My New Calling: Gospel Doctrine

I was recently called as my ward's only Gospel Doctrine Teacher!  I was just feeling comfortable serving as the Relief Society 2nd counselor and looking forward to this year, when I was surprisingly released and called to this new calling.  I was in shock when I said "yes."  My first week teaching didn't go as I had planned in my mind, it's harder than I thought it would be.  I just found this great article called "Increasing Participation in Lessons" that will come to my rescue. 

I am coming to this new assignment right smack dab in the Isaiah chapters that are quoted in 2 Nephi - even more daunting!  I have found a good articles to help me sort through this.  You might also enjoy them:  1) How can I understand Isaiah? found in the March New Era 2012, and 2) Ten Keys to Understanding Isaiah by Elder Bruce R McConkie.

If you have any great teaching tips of what you have liked about your current or past gospel doctrine class, please share!  This is stretching me to my limits.

More great resources: 
Gospel Doctrine Study Guide  
LDS Institute Manuals
BYU Scripture Discussions
Teaching Guidebook
LDS Living
Gospelink
Israel Revealed by Daniel Rona
Meridian Magazine 
Feast upon the Word blog 
Bro. Beardall's Gospel Doctrine Class
Teaching Them the Word of God Will all Diligence
The Power of Teaching Doctrine
Teaching - No Greater Call
The Teacher's Divine Commission
Inviting Class Discussion
Spiritual Guides for Teachers of Righteousness