◄ Jeremiah 2:36 ►
How unstable you are, constantly changing your ways! You will be disappointed by Egypt just as you were by Assyria. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 2:36? 2. How does Jeremiah 2:36 challenge us to examine our spiritual consistency today? 3. What does "changing your ways" in Jeremiah 2:36 imply about repentance? 4. How can we avoid the "shame" mentioned in Jeremiah 2:36 in our lives? 5. Connect Jeremiah 2:36 with James 1:8 on being double-minded. 6. How can we apply the warning in Jeremiah 2:36 to our daily decisions? 7. What does Jeremiah 2:36 reveal about Israel's relationship with God? 8. How does Jeremiah 2:36 challenge our understanding of faithfulness? 9. Why does Jeremiah accuse Israel of changing their ways in Jeremiah 2:36? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 2? 11. How can Jeremiah 21:2 claim the Lord would not rescue Jerusalem when other passages promise divine protection for the city? 12. How does Ezekiel 29:6-7 align with or contradict known historical alliances and events regarding Egypt and its neighbors? 13. If God commanded Jeremiah to write these prophecies, why was there a need for a second scroll after the first was destroyed? (Jeremiah 36:2, 28-32) 14. Why does Jeremiah 36 focus on burning a scroll instead of tablets or other writing materials, and could this reflect an anachronistic portrayal of ancient record-keeping? (Jeremiah 36:23) Discussion Questions 1. What are some modern-day "Egypts" or "Assyrias" that people might be tempted to rely on instead of God? 2. How can we cultivate a stable and unwavering faith in our daily lives? 3. In what ways does the account of Judah's alliances with Egypt and Assyria challenge us to examine our own sources of security and trust? 4. How can we apply the lessons from Jeremiah 2:36 to our personal and communal decision-making processes? 5. Reflect on a time when you experienced disappointment from relying on something other than God. How did that experience shape your faith journey? Jeremiah 2 Bible Study Questions 1. How does the description of God's relationship with Israel in Jeremiah 2 compare with your relationship with God? 2. Reflect on a time when you felt like you were digging your own broken cistern. What was the outcome? 3. How do you respond to God's questioning of Israel in verses 5 and 6? Can you relate to the Israelites? 4. What does Jeremiah 2 teach us about the consequences of turning away from God? 5. How can you apply the lessons from Israel's idolatry to your own life? 6. How does the imagery of slavery used in Jeremiah 2 apply to our lives today? 7. What are some "false trusts" or "worthless idols" in our contemporary society? 8. Why do you think the Israelites kept turning back to idols, despite God's warnings? 9. How does Jeremiah 2 challenge your perspective on obedience and faithfulness to God? 10. What can you learn from God's constant love despite Israel's continuous rebellion? 11. How does Jeremiah 2 highlight the importance of remembering God's past actions in our lives? 12. What can we learn from God's call to Israel to self-examine their ways and return to Him? 13. How can the sins of the Israelites in Jeremiah 2 be paralleled to modern-day Christian living? 14. How does Jeremiah 2 inspire you to keep faith in times of despair and disobedience? 15. In what ways have you experienced God's discipline in your life, similar to the Israelites' experience? 16. What does this chapter reveal about God's expectations of His relationship with His people? 17. How does God’s reaction to Israel's unfaithfulness impact your understanding of His character? 18. How can we guard ourselves from the temptations that led the Israelites astray? 19. How does Jeremiah 2 influence your understanding of repentance and forgiveness? 20. What steps can you take to ensure that you remember God's actions in your life and stay faithful to Him? Links Jeremiah 2:36 NIV Jeremiah 2:36 NLT Jeremiah 2:36 ESV Jeremiah 2:36 NASB Jeremiah 2:36 KJV Jeremiah 2:36 Commentaries Bible Hub