Jeremiah 24:3
"Jeremiah," the LORD asked, "what do you see?" "Figs!" I replied. "The good figs are very good, but the bad figs are very bad, so bad they cannot be eaten."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 24:3?

2. How does Jeremiah 24:3 illustrate God's discernment between good and bad outcomes?

3. What lessons can we learn from the symbolism of figs in Jeremiah 24:3?

4. How does Jeremiah 24:3 connect with God's judgment themes in other scriptures?

5. How can we apply the message of Jeremiah 24:3 to our daily lives?

6. In what ways does Jeremiah 24:3 encourage us to trust God's ultimate plan?

7. What is the significance of the two baskets of figs in Jeremiah 24:3?

8. How does Jeremiah 24:3 reflect God's judgment and mercy?

9. What historical context surrounds the prophecy in Jeremiah 24:3?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 24?

11. Would Jesus inherit David's throne? Yes, per Luke 1:32. No, as a descendant of cursed Jehoiakim (Matthew 1:11, 1 Chronicles 3:16, Jeremiah 36:30).

12. How does Jeremiah 3:12-14 depict limitless mercy when texts like 2 Kings 17:6-23 suggest God's patience eventually ran out?

13. The graphic punishments in Jeremiah 15:3 seem excessively harsh. Do they conflict with the concept of a just and loving God found elsewhere in the Bible?

14. (Jeremiah 13:16-17) Isn't it contradictory for God to demand repentance while also foretelling inevitable punishment?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the symbolism of the good and bad figs in Jeremiah 24:3 challenge us to evaluate our own spiritual fruitfulness?

2. In what ways does the context of the Babylonian exile enhance our understanding of God's message through Jeremiah?

3. How can the themes of judgment and restoration in Jeremiah 24:3 be applied to our personal walk with God today?

4. What connections can you draw between the symbolism of the figs and Jesus' teachings on fruitfulness in the New Testament?

5. How does understanding God's sovereignty in Jeremiah 24:3 provide comfort and assurance in times of personal or communal crisis?1. How does the vision of the two baskets of figs illustrate the message God was delivering to Jeremiah?

2. Why did God refer to the exiles as the good figs and those left in Jerusalem as the bad figs?

3. In what ways does God’s judgement reflect His justice and His mercy?

4. How does God promise to restore the good figs? What does this tell us about God’s character?

5. What was the fate of the bad figs? Why?

6. How do you see God's sovereignty displayed in this chapter?

7. In what ways is God’s discipline a form of His love?

8. How do you react when you experience difficulties? Do you see them as a form of discipline or as something negative?

9. How can we ensure we're like the good figs in our spiritual journey?

10. In your life, how can you align yourself with God’s plans, especially during challenging times?

11. What does it mean to have a heart to know God? How can you cultivate such a heart?

12. How can the promise of restoration inspire hope in times of personal exile or hardship?

13. How do you interpret God's harsh treatment of the bad figs? Is it consistent with your understanding of God?

14. How can the message of Jeremiah 24 guide us in our responses to current societal issues?

15. In what ways can we apply the lessons of this chapter in dealing with the consequences of our actions today?

16. Can you think of any modern metaphors that could be equivalent to the two baskets of figs?

17. How can you reconcile a loving God with the seemingly harsh punishments He hands out?

18. How does this chapter highlight the role of prophets in biblical times and what can we learn from them today?

19. If you were to explain the lessons from this chapter to a young person, how would you go about it?

20. How can the themes in Jeremiah 24 inspire us to live in accordance with God's commandments in today's world?

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