1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 43:2?

2. How can we avoid the rebellion seen in Jeremiah 43:2 in our lives?

3. What does Jeremiah 43:2 teach about the consequences of rejecting God's message?

4. How does Jeremiah 43:2 connect with other instances of disobedience in Scripture?

5. Why is it important to discern true prophecy as seen in Jeremiah 43:2?

6. How can we ensure our hearts remain open to God's guidance today?

7. Why did Azariah and Johanan accuse Jeremiah of lying in Jeremiah 43:2?

8. How does Jeremiah 43:2 challenge the authority of prophetic messages?

9. What historical context led to the events in Jeremiah 43:2?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 43?

11. How can we reconcile Jeremiah's presence in Egypt with traditions that he remained in Judah (Jer 43:6-7)?

12. Is there any credible record of Johanan and others forcing Jeremiah and Baruch into Egypt (Jer 43:1-7)?

13. How can Jeremiah 21:2 claim the Lord would not rescue Jerusalem when other passages promise divine protection for the city?

14. Jeremiah 34:3 - How could God promise Zedekiah would not die by the sword if 2 Kings 25:7 says Nebuchadnezzar blinded him and took him captive?1. How does the response of Azariah and Johanan reflect a common human tendency when confronted with difficult truths?

2. In what ways can pride prevent us from hearing and accepting God's guidance in our own lives?

3. How does the remnant's desire to go to Egypt parallel other instances in the Bible where God's people struggled with trust?

4. What can we learn from Jeremiah's faithfulness in delivering God's message, even when it was unpopular?

5. How can we apply the lessons from Jeremiah 43:2 to ensure we are obedient to God's will in our daily decisions?1. How does the reaction of Johanan and the leaders to Jeremiah's prophecy reflect the common responses to God's messages today?

2. How does this chapter illustrate the danger of hardening one's heart against God's message?

3. Discuss the implications of the statement "the remnant of Judah...entered Egypt". What does this signify in terms of their obedience to God's command?

4. Why do you think the people of Judah chose Egypt for their refuge? What does this tell us about their trust in God's promise?

5. In what ways do people today seek their own "Egypts", places of false security?

6. Discuss the role of Baruch as mentioned by the arrogant men. How is this relevant in today's context?

7. How did the prophecy of Nebuchadnezzar's invasion of Egypt come true in the lives of the disobedient Israelites?

8. Reflect on Jeremiah’s action of marking the entrance of Pharaoh's palace. What does this act represent?

9. What lessons can modern believers learn from the disobedience of Johanan and the remnant of Judah?

10. In what areas of your life are you seeking security outside God’s will? How can you refocus your trust onto God's promise?

11. How does this chapter help us understand the seriousness of disobedience to God’s commands?

12. How does this story apply to the principle of "reaping what you sow"?

13. What strategies can you employ to avoid the temptation of disbelief when God's instructions seem difficult or counterintuitive?

14. How should we respond when we don't agree with or understand God's plan?

15. Discuss the importance of seeking and obeying God's will, even in the face of fear or uncertainty.

16. How can we identify and resist the "false securities" in our lives today?

17. How does the prophecy and its fulfilment in this chapter affirm the sovereignty of God?

18. How does the journey of the remnant of Judah relate to the concept of the consequences of free will?

19. Reflect on a time when disobedience led to undesired consequences in your life. How did that experience shape your understanding of obedience to God?

20. How does Jeremiah 43 challenge you to rethink your understanding of trust and obedience to God?

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