◄ Jeremiah 44:26 ►
Nevertheless, hear the word of the LORD, all you people of Judah living in Egypt: Behold, I have sworn by My great name, says the LORD, that never again will any man of Judah living in the land of Egypt invoke My name or say, 'As surely as the Lord GOD lives.' Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 44:26? 2. How does Jeremiah 44:26 illustrate consequences of disobedience to God's commands? 3. What does "My name will no longer be invoked" signify about God's judgment? 4. How can we ensure our actions align with God's will, avoiding similar judgment? 5. Compare Jeremiah 44:26 with Exodus 20:7 on respecting God's name. 6. What lessons from Jeremiah 44:26 apply to maintaining faithfulness in modern times? 7. Why does Jeremiah 44:26 emphasize God's name being profaned in Egypt? 8. How does Jeremiah 44:26 reflect God's judgment on disobedience? 9. What historical context led to the events in Jeremiah 44:26? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 44? 11. Do the promises in Jer 42 about the safety of the remnant conflict with the calamities in Jer 43? 12. How does Jeremiah 44:29-30, predicting Pharaoh Hophra's downfall, align with historical accounts suggesting a different outcome? 13. Why does Jeremiah in 44:2-6 attribute Jerusalem's fall solely to idol worship, while other passages cite Babylon's unstoppable conquest? 14. How can we reconcile Jeremiah's presence in Egypt with traditions that he remained in Judah (Jer 43:6-7)? Discussion Questions 1. What does the prohibition against invoking God's name in Egypt teach us about the importance of where and how we worship God today? 2. How can we ensure that we are not seeking refuge or security in "Egypts" of our own making, but rather trusting in God's provision? 3. In what ways can we honor the sanctity of God's name in our daily lives, both in speech and action? 4. How does understanding God's sovereignty and authority impact our response to His commands and guidance? 5. Reflect on a time when you faced consequences for disobedience. How did that experience shape your understanding of repentance and God's mercy? Jeremiah 44 Bible Study Questions 1. What does the persistent idolatry of the Judeans in Egypt symbolize in our modern life? 2. How does God's reaction to the people's disobedience in Jeremiah 44 reflect His character? 3. How did the people's perspective on their own suffering differ from God's perspective, and how might we sometimes view our own hardships similarly? 4. What are some modern forms of idolatry we need to be cautious of? 5. How does Jeremiah's role as a messenger in this chapter speak to our own roles as Christians today? 6. How does the defiant response of the women reflect society's perspective on obedience to God? 7. How do the consequences of disobedience outlined in this chapter apply to our lives today? 8. What lessons can we learn from the Judahite's failure to heed Jeremiah’s warnings? 9. How might you react if you were among the remnants of Judah in Egypt hearing Jeremiah's prophecy? 10. How do you identify "prophets" or messages from God in your own life and how do you respond to them? 11. What does the chapter reveal about God's feelings towards stubbornness and disobedience? 12. In what ways might we be blind to our own sins, much like the people of Judah? 13. How does the downfall of Egypt serve as a symbol for the eventual failure of worldly powers? 14. How can you apply the lesson of repentance and return to God in your personal life? 15. How does this chapter reveal the gravity of sin and its consequences? 16. How does Jeremiah 44 highlight the role of women in religious practices during biblical times? 17. In what ways does the chapter show the people's misunderstanding of God's intentions and blessings? 18. What parallels can you draw between the cultural and spiritual struggles of the ancient Judahites and those of Christians today? 19. How do the themes of disobedience, repentance, and divine judgment resonate with the overall narrative of the Bible? 20. If God were to speak to our society as He did through Jeremiah, what might He say and how should we respond? Links Jeremiah 44:26 NIV Jeremiah 44:26 NLT Jeremiah 44:26 ESV Jeremiah 44:26 NASB Jeremiah 44:26 KJV Jeremiah 44:26 Commentaries Bible Hub