Book of mormon 01/23

Understanding the Audience

• Recognize the audience's perspective and expectations.

• Main point: The focus is not devotional; instead, it's academic.

Nature of the Material

• The content is academic rather than personal or testimonial.

• Participants are engaging with texts critically and analytically.

Scholar Activities

• Activities involve making assertions based on text interpretations.

• Participants are acting in a scholarly capacity, similar to what scholars typically do.

• Approach the material with an academic mindset.

Reflection on Teaching Approach

• Acknowledge the difference in teaching approach compared to previous sessions.

• Emphasize the academic nature of discussions and analysis.