Jeremiah 26:5
and if you do not listen to the words of My servants the prophets, whom I have sent you again and again even though you did not listen,
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 26:5?

2. How does Jeremiah 26:5 emphasize the importance of listening to God's prophets?

3. What consequences are mentioned for not heeding God's "servants the prophets"?

4. How can we discern true prophets today, as instructed in Jeremiah 26:5?

5. In what ways can we apply Jeremiah 26:5 to our daily obedience to God?

6. How does Jeremiah 26:5 connect with Hebrews 1:1-2 about God's communication?

7. What does Jeremiah 26:5 reveal about God's expectations for obedience to His prophets?

8. How does Jeremiah 26:5 emphasize the importance of listening to God's messengers?

9. What historical context surrounds Jeremiah 26:5 and its message to the people of Judah?

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

11. Why are many Christians unable to distinguish God's voice from their own thoughts?

12. In Psalm 81:13-14, how can we reconcile God's promise to subdue Israel's enemies with historical records of Israel's defeats?

13. Jeremiah 5:31 - Why does God allow false prophets and corrupt priests to lead the people astray instead of intervening earlier to prevent deception?

14. Who were the biblical prophets?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the repeated sending of prophets by God demonstrate His character and intentions towards His people?

2. In what ways can we ensure that we are listening to God's messages in our lives today?

3. What are some modern-day "prophets" or sources of godly wisdom that we might be ignoring, and how can we better heed their messages?

4. How does the rejection of prophets in Jeremiah's time parallel the rejection of Jesus in the New Testament, and what lessons can we draw from this?

5. Reflect on a time when you ignored a warning or message from God. What were the consequences, and how did you eventually respond?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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