1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 21:5?

2. How does Jeremiah 21:5 illustrate God's power in defending His righteousness?

3. What does "outstretched hand and mighty arm" reveal about God's intervention?

4. How can we align our actions with God's will to avoid His wrath?

5. Compare God's response in Jeremiah 21:5 with His protection in Exodus 6:6.

6. How should believers respond when facing God's discipline as seen in Jeremiah 21:5?

7. How does Jeremiah 21:5 reflect God's character in times of judgment?

8. Why does God use His power against His own people in Jeremiah 21:5?

9. What historical context led to the events described in Jeremiah 21:5?

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

11. Why would God threaten complete destruction (Jeremiah 21:5–6) instead of offering a path to repentance, seeming to contradict earlier scriptures that highlight mercy?

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

13. Psalm 21:8-10: How can the depiction of God's fiery wrath be reconciled with other scriptures portraying God as loving and merciful?

14. In Ezekiel 5:11-12, how can we reconcile the promised devastating punishment (famine, sword, and scattering) with accounts from other biblical or secular sources?1. How does the imagery of God's "outstretched hand and mighty arm" in Jeremiah 21:5 compare to its use in other parts of the Bible, such as in Exodus and Deuteronomy?

2. What lessons can we learn from Judah's disobedience and the resulting judgment that can be applied to our personal lives today?

3. In what ways does understanding God's sovereignty in judgment affect our view of His character and our relationship with Him?

4. How can we ensure that we are responsive to God's warnings and calls for repentance in our own lives?

5. How does the concept of God's wrath, as seen in Jeremiah 21:5, help us understand the balance between His justice and mercy?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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