Jeremiah 1:7
But the LORD told me: "Do not say, 'I am only a child.' For to everyone I send you, you must go, and all that I command you, you must speak.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 1:7?

2. How does Jeremiah 1:7 challenge our excuses for not serving God today?

3. What does "you must go to everyone I send you" imply about obedience?

4. How can Jeremiah 1:7 inspire confidence in God's calling for our lives?

5. Connect Jeremiah 1:7 with Moses' reluctance in Exodus 4:10-12. What similarities exist?

6. How can we apply "do not say, 'I am only a child'" today?

7. How does Jeremiah 1:7 challenge the idea of age as a limitation in serving God?

8. What does Jeremiah 1:7 reveal about God's authority in appointing leaders?

9. How does Jeremiah 1:7 address feelings of inadequacy in fulfilling God's calling?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 1?

11. Why should anyone despise your youth?

12. What is Topheth in the Bible?

13. What were fertility cults in the Bible?

14. Why should anyone despise your youth?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Jeremiah's initial response to God's call reflect common human fears, and how can we overcome similar fears in our own lives?

2. In what ways does God's reassurance to Jeremiah in this verse parallel His reassurances to other biblical figures, and what does this teach us about God's character?

3. How can we apply the principle of "going where God sends" in our daily lives, especially when we feel unprepared or inadequate?

4. What are some modern-day examples of God using young people to accomplish His purposes, and how can this encourage us in our own faith journey?

5. How does understanding the original Hebrew context of "child" (na'ar) in this verse deepen our understanding of God's call to Jeremiah and to us today?1. How does Jeremiah's calling resonate with your personal experience of discerning God's purpose for your life?

2. In what ways do you relate to Jeremiah's initial hesitation to his divine calling?

3. How does the theme of divine predestination manifest in your own spiritual journey?

4. What reassurances does God give Jeremiah to overcome his fear and doubt? How do these apply in your life?

5. How can you interpret the symbols of the almond tree and the boiling pot in today's context?

6. How might God's words to Jeremiah about His protection inspire courage in facing your personal trials?

7. How can Jeremiah's prophetic commission relate to our calling as Christians in the modern world?

8. How can the concept of God's sovereignty, as seen in Jeremiah's commission, influence our approach to life's challenges?

9. What do the reactions of Jeremiah teach us about human response to God's calling?

10. How can Jeremiah's experience inspire us to embrace God's plans, even when they seem daunting or beyond our abilities?

11. How does Jeremiah 1 shape your understanding of prophecy and prophethood?

12. In what ways do you think God equips His chosen ones today for their divine missions?

13. How can you apply God's assurance to Jeremiah in your everyday life?

14. How does God's reassurance of His protection apply to modern day fears and uncertainties?

15. What does Jeremiah's mission to "uproot and to build" say about the dual nature of God's word and how does this apply today?

16. In what ways can we be like Jeremiah, facing opposition for standing by our faith and convictions?

17. What aspects of Jeremiah's call speak to you the most? Why?

18. How can we use God's word as Jeremiah did to bring about change in our societies?

19. What lessons can we draw from Jeremiah's life about resilience and persistence?

20. In what ways can Jeremiah's relationship with God model our own relationship with Him?

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