like to work on?”
- Rely on the Spirit: Understand that as you provide opportunities for learners to hear promptings, the Holy Ghost "will teach them what personal actions they need to take"
- Encourage Action: "Extend invitations that inspire learners to improve but are not overwhelming" and always "Follow up and invite learners to share their experiences"
- Set Practical Goals: Guide your students in "Setting goals to act on what they learn"
- Foster True Conversion: Remember that "Living the truth is the quickest path to greater faith, testimony, and conversion"
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.
