Jeremiah 6:28
All are hardened rebels, walking around as slanderers. They are bronze and iron; all of them are corrupt.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 6:28?

2. How does Jeremiah 6:28 describe the people's behavior and spiritual condition?

3. What actions can we take to avoid becoming "rebellious" as in Jeremiah 6:28?

4. How does Jeremiah 6:28 connect with Romans 3:23 about human sinfulness?

5. In what ways can we ensure our hearts are not "corrupt" like "bronze"?

6. How can church leaders address "slander" and "rebellion" within their congregations today?

7. What does Jeremiah 6:28 reveal about human nature and sinfulness?

8. How does Jeremiah 6:28 challenge our understanding of righteousness?

9. What historical context influenced the message of Jeremiah 6:28?

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

11. What does the Bible say about God versus Satan?

12. What does "dross" mean in the Bible?

13. Why does the message in Jeremiah 6:26-30 emphasize complete destruction when other prophetic texts suggest partial judgment, possibly indicating an inconsistency in prophetic outlooks?

14. (Lamentations 4:13) How does blaming prophets and priests for the downfall align or conflict with other biblical teachings on communal guilt?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the description of the people as "hardened rebels" challenge us to examine our own hearts for areas of resistance to God's will?

2. In what ways can we ensure our speech builds up rather than tears down, avoiding the sin of slander?

3. How can the imagery of bronze and iron in this verse inspire us to seek God's refining work in our lives?

4. What are some modern-day examples of corruption, and how can we, as Christians, stand against them?

5. How does understanding the consequences faced by Judah motivate us to pursue a life of holiness and obedience to God?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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