November 2-8, 2026
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“A New Spirit Will I Put within You”
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Old Testament LESSON 45
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Theme: “A New Spirit Will I Put within You”
Ezekiel 1-3; 33-34; 36-37; 47
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• SCRIPTURE SCHOLARS to get them reading with reward stamps and pop-ups to match the lesson theme.
• Lesson-Match Interactive Activities to match the CFM curriculum for all ages.
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PART 1
Come, Follow Me
Scripture Scholars
bookmarks, stamps, & pop-ups
Lesson 44 Scripture Scholars
This week’s Scripture Scholars bundle includes:|
• 2 BOOKMARKs and
• 1 scripture POP-UP (to place in scripture binding).
STAMPS and STAMP KEEPER can be purchased below.
Lessons 44-48 Scripture Scholars
OCTOBER’s BUNDLE includes the following for each lesson:
• 2 BOOKMARKS,
• 1 POP-UP, and
• 1 STAMP.
Glue STAMPS onto the STAMP KEEPER (to download separately, below). SEE TESTIMONIALS HERE
STAMPS & STAMP KEEPER
NOVEMBER STAMPS $1.50
SCRIPTURE SCHOLARS Stamps for weeks 1-5. For Lessons 45-47 – Miscellaneous Scriptures. If you have purchased the BUNDLE above, the stamps are included.
January – December $3.00
SCRIPTURE SCHOLARS Stamp Keeper holds 52 stamps for the 2026 weeks 1-52. This is included in the January BUNDLE.
PART 2
Come, Follow Me
Lesson-match Activities
poster presentations & games, handouts, puzzles, and song visuals
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November 2–8: “A New Spirit Will I Put within You”
Ezekiel 1–3; 33–34; 36–37; 47
Ezekiel was a prophet who was taken captive to Babylon with other Israelites. In Jerusalem, he would have served as a priest in the temple. In Babylon, he lived among the exiles, far from the temple and with little hope of returning.
Then Ezekiel had a vision of “the glory of the Lord” in Babylon. He learned that because of Jerusalem’s wickedness, God’s presence had left the temple.
Still, Ezekiel’s message brought hope. God had not abandoned His people. If they listened to His word, what was dead could live again. He could replace their “stony heart” with “a new heart.” In the future, God would establish a new temple and a new Jerusalem, whose name would be, “The Lord is there.”
For an overview of the book of Ezekiel, see “Ezekiel” in the Bible Dictionary.
COME FOLLOW JESUS (ME)
Ideas for Learning at Home and Church
with MATCHING ACTIVITIES
“FEED” THE LORD’S SHEEP
The Lord invites me to feed His sheep.
In Ezekiel 3 and 34, the Lord compares leaders to watchmen and shepherds.
- A watchman watches over people, warns them of danger, and helps keep them safe.
- A shepherd cares for sheep, guides them, protects them, and looks for those who are lost.
- These titles teach us that being a leader means loving, helping, protecting, guiding, and serving others.
See also John 21:15–17; Gerrit W. Gong, “Ministering,” Liahona, May 2023, 16–19.
While doing the “Feed My Sheep” service origami game* (HERE or below)
ASK Questions and Discuss Answers:
1. Who are the “sheep” the Lord wants you to feed?
Answer: The “sheep” can be the people around us who need our love and help. They might include our family, friends, members of the Church, people we minister to, or anyone who needs support.
2. What does it mean to “feed” the Lord’s sheep?
Answer: It means helping people come closer to Jesus Christ. We can feed His sheep by teaching the gospel, listening to them, serving them, encouraging them, and showing Christlike love.
3. What can Ezekiel 34 teach someone preparing to serve a mission?
Answer: A missionary should care about people, not just teach them. Missionaries should help people who are lost, strengthen those who are struggling, and guide others toward the Savior.
4. What can Ezekiel 34 teach parents?
Answer: Parents can follow the example of a good shepherd by protecting their children, teaching them the gospel, helping them when they make mistakes, and making sure they feel loved and cared for.
