Ezekiel 1–3; 33–34; 36–37; 47: Overview

Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual

Contents
Old Testament Lessons
Title Page
Lessons 1–2
Introduction to the Teacher Manual
- 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

“Ezekiel 1–3; 33–34; 36–37; 47: Overview,” Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual (2026)

“Ezekiel 1–3; 33–34; 36–37; 47: Overview,” Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual

Ezekiel 1–3; 33–34; 36–37; 47

Overview

The Lord called Ezekiel as a prophet to serve as a watchman for the Israelites while in Babylonian captivity (see Ezekiel 3:16–17). Later, Ezekiel contrasted how the shepherds in Israel cared for their flocks to how Jesus Christ, “the Good Shepherd” (John 10:11), cares for Heavenly Father’s children. Ezekiel prophesied of a day when the Bible (the stick of Judah) and the Book of Mormon (the stick of Joseph) would become companion testaments of Jesus Christ and His restored gospel (see Ezekiel 37:15–17). Ezekiel saw in a vision a latter-day temple with healing water flowing from it as a symbol of the blessings the Lord gives us as we worship Him in His temple.

Prepare to teach

The following information provides you with ideas of what you may need to prepare in advance for each lesson.

Ezekiel 1–3, 33

Lesson purpose: To help students feel a greater desire to heed the warnings of the Lord’s prophets.

Student preparation: Invite students to read “Prophet” in Guide to the Scriptures or “Prophets” in Topics and Questions in Gospel Library. They could look for the role of prophets and reflect on how they see prophets fulfill this role.
Videos: “Face to Face with President Eyring and Elder Holland” (1:36:15) from time code 3:33 to 6:35; “The Prophet of God” (16:04) from time code 6:17 to 6:51; “The Voice of Warning” (15:15) from time code 3:01 to 3:34
Image: Image of Carcassonne
Materials for students: If needed, recent conference editions of the Liahona to look up conference talks; one optional activity requires paper to write prophetic warnings on to post around the classroom

Ezekiel 34

Lesson purpose: To help students follow the Savior’s example to seek out and care for others.

Student preparation: Invite students to think of ways that “the Good Shepherd” (John 10:11, 14) is an appropriate name for Jesus Christ. They could ponder how this name for the Savior helps them understand His love and desire to care for Heavenly Father’s children.
Videos: “Shepherds of Israel” (9:14) from time code 1:07 to 4:09; “Face to Face with President and Sister Oaks (Strive to Be)” (1:20:10) from time code 57:50 to 59:55
Image: Jesus Christ depicted as a shepherd

Ezekiel 37

Lesson purpose: To help students understand ways the Bible and the Book of Mormon work together as witnesses of Jesus Christ and His gospel.

Student preparation: Invite students to imagine they are asked, “Why do you need the Book of Mormon if you believe in the Bible?” and prepare to share how they would respond. They could ask a friend or family member how they would respond to the question.
Handout: Image to help students create a social media post
Materials for students: Sticky notes or small pieces of paper and tape for students to post comments on other students’ social media posts

Ezekiel 47

Lesson purpose: To help students feel a greater desire to worship God in the temple.

Student preparation: Consider giving students the following questions and inviting them to come prepared to share their answers:
- What are some reasons a teenager may want to attend and worship in the temple?
- What are some reasons they may not want to attend the temple? What might make it difficult?
Image: Picture of a temple
Materials for students: Paper for students to draw on, or students can use study journals
Videos: “And the River Will Grow” (3:43) from time code 0:25 to 1:28 and from time code 1:58 to 2:33; “Temples Are A Beacon” (2:50); “Family History and Temple Work: Sealing and Healing” (14:43) from time code 7:36 to 12:20
Content to display: “Judean Wilderness” (Bible Photographs, no. 3) and “Physical Map of the Holy Land” (Bible Maps, no. 1), found in Study Helps in the Gospel Library or the Bible Appendix
Handout: “Blessings of the Temple”