Some Important Principles, Doctrines, and Events
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God will reveal to the faithful all the doctrines and ordinances necessary for them to return to His presence and become like Him (see Facsimile 2, figures 7–8; see also Alma 12:9–10).
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Abraham was a willing representative of the Lord. He went to Egypt and preached the gospel of Jesus Christ to the Egyptians (see Facsimile 3, figures 1–6; see also Helaman 8:16–18; Abraham 3:15).
Suggestions for Teaching
Facsimiles 2 and 3. Abraham Taught the Egyptians
Read Abraham 3:15. Assign students to study Facsimiles 2 and 3, including the explanations of the facsimiles, and have them make a list of what Abraham taught the Egyptians. Ask: How did the Egyptians respond to the teachings of Abraham? (see Facsimile 3, figure 1). Ask students why they think the Egyptians had so much respect for Abraham and the truths he taught.
Facsimile 2. A Hypocephalus
Review with students the information under “Facsimile 2. General Information” in the student manual (p. 39). Discuss what a hypocephalusis, and how and why it was used by the ancient Egyptians. You may want to make an overhead transparency of Facsimile 2 so you can point to the figures and their numbers as you discuss them with students. Use the explanations for the figures, along with the material in the student manual that pertains to Facsimile 2, figures 1–8 (pp. 39–40), to encourage students to think about these figures and try to understand their importance.
Facsimiles 1, 2, and 3. Review
Divide students into three groups and assign each group to study one of the facsimiles and make a list of gospel principles and doctrines that can be derived from it. Give each group a time limit, such as five minutes, and then have a representative from each group read their list to the class. Point out to students that even though we cannot understand everything in the Abraham facsimiles, there is much we can learn and understand from them.
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