5. What can Ezekiel 34 teach someone with a ministering assignment?
Answer: We should notice when someone is struggling or feeling alone. We can reach out, listen, help with their needs, and help them feel loved by the Savior.
6. How can we follow the Savior’s example as our Shepherd?
Answer: We can follow Jesus Christ by loving everyone, seeking those who are lost, helping those who are hurting, strengthening the weak, and treating people with kindness and compassion.
7. What might the “good pasture” represent in Ezekiel 34:14?
Answer: The “good pasture” could represent places and experiences where we receive spiritual nourishment. This can include the scriptures, prayer, church, the temple, the sacrament, and learning about Jesus Christ.
8. What might the “good fold” represent?
Answer: The “good fold” could represent a safe and peaceful place where God’s people are cared for and protected. It can symbolize the Church, our families, or being close to the Savior.
9. What is the difference between a sheep who is “lost” and one who is “driven away” (verse 16)?
Answer: A lost sheep may have wandered away on its own and needs to be found. A sheep that is driven away may have been pushed away, rejected, or hurt by others. Both need love and help from the Shepherd.
10. What other symbols can we find in Ezekiel 34?
Answer: Some important symbols include:
- Shepherd — Jesus Christ and those who care for His people.
- Sheep — God’s people.
- Pasture — Spiritual nourishment and blessings.
- Fold — Safety, belonging, and protection.
- Lost sheep — People who have wandered away from God.
- Weak sheep — People who need strength and support.
- Sick sheep — People who are struggling spiritually or emotionally.
- The Shepherd seeking the sheep — Jesus Christ reaching out to every person.
Main Lesson
The main message is that Jesus Christ is the Good Shepherd. He knows His sheep, loves them, searches for those who are lost, strengthens the weak, and protects His people.
We can become more like Him by asking:
“Who around me needs to feel the Savior’s love, and what can I do to help them?”
GOD WANTS TO FORGIVE US
The Lord wants to forgive.
The Lord taught the captive Israelites in Ezekiel 33:10 – to LIVE; teaching them repentance and forgiveness.
PONDER:
1. What does it mean to “trust to [your] own righteousness”? Ezekiel 33:12-13
It means thinking that because you have done good things in the past, you don’t need to repent or change. We should continue choosing what is right and rely on the Lord (to guide our future actions, not just our past good actions).
2. What would you say to someone who feels these people are not being treated fairly? Ezekiel 33:12-19
God gives everyone the opportunity to repent and change. A person who has made mistakes can be forgiven if they truly repent. What matters is how we choose to live now.
3. What do these verses teach about repentance?
Repentance means turning away from sin and turning toward God. It involves recognizing our mistakes, changing our hearts and actions, and following the Lord. Additional Insights:
- Ezekiel 36:26–27: God can give us a “new heart” and help us want to do what is right.
- Alma 7:14–16: We should repent, come unto Christ, and follow His commandments. Through Christ, we can be cleansed from sin and receive forgiveness.
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STANDARD WORKS TO GATHER ISRAEL
Ezekiel 37
The Lord is gathering His people and giving them new life.
In Ezekiel 37, the Lord uses two symbols to teach about gathering His people.
The first symbol is a valley filled with dry, dead bones. The Lord tells Ezekiel that the bones will come together and receive life again (see Ezekiel 37:1–14).
As you read these verses, think about what they teach us about the gathering of Israel on both sides of the veil. You can also read Ezekiel 36:24–30.
Think about these questions:
- What does the Lord want to accomplish by gathering His people?
- How is the Lord gathering His people?
- How can I help gather others to the Lord?
- How does the Lord give His people new life?
You can ask yourself the same questions as you read about the second symbol in Ezekiel 37:15–28.
In these verses, the Lord talks about two sticks. Some scholars believe these were wooden writing boards that could be joined together.
- The stick of Judah can represent the Bible, because much of the Bible was written by descendants of Judah.
- The stick of Joseph can represent the Book of Mormon, because Lehi’s family were descendants of Joseph of Egypt.
