Jeremiah - Chapter-10

Chapter Summary

Message in the temple gate, concluded. Greatness of the true God. Coming distresses in the land because of sin.

Why was Israel warned not to learn the way of the nations? How do we learn this? Is this a short term or long term process? Why? What is the parallel between the church and the world?
How does God communicate the futility of idols? How might we convey the same things about our idols? What are our idols?
How is God contrasted with the idols? How can we incorporate the uniqueness of God in our public and private worship?
What are the two categories of gods in 10:11-16? Why is it wiser to trust in the one true God?
How is God better than our modern idols?
What does it mean that Judah will "feel (ESV)" God's punishment in 10:18? How has God allowed hard things in your life to get your attention?
Who is speaking in 10:19-21? What does the personification of Jerusalem communicate?
Who does the personification of Jerusalem blame for the situation? What does this tell us about the importance of good spiritual leadership? What is their responsibility?
In Jerusalem there is a constant threat from the North. How does 10:22 heighten this tension? What signs of God's judgment do we see today? Based on what you have read in Jeremiah so far, what should your response be?
How does Jeremiah's prayer in 10:23-25 offer an example of how we ought to relate to God? What are the specific elements of his prayer?

Distress, v. 18.

God, Jeremiah.

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