1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 43:5?

2. How does Jeremiah 43:5 illustrate disobedience to God's guidance and its consequences?

3. What lessons can we learn from the Israelites' decision in Jeremiah 43:5?

4. How does Jeremiah 43:5 connect with other instances of Israel's rebellion in Scripture?

5. In what ways can we ensure we follow God's will, unlike in Jeremiah 43:5?

6. How can Jeremiah 43:5 inspire us to trust God's plan over our fears?

7. What historical context surrounds Jeremiah 43:5 and its significance in biblical history?

8. How does Jeremiah 43:5 reflect God's sovereignty over nations and peoples?

9. What archaeological evidence supports the events described in Jeremiah 43:5?

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

11. Do the promises in Jer 42 about the safety of the remnant conflict with the calamities in Jer 43?

12. Jeremiah 40 (especially verses 13-16) - Are there any external accounts to corroborate or challenge the internal conflicts hinted at, particularly with Ishmael's faction?

13. Was Jesus ever considered a refugee?

14. How can we reconcile Jeremiah’s presence in Egypt with traditions that he remained in Judah (Jer 43:6–7)? 1. What can we learn from Johanan's actions about the importance of aligning leadership decisions with God's will?

2. How does the concept of a "remnant" in Jeremiah 43:5 connect to the broader biblical account of God's faithfulness?

3. In what ways can we apply the lessons of obedience and disobedience from this passage to our personal lives today?

4. How do the events in Jeremiah 43:5 reflect the consequences of ignoring prophetic counsel, and what other biblical examples illustrate this?

5. What steps can we take to ensure that our community or church leadership is seeking and following God's guidance in decision-making?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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