◄ Jeremiah 34:7 ►
as the army of the king of Babylon was fighting against Jerusalem and the remaining cities of Judah--against Lachish and Azekah. For these were the only fortified cities remaining in Judah. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 34:7? 2. How does Jeremiah 34:7 illustrate God's judgment on disobedience? 3. What lessons can we learn from the siege of Jerusalem in Jeremiah 34:7? 4. How does Jeremiah 34:7 connect with God's covenant promises in the Old Testament? 5. In what ways can we apply the warnings of Jeremiah 34:7 today? 6. How does the fate of Jerusalem in Jeremiah 34:7 encourage obedience to God's commands? 7. What historical evidence supports the events described in Jeremiah 34:7? 8. How does Jeremiah 34:7 reflect God's judgment and mercy? 9. Why were Lachish and Azekah significant in Jeremiah 34:7? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 34? 11. In Jeremiah 16:4, the prophecy describes mass death without mourning—what historical or archaeological evidence supports such a widespread calamity in that era? 12. Who is known as the Weeping Prophet? 13. Nehemiah 11:25–36 – Do the recorded locations and populations in Judah and Benjamin align with known historical or archaeological records of the period? 14. Jeremiah 32:17, 27: If “nothing is too hard” for God, why does He allow devastation and suffering instead of immediately restoring His people? Discussion Questions 1. How does the historical context of Jeremiah 34:7 enhance our understanding of the consequences faced by Judah? Consider the role of Lachish and Azekah in this context. 2. In what ways does the siege of Jerusalem reflect the broader theme of divine judgment found throughout the Old Testament? Connect this to other instances of judgment in the Bible. 3. How can we apply the lessons of obedience and repentance from Jeremiah 34:7 to our personal lives today? What areas of our lives might require a renewed commitment to God's commands? 4. Reflect on a time when you faced a "siege" in your own life. How did your faith in God's sovereignty and plan help you navigate that situation? 5. Considering the prophetic warnings given to Judah, how can we discern and respond to God's warnings in our current cultural and spiritual context? What scriptures guide us in this discernment? Jeremiah 34 Bible Study Questions 1. How do you interpret God's prophecy about Zedekiah's fate? 2. What parallels can you draw between the emancipation and re-enslavement of Hebrew slaves and societal issues today? 3. In what ways might you have experienced or witnessed the consequences of disobedience in your life? 4. How can the broken covenant in Jeremiah 34 be related to the concept of commitments and promises in today's world? 5. What does this chapter teach us about God's view on freedom and slavery? 6. How can we apply the lessons from God's judgment on Judah's disobedience in our personal lives? 7. What does this chapter teach us about God's justice and mercy? 8. How does the prophecy against Zedekiah reflect on the consequences of leadership decisions today? 9. How does the return of the Hebrew slaves to bondage speak to the issue of freedom and human rights in our society? 10. How can we ensure we're obedient to God's word in our daily life? 11. What can we learn from the initial obedience of the officials of Judah, and their subsequent defiance? 12. How do you interpret the symbolism of Jerusalem's destruction in Jeremiah 34? 13. How can the concept of covenant from this chapter be applied to modern-day relationships? 14. How do you think you would have reacted if you were a Hebrew slave given freedom, only to be re-enslaved? 15. How can we avoid the trap of disobedience witnessed in Jeremiah 34 in our contemporary society? 16. How does Jeremiah 34 inspire you to uphold justice in your community? 17. Can you see any echoes of the events of Jeremiah 34 in current world events? 18. How does the chapter's mention of the ancestors' release from Egypt resonate with you in terms of remembering past deliverances? 19. What role does repentance play in avoiding the kind of divine judgment depicted in Jeremiah 34? 20. How does this chapter challenge your understanding of God's divine justice, mercy, and the consequences of disobedience? Links Jeremiah 34:7 NIV Jeremiah 34:7 NLT Jeremiah 34:7 ESV Jeremiah 34:7 NASB Jeremiah 34:7 KJV Jeremiah 34:7 Commentaries Bible Hub