📖 Come, Follow Me • 2026 Old Testament Week 48 • November 23–29, 2026

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Amos; Obadiah; Jonah: 'Seek the Lord, and Ye Shall Live'

"Seek the Lord, and Ye Shall Live"

📜 Amos; Obadiah; Jonah

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Scripture Scramble

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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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Scripture Fact or Fiction?

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Lesson Quiz Question Bank (7 Questions)

Teacher review and offline question guide for Amos; Obadiah; Jonah

QUESTION 1 📖

What fundamental doctrine of continuous revelation through living prophets is taught in Amos 3:7?

A: 'The Lord speaks only in ancient times'

B: ✓ 'Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets'

C: 'Men can discover all truth without divine guidance'

D: '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 📖

What tragic spiritual famine did the prophet Amos foresee coming upon the earth in Amos 8:11?

A: A famine of wheat and barley

B: A drying up of the rivers of Syria

C: A lack of olive oil for lamps

D: ✓ 'A famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the Lord'

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 📖

To what great Assyrian city was the prophet Jonah sent to cry repentance, though he initially fled toward Tarshish in Jonah 1–3?

A: ✓ Nineveh

B: Babylon

C: Damascus

D: 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 📖

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?

A: They laughed and arrested Jonah

B: They fled the city across the mountains

C: ✓ 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

D: 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 📖

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: ✓ A gourd vine

B: A fig tree

C: An olive branch

D: 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 📖

In Obadiah 1:21, what prophetic phrase points to our modern privilege of doing vicarious temple work for our deceased ancestors?

A: 'Kings shall rule from the hills'

B: ✓ 'And saviours shall come up on mount Zion to judge the mount of Esau; and the kingdom shall be the Lord's'

C: 'Priests shall collect tithes in the city'

D: '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 📖

In Amos 5:24, what mighty image of righteous daily discipleship did the prophet urge upon Israel?

A: 'Let gold fill the treasury like sand'

B: 'Let trumpets sound day and night'

C: 'Let palaces rise in every village'

D: ✓ 'Let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream'

Takeaway: Amos 5:24: 'Let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.'

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Weekly Story, Discussion & Teacher Guide

Come, Follow Me • Amos; Obadiah; Jonah

Week 48 • 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 Amos; Obadiah; Jonah. 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 📖 Amos; Obadiah; Jonah

How It Works (Teacher Description)

Students tap or click scrambled word tiles in correct sequence to reconstruct the central scripture verse from Amos; Obadiah; Jonah. 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 Amos; Obadiah; Jonah.

💡 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 📖 Amos; Obadiah; Jonah

How It Works (Teacher Description)

A 4x4 theme-linking grid where youth sort 16 scripture terms from Amos; Obadiah; Jonah 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 Amos; Obadiah; Jonah.

💡 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? 📖 Amos; Obadiah; Jonah

How It Works (Teacher Description)

A true-or-myth discernment challenge evaluating doctrinal statements regarding Amos; Obadiah; Jonah 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 📖 Amos; Obadiah; Jonah

How It Works (Teacher Description)

A visual rebus riddle where youth decode emoji sequences that illustrate pivotal stories, parables, and teachings from Amos; Obadiah; Jonah.

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-W48 📖 Amos; Obadiah; Jonah (7 Questions)

How It Works (Teacher Description)

Synchronized multiplayer live buzzer showdown hosted via OpenQuiz on quiz.intellidwell.net (Share Code: CFM-W48). 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

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

What is one scripture or principle from Amos; Obadiah; Jonah 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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