📖 Come, Follow Me • 2026 Old Testament Week 44 • Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2026

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Jeremiah 31–33; 36–39; Lamentations 1; 3: 'I Will Turn Their Mourning into Joy'

"I Will Turn Their Mourning into Joy"

📜 Jeremiah 31–33; 36–39; Lamentations 1; 3

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Scripture Scramble

Weekly Scripture Builder

Jeremiah 31–33; 36–39; Lamentations 1; 3

Arrange this week's key scripture from Jeremiah 31–33; 36–39; Lamentations 1; 3:

Tap or click words below in the correct order to assemble the verse...

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"'I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.' (Jeremiah 31:33)"

💡 Scripture Insight: Pondering Jeremiah 31–33; 36–39; Lamentations 1; 3 helps us build spiritual strength and follow Jesus Christ in our daily thoughts and actions.

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Gospel Connections

Theme 4x4 Grid

I Will Turn Their Mourning into Joy

Find four groups of four related gospel items from this week's lesson!

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Scripture Fact or Fiction?

True or False?

I Will Turn Their Mourning into Joy

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Scripture Emoji Decoder

Emoji Riddle

I Will Turn Their Mourning into Joy

Solve the scripture emoji riddle by identifying the matching verse:

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Live Wireless Buzzer Trivia Showdown

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Lesson Quiz Question Bank (7 Questions)

Teacher review and offline question guide for Jeremiah 31–33; 36–39; Lamentations 1; 3

QUESTION 1 📖

In Jeremiah 31:33, where did the Lord promise to write His covenant law in the latter days?

A: On large stone monuments in city squares

B: ✓ 'I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people'

C: In papyrus scrolls stored in jars

D: On bronze gates

Takeaway: Jeremiah 31:33: 'I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.' Covenants internalized into our very character.

QUESTION 2 📖

What encouraging invitation to personal prayer and divine revelation is given in Jeremiah 33:3?

A: ✓ 'Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not'

B: 'Speak only when spoken to'

C: 'Ask questions only of mortal scholars'

D: 'Keep your prayers brief and silent'

Takeaway: Jeremiah 33:3: 'Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.'

QUESTION 3 📖

What did wicked King Jehoiakim do with the scroll containing Jeremiah's inspired warnings in Jeremiah 36:23?

A: He repented and read it to the city

B: He gave it to the priests of Baal

C: He threw it into the river

D: ✓ He cut it with a penknife and cast it into the fire on the hearth until all the roll was consumed

Takeaway: Jeremiah 36:23: The king cut the scroll with a penknife and cast it into the fire until it was burned, but the Lord commanded Jeremiah to write all the words again on another scroll.

QUESTION 4 📖

Where did the rebellious princes cast Jeremiah to silence his preaching, leaving him to sink into the mud in Jeremiah 38:6?

A: In a cell in the king's palace

B: Into a cave in the desert

C: ✓ Into the dungeon/cistern of Malchiah, where there was no water, but mire: so Jeremiah sunk in the mire

D: Outside the city gates

Takeaway: Jeremiah 38:6: They lowered Jeremiah with cords into the dungeon of Malchiah, where he sunk into the deep mire.

QUESTION 5 📖

Who had the courage to plead with King Zedekiah and gently rescue Jeremiah out of the muddy dungeon using old rags and cords in Jeremiah 38:7–13?

A: Baruch the scribe

B: ✓ Ebed-melech the Ethiopian, a palace official

C: Gedaliah

D: Jonathan the scribe

Takeaway: Jeremiah 38:7–13: Ebed-melech the Ethiopian put old rotten rags and clouts under Jeremiah's armholes beneath the cords and drew him out of the dungeon. God promised to protect him.

QUESTION 6 📖

What sublime testimony of hope amidst grief is recorded in Lamentations 3:22–23?

A: 'Mortal life is without purpose'

B: 'The temple will never be rebuilt'

C: 'Grief lasts forever'

D: ✓ 'It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness'

Takeaway: Lamentations 3:22–23: 'It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.'

QUESTION 7 📖

In Jeremiah 31:13, what joyful comfort does the Lord promise to mourning covenant children?

A: 'They must endure sorrow alone'

B: 'Sorrow is the only path in mortality'

C: ✓ 'I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow'

D: 'Joy is reserved only for angels'

Takeaway: Jeremiah 31:13: 'Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old together: for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.'

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Weekly Story, Discussion & Teacher Guide

Come, Follow Me • Jeremiah 31–33; 36–39; Lamentations 1; 3

Week 44 • Teacher & Family Companion

🎓 Teacher & Family Activity Companion

Game Descriptions & Gospel Purposes

Pedagogical guides, spiritual learning objectives, and classroom facilitation tips for each interactive game in Jeremiah 31–33; 36–39; Lamentations 1; 3. Designed for Sunday School teachers (ages 11–18), Primary leaders, and family scripture study.

