Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual

Contents
Title Page
Introduction to the Teacher Manual
Lessons 1–2
Welcome to the Old Testament
- 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 31–33; 36–38; Lamentations 1; 3: Overview

“Jeremiah 31–33; 36–38; Lamentations 1; 3: Overview,” Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual (2026)

“Jeremiah 31–33; 36–38; Lamentations 1; 3: Overview,” Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual

Jeremiah 31–33; 36-38; Lamentations 1; 3

Jeremiah 31–33; 36–38; Lamentations 1; 3

Overview

Jeremiah prophesied in Jerusalem before and during the Babylonian captivity. He warned the Jews that if they did not repent, their city would be attacked, and they would be taken captive. The kings and people of Jerusalem did not hearken to Jeremiah and were destroyed. Jeremiah also taught his people about the Lord’s love and how He would gather His people in the last days. As part of the gathering, the Lord promised to write His law in the hearts of His followers. After Jerusalem was destroyed, Jeremiah wrote a lament for his people, reminding them of the Lord’s compassion and that they were not cast off forever.

Prepare to teach

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

Jeremiah 31

Lesson purpose: To help students understand what it means to have the Savior’s gospel written in their hearts.

Student preparation: Invite students to ask family members and friends this question: “What is the difference between knowing a gospel truth in your mind and feeling it in your heart?” They could prepare to share what they discussed.
Items to display: The following questions: “How do I know that the Savior’s law is written in my heart? What are some things I can do to invite the Savior to write His law in my heart?”
Handout: “The Savior Will Write His Law in Your Heart”

Jeremiah 36

Lesson purpose: To help students understand how the scriptures help them turn to Jesus Christ to be forgiven of sin.

Student preparation: Consider inviting students to review their personal scripture study goals and progress on the required reading for the year. You could also invite students to reflect on how their scripture study is helping them turn to the Lord.

Lamentations 1; 3

Lesson purpose: To help students feel the Savior’s compassion for them, even when they sin.

Student preparation: Invite students to recall a story from the scriptures that demonstrates the Savior’s compassionate nature. Students will have a chance to refer to this story in the lesson.
Image: An image of the prophet Jeremiah
Video: “Painted into a Corner” (3:41)

Doctrinal Mastery Practice 9

Lesson purpose: To help students memorize the key scripture phrases in doctrinal mastery passages and apply the divine principles of acquiring spiritual knowledge.

Student preparation: Invite students to select one or two doctrinal mastery passages from the Old Testament and memorize the key scriptural phrase and reference. If they would like, they could also memorize the entire passage. Invite them to think how memorizing key phrases or passages could help them in their lives.
Item: A piece of paper for each student