◄ Jeremiah 17:18 ►
Let my persecutors be put to shame, but do not let me be put to shame. Let them be terrified, but do not let me be terrified. Bring upon them the day of disaster and shatter them with double destruction. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 17:18? 2. How does Jeremiah 17:18 encourage us to trust God in facing adversaries? 3. What does Jeremiah 17:18 reveal about God's justice towards the wicked? 4. How can we apply Jeremiah's plea for protection in our daily prayers? 5. In what ways does Jeremiah 17:18 connect with Romans 12:19 on vengeance? 6. How can Jeremiah 17:18 inspire us to seek God's deliverance in trials? 7. How does Jeremiah 17:18 align with the concept of divine justice and retribution? 8. What historical context influenced the message in Jeremiah 17:18? 9. How does Jeremiah 17:18 reflect God's protection over His followers? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 17? 11. What does the Bible say about confusion? 12. If Hezekiah's faith in Isaiah 37 supposedly led to Jerusalem's deliverance, how does this align with other biblical passages where faith did not prevent disasters for Israel? 13. What are the key themes in the Book of Jeremiah? 14. (Jeremiah 13:16-17) Isn't it contradictory for God to demand repentance while also foretelling inevitable punishment? Discussion Questions 1. How does Jeremiah's plea for justice in this verse reflect his relationship with God, and how can we apply this to our own lives when facing opposition? 2. In what ways does the concept of "double destruction" challenge our understanding of God's justice and mercy? 3. How can we balance the desire for justice with the call to love our enemies, as taught in the New Testament? 4. What are some practical ways we can endure persecution and opposition today, drawing from Jeremiah's example? 5. How do the themes in Jeremiah 17:18 connect with the broader biblical account of God's justice and the ultimate vindication of His people? Jeremiah 17 Bible Study Questions 1. In what ways does the metaphor of Judah's sin being engraved on their hearts and altars in verses 1-4 resonate with you? 2. How might you practically shift your trust from human beings to God, as suggested in verses 5-8? 3. In today's world, how can we relate to the imagery of a bush in the desert versus a tree by the water? 4. Considering verses 9-11, how does understanding the deceitfulness of the human heart influence your daily choices and actions? 5. How does acknowledging that only God can fully understand and heal our hearts change your perspective on personal struggles? 6. In verse 11, Jeremiah speaks about the fleeting value of ill-gotten riches. How does this apply in our contemporary society? 7. How can you apply the importance of keeping the Sabbath as depicted in verses 19-27 in a modern context? 8. What consequences might we face today if we don't respect and observe a day of rest as God commands? 9. Jeremiah prays for healing and salvation in verses 14-18. How can his approach inform our prayers in times of distress? 10. How does Jeremiah’s plea for his enemies' shame and dismay resonate with your feelings towards those who wrong you? 11. In what ways can we find hope and comfort in God's judgment and omnipotence as depicted in Jeremiah 17? 12. How do the blessings and curses outlined in this chapter reflect God's justice and mercy? 13. How does the narrative of sin, judgment, and grace in Jeremiah 17 resonate with the overall message of the Bible? 14. In what ways can the trust in God, as exemplified in this chapter, provide a template for addressing modern societal challenges? 15. How can the concept of inherent sin, as mentioned in this chapter, be reconciled with the belief in human goodness? 16. How can we use Jeremiah's approach to prayer as a guide for our own prayers in moments of need? 17. How does the concept of 'reward according to one's deeds' shape your actions and decisions? 18. How does the chapter's depiction of God as the ultimate heart examiner challenge your understanding of personal integrity and motives? 19. How does the command to observe the Sabbath translate into today's fast-paced, always-on society? 20. In what ways can the lessons from Jeremiah 17 help you grow in your relationship with God and others? Links Jeremiah 17:18 NIV Jeremiah 17:18 NLT Jeremiah 17:18 ESV Jeremiah 17:18 NASB Jeremiah 17:18 KJV Jeremiah 17:18 Commentaries Bible Hub