5 Lesson Activities

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Scripture Scramble

Weekly Scripture Builder 📖 Jeremiah 31–33; 36–39; Lamentations 1; 3

How It Works (Teacher Description)

Students tap or click scrambled word tiles in correct sequence to reconstruct the central scripture verse from Jeremiah 31–33; 36–39; Lamentations 1; 3. Features interactive word undo, reset, and next-word hint assistance.

Gospel Purpose & Learning Objective

Scripture memorization and close-reading comprehension. Assembling the verse word-by-word encourages youth to internalize prophetic language and reflect on the divine promises in Jeremiah 31–33; 36–39; Lamentations 1; 3.

💡 Classroom Facilitation Tip

Project the scramble on screen and invite students to assemble the verse collaboratively. Once assembled, recite the full verse aloud together and ask: 'Which phrase in this verse speaks most to you today?'

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Gospel Connections

Theme 4x4 Grid 📖 Jeremiah 31–33; 36–39; Lamentations 1; 3

How It Works (Teacher Description)

A 4x4 theme-linking grid where youth sort 16 scripture terms from Jeremiah 31–33; 36–39; Lamentations 1; 3 into four thematic categories of four items each.

Gospel Purpose & Learning Objective

Doctrinal synthesis and category association. Trains students to identify foundational doctrines, covenants, and prophetic teachings across Jeremiah 31–33; 36–39; Lamentations 1; 3.

💡 Classroom Facilitation Tip

Have students work in pairs to discuss potential connections before selecting four tiles. Ask volunteers to explain the doctrinal relationship of each solved category.

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Scripture Fact or Fiction?

True or False? 📖 Jeremiah 31–33; 36–39; Lamentations 1; 3

How It Works (Teacher Description)

A true-or-myth discernment challenge evaluating doctrinal statements regarding Jeremiah 31–33; 36–39; Lamentations 1; 3 with immediate scriptural explanations.

Gospel Purpose & Learning Objective

Spiritual discernment and doctrinal clarity. Helps youth distinguish between worldly assumptions and eternal truths revealed through ancient and modern prophets.

💡 Classroom Facilitation Tip

Have youth vote with a thumbs-up or thumbs-down before revealing the answer, then invite a student to read the scriptural explanation aloud.

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Scripture Emoji Decoder

Emoji Riddle 📖 Jeremiah 31–33; 36–39; Lamentations 1; 3

How It Works (Teacher Description)

A visual rebus riddle where youth decode emoji sequences that illustrate pivotal stories, parables, and teachings from Jeremiah 31–33; 36–39; Lamentations 1; 3.

Gospel Purpose & Learning Objective

Visual engagement and creative association. Serves as a fun, low-pressure lesson hook that sparks curiosity about the scripture narratives.

💡 Classroom Facilitation Tip

Use as an opening 3-minute bell-ringer to begin class with energy, or as a mid-lesson break to refocus attention.

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Live Buzzer Trivia Showdown

quiz.intellidwell.net • CFM-W44 📖 Jeremiah 31–33; 36–39; Lamentations 1; 3 (7 Questions)

How It Works (Teacher Description)

Synchronized multiplayer live buzzer showdown hosted via OpenQuiz on quiz.intellidwell.net (Share Code: CFM-W44). The teacher hosts and directs the board on laptop or tablet while youth buzz in using smartphones or physical wireless buzzers. Includes real-time lockouts, countdown timers, sound chimes, and automatic scoring.

Gospel Purpose & Learning Objective

Formative comprehension check and class-wide celebration of learning (7 questions). Encourages attentive scripture study throughout the week and unites youth in joyful, gospel-centered fellowship.

💡 Classroom Facilitation Tip

Project the big-screen Display Board (quiz.intellidwell.net/display) at the front of the classroom while controlling the pace from your own device (/host). Have youth pair up as companion teams to discuss answers before buzzing in.

Core Scripture Themes

Jeremiah 31–33; 36–39; Lamentations 1; 3

1. Understanding I Will Turn Their Mourning into Joy

The Lord covenants to write His law in our inward parts and hearts. Even amidst sorrow, God's compassions fail not; 'they are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.' As we study these chapters, the Lord teaches principles of covenant living, faith, and patience.

'I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.' (Jeremiah 31:33)

Daily Faith

2. Hearing the Voice of the Lord

Throughout the Old Testament, the Lord spoke through prophets, whispering peace to those who sought Him in sincerity and humility.

"Hearken unto the voice of the Lord your God..."

Sacred Covenants

3. The Promise of Deliverance

When trials and challenges arise, Heavenly Father never leaves us alone. His covenants provide an anchor that keeps our testimonies steady.

"The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer..." (Psalm 18:2)

Following Jesus Christ

4. Light Along the Path

Jesus Christ is the center of the Old Testament and the center of our lives. Following His example fills our homes and ward family with love.

"I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness..." (John 8:12)

💬 Class & Family Discussion Starters

What is one scripture or principle from Jeremiah 31–33; 36–39; Lamentations 1; 3 that stood out most to you this week?

How can trusting Heavenly Father help you when things at school or with friends feel confusing?

What is one practical way you can live this week's lesson in your home with your family?

When have you felt the Holy Ghost help you understand a gospel truth?

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