Jeremiah 7:31
They have built the high places of Topheth in the Valley of Hinnom so they could burn their sons and daughters in the fire--something I never commanded, nor did it even enter My mind.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 7:31?

2. What does Jeremiah 7:31 reveal about God's view on child sacrifice practices?

3. How can we ensure our worship aligns with God's commands in Jeremiah 7:31?

4. What other scriptures condemn practices similar to those in Jeremiah 7:31?

5. How does Jeremiah 7:31 challenge us to examine modern cultural influences?

6. What steps can we take to avoid "what I did not command"?

7. Why did God condemn child sacrifice in Jeremiah 7:31?

8. What historical practices does Jeremiah 7:31 reference?

9. How does Jeremiah 7:31 reflect on human morality?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 7?

11. How does hell appear?

12. What horrors occur in the Valley of Slaughter?

13. What is Topheth in the Bible?

14. If God is all-good, why does He accept human sacrifices in some cases (Judges 11:30-39)?
Discussion Questions
1. What does the practice of child sacrifice in Topheth reveal about the spiritual state of Judah at the time of Jeremiah?

2. How can we identify and eliminate modern forms of idolatry in our lives that may lead us away from God's commands?

3. In what ways does the sanctity of life, as emphasized in Jeremiah 7:31, influence our views on contemporary issues such as abortion and euthanasia?

4. How can we ensure that our religious practices and traditions align with God's Word and not merely human customs?

5. Reflecting on the reforms of King Josiah, what steps can we take to bring about spiritual renewal and reform in our personal lives and communities?1. How does Jeremiah 7 challenge our understanding of worship and religious practices?

2. How does the warning about Shiloh apply to us today?

3. How can you relate the call for societal justice in Jeremiah 7 to the present-day social issues?

4. How does the deceptive assurance of the people in Jeremiah 7 reflect in today's religious practices?

5. How does the message of Jeremiah 7 impact your personal understanding of obedience to God?

6. In Jeremiah 7, God asks Jeremiah not to pray for the people of Judah. How do you interpret this in the context of intercessory prayers?

7. How does the concept of the temple in Jeremiah 7 relate to Paul's teaching that our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit in 1 Corinthians 6:19?

8. How do you understand God's justice and mercy in the context of Jeremiah 7?

9. How can we ensure that our worship is genuine and not simply ritualistic?

10. Discuss the implications of God's rejection of the sacrifices due to the people's disobedience. How can we apply this principle today?

11. In what ways can we become guilty of the same hypocrisy as the people of Judah?

12. How can we relate the unheeded warnings of Jeremiah 7 to our personal lives or our society today?

13. What does the chapter teach us about the importance of repentance in our spiritual walk?

14. How can the actions of the people of Judah in Jeremiah 7 serve as a cautionary tale for us?

15. Discuss how Jeremiah 7's message of repentance could affect your day-to-day life.

16. How does Jeremiah 7 challenge your approach to justice, particularly towards the marginalized in society?

17. In what ways can Jeremiah 7 guide us to respond when we notice hypocrisy within our religious communities?

18. How can you use the message of Jeremiah 7 to examine your current relationship with God?

19. What actions can we take to ensure we are obeying God's commands, as emphasized in Jeremiah 7?

20. How does Jeremiah 7 inform our understanding of the consequences of abandoning God's commands and following other gods or priorities in our lives?

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