Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual

Contents
Title Page
Introduction to the Teacher Manual
Lessons 1–2
Welcome to the Old Testament
- Lessons 1–2
  Welcome to the Old Testament
- Lessons 3–6
  Moses 1; Abraham 3
- Lessons 7–9
  Genesis 1–2; Moses 2–3; Abraham 4–5
- Lessons 10–12
  Genesis 3–4; Moses 4–5
- Lessons 13–15
  Genesis 5; Moses 6
- Lessons 16–18
  Moses 7
- Lessons 19–21
  Genesis 6–11; Moses 8
- Lessons 22–24
  Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1–2
- Lessons 25–28
  Genesis 18–23
- Lessons 29–32
  Genesis 24–33
- Lessons 33–34
  Genesis 37–41
- Lessons 35–37
  Genesis 42–50
- Lessons 38–40
  Exodus 1–6
- Easter
- Lessons 41–44
  Exodus 7–13
- Lessons 45–47
  Exodus 14–18
- Lessons 48–51
  Exodus 19–20; 24; 31–34
- Lessons 52–55
  Exodus 35–40; Leviticus 1; 4; 16; 19
- Lessons 56–57
  Numbers 11–14; 20–24; 27
- Lessons 58–60
  Deuteronomy 6–8; 15; 18; 29–30; 34
- Lessons 61–64
  Joshua 1–8; 23–24
- Lessons 65–67
  Judges 2–4; 6–8; 13–16
- Lessons 68–70
  Ruth; 1 Samuel 1–7
- Lessons 71–73
  1 Samuel 8–10; 13; 15–16
- Lessons 74–76
  1 Samuel 17–18; 24–26; 2 Samuel 5–7
- Lessons 77–80
  2 Samuel 11–12; 1 Kings 3; 6–9; 11
- Lessons 81–82
  1 Kings 12–13; 17–22
- Lessons 83–85
  2 Kings 2–7
- Lessons 86–89
  2 Kings 16–25
- Lessons 90–91
  2 Chronicles 14–20; 26; 30
- Lessons 92–93
  Ezra 1, 3–7; Nehemiah 2; 4–6; 8
- Lessons 94–96
  Esther
- Lessons 97–99
  Job 1–3; 12–14; 19; 21–24; 38–40; 42
- Lessons 100–103
  Psalms 1–2; 8; 19–33; 40; 46
- Lessons 104–106
  Psalms 49–51; 61–66; 69–72; 77–78; 85–86
- Lessons 107–108
  Psalms 102–103; 110; 116–119; 127–128; 135–139; 146–150
- Lessons 109–112
  Proverbs 1–4; 15–16; 22; 31; Ecclesiastes 1–3; 11–12
- Lessons 113–116
  Isaiah 1–12
- Lessons 117–118
  Isaiah 13–14; 22; 24–30; 35
- Lessons 119–122
  Isaiah 40–49
- Lessons 123–125
  Isaiah 50–57
- Lessons 126–129
  Isaiah 58–66
- Lessons 130–133
  Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20
- Lessons 134–137
  Jeremiah 31–33; 36–38; Lamentations 1; 3
- Lessons 138–141
  Ezekiel 1–3; 33–34; 36–37; 47
- Lessons 142–145
  Daniel 1–7
- Lessons 146–148
  Hosea; Joel
- Lessons 149–151
  Amos; Obadiah; Jonah
- Lessons 152–154
  Micah; Nahum; Habakkuk; Zephaniah
- Lessons 155–157
  Haggai 1–2; Zechariah 1–4; 7–14
- Lessons 158–160
  Malachi
Lessons 166–170
Life Preparation Lessons
- Doctrinal Mastery: Finding Answers to My Questions
- Lessons 166–170
  Scripture Study Skills
- Lessons 171–176
  For the Strength of Youth Guide
- Lessons 177–180
  Building Self–Reliance
- Lessons 181–187
  Physical and Emotional Health
- Lessons 188–191
  Preparing for Future Education and Employment
- Lessons 192–195
  Succeed in School
- Lessons 196–200
  Missionary Preparation
- Lessons 201–204
  Temple Preparation
- Lessons 205–208
  Teachings of Church Leaders
Appendix

Isaiah 60–66: The Savior’s Millennial Reign

“Isaiah 60–66: The Savior’s Millennial Reign,” Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual (2026)

“Isaiah 60–66: The Savior’s Millennial Reign,” Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual

Isaiah 58–66: Lesson 129

Isaiah 60–66

The Savior’s Millennial Reign

One oil on paper painting. Shows the figure of Christ in white robes, hands extended to the sides. Clouds, sun and moon in the background. Figure is rising from brown tomb. Green tree on right side.

With the world in turmoil, we all long for moments of peace. The Savior Jesus Christ will return to the earth and reign for a thousand years, ushering in a time of peace. Isaiah prophesied of this period, which is called the Millennium. This lesson can help students feel an increased excitement for the Savior’s Second Coming and millennial reign.

