Teachers: The lessons in the manual contain more information than you will probably be able to teach in one class period. Seek the Spirit of the Lord in selecting the scripture passages, stories, activities, questions, and other lesson materials that best meet the needs of class members.

Basic Resources

• Do you want to see this week's lesson? Lesson 43

• You can read the assigned scriptures for this week online: Genesis 37:15–30; 45:1–15; 1 Nephi 2:16–17; D&C 135:1, 3.

• The official scripture study aids often have helpful information you can use in your lessons. For example, for this week's lesson, read the definition of "Unity" in the Guide to the Scriptures. How do the scriptures referenced relate to our families?

Art

The picture in the upper-right corner of this page shows Joseph being sold into slavery by his brothers. The picture is available online or in your meetinghouse library: Joseph Is Sold by His Brothers, Gospel Art Picture Kit, no. 109.

Talks and Articles in Church Magazines

Is it really that important that we build friendships with our own family members? Read President Ezra Taft Benson’s response: "Your most important friendships should be with your own brothers and sisters and with your father and mother. Love your family. Be loyal to them. Have a genuine concern for your brothers and sisters" ("To the 'Youth of the Noble Birthright,' " Ensign, May 1986, 43).

Music

Below are two Church hymns that relate to this week's lesson. You could read words from one of the hymns in class or have your class sing the hymn together. Click on a hymn title below to go to the Church Music site, where you can read or listen to the hymn online. Or, search for a hymn that relates to the lesson.

• "Let Us Oft Speak Kind Words," Hymns, no. 232
• "Love One Another," Hymns, no. 308

Videos

• Family Answers (Videocassette 53449)

• Together Forever (Videocassette 53411; DVD 54411)

Additional Helps

• "Communicate regularly with the parents of the young people you teach. Let them know about the talents, growth, and positive contributions you observe in their sons and daughters. Keep parents aware of what you are studying in class. Ask what you can do to help them as they teach their children. Direct young people to their parents, and seek to strengthen family bonds" (Teaching, No Greater Call, 119).

• Read how one sister became closer to her brother. See Mamie Hunsaker Hammer, "What a B(r)other," New Era, June 2003, 24.