Jeremiah - Chapter-9

Chapter Summary

Message in the temple gate, continued. Detestation of the sins of the people. The vanity of trusting in anything but God.

What are the conflicting emotions that Jeremiah has for his people in 9:1-8? Do you think these emotions are good or bad? Why?
How does God describe their deceitfulness in 9:3-8? What are the effects of their speech on one another? How should we evaluate our own speech patterns with others?
How would you describe the progression of sin in 9:3 and 9:6. Which phrase is repeated? How is different? How is this significant?
What might be the connection between the leaders who said "peace, peace" in earlier chapters, and the neighbor who says a similar thing in 9:8? What does this tell us about the relationship between spiritual leaders and the people?
In light of the promises of land in the Law, what is the significance of the desolation of the land in 9:10-11?
According to 9:12-14, why is the land ruined? How can we live by the word of God?
What is the effect of death being personified in 9:21? How does this image contribute to the severity of God's punishment?
Why is the boast of the wise, the mighty, and the rich foolish? Why is it wise to boast in the Lord? What does the New Testament say about boasting in the Lord?
What is the significance of Judah being placed in the same category as the Gentile nations in 9:25-26?
What is the circumcision of the flesh? What rituals do we practice today that are similar to the circumcision of the flesh?

Vengeance, v. 9.

God, Jeremiah.

23, 24.