Week 3 October: Learning from Jeremiah About Heavenly Knowledge, Prophets, and Guidance

 

Week 3 October: Learning from Jeremiah About Heavenly Knowledge, Prophets, and Guidance

Jeremiah 1:5

Heavenly Father knew me before I was born.
Introduce the truth of Jeremiah 1:5 by showing a picture of a baby—or, if possible, pictures of your children as babies. Ask: Where did we live before we were born? How did Heavenly Father know us?

Activities:

  • Sing “I Lived in Heaven” (Children’s Songbook, 4).

  • Look up “Premortal Life” in the Guide to the Scriptures and answer questions like “Who was there?” “When were we there?” and “What did we do?”

Discussion:

  • How does it make you feel to know Heavenly Father knew you before birth?

  • How can this truth help you make good choices today?

Math Connection:

  • Count the number of children in the family or class and imagine Heavenly Father knowing each one before birth.

Jeremiah 1:4–19

Prophets are called to speak the words of the Lord.
Show pictures of living prophets or prophets from the scriptures (Church magazines, Gospel Art Book, or Come, Follow Me). Ask: What do you know about these prophets? What do prophets do?

Activities:

  • Select verses from Jeremiah 1 (verses 5, 7, 10, and 19).

  • Have each child pick a verse, read it, and share something they learned about prophets.

  • Draw or write a message you think a prophet would share with you today.

Discussion:

  • How can we listen to and follow prophets in our daily lives?

  • Why is it important to speak or share God’s words with others?

Math Connection:

  • Count the number of prophet actions discussed (speaking, teaching, guiding, warning).

  • Ask: If we add 2 more actions this week, how many total actions can prophets do?

Jeremiah 16:14–16

I can help Heavenly Father’s children come back to Him.
Read Jeremiah 16:16 and discuss the “fishers and hunters” metaphor. Children can pretend to “fish” or “hunt” for objects around the room to illustrate this idea.

Activities:

  • Watch A Message for Children from President Russell M. Nelson (3:30, ChurchofJesusChrist.org).

  • Discuss what missionaries do and how we can help them.

  • Draw a picture of “fishing” for people who need to learn about Jesus Christ.

Discussion:

  • How can you help bring others closer to Heavenly Father?

  • What small things can we do this week to share His love?

Math Connection:

  • Count the number of “fishers and hunters” you act out.

  • Ask: If each child “catches” 3 objects, and there are 4 children, how many objects are caught in total?

Jeremiah 18:1–6

I can let the Lord guide my life, like a potter shapes clay.
Discuss or show how pottery is made. Ask: What message does the Lord give in Jeremiah 18:1–6? What does it mean to be like clay in the Lord’s hands? Reference Isaiah 64:8 and Elder Richard J. Maynes, “The Joy of Living a Christ-Centered Life” (Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2015, 27–30).

Activities:

  • Show pictures of pottery being shaped or allow children to mold clay/playdough.

  • Talk about how the Lord can shape our actions and choices.

  • Draw or sculpt something to represent how Heavenly Father can guide you.

Discussion:

  • How can we trust Heavenly Father to shape our lives?

  • What happens if we resist His guidance?

Math Connection:

  • Count the number of changes or shapes children create with clay.

  • Ask: If each child makes 2 shapes and there are 5 children, how many shapes are there in total?

Family Thought & Reflection:

  • How does knowing Heavenly Father knew us before birth affect our choices today?

  • How can we follow prophets and Heavenly Father’s guidance this week?

  • In what ways can we help others come closer to Jesus Christ?

Preschool Add-On:

  • Letter of the Week: P for Prophet / Premortal / Potter

  • Number: 3 (knowing, guiding, helping)

  • Shape: Circle (representing eternal life and God’s plan)

  • Color: Blue (heavenly, calm guidance)

  • Sight Words: I, can, Lord, help

Tracing Sentences:

  • Heavenly Father knew me before I was born.

  • I can let the Lord guide my life like clay in His hands.

Craft Idea:

  • Make a “Guided Clay” craft: children mold clay/playdough into shapes and write or draw ways Heavenly Father guides them.

Early Elementary Add-On:

  • Reading & Writing Extension: Write a short paragraph: “How I Can Follow Heavenly Father This Week.”

  • Math Extension: Make a tally chart of acts of service, following guidance, or listening to prophets during the week.

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