Morgan 4th Ward
📖 Come, Follow Me • 2026 Old Testament Week 43 • October 19–25, 2026
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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"
📜 Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20
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Scripture Scramble

Weekly Scripture Builder
Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20
Arrange this week's key scripture from 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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Scripture Matchup

Two-of-a-Kind Linker
Before I Formed Thee in the Belly I Knew Thee
Connect each scripture passage on the left with its inspired teaching on the right!
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Scripture Passages
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Scripture Memory Match

Scripture Pairs
Before I Formed Thee in the Belly I Knew Thee
Flip the cards to pair up scripture phrases and principles:
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Scripture Fact or Fiction?

True or False?
Before I Formed Thee in the Belly I Knew Thee
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Scripture Emoji Decoder

Emoji Riddle
Before I Formed Thee in the Belly I Knew Thee
Solve the scripture emoji riddle by identifying the matching verse:
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Lesson Quiz Question Bank (7 Questions)

Teacher review and offline question guide for Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20
QUESTION 1 📖
What foundational doctrine of our premortal existence and foreordination did the Lord reveal to Jeremiah in Jeremiah 1:5?
A: 'Thou wast born by random chance'
B: 'Thy spirit was created at physical birth'
C: 'Prophets are only chosen in old age'
D: ✓ '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'
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 📖
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?
A: 'Wait until you are thirty years old'
B: ✓ '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'
C: 'Hire an orator from Jerusalem'
D: '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 📖
What object lesson did the Lord give Jeremiah when sending him down to the potter's house in Jeremiah 18:1–6?
A: A broken pot thrown away forever
B: Gold coins hidden under clay
C: ✓ 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
D: 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 📖
When Jeremiah was mocked and beaten, he thought of holding his peace, but why could he not stay silent according to Jeremiah 20:9?
A: ✓ 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
B: Because King Zedekiah forced him to speak
C: Because he was paid with silver coins
D: 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 📖
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?
A: Armies of foreign conquerors
B: Philosophers and astronomers
C: Tax collectors
D: ✓ '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'
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 📖
What two tragic evils did Israel commit by turning away from God in Jeremiah 2:13?
A: ✓ They have forsaken me the fountain of living waters, and hewed them out cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water
B: They stopped trading and built no ships
C: They forgot ancient Hebrew grammar
D: 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 📖
In Jeremiah 7:23, what simple, enduring covenant requirement did God summarize for His people?
A: 'Offer ten thousand rams every month'
B: ✓ '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'
C: 'Conquer all neighboring lands'
D: '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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Weekly Story, Discussion & Teacher Guide

Come, Follow Me • Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20
Week 43 • 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 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20. Designed for Sunday School teachers (ages 11–18), Primary leaders, and family scripture study.

6 Lesson Activities
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Scripture Scramble

Weekly Scripture Builder 📖 Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20
How It Works (Teacher Description)

Students tap or click scrambled word tiles in correct sequence to reconstruct the central scripture verse from Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20. 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 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20.

💡 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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Scripture Matchup

Two-of-a-Kind Linker 📖 Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20
How It Works (Teacher Description)

Students connect scripture verses from Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20 with their inspired doctrinal principles, completions, and life applications.

Gospel Purpose & Learning Objective

Strengthens scripture navigation confidence and teaches how ancient verses directly guide modern decision-making.

💡 Classroom Facilitation Tip

Encourage youth to open their scriptures to the cited verses as they match each pair.

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Scripture Memory Match

Scripture Pairs 📖 Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20
How It Works (Teacher Description)

A card-matching memory challenge pairing key scripture passages and sacred symbols from Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20.

Gospel Purpose & Learning Objective

Strengthens visual memory and scripture familiarity, providing an accessible learning path for younger or visual learners.

💡 Classroom Facilitation Tip

Have students take turns at the front or play in small teams as an engaging lesson wrap-up.

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Scripture Fact or Fiction?

True or False? 📖 Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20
How It Works (Teacher Description)

A true-or-myth discernment challenge evaluating doctrinal statements regarding Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20 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 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20
How It Works (Teacher Description)

A visual rebus riddle where youth decode emoji sequences that illustrate pivotal stories, parables, and teachings from Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20.

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-W43 📖 Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20 (7 Questions)
How It Works (Teacher Description)

Synchronized multiplayer live buzzer showdown hosted via OpenQuiz on quiz.intellidwell.net (Share Code: CFM-W43). 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 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?

2

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

3

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

4

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

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