Jeremiah 6:13
"For from the least of them to the greatest, all are greedy for gain; from prophet to priest, all practice deceit.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 6:13?

2. How does Jeremiah 6:13 reveal the extent of greed among the people?

3. What lessons can we learn from Jeremiah 6:13 about valuing honesty over gain?

4. How does Jeremiah 6:13 connect with the commandment against coveting in Exodus 20:17?

5. In what ways can we guard against greed in our own lives today?

6. How can church leaders ensure they are not "dealing falsely" as warned in Jeremiah 6:13?

7. How does Jeremiah 6:13 reflect the moral state of society during Jeremiah's time?

8. What does Jeremiah 6:13 reveal about the nature of greed and corruption?

9. How does Jeremiah 6:13 challenge modern views on wealth and integrity?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 6?

11. In Jeremiah 9:4, is the sweeping claim that brothers deceive each other founded on real social conditions or an exaggerated portrayal?

12. What are the key themes in the Book of Jeremiah?

13. (Lamentations 4:13) How does blaming prophets and priests for the downfall align or conflict with other biblical teachings on communal guilt?

14. In Jeremiah 2:8, why do historical records and other biblical accounts seemingly fail to mention the prophets and priests abandoning the Lord so decisively?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the description of greed and deceit in Jeremiah 6:13 reflect the condition of our society today?

2. In what ways can we guard against the influence of greed in our personal and professional lives?

3. How can church leaders today ensure they are leading with integrity and not falling into the same traps as the prophets and priests in Jeremiah's time?

4. What steps can we take to promote truth and transparency in our communities and churches?

5. How do the warnings in Jeremiah 6:13 challenge us to examine our own hearts and actions in light of God's standards?1. What does the imagery of a "city of beautiful homes" losing its beauty teach about the consequences of disobedience?

2. How does the divine judgment pronounced on Jerusalem relate to the concept of divine justice?

3. In what ways might the modern church be similar to the people of Judah in rejecting God's word?

4. How can we recognize and avoid the 'false peace' that the people of Judah were misled by?

5. How does the call to the "old paths" in verse 16 apply to your spiritual journey?

6. How does the recurring theme of "unheeded warnings" reflect in our personal lives and societal issues today?

7. What does the reaction of the people of Judah to God's warnings teach about human nature?

8. How can we ensure our sacrifices and offerings to God are not just ceremonial but acceptable to Him?

9. In what ways might we be ignoring God's call to repentance in our personal lives?

10. How does the notion of God laying "stumbling blocks" reconcile with His nature as a loving God?

11. What lessons can we learn from the negative response of the people of Judah to Jeremiah's prophecy?

12. How does the imagery of the "rejected silver" apply to the church today?

13. How can we actively strive to internalize God's teachings instead of merely hearing them?

14. What can we learn from the people of Judah's reaction to God's repeated calls for repentance?

15. How can we cultivate an authentic righteousness that goes beyond external religious rituals?

16. How does Jeremiah's unyielding commitment to delivering God's message inspire you in your faith journey?

17. How do you respond when faced with spiritual warnings and what can you do to better heed these warnings?

18. How does the narrative of Jeremiah 6 challenge our understanding of repentance and redemption?

19. How can the story of the impending siege of Jerusalem guide your reactions to prophetic warnings in the current world?

20. In what ways does the story of Judah's unheeded call to repentance inform your understanding of consequences and personal responsibility?

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