Jeremiah Chapter 10 Summary
Message in the temple gate, concluded. Greatness of the true God. Coming distresses in the land because of sin.
Discussion Questions for Jeremiah, Chapter 10
- 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?
Key Words/Phrase
Distress, v. 18.
Characters
God, Jeremiah.
Strong Verse(s)
6, 7, 10, 12, 23, 24. .