Old Testament Seminary Student Manual (2026)

Contents
Introduction
Old Testament Lessons
- Welcome to the Old Testament
- Moses 1; Abraham 3
- Genesis 1–2; Moses 2–3; Abraham 4–5
- Genesis 3–4; Moses 4–5
- Genesis 5; Moses 6
- Moses 7
- Genesis 6–11; Moses 8
- Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1–2
- Genesis 18–23
- Genesis 24–33
- Genesis 37–41
- Genesis 42–50
- Exodus 1–6
- Easter
- Exodus 7–13
- Exodus 14–18
- Exodus 19–20; 24; 31–34
- Exodus 35–40; Leviticus 1; 4; 16; 19
- Numbers 11–14; 20–24; 27
- Deuteronomy 6–8; 15; 18; 29–30; 34
- Joshua 1–8; 23–24
- Judges 2–4; 6–8
- Ruth 1–4; 1 Samuel 1–7
- 1 Samuel 8–16
- 1 Samuel 17–26; 2 Samuel 5–7
- 2 Samuel 11–12; 1 Kings 3; 6–9; 11
- 1 Kings 12–22
- 2 Kings 2–7
- 2 Kings 16–25
- 2 Chronicles 14–20; 26; 30
- Ezra 1; 3–7; Nehemiah 2; 4–6; 8
- Esther
- Job 1–3; 12–14; 19; 21–24; 38–40; 42
- Psalms 1–2; 8; 19–33; 40; 46
- Psalms 49–51; 61–66; 69–72; 77–78; 85–86
- Psalms 102–3; 110; 116–19; 127–28; 135–39; 146–50
- Proverbs 1–4; 15–16; 22; 31; Ecclesiastes 1–3; 11–12
- Isaiah 1–12
- Isaiah 13–14; 22; 24–30; 35
- Isaiah 40–49
- Isaiah 50–57
- Isaiah 58–66
- Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20
- Jeremiah 31–33; 36–38; Lamentations 1; 3
- Ezekiel 1–3; 33–34; 36–37; 47
- Daniel 1–7
- Hosea 1–6; 10–14; Joel
- Amos; Obadiah; Jonah
- Micah; Nahum; Habakkuk; Zephaniah
- Haggai 1–2; Zechariah 1–4; 7–14
- Malachi
- Doctrinal Mastery: Finding Answers to My Questions
- Scripture Study Skills
- For the Strength of Youth: Making Choices
- Building Self-Reliance
- Physical and Emotional Health
- Future Education and Employment
- Succeed in School
- Missionary Preparation
- Temple Preparation
- Teachings of Church Leaders

Lesson 163: Acting in Faith to Find Answers—Moving Forward, Trusting the Lord

Doctrinal Mastery: Lesson 163

Acting in Faith to Find Answers

Moving Forward, Trusting the Lord

Visit “Studying the Scriptures” to help prepare yourself spiritually to learn.

In 2001, Erik Weihenmayer reached the summit of Mount Everest. While many had accomplished the feat before him, something made his climb unique. Erik is blind.

Erik was able to complete the climb because he knew that he could trust his expert team to guide him. During easy parts of the climb, Erik relied on a bell strapped to a fellow climber in front of him. During challenging parts of the climb, guides directed him where to place his foot for each step.

As we navigate the challenges of our lives, we can trust in Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and Their chosen servants to guide us. The scriptures have many stories about people who trusted in God and acted with faith in Jesus Christ to accomplish amazing things.

Lesson Purpose: To help you trust God and act with faith in Jesus Christ as you seek answers to your gospel questions.

Learn How

Act in faith

Read at least two of the following examples. Look for words or phrases in each story that show how each person trusted God. Tag what you find as “act in faith.”

The prophet Elijah and the woman of Zarephath during the famine (1 Kings 17:7–16)
Naaman seeking the healing of his leprosy (2 Kings 5:1–3, 9–15)
Enoch’s call to preach the gospel (Moses 6:26–28, 31, 37–39; 7:12–13)

Dig Deeper: For more information on Naaman’s condition, see Bible Dictionary, “Leprosy.”

While scripture stories often include dramatic acts of faith, there are many simple ways to access God’s power by acting in faith.

Elder Adrián Ochoa of the Seventy taught:

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If you look back on your life, I believe you will see that you have exercised faith many times. Joining the Church is an act of faith. Speaking with Heavenly Father in prayer is an act of faith. Reading the scriptures is an act of faith. Listening to my message in this general conference is an act of faith. As President Russell M. Nelson has said, “Do not minimize the faith you already have.” (“Is the Plan Working?,” Liahona, May 2022, 47)

faith, prayer, reading scriptures

What’s one simple way you have acted in faith in the past?

Acting in faith about gospel questions

Difficult gospel questions present an opportunity to act in faith.

Having questions or concerns about Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, or Their gospel is normal. Acting in faith can help you navigate difficult questions while staying close to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.

Read paragraphs 5, 6, and 7 of the “Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge” section of the Doctrinal Mastery Core Document (2023). For each paragraph, mark at least one phrase that completes the following statement:

When facing gospel questions or concerns, we can act with faith in Jesus Christ by …

Practice

Two young men sharing a copy of the Book of Mormon

Imagine you were invited to give advice to someone who had questions or concerns about the gospel. Prepare what you would say by completing at least two of the following in your notebook:

Find ways this person could act with faith in Jesus Christ by answering the following questions:
- How would keeping God’s commandments help them as they continue to search for answers?
- What would you hope this person knew or remembered about Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ?
- What could he or she do to demonstrate trust in Them?
Find at least one doctrinal mastery or other scripture passage that could help this person act with faith in Jesus Christ.
Find a statement by a Church leader that might help this person act with faith in Jesus Christ.

Share Your Thoughts

Lesson Purpose: To help you act with faith in Jesus Christ as you seek answers to your gospel questions.

Share the following with your teacher or class:

The notebook entry you made in the “Practice” section.