Are they ashamed of the abomination they have committed? No, they have no shame at all; they do not even know how to blush. So they will fall among the fallen; when I punish them, they will collapse," says the LORD. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 6:15? 2. How does Jeremiah 6:15 reveal the consequences of ignoring God's standards for sin? 3. What does "they were not ashamed" teach about societal desensitization to sin? 4. How can we ensure our hearts remain sensitive to sin like Jeremiah 6:15 warns? 5. Compare Jeremiah 6:15 with Romans 1:28. How do both passages address moral decline? 6. In what ways can we cultivate a godly shame for sin in our community? 7. What does Jeremiah 6:15 reveal about the nature of shame and guilt in biblical times? 8. How does Jeremiah 6:15 challenge modern views on moral accountability? 9. Why were the people in Jeremiah 6:15 unashamed of their abominations? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 6? 11. How does the judgment in Ezekiel 9 align with other biblical passages emphasizing mercy and forgiveness? 12. Why does God allow injustice and suffering to persist? 13. In Jeremiah 15:6, God says, 'I am weary with relenting,' yet other scriptures present Him as unchanging (e.g., Malachi 3:6). How do we reconcile this apparent contradiction? 14. If Jeremiah 15:1 implies God would not listen to Moses or Samuel, how does this align with other passages portraying a merciful God? Discussion Questions 1. What are some modern-day "abominations" that society has become desensitized to, and how can Christians maintain a biblical perspective on these issues?2. How does the concept of shame relate to repentance, and why is it important for believers to feel a sense of shame over sin? 3. In what ways can believers today act as prophetic voices, like Jeremiah, in their communities and spheres of influence? 4. How can we guard our hearts against becoming hardened or desensitized to sin, both personally and corporately as the body of Christ? 5. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's conviction over sin. How did you respond, and what changes did it bring about in your life?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? Links Jeremiah 6:15 NIVJeremiah 6:15 NLT Jeremiah 6:15 ESV Jeremiah 6:15 NASB Jeremiah 6:15 KJV Jeremiah 6:15 Commentaries Bible Hub |



