1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 29:17?

2. How does Jeremiah 29:17 illustrate God's judgment against disobedience and rebellion?

3. What lessons can we learn from God's use of "sword, famine, and plague"?

4. How does Jeremiah 29:17 connect with God's warnings in Deuteronomy 28?

5. In what ways can we apply the warnings of Jeremiah 29:17 today?

6. How should believers respond to God's discipline as seen in Jeremiah 29:17?

7. What historical context surrounds Jeremiah 29:17 and its message to the Israelites?

8. How does Jeremiah 29:17 reflect God's judgment and mercy?

9. What is the significance of the "sword, famine, and plague" in Jeremiah 29:17?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 29?

11. Do the promises in Jer 42 about the safety of the remnant conflict with the calamities in Jer 43?

12. Isaiah 12:5: How do we reconcile the emphasis on “excellent things” done by God with the historical records of suffering and defeat experienced by the Israelites?

13. Jeremiah 34:11-17 - How does God's condemnation of re-enslavement align with other passages where slavery was permitted (e.g., Leviticus 25)?

14. Where is the archaeological evidence that all exiles in Egypt faced the disastrous fate prophesied in Jeremiah 44:12-14?1. How does the title "LORD of Hosts" influence your understanding of God's authority and power in your life?

2. In what ways can the metaphor of rotten figs be applied to evaluate your spiritual health and fruitfulness?

3. How do the consequences of sword, famine, and plague in Jeremiah 29:17 relate to the broader biblical theme of judgment for disobedience?

4. What steps can you take to ensure that you are living a life of obedience and faithfulness to God, avoiding the pitfalls of spiritual decay?

5. How can the message of repentance and hope in God's mercy be shared with others who may feel distant from God due to their past actions?1. What does Jeremiah 29 teach us about finding hope in difficult situations?

2. How might you apply the principle of seeking the prosperity of your "city" in your own life?

3. How does God's promise of a future and hope in Jeremiah 29:11 relate to your current life situation?

4. Why does God ask His people to build a life in Babylon despite it being a place of exile?

5. How can you distinguish between a true prophecy and a false prophecy in today's context?

6. How does the promise of restoration after seventy years reflect God's sovereignty and foreknowledge?

7. What lessons can we learn from the judgement against false prophets Ahab, Zedekiah, and Shemaiah?

8. How does God's plan for His people in exile relate to His plan for you in your current circumstances?

9. How does this chapter influence your understanding of God’s providence in times of uncertainty?

10. How might the theme of exile and captivity apply to spiritual struggles in your life?

11. How can we continue to hope and trust in God's promises when we don't see immediate results?

12. In what ways does the promise of God in Jeremiah 29:14 inspire you to seek Him wholeheartedly?

13. What actions can you take to seek the welfare of your community, following the example set in Jeremiah 29?

14. What does Jeremiah 29 reveal about the consequences of speaking falsely in God's name?

15. How can we apply the lessons from the exiles' experience to our lives in the face of trials or hardship?

16. How does the call to increase and multiply in a foreign land resonate with our call as Christians to evangelize in today's world?

17. How can Jeremiah 29:11 serve as a source of comfort during a personal crisis?

18. How can you cultivate discernment to identify false teachings in today's world?

19. How does Jeremiah 29 demonstrate the importance of obedience to God's plans?

20. How does Jeremiah's role as a prophet in this chapter inspire you to speak truth and stand firm in your faith today?

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