◄ Jeremiah 36:22 ►
Since it was the ninth month, the king was sitting in his winter quarters with a fire burning before him. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 36:22? 2. How does Jeremiah 36:22 illustrate the king's disregard for God's word? 3. What can we learn about spiritual apathy from Jeremiah 36:22's setting? 4. How does the king's action in Jeremiah 36:22 compare to 2 Timothy 3:16? 5. How should believers respond when others dismiss God's word, as in Jeremiah 36:22? 6. What steps can we take to ensure we value God's word daily? 7. Why was King Jehoiakim unafraid to burn the scroll in Jeremiah 36:22? 8. How does Jeremiah 36:22 reflect the rejection of God's word by leaders? 9. What historical evidence supports the events described in Jeremiah 36:22? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 36? 11. Who were Josiah's sons? 12. In Jeremiah 22:10-12, is there any historical record confirming the fate of Shallum (Jehoahaz) and corroborating he never returned, as the text claims? 13. Jeremiah 39:8-9: Does the swift capture and destruction of Jerusalem conflict with other texts or sources suggesting a longer, more protracted siege? 14. Who was King Jehoiachin in the Bible? Discussion Questions 1. How does the setting of King Jehoiakim in his winter quarters reflect his spiritual state, and what can we learn from this about our own spiritual complacency? 2. In what ways does the account of Jehoiakim's response to God's word challenge us to examine our own reverence for Scripture? 3. How does the contrast between Jehoiakim and his father Josiah inform our understanding of the impact of godly leadership? 4. What are some practical ways we can ensure that we are not just hearers of the word, but doers, in light of Jehoiakim's rejection of the message? 5. How can we apply the truth of the enduring nature of God's word to our lives, especially when facing opposition or challenges to our faith? Jeremiah 36 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Jeremiah 36 illustrate the power of God's Word? 2. In what ways did King Jehoiakim's reaction to the scroll exemplify human rebellion against God? 3. How does God's command to rewrite the scroll highlight the indomitable nature of His Word? 4. How can we relate the idea of burning the scroll to current scenarios where people try to ignore or avoid God's teachings? 5. Why was it significant that God asked Jeremiah to include more detail the second time the scroll was written? 6. How do you react when confronted with a difficult message from God? 7. How does God's response to Jehoiakim's actions reflect His divine justice? 8. How can we ensure that we are open and receptive to God's message today, unlike King Jehoiakim? 9. What lessons can we learn from the contrasting reactions of the officials and the king to God's Word? 10. How does Jeremiah 36 highlight the importance of prophecy in guiding a nation's actions? 11. What can we learn from Baruch's obedience in this chapter? 12. How does Micaiah's reaction differ from Jehoiakim's, and what does it teach us about receiving God's word? 13. How can we apply the message of God's persistent forgiveness in Jeremiah 36 to our lives today? 14. What implications does the episode of Jeremiah 36 have for the modern church and its response to societal disobedience? 15. How does this chapter speak to the consequences of denying or altering God's word in our contemporary context? 16. How does the chapter encourage believers to stand firm in faith, even in the face of adversity or rejection? 17. How does Jeremiah's obedience to God's command inspire you in your personal faith journey? 18. In what ways does Jeremiah 36 illustrate the relationship between repentance and divine forgiveness? 19. How does the chapter address the theme of God's sovereignty over human actions? 20. In today's world, how can we spread God's message effectively, knowing the possibility of rejection, as experienced by Jeremiah and Baruch? Links Jeremiah 36:22 NIV Jeremiah 36:22 NLT Jeremiah 36:22 ESV Jeremiah 36:22 NASB Jeremiah 36:22 KJV Jeremiah 36:22 Commentaries Bible Hub