📖 Come, Follow Me • 2026 Old Testament
Week 48 • November 23–29, 2026
Amos; Obadiah; Jonah: 'Seek the Lord, and Ye Shall Live'
"Seek the Lord, and Ye Shall Live"
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Amos; Obadiah; Jonah
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"'Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets... And saviours shall come up on mount Zion.' (Amos 3:7 & Obadiah 1:21)"
💡 Scripture Insight: Pondering Amos; Obadiah; Jonah helps us build spiritual strength and follow Jesus Christ in our daily thoughts and actions.
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QUESTION 1
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What fundamental doctrine of continuous revelation through living prophets is taught in Amos 3:7?
'The Lord speaks only in ancient times'
'Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets'
'Men can discover all truth without divine guidance'
'Prophets are chosen by popular vote'
Takeaway: Amos 3:7: 'Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.' A bedrock scripture for the necessity of living prophets.
QUESTION 2
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What tragic spiritual famine did the prophet Amos foresee coming upon the earth in Amos 8:11?
A famine of wheat and barley
'A famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the Lord'
A drying up of the rivers of Syria
A lack of olive oil for lamps
Takeaway: Amos 8:11–12 describes the Great Apostasy: a famine of hearing the words of the Lord, wandering from sea to sea seeking the word and not finding it.
QUESTION 3
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To what great Assyrian city was the prophet Jonah sent to cry repentance, though he initially fled toward Tarshish in Jonah 1–3?
Babylon
Nineveh
Damascus
Tyre
Takeaway: Jonah 1:2 & 3:1–2: 'Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me.'
QUESTION 4
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How did the king and citizens of Nineveh respond when Jonah preached that Nineveh would be overthrown in forty days in Jonah 3:5–10?
They laughed and arrested Jonah
The people of Nineveh believed God, proclaimed a fast, put on sackcloth from greatest to least, and God repented of the evil and spared them
They fled the city across the mountains
They offered sacrifices to pagan idols
Takeaway: Jonah 3:5 & 10: Nineveh's prompt, heartfelt repentance from the king to the humblest citizen moved God to spare the city.
QUESTION 5
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What plant did the Lord prepare to shade Jonah, and then wither, to teach him about divine mercy for the 120,000 souls of Nineveh in Jonah 4?
A fig tree
A gourd vine
An olive branch
A cedar sapling
Takeaway: Jonah 4:6–11: The Lord used the gourd vine to teach Jonah that God cares deeply for all His children: 'Should not I spare Nineveh, that great city?'
QUESTION 6
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In Obadiah 1:21, what prophetic phrase points to our modern privilege of doing vicarious temple work for our deceased ancestors?
'Kings shall rule from the hills'
'And saviours shall come up on mount Zion to judge the mount of Esau; and the kingdom shall be the Lord's'
'Priests shall collect tithes in the city'
'Soldiers shall build towers in Zion'
Takeaway: Obadiah 1:21: The Prophet Joseph Smith taught that we become 'saviours on Mount Zion' by receiving ordinances for our deceased ancestors in holy temples.
QUESTION 7
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In Amos 5:24, what mighty image of righteous daily discipleship did the prophet urge upon Israel?
'Let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream'
'Let gold fill the treasury like sand'
'Let trumpets sound day and night'
'Let palaces rise in every village'
Takeaway: Amos 5:24: 'Let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.'
Weekly Story & Discussion
Come, Follow Me • Amos; Obadiah; Jonah
Week 48
Core Scripture Themes
Amos; Obadiah; Jonah
1. Understanding Seek the Lord, and Ye Shall Live
Amos called Israel to let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream. Obadiah prophesied that saviours would come up on Mount Zion (temple work for ancestors). As we study these chapters, the Lord teaches principles of covenant living, faith, and patience.
'Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets... And saviours shall come up on mount Zion.' (Amos 3:7 & Obadiah 1:21)
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 Amos; Obadiah; Jonah 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?