1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 26:17?

2. How does Jeremiah 26:17 encourage us to heed warnings from God's prophets today?

3. What role do elders play in guiding believers according to Jeremiah 26:17?

4. How can we apply the elders' wisdom in Jeremiah 26:17 to modern church leadership?

5. How does Jeremiah 26:17 connect with respecting authority in Romans 13:1-2?

6. What lessons from Jeremiah 26:17 can strengthen our faith community's decision-making?

7. How does Jeremiah 26:17 reflect the role of prophets in ancient Israelite society?

8. What historical context surrounds the events described in Jeremiah 26:17?

9. How does Jeremiah 26:17 challenge modern interpretations of prophetic authority?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 26?

11. What does 'God's Outstretched Arm' symbolize?

12. In Jeremiah 26:7-9, could Jeremiah's prophecy have been exaggerated or misunderstood, given the intense reaction of the people?

13. Jeremiah 32:17, 27: If 'nothing is too hard' for God, why does He allow devastation and suffering instead of immediately restoring His people?

14. Who were Israel's seventy elders?1. What role do elders or leaders play in your community or church, and how can you support them in their responsibilities?

2. How can we discern true prophetic messages today, and what steps can we take to ensure we are listening to God's voice?

3. In what ways can you demonstrate courage in standing for truth in your daily life, especially when facing opposition?

4. How does the concept of collective wisdom apply to decision-making in your personal life or community?

5. Reflect on a time when you were part of an assembly or group decision. How did the presence or absence of wise counsel affect the outcome?1. How do Jeremiah's actions in chapter 26 inspire you to act boldly in your own faith journey?

2. Compare and contrast the responses of Jeremiah and Uriah when faced with death threats. What can we learn from their reactions?

3. How does the reaction of the officials and people change from the beginning to the end of the chapter? What does this teach us about the power of a well-presented defense?

4. What does the reaction of the people to Jeremiah's prophecies reveal about their relationship with God?

5. In what ways does the story of Jeremiah 26 resonate with the current state of the world?

6. How can we apply Jeremiah's courage and faithfulness to our personal and professional lives?

7. How does the mention of Shiloh in verse 6 tie into the larger narrative of Israel's history?

8. What does this chapter reveal about the consequences of heeding or ignoring God's warnings?

9. How does Jeremiah 26 challenge your understanding of the role of a prophet?

10. What lessons does the story of Uriah teach about fear and faith?

11. How does this chapter shape our understanding of repentance and God's grace?

12. How do the elders use historical context to sway the opinion of the officials and the people?

13. Why do you think Ahikam son of Shaphan protected Jeremiah? What does this teach us about allyship and advocacy?

14. How does the concept of "innocent blood" play out in this chapter and what implications does it have for modern justice systems?

15. If you were in Jeremiah's position, how would you handle the backlash?

16. How might this chapter inform a Christian's response to persecution?

17. How does Jeremiah 26 inspire you to speak truth even when it's unpopular?

18. How can the experiences of Jeremiah and Uriah guide us in dealing with fear and threats in our lives?

19. If you were a part of the assembly hearing Jeremiah's prophecy, how would you have responded?

20. How does the story of Jeremiah 26 inspire you to defend your faith and beliefs in challenging situations?

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