◄ Jeremiah 6:17 ►
I appointed watchmen over you and said, 'Listen for the sound of the ram's horn.' But they answered, 'We will not listen!' Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 6:17? 2. How can we heed the "watchmen" God has placed in our lives today? 3. What does Jeremiah 6:17 teach about listening to God's warnings? 4. How does Jeremiah 6:17 connect with Ezekiel 33:7 about watchmen's roles? 5. Why is it crucial to respond to God's call in Jeremiah 6:17? 6. How can we apply the message of Jeremiah 6:17 in our daily walk? 7. What does Jeremiah 6:17 reveal about God's expectations for obedience and listening to His warnings? 8. How does Jeremiah 6:17 challenge our understanding of divine judgment and human responsibility? 9. Why did the people refuse to listen to the watchmen in Jeremiah 6:17? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 6? 11. What are the core beliefs and practices of Judaism? 12. How can Jeremiah 6:1 claim impending doom on Jerusalem without historical evidence of such a massive catastrophe at that specific time? 13. If Isaiah 27:13 predicts a grand return of exiles, why are there no extra-biblical accounts confirming a major regathering at that specific time? 14. How did Joshua lead the Israelites into the Promised Land? Discussion Questions 1. How does the role of a watchman in ancient times relate to spiritual leaders today? 2. In what ways can we ensure we are listening to God's warnings in our lives? 3. What are some modern "trumpets" or signals that God might use to get our attention? 4. How can we guard against spiritual deafness and ensure our hearts remain open to God's voice? 5. Reflect on a time when you ignored a warning from God. What were the consequences, and what did you learn from the experience? Jeremiah 6 Bible Study Questions 1. What does the imagery of a "city of beautiful homes" losing its beauty teach about the consequences of disobedience? 2. How does the divine judgment pronounced on Jerusalem relate to the concept of divine justice? 3. In what ways might the modern church be similar to the people of Judah in rejecting God's word? 4. How can we recognize and avoid the 'false peace' that the people of Judah were misled by? 5. How does the call to the "old paths" in verse 16 apply to your spiritual journey? 6. How does the recurring theme of "unheeded warnings" reflect in our personal lives and societal issues today? 7. What does the reaction of the people of Judah to God's warnings teach about human nature? 8. How can we ensure our sacrifices and offerings to God are not just ceremonial but acceptable to Him? 9. In what ways might we be ignoring God's call to repentance in our personal lives? 10. How does the notion of God laying "stumbling blocks" reconcile with His nature as a loving God? 11. What lessons can we learn from the negative response of the people of Judah to Jeremiah's prophecy? 12. How does the imagery of the "rejected silver" apply to the church today? 13. How can we actively strive to internalize God's teachings instead of merely hearing them? 14. What can we learn from the people of Judah's reaction to God's repeated calls for repentance? 15. How can we cultivate an authentic righteousness that goes beyond external religious rituals? 16. How does Jeremiah's unyielding commitment to delivering God's message inspire you in your faith journey? 17. How do you respond when faced with spiritual warnings and what can you do to better heed these warnings? 18. How does the narrative of Jeremiah 6 challenge our understanding of repentance and redemption? 19. How can the story of the impending siege of Jerusalem guide your reactions to prophetic warnings in the current world? 20. In what ways does the story of Judah's unheeded call to repentance inform your understanding of consequences and personal responsibility? Links Jeremiah 6:17 NIV Jeremiah 6:17 NLT Jeremiah 6:17 ESV Jeremiah 6:17 NASB Jeremiah 6:17 KJV Jeremiah 6:17 Commentaries Bible Hub