Melissa 1st Ward

Welcome to Gospel Doctrine Class

For class meeting on March 20th, 2022

Classes are 1st and 3rd Sundays

Reading for the week of March 7-13

Genesis 37-41

Some related questions:

  • Jacob’s family was not perfect. What does this teach you?
  • Why did the birthright need to go to a righteous individual?
  • Why do you think Joseph received these dreams?
  • How can jealousy and hatred lead to greater sins?
  • How did God protect Joseph in unexpected ways?
  • How can you avoid feelings of jealousy and hatred?
  • What does this story teach you about the importance of good friends who help you make righteous choices?
  • Why do you think Christ was born into this line? (Judah)
  • How did Joseph use his special spiritual gifts to bless all those around him - no matter the circumstances?
  • What do you think it was like for Joseph to walk toward Pharaoh’s throne?
  • How did Joseph stand as a witness of God no matter what situation he was in?

Reading for the week of March 14-20

Genesis 42-50

Some related questions:

  • What can you do to lay up in store things that will bless you, your family, and others?
  • Why do you think Joseph wanted to test his brothers?
  • In what ways do you think Joseph’s dream prepared him?
  • What wisdom do you see in how Joseph handled this situation?
  • What did Judah do that showed Joseph he had changed?
  • What can you learn from Joseph’s charity and forgiveness given to his brothers?
  • What qualities did Joseph have that stand out to you?
  • What do you think it was like for Jacob’s family to move?
  • How did Joseph’s faithfulness impact his entire family?
  • How was Jacob’s life different than what he had planned?
  • What is important to know about the responsibilities assigned to certain lineages?
  • What insights have you gained about the importance of the tribe you are from?

Links to Quotes

(week of Mar. 7-13)

God Is a Shield to Us Genesis 38 : 21-23

Joseph Put God First Genesis 39 : 9-20

“A Man in Whom the Spirit of God Is” Genesis 41 : 36

(week of Mar. 14-20)

Jacob’s Blessing Genesis 48

Who Would help Joseph’s Seed? (1) Genesis 50 : 24-36

Who Would help Joseph’s Seed? (2) Genesis 50 : 24-36


Future reading : Mar. 21 - 27

Exodus 1 - 6


Future reading : Mar. 28 - Apr. 3

Exodus 7 - 13


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