◄ Jeremiah 26:19 ►
Did Hezekiah king of Judah or anyone else in Judah put him to death? Did Hezekiah not fear the LORD and seek His favor, and did not the LORD relent of the disaster He had pronounced against them? But we are about to bring great harm on ourselves!" Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 26:19? 2. How did King Hezekiah's response to Micah's prophecy demonstrate godly leadership? 3. What lessons can we learn from Hezekiah's actions in Jeremiah 26:19? 4. How does Jeremiah 26:19 connect with Micah's prophecy in Micah 3:12? 5. How can we apply Hezekiah's example to modern-day church leadership? 6. What does Jeremiah 26:19 teach about responding to God's warnings today? 7. How does Jeremiah 26:19 demonstrate God's mercy in response to repentance? 8. What historical events support the narrative in Jeremiah 26:19? 9. How does Jeremiah 26:19 influence our understanding of divine justice? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 26? 11. Who is the author of the Book of Micah? 12. What events define Hezekiah's reign as king? 13. In Micah 3:12, the destruction of Jerusalem is foretold—how do skeptics explain discrepancies with other accounts or timelines of Jerusalem’s fall? 14. Jeremiah 7:16: Why would God forbid prayer for the people here, contradicting other scriptures urging intercession? Discussion Questions 1. How did Hezekiah's response to Micah's prophecy differ from the initial reaction to Jeremiah's message, and what can we learn from this about responding to God's warnings? 2. In what ways can we apply Hezekiah's example of seeking the Lord's favor in our personal lives and communities today? 3. How does the account of Hezekiah and the people of Judah illustrate the concept of God's mercy and justice working together? 4. What are some modern-day "prophetic warnings" that we might be ignoring, and how can we ensure we are attentive to God's messages? 5. How can we, as individuals or as a church, avoid bringing "great harm on ourselves" by aligning our actions with God's will? Jeremiah 26 Bible Study Questions 1. How do Jeremiah's actions in chapter 26 inspire you to act boldly in your own faith journey? 2. Compare and contrast the responses of Jeremiah and Uriah when faced with death threats. What can we learn from their reactions? 3. How does the reaction of the officials and people change from the beginning to the end of the chapter? What does this teach us about the power of a well-presented defense? 4. What does the reaction of the people to Jeremiah's prophecies reveal about their relationship with God? 5. In what ways does the story of Jeremiah 26 resonate with the current state of the world? 6. How can we apply Jeremiah's courage and faithfulness to our personal and professional lives? 7. How does the mention of Shiloh in verse 6 tie into the larger narrative of Israel's history? 8. What does this chapter reveal about the consequences of heeding or ignoring God's warnings? 9. How does Jeremiah 26 challenge your understanding of the role of a prophet? 10. What lessons does the story of Uriah teach about fear and faith? 11. How does this chapter shape our understanding of repentance and God's grace? 12. How do the elders use historical context to sway the opinion of the officials and the people? 13. Why do you think Ahikam son of Shaphan protected Jeremiah? What does this teach us about allyship and advocacy? 14. How does the concept of "innocent blood" play out in this chapter and what implications does it have for modern justice systems? 15. If you were in Jeremiah's position, how would you handle the backlash? 16. How might this chapter inform a Christian's response to persecution? 17. How does Jeremiah 26 inspire you to speak truth even when it's unpopular? 18. How can the experiences of Jeremiah and Uriah guide us in dealing with fear and threats in our lives? 19. If you were a part of the assembly hearing Jeremiah's prophecy, how would you have responded? 20. How does the story of Jeremiah 26 inspire you to defend your faith and beliefs in challenging situations? Links Jeremiah 26:19 NIV Jeremiah 26:19 NLT Jeremiah 26:19 ESV Jeremiah 26:19 NASB Jeremiah 26:19 KJV Jeremiah 26:19 Commentaries Bible Hub