About This Site
A simple, personal project to help our Sunday School class stay organized and engaged.
About This Site (Short Version)
This website is a personal project shared with members of the Cedar Hills Ward. It gathers lesson dates, scripture readings, and optional supplemental notes in one convenient place.
My aim is to help class members quickly find the week’s readings, locate lesson materials, and stay aligned with the Come, Follow Me schedule.
Not an Official Church Website
This is not an official website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints or of the Cedar Hills Ward. All interpretations, summaries, and supplemental material are my own efforts as a Sunday School teacher.
Official study resources: ChurchofJesusChrist.org/study
About the Teacher
I’m Andrew Olsen. This site helps me stay consistent in preparation and makes it easier for class members to review readings and lesson details outside of class.
More Details & FAQ
What’s on This Website?
- Calendar: Weekly reading assignments, CFM manual links, and dates I teach.
- Lesson Pages: Occasional write‑ups with main ideas, scriptures, and discussion questions—especially when several weeks are combined.
- Study Resources: A curated list of tools—official Church materials, linguistic helps, and reputable study aids.
FAQ
Why does this site exist?
It consolidates the exact lesson structure of our class. It saves time, reduces confusion, and provides one place to check readings, lessons, or notes.
Why are lesson pages optional?
Most weeks are discussion‑based. When a combined or complex lesson appears, I sometimes post supplemental material.
Why are multiple weeks combined?
I teach twice per month, so each “Lesson Page” covers the current week plus any preceding lessons not yet discussed.
Where do the scripture links point?
Generally to book landing pages on ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Verse‑specific links appear only when helpful in context.
Why include external resources?
Only when they provide reliable context—such as history, language notes, geography, or literary structure. They are meant to supplement, not replace, official materials.
Privacy & tracking?
None. This is a static Neocities site with no cookies, analytics, or data collection.
Contact
Feedback, corrections, or ideas are welcome: a.b.olsen@gmail.com
How I Study the Scriptures
I try to combine close reading with practical context. The goal isn’t academic commentary; it’s understanding, application, and good discussion.
1) Read the text first
Scripture first, before commentary or summaries. The primary text sets the priorities.
2) Identify central ideas
I usually focus on one to three principles that unlock understanding. These anchor the discussion.
3) Use reference tools as needed
For names, places, Hebrew terms, or historical background, I reference a small set of trusted sources (see the Resources page).
4) Watch for patterns and structure
Look for repeated phrases, contrasts, and how one passage answers another—often where insight appears.
5) Prefer open‑ended questions
Well‑framed questions help us think and apply rather than guess a “right” answer.
6) Tie it back to application
We try to consider what the text asks us to do, become, or reconsider.