Therefore, What? Jan 4-7
See explanation of "Therefore, What" at bottom of this page.
Learning Assessment Questions:
2. When Satan confronted Moses, what did Moses remember that gave him the strength to resist Satan?
That he (Moses) was a son of God. (See Moses 1:13.)
We can resist Satan’s deceptions as we remember that we are a son or daughter of God. As we remember our previous
spiritual experiences, have the Spirit with us, call upon God, and remain faithful, we can receive the strength to
overcome Satan’s influence (see Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual, 22–23; see Moses 1:4–7, 12–23).
3. What has Jesus Christ created?
Worlds without number. (See Moses 1:32–33.)
“Under the direction of Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ created worlds without number” (Old Testament Seminary Teacher
Manual, 25).
(Note: Heavenly Father is the Father of our spirits and the author of the plan of salvation [see True to the Faith: A Gospel
Reference (2004), 74–76].)
27. Abraham
He desired righteousness. A false priest tried to sacrifice him when he was young, and years later he was asked to
sacrifice his son Isaac. He made covenants with God, which were later renewed with Isaac.
Abraham desired righteousness (see Abraham 1:2). A false priest attempted to sacrifice him when he was young (see
Abraham 1:12–16), and years later he was asked to sacrifice his son Isaac (see Genesis 22). He made covenants with
God, which were later renewed with Isaac (see Genesis 17:1–7; Genesis 26; see also Bible Dictionary, “Abraham”).
29. According to Moses 1:39, what is Heavenly Father’s work?
To bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of His children. (See Moses 1:39.)
“What is Heavenly Father’s purpose in creating the worlds and their inhabitants? . . . Heavenly Father’s purpose is to
bring about the immortality and eternal life of man” (Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual, 25).
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30. Which scripture teaches that God chose “noble and great” spirits in the premortal life to be leaders in His
kingdom on earth?
Abraham 3:22–23.
“Heavenly Father chose His noble and great children before they were born to become leaders in His kingdom on the
earth. . . .
“‘In the premortal spirit world, God appointed certain spirits to fulfill specific missions during their mortal lives. This is
called foreordination. . . .
“‘The doctrine of foreordination applies to all members of the Church, not just to the Savior and His prophets. Before the
creation of the earth, faithful women were given certain responsibilities and faithful men were foreordained to certain
priesthood duties. Although you do not remember that time, you surely agreed to fulfill significant tasks in the service of
your Father’ (True to the Faith: A Gospel Reference [2004], 69, 70)” (Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual, 75).
That he (Moses) was a son of God. (See Moses 1:13.)
We can resist Satan’s deceptions as we remember that we are a son or daughter of God. As we remember our previous
spiritual experiences, have the Spirit with us, call upon God, and remain faithful, we can receive the strength to
overcome Satan’s influence (see Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual, 22–23; see Moses 1:4–7, 12–23).
3. What has Jesus Christ created?
Worlds without number. (See Moses 1:32–33.)
“Under the direction of Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ created worlds without number” (Old Testament Seminary Teacher
Manual, 25).
(Note: Heavenly Father is the Father of our spirits and the author of the plan of salvation [see True to the Faith: A Gospel
Reference (2004), 74–76].)
27. Abraham
He desired righteousness. A false priest tried to sacrifice him when he was young, and years later he was asked to
sacrifice his son Isaac. He made covenants with God, which were later renewed with Isaac.
Abraham desired righteousness (see Abraham 1:2). A false priest attempted to sacrifice him when he was young (see
Abraham 1:12–16), and years later he was asked to sacrifice his son Isaac (see Genesis 22). He made covenants with
God, which were later renewed with Isaac (see Genesis 17:1–7; Genesis 26; see also Bible Dictionary, “Abraham”).
29. According to Moses 1:39, what is Heavenly Father’s work?
To bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of His children. (See Moses 1:39.)
“What is Heavenly Father’s purpose in creating the worlds and their inhabitants? . . . Heavenly Father’s purpose is to
bring about the immortality and eternal life of man” (Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual, 25).
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30. Which scripture teaches that God chose “noble and great” spirits in the premortal life to be leaders in His
kingdom on earth?
Abraham 3:22–23.
“Heavenly Father chose His noble and great children before they were born to become leaders in His kingdom on the
earth. . . .
“‘In the premortal spirit world, God appointed certain spirits to fulfill specific missions during their mortal lives. This is
called foreordination. . . .
“‘The doctrine of foreordination applies to all members of the Church, not just to the Savior and His prophets. Before the
creation of the earth, faithful women were given certain responsibilities and faithful men were foreordained to certain
priesthood duties. Although you do not remember that time, you surely agreed to fulfill significant tasks in the service of
your Father’ (True to the Faith: A Gospel Reference [2004], 69, 70)” (Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual, 75).
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What is "Therefore, What?"
In the New-Teacher Training Resource there are 14 lessons you completed at the beginning of your training. At the conclusion of Learning Experience 1 we find the following quote:
"President Boyd K. Packer of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is known to have asked, “Therefore, what?” at the end of meetings with the Quorum of the Twelve in order to inspire discussion on how the topic at hand could be applied to change people’s lives (see Jeffrey R. Holland, “Therefore, What?” [CES Conference on the New Testament, Aug. 8, 2000]).
At the end of each learning experience, ask yourself “Therefore, what?” and think about how you might personally apply the topics and principles discussed."
The remaining Learning Experiences conclude with a section inviting you to write down your "Therefore, What" for the training you just completed.
"Therefore, What" in the Pacing Guide
* THESE LESSONS CAN INSPIRE STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE MORE FULLY AT HOME IN THE COME, FOLLOW ME PROGRAM.*
In the weeks following breaks in teaching, there is an opportunity to summarize what was studied in Come, Follow Me at home during the break and lead the students to find their "Therefore, What". To get better participation you may want to let the students know before the break that you will be doing this so.
"Therefore, What" in Your Lessons
Consider teaching your students the "Therefore, What" application in your regular lessons to meet the RELEVANCE outcome of the Christlike Teaching Guide.
For more information on "Therefore, What" you can read Elder Holland's address here:
Therefore, What? (churchofjesuschrist.org)
In the New-Teacher Training Resource there are 14 lessons you completed at the beginning of your training. At the conclusion of Learning Experience 1 we find the following quote:
"President Boyd K. Packer of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is known to have asked, “Therefore, what?” at the end of meetings with the Quorum of the Twelve in order to inspire discussion on how the topic at hand could be applied to change people’s lives (see Jeffrey R. Holland, “Therefore, What?” [CES Conference on the New Testament, Aug. 8, 2000]).
At the end of each learning experience, ask yourself “Therefore, what?” and think about how you might personally apply the topics and principles discussed."
The remaining Learning Experiences conclude with a section inviting you to write down your "Therefore, What" for the training you just completed.
"Therefore, What" in the Pacing Guide
* THESE LESSONS CAN INSPIRE STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE MORE FULLY AT HOME IN THE COME, FOLLOW ME PROGRAM.*
In the weeks following breaks in teaching, there is an opportunity to summarize what was studied in Come, Follow Me at home during the break and lead the students to find their "Therefore, What". To get better participation you may want to let the students know before the break that you will be doing this so.
"Therefore, What" in Your Lessons
Consider teaching your students the "Therefore, What" application in your regular lessons to meet the RELEVANCE outcome of the Christlike Teaching Guide.
For more information on "Therefore, What" you can read Elder Holland's address here:
Therefore, What? (churchofjesuschrist.org)