Old Testament Study for Latter-day Saints

The Old Testament is foundational to Latter-day Saint theology - but it is also one of the most challenging books for members to study. The cultural distance, the legal codes, and the unfamiliar names can make it feel remote. Latter-day Saints read the Old Testament with additional context from the Book of Moses, the Book of Abraham, and modern revelation that restores plain and precious truths. LDS Sunday School helps you engage the Old Testament with all of that context in place.

Key Principles

• ✓The Latter-day Saint understanding of the Fall differs significantly from traditional Christianity
• ✓The Book of Moses restores important context for the early chapters of Genesis
• ✓Isaiah is the most-quoted Old Testament prophet in the Book of Mormon - understanding him is essential
• ✓The law of Moses pointed forward to Christ - every sacrifice, every ritual, was a type
• ✓The Old Testament covenants with Abraham are foundational to Latter-day Saint theology