◄ Jeremiah 21:6 ►
I will strike down the residents of this city, both man and beast. They will die in a terrible plague.' Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 21:6? 2. How does Jeremiah 21:6 illustrate God's judgment on disobedience and rebellion? 3. What lessons can we learn from God's actions in Jeremiah 21:6? 4. How does Jeremiah 21:6 connect with God's justice in other scriptures? 5. How can we apply the warning in Jeremiah 21:6 to modern society? 6. What steps can believers take to avoid the consequences seen in Jeremiah 21:6? 7. What does Jeremiah 21:6 reveal about God's judgment on Jerusalem? 8. How does Jeremiah 21:6 reflect God's sovereignty over life and death? 9. Why does God choose pestilence, sword, and famine in Jeremiah 21:6? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 21? 11. Why does Jeremiah 21:4-7 depict God actively fighting against His own people, contradicting the notion of a loving deity? 12. How can Jeremiah 21:2 claim the Lord would not rescue Jerusalem when other passages promise divine protection for the city? 13. Why would God threaten complete destruction (Jeremiah 21:5-6) instead of offering a path to repentance, seeming to contradict earlier scriptures that highlight mercy? 14. In Jeremiah 22:5, how can one verify historically or archaeologically that God's promised judgment on the house of David came to pass exactly as stated? Discussion Questions 1. How does the context of Jeremiah 21:6 help us understand the seriousness of God's judgment on Jerusalem? 2. In what ways do the consequences outlined in Jeremiah 21:6 reflect the warnings given in Deuteronomy 28? 3. How can we apply the lessons of obedience and disobedience from this passage to our personal lives today? 4. What role do modern-day "prophets" or spiritual leaders play in guiding us back to God, and how can we discern their messages? 5. How does the theme of hope and restoration in the book of Jeremiah encourage us when we face the consequences of our own actions? Jeremiah 21 Bible Study Questions 1. How does the message Jeremiah delivers to King Zedekiah in verses 3-7 reflect God's sovereignty? 2. What does this chapter teach about the repercussions of persistent disobedience? 3. How might the choice offered to the people of Jerusalem in verses 8-10 apply to personal decisions we make today? 4. In what ways do you see the themes of divine judgment and human rebellion in your life or society today? 5. How does God's message through Jeremiah speak to modern political and social justice issues? 6. How would you react if you were in Zedekiah's place receiving such a prophecy from Jeremiah? 7. How does Jeremiah's role as a prophet in this chapter reflect on our responsibility to share uncomfortable truths? 8. In what situations might you have to make a decision similar to the one presented to the people of Jerusalem: surrender and live, or resist and perish? 9. What can we learn from the futile attempts of King Zedekiah to seek help from Egypt instead of turning to God? 10. How does the warning to the royal house of Judah apply to leaders today? 11. What does this chapter reveal about God's character in terms of His justice and mercy? 12. How do the themes of prophecy and its fulfillment apply to our understanding of biblical prophecy today? 13. How can the warnings in this chapter help us discern when to resist and when to surrender in our life situations? 14. How do you reconcile God's love with the harsh judgement seen in Jeremiah 21? 15. What does Jeremiah 21 teach about the importance of accountability for one's actions, both as individuals and as a society? 16. How would you relate the siege of Jerusalem with any personal trials you have experienced? 17. What is the significance of the King Zedekiah seeking Jeremiah's intercession with God? How does it apply to our prayer life? 18. What are the implications of God fighting against His own people? How does this relate to the concept of divine discipline? 19. How does this chapter illustrate the pitfalls of misplaced reliance (such as on Egypt) in times of crisis? 20. Considering Jeremiah 21, how can you better discern and respond to God's will in your life? Links Jeremiah 21:6 NIV Jeremiah 21:6 NLT Jeremiah 21:6 ESV Jeremiah 21:6 NASB Jeremiah 21:6 KJV Jeremiah 21:6 Commentaries Bible Hub