1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 43:3?

2. How does Jeremiah 43:3 reveal the people's distrust in God's messenger, Jeremiah?

3. What can we learn about false accusations against leaders from Jeremiah 43:3?

4. How does Jeremiah 43:3 connect with other instances of rebellion in Scripture?

5. How can we ensure we are discerning truth from deception in leadership today?

6. What steps can we take to trust God's guidance despite external pressures?

7. Why did Johanan accuse Baruch of inciting Jeremiah against them in Jeremiah 43:3?

8. How does Jeremiah 43:3 reflect on the theme of false accusations?

9. What historical context led to the events in Jeremiah 43:3?

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

11. Who was Baruch in the Bible?

12. In Jeremiah 45:1, how can we trust Baruch's firsthand account if there is little external evidence confirming his role or even his existence?

13. Jeremiah 45:5 promises Baruch personal safety; is there any historical documentation that confirms or disputes Baruch's eventual fate and well-being?

14. How can we reconcile Jeremiah's presence in Egypt with traditions that he remained in Judah (Jer 43:6-7)?1. How does the accusation against Baruch reflect the people's attitude towards God's message through Jeremiah?

2. In what ways can we ensure that we are truly seeking and following God's guidance in our lives, as opposed to our own desires?

3. How does the account of the remnant in Jeremiah 43 compare to other biblical accounts of disobedience and its consequences?

4. What role do faithful companions play in our spiritual journey, and how can we be such companions to others?

5. How can we apply the lessons of trust and obedience from Jeremiah 43 to our current circumstances and 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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