Jeremiah Chapter 38 Summary
Jeremiah's imprisonment, continued. His private conference with the king.
Discussion Questions for Jeremiah, Chapter 38
- What advice had Jeremiah given to the inhabitants of Jerusalem? Was it good advice or bad advice? When you are given some serious advice, how should you weigh your options?
- What was Jeremiah accused of by the princes of Jerusalem? What did they think the king should do with Jeremiah? Have you ever been accused of something falsely? How should you respond to false accusations?
- What kind of dungeon was Jeremiah put in? What did he sink in? How do you respond to a situation in which it seems there is no way out?
- How did Jeremiah get out of the dungeon? Why was he helped out? How does God use people, places, and things to help in dire circumstances?
- What did Jeremiah advise Zedekiah to do? Did Zedekiah heed the advice? Why or why not?
- Why did Zedekiah tell Jeremiah to lie (or at least shade the truth) about their conversation? What are some plausible reasons for someone not to tell the whole truth? How could shading the truth help or hurt you?
- Is it easy or hard to serve the Lord? Is sharing God's Word easy or hard? Why or why not?
- What had God revealed to Jeremiah concerning the women of the king of Judah's house? Why do you think God revealed this to him?
- What would happen to Jerusalem if Zedekiah did not surrender? Why didn't Zedekiah surrender? As Christians, we are to surrender to God and God's will. Is that hard or easy for you to do? How do you surrender to God?
- Why was Jeremiah treated so kindly by the Babylonians? How did they show him favor? Have you ever been treated well by an adversary? Why?
Key Words/Phrase
Persecuted, v. 6.
Characters
Shephatiah, Gedaliah, Jucal, Pashur, Jeremiah, Zedekiah, Malchiah, Ebed-melech, Jonathan.
Strong Verse(s)
20
