Jeremiah 36:28
"Take another scroll and rewrite on it the very words that were on the original scroll, which Jehoiakim king of Judah has burned.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 36:28?

2. How does Jeremiah 36:28 demonstrate God's sovereignty over human actions and decisions?

3. What lessons on obedience can we learn from Jeremiah's actions in this chapter?

4. How does Jeremiah 36:28 connect to the theme of God's enduring word in Isaiah 40:8?

5. How can we apply the perseverance shown in Jeremiah 36:28 to our faith journey?

6. What does Jeremiah 36:28 teach about the importance of preserving and sharing God's message?

7. Why did God instruct Jeremiah to rewrite the scroll in Jeremiah 36:28?

8. How does Jeremiah 36:28 demonstrate God's sovereignty over human actions?

9. What is the significance of the scroll being burned in Jeremiah 36:28?

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

11. 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)

12. Why does Jeremiah 36 focus on burning a scroll instead of tablets or other writing materials, and could this reflect an anachronistic portrayal of ancient record-keeping? (Jeremiah 36:23)

13. If God commanded Jeremiah to write these prophecies, why was there a need for a second scroll after the first was destroyed? (Jeremiah 36:2, 28-32)

14. How historically verifiable is King Jehoiakim's scroll-burning incident, and are there extrabiblical sources that confirm or contradict it? (Jeremiah 36:23)
Discussion Questions
1. How does the account of Jehoiakim burning the scroll challenge us to evaluate our own response to God's word?

2. In what ways can we ensure that we are not only hearers of the word but also doers, as emphasized in the book of James?

3. How does the perseverance of Jeremiah and Baruch inspire us to remain faithful in our own ministries or callings?

4. What are some modern-day "scrolls" that people might be tempted to "burn" or ignore, and how can we address this in our communities?

5. How can the contrast between Jehoiakim and King Josiah's responses to God's word inform our approach to scripture and obedience?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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