◄ Jeremiah 34:17 ►
Therefore this is what the LORD says: You have not obeyed Me; you have not proclaimed freedom, each man for his brother and for his neighbor. So now I proclaim freedom for you, declares the LORD--freedom to fall by sword, by plague, and by famine! I will make you a horror to all the kingdoms of the earth. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 34:17? 2. How does Jeremiah 34:17 illustrate the consequences of disobedience to God's commands? 3. What does "freedom" mean in the context of Jeremiah 34:17, and how is it ironic? 4. How can we ensure our commitments align with God's will, as seen in Jeremiah 34? 5. What other Scriptures emphasize the importance of keeping promises to God and others? 6. How can we apply the lessons from Jeremiah 34:17 to our daily lives? 7. How does Jeremiah 34:17 reflect God's view on freedom and justice? 8. Why did God declare a "release" in Jeremiah 34:17? 9. What historical context surrounds the events in Jeremiah 34:17? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 34? 11. Jeremiah 34:8–11 – Why would the Israelites release their slaves, then immediately re-enslave them, if this event was truly a binding covenant? 12. Jeremiah 34:11-17 - How does God's condemnation of re-enslavement align with other passages where slavery was permitted (e.g., Leviticus 25)? 13. Jeremiah 34:3 - How could God promise Zedekiah would not die by the sword if 2 Kings 25:7 says Nebuchadnezzar blinded him and took him captive? 14. In Jeremiah 38:2, how could Jeremiah's prediction of the city's fall be harmonized with God's previous promises of protection for Jerusalem? Discussion Questions 1. What specific command did the people of Judah fail to obey, and how does this reflect on their relationship with God? 2. How does the concept of "freedom" in Jeremiah 34:17 differ from the freedom we have in Christ as described in the New Testament? 3. In what ways can we ensure that we are proclaiming freedom and justice in our own communities today? 4. How does the judgment pronounced in Jeremiah 34:17 serve as a warning for us in our personal walk with God? 5. Reflect on a time when you had to deliver a difficult message or stand up for truth. How can Jeremiah's example encourage you in similar situations? Jeremiah 34 Bible Study Questions 1. How do you interpret God's prophecy about Zedekiah's fate? 2. What parallels can you draw between the emancipation and re-enslavement of Hebrew slaves and societal issues today? 3. In what ways might you have experienced or witnessed the consequences of disobedience in your life? 4. How can the broken covenant in Jeremiah 34 be related to the concept of commitments and promises in today's world? 5. What does this chapter teach us about God's view on freedom and slavery? 6. How can we apply the lessons from God's judgment on Judah's disobedience in our personal lives? 7. What does this chapter teach us about God's justice and mercy? 8. How does the prophecy against Zedekiah reflect on the consequences of leadership decisions today? 9. How does the return of the Hebrew slaves to bondage speak to the issue of freedom and human rights in our society? 10. How can we ensure we're obedient to God's word in our daily life? 11. What can we learn from the initial obedience of the officials of Judah, and their subsequent defiance? 12. How do you interpret the symbolism of Jerusalem's destruction in Jeremiah 34? 13. How can the concept of covenant from this chapter be applied to modern-day relationships? 14. How do you think you would have reacted if you were a Hebrew slave given freedom, only to be re-enslaved? 15. How can we avoid the trap of disobedience witnessed in Jeremiah 34 in our contemporary society? 16. How does Jeremiah 34 inspire you to uphold justice in your community? 17. Can you see any echoes of the events of Jeremiah 34 in current world events? 18. How does the chapter's mention of the ancestors' release from Egypt resonate with you in terms of remembering past deliverances? 19. What role does repentance play in avoiding the kind of divine judgment depicted in Jeremiah 34? 20. How does this chapter challenge your understanding of God's divine justice, mercy, and the consequences of disobedience? Links Jeremiah 34:17 NIV Jeremiah 34:17 NLT Jeremiah 34:17 ESV Jeremiah 34:17 NASB Jeremiah 34:17 KJV Jeremiah 34:17 Commentaries Bible Hub