◄ Jeremiah 7:24 ►
Yet they did not listen or incline their ear, but they followed the stubborn inclinations of their own evil hearts. They went backward and not forward. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 7:24? 2. How does Jeremiah 7:24 illustrate the consequences of not obeying God's voice? 3. What does "walked in the counsels" reveal about Israel's spiritual condition? 4. How can we avoid "going backward" in our spiritual journey today? 5. Compare Jeremiah 7:24 with Proverbs 3:5-6 on trusting God's guidance. 6. What steps can we take to ensure our hearts are not "stubborn and evil"? 7. How does Jeremiah 7:24 reflect human nature's resistance to divine guidance? 8. What historical context influenced the message of Jeremiah 7:24? 9. How does Jeremiah 7:24 challenge the concept of free will? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 7? 11. What does having a seared conscience mean? 12. Jeremiah 24:8 - Does God's severe judgment on the 'bad figs' conflict with the idea of a just and loving deity who offers redemption to all? 13. Jeremiah 24:7 - How do we reconcile God giving the exiles 'a heart to know me' with subsequent biblical texts describing their continued disobedience? 14. Jeremiah 16:10-12 implies children are punished for ancestors' sins--does this contradict Deuteronomy 24:16, where each person is held responsible only for their own sin? Discussion Questions 1. What are some modern-day examples of "walking in the counsels and the stubbornness of their evil hearts," and how can we guard against this in our own lives? 2. How does the concept of going "backward and not forward" manifest in our spiritual journey, and what steps can we take to ensure we are moving forward in our faith? 3. In what ways can we better "listen or incline our ear" to God's Word in our daily lives? 4. How do the warnings in Jeremiah 7:24 relate to the promises of a new heart and spirit found in Ezekiel 11:19-20? 5. Reflect on a time when you experienced the consequences of disobedience. How did that experience shape your understanding of God's call to repentance and obedience? Jeremiah 7 Bible Study Questions 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? Links Jeremiah 7:24 NIV Jeremiah 7:24 NLT Jeremiah 7:24 ESV Jeremiah 7:24 NASB Jeremiah 7:24 KJV Jeremiah 7:24 Commentaries Bible Hub