Together, these two sticks can teach us about how the Bible and the Book of Mormon work together.
As you read Ezekiel 37:15–28, think about these questions:
- How do the scriptures help gather God’s people?
- How can the Bible and Book of Mormon help us learn about Jesus Christ?
- How can the scriptures help people come closer to God?
- How can I use the scriptures to help others learn about God?
LONGER TALK about the Gathering (shorter version see right).
IDEAS FOR TEACHING CHILDREN:
Ezekiel 37:15–23
The Bible and the Book of Mormon both help us come closer to Jesus Christ.
After reading Ezekiel 37:15–23 together, find two sticks. On one stick, write “For Judah (Bible)”. On the other, write “For Joseph (Book of Mormon).”
Talk about stories or scriptures from the Bible and Book of Mormon that help you feel closer to Jesus Christ and want to follow Him. These scriptures can help us become “[His] people” (verse 23).
Why is it good to have both the Bible and the Book of Mormon?
SHORTER VERSION – spotlighting the Book of Mormon (central to this work)
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TEMPLE HEALINGS
I can find spiritual healing in the house of the Lord.
As you read Ezekiel 47:1–12, remember that the Dead Sea is so salty that fish and plants cannot live in it. What stands out to you about the waters described in verses 1–12? (See also Revelation 22:1.) What might these waters represent? What could the trees in verse 12 represent?
How does Elder Dale G. Renlund’s message, “Family History and Temple Work: Sealing and Healing,” help you understand this better? (See Ensign or Liahona, May 2018, 47–48.) Think about how the temple has brought spiritual life and healing into your life.
IDEAS FOR TEACHING CHILDREN:
Ezekiel 47:1–12
Our hearts and families can be healed and blessed in the house of the Lord.
In Ezekiel 47, Ezekiel saw a river flowing from the temple. The water brought life and healing wherever it went. It even healed the Dead Sea, where fish and plants could not live before.
Ask the children to draw some of the things Ezekiel saw, such as:
- A temple
- A river
- A desert
- The Dead Sea
- Many fish
- A tree with lots of fruit
Read Ezekiel 47:1–12 together. When the children hear about something they drew, they can hold up their picture.
Talk about the blessings that came from the river. How did the water bring life and healing?
Explain that the Savior can bring similar blessings to us. When we follow Him and make and keep temple covenants, He can help heal our hearts and strengthen our families.
You could also watch the video “And the River Will Grow” in Gospel Library.
The song “Families Can Be Together Forever” (visuals found below) teaches that the Lord blesses families in the temple by helping them be together forever. It reminds us that temple blessings can bring families love, peace, and the promise of being together eternally.
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PROPHETS WARN
IDEAS FOR TEACHING CHILDREN
Prophets are like watchmen who warn us of danger.
Read Ezekiel 3:17 and invite young children to do actions for the words “watchman,” “hear,” and “mouth.” You could also take a pretend or real hike and warn them about dangers along the way, such as rivers, branches, or animals. Explain that the Lord’s prophet warns us of dangers we cannot see.
To teach Ezekiel 3:17; 33:1–5, let one child pretend to be a “watchman” looking out a window and telling others what is happening outside. You could also watch “Watchman on the Tower” (ChurchofJesusChrist.org). Ask: How is our living prophet like a watchman for us?
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⇐ GO BACK to OLD TESTAMENT Lesson 44 “I Will Turn Their Mourning into Joy” October 27- November 1, 2026 (November week 1)
SUMMARY OF SUBJECTS FOR:
OLD TESTAMENT
Jeremiah 31-33; 36-39
Lamentations 1; 3
NOVEMBER (week 1)
Lesson 45: November 4, 2026
“I Will Turn Their Mourning into Joy”
SUMMARY of the above lesson plans and activities to make learning fun!
YOUTH CAN TEACH
So, please let them teach as it helps them learn the gospel and grow their testimony as they share it.
Use this BRIGHT IDEAS LESSON Planner to plan lesson objectives, activities, and discussions (included with each activity).
