Moses described Bezaleel by saying:

“And he hath filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship; And to devise curious works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass.” (Exodus 35:31-32)

Those sound like pretty cool gifts, right?!

Bezaleel was talented and had probably worked hard to hone in on his crafts over the years.

But the Lord had something extraordinary in mind.

Bezaleel’s specific talents and abilities were needed to help build and beautify the tabernacle.

And Bezaleel willingly used his gifts, all given from God in the first place, to serve the Lord in building His holy house. 

What are some of the talents and gifts you’ve been given from God?

What are skills you’ve worked hard to develop?

How have you been able to use those abilities to help give back and show thanks to the Lord?

Happy Studying!

-Cali Black

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So many factors to consider, so many strategies to try, so many ways to craft a lesson plan to optimize engagement and learning.

It was fascinating to me.

Especially because growing up in the church, we put everyone in “teaching” callings and call it a day!

But there is so much research behind how to actually be a good teacher, and it blew my mind.

I loved learning it, and I loved putting it into practice.

Here’s the thing about church teaching assignments, though.

You don’t have to know anything about the most up-to-date pedagogy.

In one of the most comforting verses for teachers ever, the Lord reminds us:

“Teach ye diligently and my grace shall attend you”. D&C 88:78

Diligent teachers have the Lord’s grace with them.

Grace that covers gaps in teaching skills, or engagement strategies, or even doctrinal knowledge.

Don’t get me wrong, I still love learning from masterful teachers.

But I’ve had great teachers who focus on entertainment more than bringing the spirit.

And I’ve had humble teachers who probably read too much during the lesson, ask obvious questions, or don’t really engage as well as they could, where the Spirit still speaks powerful words to me because I can tell they are doing their best.

Feel like you aren’t the best teacher, and yet you’ve been asked to teach?

The Lord’s grace will attend you.

I’ve felt this time and time again as I’ve taught, sometimes using my best teaching strategies, and other times being pulled in a totally different direction.

If we as teachers are diligent in our preparation, both of the material and of our hearts, the Lord’s grace will cover any gaps.

And His Spirit will do the real teaching.

Happy Studying!

-Cali Black

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