The Presidents of the Church
Teacher's Manual

Published by
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Salt Lake City, Utah

© 1989, 1993, 1996 by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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Printed in the United States of America
English approval: 2/96

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Contents

Lesson Number and Title     Page

Helps for the Teacher     v

  1   Our Choice to Follow Christ     1

  2   The Scriptures-A Sure Guide for the Latter Days     5

  3   Revelation to Living Prophets Comes Again to Earth     10

  4   You Are Called to Build Zion     14

  5   Listening to a Prophet Today     17

  6   The Prophet Joseph Smith-A Light in the Darkness     23

  7   Strengthening a Testimony of Joseph Smith     28

  8   Revelation     32

  9   Succession in the Presidency     37

10   Brigham Young-A Disciple Indeed     42

11   Brigham Young: Building the Kingdom by Righteous Works     48

12   John Taylor-Man of Faith     53

13   John Taylor-Defender of the Faith     57

14   A Missionary All Your Life     63

15   Wilford Woodruff-Faithful and True     69

16   Wilford Woodruff: Righteousness and the Protection of the Lord     74

17   Lorenzo Snow Served God and His Fellowmen     77

18   Lorenzo Snow: Financing God's Kingdom     84

19   Make Peer Pressure a Positive Experience     88

20   Joseph F. Smith-A Voice of Courage     93

21   Joseph F. Smith: Redemption of the Dead     98

22   Heber J. Grant-Man of Determination     105

23   Heber J. Grant: Success through Reliance on the Lord     110

24   Turning Weaknesses and Trials into Strengths     116

25   George Albert Smith: Responding to the Good     120

26   George Albert Smith: A Mission of Love     126

27   Peace in Troubled Times     132

28   David O. McKay: Honor for Home and Family     136

29   David O. McKay-Worldwide Ambassador of God     141

30   Preparing for an Eternal Home     147

31   The Scriptures Can Be Enjoyable     152

32   Joseph Fielding Smith-Child of Promise, Student of the Scriptures     158

33   Joseph Fielding Smith Magnified His Calling     164

34   Prayer, Precious and Powerful     171

35   Harold B. Lee: From Boy to Man, Close to God     175

36   Harold B. Lee-Dynamic Leader     179

37   Spencer W. Kimball: Raised in a Refiner's Fire     184

38   Spencer W. Kimball-Model of Forgiveness     190

39   "Lengthen Your Stride"     194

40   Ezra Taft Benson: Teaching Sacrifice and Service for the Lord     197

41   Ezra Taft Benson-A Loyal Servant     202

42   Howard W. Hunter: In the Footsteps of the Savior     207

43   Howard W. Hunter: Focus on the Temple     213

44   Gordon B. Hinckley: Making Correct Choices     218



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