Chapter Summary

Sign of the linen girdle and sign of the bottles filled with wine.

Discussion Questions for Jeremiah, Chapter 13

1. Why might God use a sign-act like this one to communicate his message to Judah? What is the significance of its message?
2. What is the significance of the soiled loincloth? What does Jeremiah being exposed convey about the sin of God's people? How does this apply to us?
3. God called the people "good for nothing" for worshiping false gods. What does this tell us about God's goal for creation?
4. What does God say he will spoil? Why is pridefulness God's target for destruction? Why is pride used to describe their idolatry? How does this inform how we view idolatry?
5. In verse 16, what is Jeremiah's first response to God's warning of coming judgement? Why? In what ways do you give glory to God when His plan is not what you wanted?
6. Jeremiah weeps for the people who do not listen to him. Why? What can we learn from Jeremiah's heart for the people of Judah?
7. What does verse 20-21 tell us about Judah's relationship with Babylon? Read Isaiah 39:1-8. How are these two passages similar? What is the significance of the change in the relationship between Babylon and Judah?
8. What did the people do that caused God to say that He has "measures a portion out to you"? What is the significance of God holding them accountable for the lies they believe? What does this tell us about the importance of knowing the truth?
9. Why does God use the metaphor of wine and drunkenness? Why is it significant?
10. What does it mean when God says He has seen their abominations and "lewd whorings"? Why does He use this metaphor? What is another way to say this?

Key Words/Phrase

Punishment, v. 21.

Characters

God, Jeremiah.

Strong Verse(s)

16, 23.