Student preparation: Invite students to consider what they know about the Savior’s Second Coming and Millennium reign. Invite them to ponder if they look forward to it and why. They might ask a parent or trusted adult how they feel about the Savior’s return.

Possible Learning Activities

The Millennium

To help students understand why the return of the Savior will be such a blessing in our lives, consider beginning by asking the following question:

What are some problems in the world that you wish would change?

You could write some of the following phrases on the board to help students think of answers:

Reasons people weep or hurt
Examples of violence, unfairness, or destruction
The influence of Satan

Take a moment to ponder any problems in your life or in the lives of those you love that you wish would change. As you study today, seek the guidance of the Holy Ghost as you look for truths that may help us and the world.

The final chapters of Isaiah

Show a picture of the Savior’s Second Coming and explain that the scriptures teach that in the future, the Savior will return to the earth and reign for a thousand years. This period is called the Millennium.

The final chapters in the book of Isaiah contain Isaiah’s teachings and prophecies about the Savior’s Second Coming and the Millennium.

Read the following verses, marking phrases that help you feel excited for the Savior’s return:

Isaiah 60:18–20
Isaiah 62:11–12
Isaiah 65:17–25
Invite students to share some of the phrases they found and why they look forward to the Savior providing this blessing. Students may share phrases that show that the Savior will overcome the world’s problems. Some examples are:
- “Violence shall no more be heard in thy land” (Isaiah 60:18)
- “The days of thy mourning shall be ended” (Isaiah 60:20)
- “The voice of weeping shall be no more heard” (Isaiah 65:19)
- “They shall not hurt nor destroy” (Isaiah 65:25)
Encouraging students to mark phrases in the scriptures their classmates share may also be effective.
How would you summarize what the Savior will do for His people when He returns?

Students may share various truths. One may be similar to the following: Because of the Savior, His people will enjoy happiness, peace, and prosperity during the Millennium. Consider writing this principle, or one like it, on the board using students’ words.

Deepening understanding

Refer to the picture of the Savior’s Second Coming. Invite students to remember what they know and feel about Jesus Christ.

Why do you think having Jesus Christ on the earth will lead to happiness, peace, and joy?

Take a moment to ponder any questions you have about the Millennium and the blessings of the Savior’s return. The Lord has revealed more on the subject.

Consider displaying the following questions.

Select one or two of your own questions about the Millennium or the following questions you are most interested in. Spend several minutes looking for answers in the scriptures and divinely appointed sources. The section titled “Millennium” in Guide to the Scriptures and Topics and Questions on ChurchofJesusChrist.org may be useful.

What does it mean that the Lord will “create new heavens and a new earth?” (Isaiah 65:17). Read Doctrine and Covenants 88:25–26 and Articles of Faith 1:10. Think of what these verses teach about the Savior’s power and His feelings for the righteous.
Will there be death during the Millennium? What does it mean that because of the Savior a child “shall die an hundred years old?” (Isaiah 65:20). Read Doctrine and Covenants 101:29–31 and ponder what these verses teach you about the Savior’s power.
What will happen to Satan because of the Savior’s return? Read some of the following verses: Doctrine and Covenants 45:55, 101:28, 1 Nephi 22:26, and Revelation 20:1–3. Think of what these verses teach you about the Lord.
What roles will the Savior have during the Millennium? What will he do? Read Doctrine and Covenants 29:11 and 45:59 and Articles of Faith 1:10.
What else has the Lord revealed about the Millennium? Read some of the following: Doctrine and Covenants 45:54, 56–58; 101:26–29; and “Millennium” in Topics and Questions on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.

Invite students to share what they learned. Consider asking how what they learned helps increase their excitement for the Savior’s return and the Millennium.

If students ask what it means that Satan will be “loosed a little season” (Revelation 20:3) at the end of the Millennium, invite them to read Doctrine and Covenants 88:111–115.

Visualizing what you learned

Visualizing what you are learning can be effective at times. Close your eyes and visualize what you have learned about the Savior and when He reigns on the earth during the Millennium. Pray for the help of the Holy Ghost to make this activity meaningful for you. Picture the Savior returning and how He may bless you, your loved ones, and all mankind.

You might read the following statement from Elder Andersen, inviting students to visualize what they hear.

Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles testified:

The thought of His coming stirs my soul. It will be breathtaking! The scope and grandeur, the vastness and magnificence, will exceed anything mortal eyes have ever seen or experienced.

… He will appear “in the clouds of heaven, clothed with power and great glory; with all the holy angels” (Doctrine and Covenants 45:44).

