The fourth lesson focuses on the necessity and power of true doctrine in the gospel classroom, as embodied by this thought:
“True doctrine, understood, changes attitudes and behavior. The study of the doctrines of the gospel will improve behavior quicker than a study of behavior will improve behavior” (Boyd K. Packer, Ensign, Nov. 1986, 17).
No worldly ideas or principles have this power. No spellbinding lectures or entertaining presentations can touch individuals so profoundly that they turn their hearts to Christ. Centering our teaching on the truths of the gospel is the only way we can become instruments in God’s hands to help instill the faith that will lead others to repent and come unto Him. (Teaching, No Greater Call)
Resources for this lesson include:
Handout from The Scriptures Out Loud
Extension Opportunities
The extension opportunities for this class include completing the Story Analysis for a scripture story of your choice and watching/listening to either Elder David A. Bednar’s talk The Scriptures: A Reservoir of Living Water
or Joseph Fielding McConkie’s talk The ‘How’ of Scripture Study