📖 Come, Follow Me • 2026 Old Testament
Week 43 • October 19–25, 2026
Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20: 'Before I Formed Thee in the Belly I Knew Thee'
"Before I Formed Thee in the Belly I Knew Thee"
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Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20
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"'Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.' (Jeremiah 1:5)"
💡 Scripture Insight: Pondering Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20 helps us build spiritual strength and follow Jesus Christ in our daily thoughts and actions.
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Teacher review and offline question guide for Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20
QUESTION 1
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What foundational doctrine of our premortal existence and foreordination did the Lord reveal to Jeremiah in Jeremiah 1:5?
'Thou wast born by random chance'
'Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations'
'Thy spirit was created at physical birth'
'Prophets are only chosen in old age'
Takeaway: Jeremiah 1:5: 'Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.'
QUESTION 2
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When young Jeremiah felt inadequate and said, 'Ah, Lord God! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child,' what reassuring reply did the Lord give in Jeremiah 1:7–8?
'Wait until you are thirty years old'
'Say not, I am a child: for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak. Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee'
'Hire an orator from Jerusalem'
'Preach only in writing'
Takeaway: Jeremiah 1:7–8: The Lord touched Jeremiah's mouth and said, 'Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee... Behold, I have put my words in thy mouth.'
QUESTION 3
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What object lesson did the Lord give Jeremiah when sending him down to the potter's house in Jeremiah 18:1–6?
A broken pot thrown away forever
The vessel was marred in the hands of the potter, so he made it again another vessel, showing how God can shape, reshape, and refine repenting people
Gold coins hidden under clay
A furnace burning without heat
Takeaway: Jeremiah 18:4–6: 'As the clay is in the potter's hand, so are ye in mine hand, O house of Israel.' The Lord lovingly reshapes our lives when we yield our will to Him.
QUESTION 4
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When Jeremiah was mocked and beaten, he thought of holding his peace, but why could he not stay silent according to Jeremiah 20:9?
Because King Zedekiah forced him to speak
His word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay
Because he was paid with silver coins
Because he wanted public acclaim
Takeaway: Jeremiah 20:9: 'Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay.'
QUESTION 5
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In Jeremiah 16:16, who did the Lord promise to send in the latter days to gather the scattered children of Israel from all lands?
Armies of foreign conquerors
'Behold, I will send for many fishers, saith the Lord, and they shall fish them; and after will I send for many hunters, and they shall hunt them from every mountain, and from every hill'
Philosophers and astronomers
Tax collectors
Takeaway: Jeremiah 16:16: A prophetic description of latter-day missionaries ('fishers' and 'hunters') gathering covenant Israel from every corner of the earth.
QUESTION 6
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What two tragic evils did Israel commit by turning away from God in Jeremiah 2:13?
They stopped trading and built no ships
They have forsaken me the fountain of living waters, and hewed them out cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water
They forgot ancient Hebrew grammar
They refused to farm the valleys
Takeaway: Jeremiah 2:13: 'For my people have committed two evils; they have forsaken me the fountain of living waters, and hewed them out cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water.'
QUESTION 7
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In Jeremiah 7:23, what simple, enduring covenant requirement did God summarize for His people?
'Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be my people: and walk ye in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well unto you'
'Offer ten thousand rams every month'
'Conquer all neighboring lands'
'Build houses of cedar'
Takeaway: Jeremiah 7:23: 'Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be my people: and walk ye in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well unto you.'
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Come, Follow Me • Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20
Week 43
Core Scripture Themes
Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20
1. Understanding Before I Formed Thee in the Belly I Knew Thee
Jeremiah was foreordained to be a prophet before birth. As clay in the hands of the potter, our lives can be shaped and refined when we yield our wills to Heavenly Father. As we study these chapters, the Lord teaches principles of covenant living, faith, and patience.
'Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.' (Jeremiah 1:5)
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
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What is one scripture or principle from Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20 that stood out most to you this week?
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How can trusting Heavenly Father help you when things at school or with friends feel confusing?
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What is one practical way you can live this week's lesson in your home with your family?
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When have you felt the Holy Ghost help you understand a gospel truth?