Monthly Archives: August 2016

Lesson 5: Context and Overview of the New Testament In this lesson, students will learn about the historical and cultural context of the New Testament, including factors that contributed to many Jews rejecting Jesus as the Messiah and Savior. Students … Continue reading →

Lesson 4: Studying the Scriptures Activity: Self-Assessment Survey I actually kind of like this approach.  Helping the student take an assessment of their current interest level isn’t a bad idea.  Note, the manual clearly states that the results should not … Continue reading →

Lesson 3: The Role of the Learner This… this is an odd lesson.  It is the moral equivalent of a Science teacher saying to science students that they will only feel gravity if they ponder about gravity.  Like they would … Continue reading →

Lesson 2 The Plan of Salvation I know what you’re thinking.  “The Plan of Salvation comes from The Book of Abraham”.  It’s a uniquely mormon doctrine.  Why is that Lesson 2? “A brief overview of the ‘plan of happiness’ … , if … Continue reading →

Introduction to the new Testament The New Testament is primarily a record of the mortal life, teachings, and Atonement of Jesus Christ, the establishment of His Church, and the ministries of His early disciples as He continued to guide them … Continue reading →

Another school year approaches, and another year for Seminary Students to learn, grow, and be taught logic and critical thinking via the church.  As such I continue my seminary evaluation: In addition to accomplishing these aims, you are to help … Continue reading →