S3 E10 - D&C 135 • Life Prep 185 • D&C 137 • D&C 138 (Part 1)

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(00:00) Introduction
(01:42) Segment 1 — D&C 135: Strengthening Testimony of Joseph Smith(17:24) Segment 2 — Life Prep 185: Building Emotional Strength in the Lord(38:33) Segment 3 — D&C 137: The Celestial Kingdom & “Degree of Difficulty”(52:10) Segment 4 — D&C 138 (Part 1): Salvation for All of God’s Children(01:12:40) Closing Remarks

📘 Segment Summaries

D&C 135 — The Martyrdom of Joseph & Hyrum Smith
Will shares methods to help students prepare spiritually, reflect on blessings received through Joseph Smith, and understand how Joseph’s prophetic role directs us to Jesus Christ. Includes ideas for involving students’ families and youth leaders.

Life Prep 185 — Building Emotional Strength in the Lord
Mark uses President D. Todd Christofferson’s 2024 conference story to help teachers model emotional resilience centered in Jesus Christ. Students learn to identify their emotions, see the Savior’s role in their healing, and practice applying resilience tools to real challenges.

D&C 137 — Hope Through Heavenly Father’s Plan
Will guides teachers in connecting students’ personal experiences with grief to Joseph Smith’s vision of the celestial kingdom. Includes Sister Rooney’s “degree of difficulty” analogy to help students understand how the Savior judges with perfect love and understanding.

D&C 138 (Part 1) — Christ’s Work in the Spirit World
Mark explains the historical context behind President Joseph F. Smith’s vision. Teachers learn how to help students feel the fairness of God’s plan and understand how Jesus Christ offers salvation to all of Heavenly Father’s children on both sides of the veil.

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