Jeremiah 36:29
You are to proclaim concerning Jehoiakim king of Judah that this is what the LORD says: You have burned the scroll and said, 'Why have you written on it that the king of Babylon would surely come and destroy this land and deprive it of man and beast?'
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 36:29?

2. How does Jeremiah 36:29 demonstrate God's sovereignty over earthly kings and nations?

3. What lessons can we learn about obedience from Jeremiah 36:29's message to Jehoiakim?

4. How does Jeremiah 36:29 connect to God's warnings in Deuteronomy 28?

5. How can we apply the consequences in Jeremiah 36:29 to modern leadership accountability?

6. What does Jeremiah 36:29 teach about the importance of heeding God's prophetic warnings?

7. Why did King Jehoiakim burn the scroll in Jeremiah 36:29?

8. How does Jeremiah 36:29 reflect human resistance to divine messages?

9. What historical evidence supports the events described in Jeremiah 36:29?

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

11. Why doesn't Daniel 1 mention any resistance from Judah's religious authorities against the Babylonian cultural assimilation?

12. 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)

13. In Jeremiah 29:4-7, how can God instruct his people to settle peacefully in a pagan land while other passages command separation from foreign nations?

14. In Jeremiah 20:3-6, is there any historical or archeological evidence to confirm Pashur's exile and death in Babylon?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Jehoiakim's reaction to the scroll reflect common attitudes toward God's word today, and what can we learn from this?

2. In what ways can we ensure that we are not rejecting God's message in our own lives, even if it is difficult to accept?

3. How does the account of Jeremiah, Baruch, and the scroll encourage us to remain faithful in sharing God's truth, even in the face of opposition?

4. What are some modern "scrolls" or messages from God that people might be tempted to "burn" or ignore, and how should we respond?

5. How can we apply the lessons of God's sovereignty and the enduring nature of His word to current global events and personal challenges?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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