◄ Jeremiah 14:14 ►
"The prophets are prophesying lies in My name," replied the LORD. "I did not send them or appoint them or speak to them. They are prophesying to you a false vision, a worthless divination, the futility and delusion of their own minds. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 14:14? 2. How does Jeremiah 14:14 warn against false prophets in today's church? 3. What are the consequences of following "false visions" and "deceptive divinations" today? 4. How can we discern true prophecy from "worthless divinations" in Jeremiah 14:14? 5. What scriptural connections highlight the dangers of false prophecy in the Bible? 6. How can believers apply Jeremiah 14:14 to guard against deception in faith? 7. What does Jeremiah 14:14 reveal about false prophets and their impact on faith? 8. How does Jeremiah 14:14 challenge the authenticity of spiritual messages? 9. Why does God condemn false visions in Jeremiah 14:14? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 14? 11. What are the Rivers of Living Water? 12. Jeremiah 14:13–16: If God is omniscient and just, why allow false prophets to deceive so many without immediate correction? 13. Why does God permit the existence of false teachers? 14. What is spiritual manipulation? Discussion Questions 1. How can we discern between true and false prophets in today's context, and what tools does Scripture provide for this discernment? 2. In what ways can false teachings infiltrate the church, and how can we guard against them? 3. Reflect on a time when you encountered a teaching that seemed questionable. How did you determine its validity? 4. How does understanding the role of prophecy in the Old Testament help us interpret prophetic messages today? 5. What steps can you take to ensure that your understanding of God's Word is accurate and not influenced by false teachings? Jeremiah 14 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Jeremiah 14 illustrate the consequences of turning away from God's commands? 2. Discuss the role of the prophet in this chapter. How does Jeremiah embody this role? 3. In verses 7-9, Jeremiah pleads for mercy. What can we learn about the relationship between sin, confession, and mercy? 4. How does the depiction of the drought in Judah symbolize spiritual barrenness? 5. Discuss the role and impact of false prophets in Jeremiah 14. 6. How does God's response in verses 10-12 demonstrate His righteousness and justice? 7. In what ways do you see the theme of divine judgement and retribution played out in your life or society today? 8. How can we apply Jeremiah's plea for mercy to our prayer life? 9. Can you identify situations in today's world where false prophecy might be causing harm or misleading people? 10. In times of crisis, how can we use Jeremiah's model of prayer and lament? 11. How does this chapter speak to the theme of God's sovereignty even amid disaster? 12. How do you think the people of Judah could have responded differently to avoid the consequences of their sins? 13. How does Jeremiah's plea on behalf of his people reflect his love for them and for God? 14. In what ways does God's response to Jeremiah challenge our modern-day understanding of mercy and judgement? 15. How can the themes in Jeremiah 14 guide us in discerning truth from falsehood in our world today? 16. How can Jeremiah's expressions of grief and pleas for mercy inspire our own prayers during challenging times? 17. Can you relate to the feelings of despair and pleading for divine intervention as expressed in this chapter? 18. How can the lesson of divine retribution from Jeremiah 14 influence our daily decision-making process? 19. Reflect on a time you sought God's intervention during a personal "drought". What lessons did you learn? 20. Jeremiah 14 warns about false peace assurances. In today's context, what forms might these false assurances take and how can we guard against them? Links Jeremiah 14:14 NIV Jeremiah 14:14 NLT Jeremiah 14:14 ESV Jeremiah 14:14 NASB Jeremiah 14:14 KJV Jeremiah 14:14 Commentaries Bible Hub