Jeremiah 36:23
And as soon as Jehudi had read three or four columns, Jehoiakim would cut them off with a scribe's knife and throw them into the firepot, until the entire scroll had been consumed by the fire.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 36:23?

2. Why did King Jehoiakim burn the scroll in Jeremiah 36:23, and its significance?

3. How does Jeremiah 36:23 illustrate the rejection of God's word today?

4. Compare Jeremiah 36:23 with 2 Timothy 3:16 on Scripture's authority.

5. What steps can we take to prevent dismissing God's word like Jehoiakim?

6. How can we ensure our hearts remain receptive to God's message in Scripture?

7. Why did King Jehoiakim burn the scroll in Jeremiah 36:23?

8. How does Jeremiah 36:23 reflect human resistance to divine messages?

9. What does the burning of the scroll symbolize in Jeremiah 36:23?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 36?

11. What is the Bible's stance on burning Bibles?

12. How historically verifiable is King Jehoiakim’s scroll-burning incident, and are there extrabiblical sources that confirm or contradict it? (Jeremiah 36:23)

13. What is the Bible's stance on burning Bibles?

14. How credible is Baruch’s ability to reproduce an entire scroll from memory without error, and where is the evidence that any original text survived? (Jeremiah 36:32)
Discussion Questions
1. How does Jehoiakim's response to the scroll reflect the condition of his heart, and what can we learn from this about our own responses to God's word?

2. In what ways does the account of Jehoiakim contrast with the response of King Josiah to the reading of the Law? How can this contrast inform our approach to Scripture?

3. How does the indestructibility of God's word, as seen in this passage, encourage us in our faith today?

4. What role do Baruch and Jehudi play in the dissemination of God's message, and how can we apply their example in our own lives as messengers of the Gospel?

5. Reflect on a time when you faced resistance or rejection when sharing God's word. How does this passage encourage you to remain faithful in your witness?1. How does Jeremiah 36 illustrate the power of God's Word?

2. In what ways did King Jehoiakim's reaction to the scroll exemplify human rebellion against God?

3. How does God's command to rewrite the scroll highlight the indomitable nature of His Word?

4. How can we relate the idea of burning the scroll to current scenarios where people try to ignore or avoid God's teachings?

5. Why was it significant that God asked Jeremiah to include more detail the second time the scroll was written?

6. How do you react when confronted with a difficult message from God?

7. How does God's response to Jehoiakim's actions reflect His divine justice?

8. How can we ensure that we are open and receptive to God's message today, unlike King Jehoiakim?

9. What lessons can we learn from the contrasting reactions of the officials and the king to God's Word?

10. How does Jeremiah 36 highlight the importance of prophecy in guiding a nation's actions?

11. What can we learn from Baruch's obedience in this chapter?

12. How does Micaiah's reaction differ from Jehoiakim's, and what does it teach us about receiving God's word?

13. How can we apply the message of God's persistent forgiveness in Jeremiah 36 to our lives today?

14. What implications does the episode of Jeremiah 36 have for the modern church and its response to societal disobedience?

15. How does this chapter speak to the consequences of denying or altering God's word in our contemporary context?

16. How does the chapter encourage believers to stand firm in faith, even in the face of adversity or rejection?

17. How does Jeremiah's obedience to God's command inspire you in your personal faith journey?

18. In what ways does Jeremiah 36 illustrate the relationship between repentance and divine forgiveness?

19. How does the chapter address the theme of God's sovereignty over human actions?

20. In today's world, how can we spread God's message effectively, knowing the possibility of rejection, as experienced by Jeremiah and Baruch?

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