Jeremiah 35:17
Therefore this is what the LORD God of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: 'Behold, I will bring to Judah and to all the residents of Jerusalem all the disaster I have pronounced against them, because I have spoken to them but they have not obeyed, and I have called to them but they have not answered.'"
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 35:17?

2. How does Jeremiah 35:17 demonstrate God's response to disobedience and rebellion?

3. What lessons can we learn about obedience from Jeremiah 35:17?

4. How does Jeremiah 35:17 connect to God's warnings in Deuteronomy 28?

5. How can we apply the principle of listening to God's voice today?

6. What consequences of ignoring God's commands are evident in Jeremiah 35:17?

7. Why did God choose to punish Judah in Jeremiah 35:17?

8. How does Jeremiah 35:17 reflect God's expectations of obedience?

9. What historical events led to the prophecy in Jeremiah 35:17?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 35?

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

12. In Jeremiah 45:4, is there any historical or archeological evidence to support the claim that God would 'overthrow what I have built' in a specific time and place?

13. Jeremiah 30:17 promises healing and restoration; is there any scientific or documented historical proof of a miraculous national recovery that matches the text's extraordinary claims?

14. Jeremiah 42:1-6: If the people truly sought God's guidance, why did they ignore it immediately after receiving Jeremiah's answer?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the example of the Rechabites' obedience challenge us in our own walk with God?

2. In what ways can we ensure that we are listening and responding to God's voice in our daily lives?

3. How does understanding the consequences outlined in Deuteronomy 28 help us grasp the seriousness of Judah's situation in Jeremiah 35:17?

4. What are some modern-day "disasters" that might result from ignoring God's guidance and commands?

5. How can we cultivate a heart that is quick to respond to God's calls, avoiding the pitfalls of spiritual deafness seen in Judah?1. What similarities and differences do you notice between the covenantal obligations of the Rechabites and the people of Judah?

2. How can the example of the Rechabites help us understand our own commitments to God's commands?

3. What lessons about obedience can you apply to your life from this chapter?

4. How does the Rechabites' steadfastness inspire you in your Christian walk?

5. What are the consequences of Judah's disobedience as compared to the rewards for the Rechabites' obedience?

6. How does God's promise to the Rechabites inspire you in your own faithfulness to God?

7. How might the story of the Rechabites affect your understanding of God's judgment and promise?

8. How do you relate the Rechabites' commitment to their ancestral commands to modern-day living?

9. In what ways can we emulate the Rechabites in our daily lives?

10. How does the story of the Rechabites challenge or affirm your personal understanding of obedience?

11. If you were in the Rechabites' position, would you have maintained the same commitment to your ancestral commands?

12. How can the story of the Rechabites influence our attitude towards God's commands?

13. How does the context of this chapter apply to contemporary social or cultural norms?

14. Can you think of a time in your life when you've had to choose between societal pressures and personal or spiritual commitments?

15. What does this chapter teach us about honoring our heritage while also living in a world that constantly changes?

16. How can the lesson of obedience in this chapter be applied to situations where societal norms conflict with the word of God?

17. How does the story of the Rechabites provide an example for living out faith in the face of cultural and societal pressures?

18. How does the Rechabites' faithfulness to their ancestral commands provide a lens through which to view our commitment to God's commands?

19. How does this chapter help you understand the concept of divine judgment and promise?

20. What aspects of your life would you reassess after studying Jeremiah 35, and how would you go about it?

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