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Lesson 178 · Building Self-Reliance
Exercising Faith in Jesus Christ to Build Self-Reliance
Help students act with faith in Jesus Christ to build self-reliance.
Teach from the manual first
The lesson comes from the Church’s seminary manual
Use the official lesson as written. These activities take a few minutes to open or review class, and the send-home card helps families reinforce what was taught.
Jesus Christ will help us become self-reliant as we act with faith in Him, doing all we can do.
New Testament Seminary Teacher Manual (2027). Follow your coordinator’s pacing guide.
Review
My part, His part
The lesson’s two journal statements and a next step, privately on phones.
Review · John 2 + a modern exampleFill Them to the Brim
John 2, D&C 123:17 and a modern scenario in six rounds.
Open →
Phones · saves on each phoneMy Part, His Part
“One area I am self-reliant… one area I could grow…” plus a Cana-pattern next step.
Show the QR code →
Category review · 5 facets + reflectionSelf-Reliance Check-In
Category review for Lessons 177–180, from the manual’s Assess Your Learning ideas.
Open →Send home
Do all you can, then trust Him
Send this to your class chat after the lesson. Students and parents can open the story and resources at home, alone or with family.
“Therefore, dearly beloved brethren, let us cheerfully do all things that lie in our power; and then may we stand still, with the utmost assurance, to see the salvation of God, and for his arm to be revealed.”D&C 123:17
Ask: Where do you need to “fill it to the brim” this week, and trust the Lord with the rest?
Try: Choose one area to grow in, do your full part, and ask the Lord for what you can’t do.
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