… We will kneel in reverence, “and the Lord shall utter his voice, and all the ends of the earth shall hear it” (Doctrine and Covenants 45:49) …

There will be unforgettable reunions with the angels of heaven and the Saints upon the earth (see Moses 7:63). But most important, as Isaiah declares, “All the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God,” (Isaiah 52:10) and He “shall reign over all flesh” (Doctrine and Covenants 133:25). (“Thy Kingdom Come,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2015, 122)

Ask students to write in their study journals what they learned about the Savior today and how they feel about His return. Invite volunteers to share their thoughts and feelings. Consider sharing your thoughts and feelings as well.

Additional Resources

What have prophets and apostles taught about the Millennium?

President Russell M. Nelson taught:

Remember that the fulness of Christ’s ministry lies in the future. The prophecies of His Second Coming have yet to be fulfilled. We are just building up to the climax of this last dispensation—when the Savior’s Second Coming becomes a reality….

The Lord will return to the land that He made holy by His mission there in mortality. In triumph, He will come again to Jerusalem. In royal robes of red to symbolize His blood, which oozed from every pore, He shall return to the Holy City (see Doctrine and Covenants 133:46–48). There and elsewhere, “the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together” (Isaiah 40:5; see also Doctrine and Covenants 101:23). His “name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6).

He will govern from two world capitals: one in old Jerusalem (see Zechariah 14) and the other in the New Jerusalem “built upon the American continent” (Articles of Faith 1:10). From these centers He will direct the affairs of His Church and kingdom. Another temple will yet be built in Jerusalem. From that temple He shall reign forever as Lord of Lords.

In that day He will bear new titles and be surrounded by special Saints. He will be known as “Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that [will be] with him [will be those who] are called, and chosen, and faithful” (Revelation 17:14) to their trust here in mortality. Then He “shall reign for ever and ever” (Revelation 11:15).

The earth will be returned to its paradisiacal state and be made new. There will be a new heaven and a new earth (see Revelation 21:1; Ether 13:9; Doctrine and Covenants 29:23–24).

It is our charge—it is our privilege—to help prepare the world for that day. (“The Future of the Church: Preparing the World for the Second Coming,” Ensign or Liahona, Apr. 2020, 14, 16–17)

Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles showed the painting featured in the lesson above and testified:

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I love Harry Anderson’s painting of the Second Coming of the Savior. It reminds me that He will come in majesty and power. Amazing events will unfold on the earth and in the skies (see Doctrine and Covenants 43:18; 45:40).

Those awaiting the Savior’s coming will “look for [Him].” And He has promised, “I will come”! The righteous will see Him “in the clouds of heaven [with all the holy angels], clothed with power and great glory” (Doctrine and Covenants 45:44). “An angel shall sound his trump, and the saints … from the four quarters of the earth” (Doctrine and Covenants 45:45–46) will “be caught up to meet him” (Doctrine and Covenants 88:96). Those “that have slept,” meaning those worthy Saints who have died, “shall [also] come forth to meet [Him]” (Doctrine and Covenants 45:45; see also Doctrine and Covenants 29:13; 88:96–97).

The scripture reads, “The Lord [will] set his foot upon [the] mount,” (Doctrine and Covenants 45:48) and “[He] shall utter his voice, and all the ends of the earth shall hear it” (Doctrine and Covenants 45:49).

… I testify of the majesty, but most of all, of the certainty of this magnificent event. The Savior lives. He will return to the earth. And whether on this side of the veil or the other, you and I will rejoice in His coming (“Preparing the World for the Second Coming,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2011, 52)

Supplemental Learning Activities

The symbolism of the Savior’s clothes when He returns

Invite students to read Isaiah 63:1–3 and Doctrine and Covenants 133:46–53 if you feel they would help your students understand how the Lord will cleanse the world of wickedness when He returns.

What do you learn about the Savior from what He will be wearing?

Help students understand that the red color of the Savior’s garments represents the blood of the wicked who will be destroyed when justice is poured out upon them at the Second Coming. It can also remind the righteous of the blood Jesus shed on their behalf.

Why is it important to understand both the Savior’s mercy and justice?

The Lord’s lovingkindness

If it would be useful to focus on the Lord’s love and mercy for His people, consider the following: Explain that while teaching that the Lord would return to punish the wicked, Isaiah paused to testify of the Savior’s love, Atonement, and mercy. Invite students to read Isaiah 63:7–9. It may be helpful to explain that the word translated as lovingkindness (verse 7) refers to a “special kind of love and mercy that God feels for and extends to those who have made a covenant with Him” (Russell M. Nelson, “The Everlasting Covenant,” Liahona, Oct. 2022, 6).

What are some examples of the “lovingkindnesses of the Lord?” (Isaiah 63:7)
What phrases testified of the Savior’s Atonement?
What are your feelings about the Lord and His love for us?

Preparing for His return

If it would benefit your students, share the statement from President Nelson in Additional Resources. Students could then share how they can help prepare the earth for the Savior’s return. They can also search the section of President Nelson’s talk titled, “Gathering Israel on Both Sides of the Veil” for some ways to prepare the earth.