📖 Come, Follow Me • 2026 Old Testament Week 37 • September 7–13, 2026 • Old Testament

Proverbs 1–4; 15–16; 22; 31; Ecclesiastes 1–3; 11–12: 'He Shall Direct Thy Paths'

"He Shall Direct Thy Paths"
📜 Proverbs 1–4; 15–16; 22; 31; Ecclesiastes 1–3; 11–12
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"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. (Proverbs 3:5–6)"
💡 Scripture Insight: When we let God prevail in our lives and acknowledge Him in daily prayers, He removes spiritual stumbling blocks and guides our steps through every decision.
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Lesson Quiz Question Bank (10 Questions)

Teacher review and offline question guide for Proverbs & Ecclesiastes
QUESTION 1 📖
According to Proverbs 3:5–6, what must we do for the Lord to direct our paths?
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding
Rely exclusively on mortal logic and worldly wisdom
Wait until adulthood to seek divine guidance
Only pray when facing major emergencies
Takeaway: Proverbs 3:5–6: 'Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.'
QUESTION 2 📖
What does Proverbs 15:1 teach has the power to turn away wrath and calm contention?
A soft answer
A sarcastic comeback
Yelling louder than the other person
Ignoring the problem forever
Takeaway: Proverbs 15:1: 'A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.'
QUESTION 3 📖
In Proverbs 22:1, what is said to be 'rather to be chosen than great riches'?
A good name and loving favour
A vault of gold and silver coins
Worldly fame and social media followers
A luxurious palace in the city
Takeaway: Proverbs 22:1: 'A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.'
QUESTION 4 📖
What famous eternal truth about our mortal lives is taught in Ecclesiastes 3:1?
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven
Everything in mortality happens randomly with no divine timetable
Only childhood matters and adulthood has no divine purpose
Disciples should never pause or take time to rest
Takeaway: Ecclesiastes 3:1: 'To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.'
QUESTION 5 📖
Proverbs 30:25 praises which tiny creature as 'exceeding wise' for preparing food in summer?
The ant
The desert locust
The garden spider
The honeybee
Takeaway: Proverbs 30:25: 'The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer.'
QUESTION 6 📖
According to Proverbs 16:18, what attitude commonly goes before destruction and stumbling?
Pride and a haughty spirit
Patience and quiet humility
Generosity to those in need
Faithful morning prayer
Takeaway: Proverbs 16:18: 'Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.'
QUESTION 7 📖
How does Proverbs 16:24 describe the spiritual effect of 'pleasant words'?
As an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones
As bitter medicine that causes discomfort
As heavy weights that slow us down
As fleeting shadows with no effect
Takeaway: Proverbs 16:24: 'Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.'
QUESTION 8 📖
In Proverbs 27:17, what metaphor describes how good friends uplift and sharpen each other?
Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend
Gold polishes silver until both sparkle
Rain washes away sand on the shore
Cedars of Lebanon shelter the grass
Takeaway: Proverbs 27:17: 'Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.'
QUESTION 9 📖
What principle of tithing and gratitude is taught in Proverbs 3:9?
Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase
Keep all your earnings for personal luxury and pleasure
Only give offerings when you have excess money to spare
Rely solely on others to build the kingdom
Takeaway: Proverbs 3:9: 'Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase.'
QUESTION 10 📖
How does Ecclesiastes 12:13 summarize 'the whole duty of man'?
Fear God, and keep his commandments
Accumulate as much earthly wealth as possible
Win public arguments and receive mortal praise
Avoid making any promises or covenants
Takeaway: Ecclesiastes 12:13: 'Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.'
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Weekly Story & Discussion

Come, Follow Me • Proverbs & Ecclesiastes
Week 37

Core Scripture Themes

1. Leaning on Heavenly Father

Mortal understanding is limited, but God sees from eternity to eternity. Trusting Him means letting His wisdom guide our daily decisions, even when the path is not immediately obvious.

"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding..." (Proverbs 3:5)

2. The Power of a Soft Answer

When tensions flare at home or school, choosing a soft, calm tone defuses anger and invites the Spirit. Our words can heal or hurt; wisdom chooses kindness.

"A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger." (Proverbs 15:1)

3. The Worth of a Good Name

A reputation for honesty, kindness, and covenant-keeping is far more precious than silver or gold. Worldly possessions fade, but a faithful character endures.

"A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches..." (Proverbs 22:1)

4. A Season for Every Purpose

Life brings seasons of joy, seasons of planting, and seasons of patient waiting. God orchestrates our growth throughout all the chapters of mortality.

"To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven..." (Ecclesiastes 3:1)

💬 Class & Family Discussion Starters

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What does 'lean not unto thine own understanding' look like when you have to make a tough decision?

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When was a time someone gave you a 'soft answer' when you were frustrated, and how did it change the situation?

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Proverbs 30 praises the little ant for preparing food in summer. What are ways youth can prepare spiritually now for future missions, temples, and trials?

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Ecclesiastes teaches that there is a time to every purpose. How does trusting God's timing help us when answers to prayers take time?

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