Jeremiah 21:10
For I have set My face against this city to bring disaster and not good, declares the LORD. It will be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon, who will destroy it with fire.'
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 21:10?

2. What does Jeremiah 21:10 reveal about God's judgment on Jerusalem?

3. How can we discern God's will in times of national crisis?

4. Connect Jeremiah 21:10 with other instances of divine judgment in the Bible.

5. How should believers respond to God's declared plans, even when they are difficult?

6. What lessons from Jeremiah 21:10 apply to modern-day spiritual leadership?

7. Why does God set His face against Jerusalem in Jeremiah 21:10?

8. How does Jeremiah 21:10 reflect God's judgment and mercy?

9. What historical events align with the prophecy in Jeremiah 21:10?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 21?

11. Does Isaiah 33:20 contradict other passages that predict Jerusalem’s downfall, and how can these conflicting prophecies be reconciled?

12. Why does Jeremiah 21:4-7 depict God actively fighting against His own people, contradicting the notion of a loving deity?

13. How can Jeremiah 21:2 claim the Lord would not rescue Jerusalem when other passages promise divine protection for the city?

14. How does Deuteronomy 10:8's statement that Levi had no land inheritance align with inherited lands described in other biblical texts?
Discussion Questions
1. How does understanding God's justice and sovereignty in Jeremiah 21:10 affect your view of current world events?

2. Reflect on a time when you faced consequences for disobedience. How did that experience shape your relationship with God?

3. In what ways can you practice repentance in your daily life to align more closely with God's will?

4. How can the account of Jerusalem's destruction encourage you to trust in God's plan, even when facing personal challenges?

5. What role do you think modern-day "prophets" or spiritual leaders play in guiding believers today, and how can you discern their messages?1. How does the message Jeremiah delivers to King Zedekiah in verses 3-7 reflect God's sovereignty?

2. What does this chapter teach about the repercussions of persistent disobedience?

3. How might the choice offered to the people of Jerusalem in verses 8-10 apply to personal decisions we make today?

4. In what ways do you see the themes of divine judgment and human rebellion in your life or society today?

5. How does God's message through Jeremiah speak to modern political and social justice issues?

6. How would you react if you were in Zedekiah's place receiving such a prophecy from Jeremiah?

7. How does Jeremiah's role as a prophet in this chapter reflect on our responsibility to share uncomfortable truths?

8. In what situations might you have to make a decision similar to the one presented to the people of Jerusalem: surrender and live, or resist and perish?

9. What can we learn from the futile attempts of King Zedekiah to seek help from Egypt instead of turning to God?

10. How does the warning to the royal house of Judah apply to leaders today?

11. What does this chapter reveal about God's character in terms of His justice and mercy?

12. How do the themes of prophecy and its fulfillment apply to our understanding of biblical prophecy today?

13. How can the warnings in this chapter help us discern when to resist and when to surrender in our life situations?

14. How do you reconcile God's love with the harsh judgement seen in Jeremiah 21?

15. What does Jeremiah 21 teach about the importance of accountability for one's actions, both as individuals and as a society?

16. How would you relate the siege of Jerusalem with any personal trials you have experienced?

17. What is the significance of the King Zedekiah seeking Jeremiah's intercession with God? How does it apply to our prayer life?

18. What are the implications of God fighting against His own people? How does this relate to the concept of divine discipline?

19. How does this chapter illustrate the pitfalls of misplaced reliance (such as on Egypt) in times of crisis?

20. Considering Jeremiah 21, how can you better discern and respond to God's will in your life?

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