◄ Jeremiah 26:16 ►
Then the officials and all the people told the priests and prophets, "This man is not worthy of death, for he has spoken to us in the name of the LORD our God!" Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 26:16? 2. How does Jeremiah 26:16 demonstrate God's protection over His faithful prophets? 3. What can we learn about justice from the officials' decision in Jeremiah 26:16? 4. How does Jeremiah 26:16 connect with God's promise in Jeremiah 1:19? 5. How should we respond when facing opposition for speaking God's truth today? 6. What role does discernment play in evaluating messages claiming to be from God? 7. Why did the officials and people decide not to execute Jeremiah in Jeremiah 26:16? 8. How does Jeremiah 26:16 reflect on the concept of divine protection for prophets? 9. What historical context influenced the officials' decision in Jeremiah 26:16? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 26? 11. In Jeremiah 26:10–11, why is there no clear external evidence of formal court proceedings against Jeremiah outside the biblical record? 12. Jeremiah 40:2–4 – What reasons, if any, do extra-biblical records provide for a Babylonian official treating Jeremiah favorably while others were exiled or killed? 13. In Jeremiah 2:8, why do historical records and other biblical accounts seemingly fail to mention the prophets and priests abandoning the Lord so decisively? 14. Jeremiah 39:11-14: Why would Nebuchadnezzar personally care about Jeremiah, and does this detail align with known Babylonian policies toward conquered prophets or officials? Discussion Questions 1. How does Jeremiah's experience in this passage encourage you to stand firm in your faith when facing opposition? 2. In what ways can you seek God's protection and guidance when you are called to speak difficult truths? 3. How can the example of the officials' discernment in Jeremiah 26:16 inform your approach to leadership and decision-making? 4. Reflect on a time when collective support helped you or someone else stand for truth. How can you be a voice for justice in your community? 5. How does Jeremiah's faithfulness to God's message challenge you to be more committed to studying and applying Scripture in your life? Jeremiah 26 Bible Study Questions 1. How do Jeremiah's actions in chapter 26 inspire you to act boldly in your own faith journey? 2. Compare and contrast the responses of Jeremiah and Uriah when faced with death threats. What can we learn from their reactions? 3. How does the reaction of the officials and people change from the beginning to the end of the chapter? What does this teach us about the power of a well-presented defense? 4. What does the reaction of the people to Jeremiah's prophecies reveal about their relationship with God? 5. In what ways does the story of Jeremiah 26 resonate with the current state of the world? 6. How can we apply Jeremiah's courage and faithfulness to our personal and professional lives? 7. How does the mention of Shiloh in verse 6 tie into the larger narrative of Israel's history? 8. What does this chapter reveal about the consequences of heeding or ignoring God's warnings? 9. How does Jeremiah 26 challenge your understanding of the role of a prophet? 10. What lessons does the story of Uriah teach about fear and faith? 11. How does this chapter shape our understanding of repentance and God's grace? 12. How do the elders use historical context to sway the opinion of the officials and the people? 13. Why do you think Ahikam son of Shaphan protected Jeremiah? What does this teach us about allyship and advocacy? 14. How does the concept of "innocent blood" play out in this chapter and what implications does it have for modern justice systems? 15. If you were in Jeremiah's position, how would you handle the backlash? 16. How might this chapter inform a Christian's response to persecution? 17. How does Jeremiah 26 inspire you to speak truth even when it's unpopular? 18. How can the experiences of Jeremiah and Uriah guide us in dealing with fear and threats in our lives? 19. If you were a part of the assembly hearing Jeremiah's prophecy, how would you have responded? 20. How does the story of Jeremiah 26 inspire you to defend your faith and beliefs in challenging situations? Links Jeremiah 26:16 NIV Jeremiah 26:16 NLT Jeremiah 26:16 ESV Jeremiah 26:16 NASB Jeremiah 26:16 KJV Jeremiah 26:16 Commentaries Bible Hub