1. How does the reaction of Johanan and the leaders to Jeremiah's prophecy reflect the common responses to God's messages today?

2. How does this chapter illustrate the danger of hardening one's heart against God's message?

3. Discuss the implications of the statement "the remnant of Judah...entered Egypt". What does this signify in terms of their obedience to God's command?

4. Why do you think the people of Judah chose Egypt for their refuge? What does this tell us about their trust in God's promise?

5. In what ways do people today seek their own "Egypts", places of false security?

6. Discuss the role of Baruch as mentioned by the arrogant men. How is this relevant in today's context?

7. How did the prophecy of Nebuchadnezzar's invasion of Egypt come true in the lives of the disobedient Israelites?

8. Reflect on Jeremiah’s action of marking the entrance of Pharaoh's palace. What does this act represent?

9. What lessons can modern believers learn from the disobedience of Johanan and the remnant of Judah?

10. In what areas of your life are you seeking security outside God’s will? How can you refocus your trust onto God's promise?

11. How does this chapter help us understand the seriousness of disobedience to God’s commands?

12. How does this story apply to the principle of "reaping what you sow"?

13. What strategies can you employ to avoid the temptation of disbelief when God's instructions seem difficult or counterintuitive?

14. How should we respond when we don't agree with or understand God's plan?

15. Discuss the importance of seeking and obeying God's will, even in the face of fear or uncertainty.

16. How can we identify and resist the "false securities" in our lives today?

17. How does the prophecy and its fulfilment in this chapter affirm the sovereignty of God?

18. How does the journey of the remnant of Judah relate to the concept of the consequences of free will?

19. Reflect on a time when disobedience led to undesired consequences in your life. How did that experience shape your understanding of obedience to God?

20. How does Jeremiah 43 challenge you to rethink your understanding of trust and obedience to God?