◄ Jeremiah 44:28 ►
Those who escape the sword will return from Egypt to Judah, few in number, and the whole remnant of Judah who went to dwell in the land of Egypt will know whose word will stand, Mine or theirs! Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 44:28? 2. How does Jeremiah 44:28 illustrate God's sovereignty over human plans and actions? 3. What lessons can we learn from the remnant's return in Jeremiah 44:28? 4. How does Jeremiah 44:28 connect with God's promises in Deuteronomy 30:1-3? 5. How should Jeremiah 44:28 influence our trust in God's ultimate authority today? 6. What practical steps can we take to align with God's will as shown here? 7. What does Jeremiah 44:28 reveal about God's judgment on disobedience? 8. How does Jeremiah 44:28 challenge the belief in free will versus divine sovereignty? 9. What historical context led to the events described in Jeremiah 44:28? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 44? 11. If Jeremiah 44:13-14 foretells complete destruction of the Judeans in Egypt, how do we reconcile evidence that some Jews thrived there historically? 12. Where is the archaeological evidence that all exiles in Egypt faced the disastrous fate prophesied in Jeremiah 44:12-14? 13. 2 Kings 25:26 says the remaining people fled to Egypt, but why does neither the Bible nor contemporary sources detail the fate of this group? 14. How does Jeremiah 44:29-30, predicting Pharaoh Hophra's downfall, align with historical accounts suggesting a different outcome? Discussion Questions 1. What does the remnant's return from Egypt to Judah teach us about God's faithfulness and the consequences of disobedience? 2. How can we apply the concept of a "remnant" to our lives today, especially in a world that often turns away from God? 3. In what ways does trusting in human solutions over God's commands manifest in our lives, and how can we correct this? 4. How does the account of the remnant in Jeremiah 44:28 connect with the broader biblical theme of God's sovereignty and faithfulness? 5. Reflect on a time when you faced a decision to trust God's word over human wisdom. What was the outcome, and what did you learn from it? 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 44:28 NIV Jeremiah 44:28 NLT Jeremiah 44:28 ESV Jeremiah 44:28 NASB Jeremiah 44:28 KJV Jeremiah 44:28 Commentaries Bible Hub