Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20: Overview

Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual

Contents
Old Testament Lessons
Title Page
Lessons 1–2
Introduction to the Teacher Manual
- Lessons 1–2
  Welcome to the Old Testament
- Lessons 3–6
  Moses 1; Abraham 3
- Lessons 7–9
  Genesis 1–2; Moses 2–3; Abraham 4–5
- Lessons 10–12
  Genesis 3–4; Moses 4–5
- Lessons 13–15
  Genesis 5; Moses 6
- Lessons 16–18
  Moses 7
- Lessons 19–21
  Genesis 6–11; Moses 8
- Lessons 22–24
  Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1–2
- Lessons 25–28
  Genesis 18–23
- Lessons 29–32
  Genesis 24–33
- Lessons 33–34
  Genesis 37–41
- Lessons 35–37
  Genesis 42–50
- Lessons 38–40
  Exodus 1–6
- Easter
- Lessons 41–44
  Exodus 7–13
- Lessons 45–47
  Exodus 14–18
- Lessons 48–51
  Exodus 19–20; 24; 31–34
- Lessons 52–55
  Exodus 35–40; Leviticus 1; 4; 16; 19
- Lessons 56–57
  Numbers 11–14; 20–24; 27
- Lessons 58–60
  Deuteronomy 6–8; 15; 18; 29–30; 34
- Lessons 61–64
  Joshua 1–8; 23–24
- Lessons 65–67
  Judges 2–4; 6–8; 13–16
- Lessons 68–70
  Ruth; 1 Samuel 1–7
- Lessons 71–73
  1 Samuel 8–10; 13; 15–16
- Lessons 74–76
  1 Samuel 17–18; 24–26; 2 Samuel 5–7
- Lessons 77–80
  2 Samuel 11–12; 1 Kings 3; 6–9; 11
- Lessons 81–82
  1 Kings 12–13; 17–22
- Lessons 83–85
  2 Kings 2–7
- Lessons 86–89
  2 Kings 16–25
- Lessons 90–91
  2 Chronicles 14–20; 26; 30
- Lessons 92–93
  Ezra 1, 3–7; Nehemiah 2; 4–6; 8
- Lessons 94–96
  Esther
- Lessons 97–99
  Job 1–3; 12–14; 19; 21–24; 38–40; 42
- Lessons 100–103
  Psalms 1–2; 8; 19–33; 40; 46
- Lessons 104–106
  Psalms 49–51; 61–66; 69–72; 77–78; 85–86
- Lessons 107–108
  Psalms 102–103; 110; 116–119; 127–128; 135–139; 146–150
- Lessons 109–112
  Proverbs 1–4; 15–16; 22; 31; Ecclesiastes 1–3; 11–12
- Lessons 113–116
  Isaiah 1–12
- Lessons 117–118
  Isaiah 13–14; 22; 24–30; 35
- Lessons 119–122
  Isaiah 40–49
- Lessons 123–125
  Isaiah 50–57
- Lessons 126–129
  Isaiah 58–66
- Lessons 130–133
  Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20
- Lessons 134–137
  Jeremiah 31–33; 36–38; Lamentations 1; 3
- Lessons 138–141
  Ezekiel 1–3; 33–34; 36–37; 47
- Lessons 142–145
  Daniel 1–7
- Lessons 146–148
  Hosea; Joel
- Lessons 149–151
  Amos; Obadiah; Jonah
- Lessons 152–154
  Micah; Nahum; Habakkuk; Zephaniah
- Lessons 155–157
  Haggai 1–2; Zechariah 1–4; 7–14
- Lessons 158–160
  Malachi
Lessons 166–170
Life Preparation Lessons
- Doctrinal Mastery: Finding Answers to My Questions
- Lessons 166–170
  Scripture Study Skills
- Lessons 171–176
  For the Strength of Youth Guide
- Lessons 177–180
  Building Self–Reliance
- Lessons 181–187
  Physical and Emotional Health
- Lessons 188–191
  Preparing for Future Education and Employment
- Lessons 192–195
  Succeed in School
- Lessons 196–200
  Missionary Preparation
- Lessons 201–204
  Temple Preparation
- Lessons 205–208
  Teachings of Church Leaders
Appendix

“Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20: Overview,” Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual (2026)

“Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20: Overview,” Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual

Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20

Overview

Jeremiah was ordained before this life to serve as a prophet. His message was to the Jews to repent of their wicked ways so the Savior could heal them. He prophesied the miraculous gathering of Israel in the latter days.

Prepare to teach

The following information provides you with ideas of what you may need to prepare in advance for each lesson.

Jeremiah 1

Lesson purpose: To help students feel a desire to fulfill their divine purpose.

Student preparation: Invite students to imagine holding a newborn infant and to think about these two questions:
- How was this child prepared for mortal life before they were born?
- As this child grows up, what do I hope they will understand about their divine purpose?
Videos: “Decisions for Eternity” (14:25) from time code 6:21 to 7:08; “The Choice Generation” (11:24) from time code 5:43 to 7:14
Content to display: Self-assessment at the beginning of class; statement from Elder John C. Pingree Jr.

Jeremiah 2–3

Lesson purpose: To help students increase their desire to turn to the Savior for mercy and healing.

Student preparation: Invite students to find a scripture that teaches about the blessings of repentance. They could prepare to share why those blessings are meaningful to them.
Objects: A pitcher of water; a basin or large bowl; a cup with a few small holes in the bottom
Image: A young man
Videos: “The Savior Wants to Forgive” (5:50); “The Miracle of the Atonement” (10:24) from time code 0:20 to 2:12
Content to display: Instructions for students to prepare what they would say to a young man in a scenario at the end of the lesson

Jeremiah 16

Lesson purpose: To help students participate in the gathering of Israel by sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Student preparation: Invite students to ponder possible concerns Latter-day Saint teens might have with sharing the Savior’s gospel and ways to overcome those concerns. They can prepare to share their thoughts with the class.
Image: Moses parting the Red Sea
Videos: “How Great Will Be Your Joy” (13:47) from time code 0:25 to 0:51; “Simple Ways to Love, Share, and Invite for Youth” (2:50)
Content to display: Instructions for the study activity in the “Participating in the gathering” section; statement from President Nelson at the end of the lesson

Assess Your Learning 8

Lesson purpose: To help students reflect on the goals they have set and the growth they have experienced during their recent study of the Old Testament.

Student preparation: Consider providing students with Elder David A. Bednar’s statement in the lesson. Invite them to consider how this statement applies to their spiritual progress during seminary this year. Encourage them to evaluate their efforts by reviewing journal entries, scriptures they have marked, and notes they have made.
Video: “One Percent Better” (10:01) from time code 0:00 to 2:11
Content to display: Circle diagram; questions below the circle diagram; instructions for letter writing activity
Images: Scarlet and crimson colors; snow and sheep