Invite the Class to Live a Principle

“So if as teachers we want the Spirit to be more evident in our classroom, we simply need to invite class members to live a principle of the gospel more fully. When we commit to live a gospel principle more fully, we draw nearer to God and God draws nearer to us (see D&C 88:63).”

Russell T. Osguthorpe, “The Lesson Is Inside The Learner,” Ensign, Jul 2012, 32-33. 

Learn Through the Spirit

“Great gospel teachers recognize that they are not actually the teachers at all. The gospel is taught and learned through the Spirit. Without the Spirit, the teaching of gospel truths cannot lead to learning (see D&C 42:14). The more the teacher gives inspired invitations to act, the more the Spirit will be present during the lesson.”

Russell T. Osguthorpe, “The Lesson Is Inside The Learner,” Ensign, Jul 2012, 32. 

Teach Doctrine

 “Doctrine is the key to effective gospel learning and teaching. It unlocks hearts. It unlocks minds. It opens the way for the Spirit of God to inspire and edify everyone present.”

Russell T. Osguthorpe, “The Lesson Is Inside The Learner,” Ensign, Jul 2012, 32. 

Teach With Clarity and Conviction

“When the doctrines of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ are taught with clarity and conviction, the Lord strengthens both learner and teacher.

Russell T. Osguthorpe, “The Lesson Is Inside the Learner,” Ensign, Jul 2012, 32. 

Teach With Love

“When love is our motive, the Lord will strengthen us to accomplish His purposes to help His children. He will inspire us with what we as teachers need to say and how we should say it.”

Russell T. Osguthorpe, “The Lesson Is Inside The Learner,” Ensign, Jul 2012, 32. 

The Best is Yet to Come

“We look back to claim the embers from glowing experiences but not the ashes. And when we have learned what we need to learn and have brought with us the best that we have experienced, then we look ahead and remember that faith is always pointed toward the future.”

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, “The Best is Yet to Be,” Ensign, Jan. 2010, 24. 

Someone Always Cares

 “At times some may think that no one cares—but someone always cares! Your Heavenly Father will not leave you to struggle along, but stands ever ready to help.”

Thomas S. Monson