“These sacred revelations were received in answer to prayer, in times of need, and came out of real-life situations involving real people. ... In the revelations the doctrines of the gospel are set forth ... [and] the testimony that is given of Jesus Christ””his divinity, his majesty, his perfection, his love, and his redeeming power“”makes this book of great value to the human family and of more worth than the riches of the whole earth” (Introduction to the Doctrine and Covenants).
This manual is a resource to help teachers prepare lessons from the scriptures. It provides doctrines and principles to look for, teaching suggestions, scripture mastery helps, and weekly home-study teaching suggestions.
“As you study the Doctrine and Covenants this year you will learn how the Lord restored gospel truths 'line upon line, precept upon precept' (D&C 128:21). Your testimony of modern revelation will grow and your appreciation for the Prophet Joseph Smith will deepen” (Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Student Study Guide [2001], 9).
