1) Jeremiah 41:17-18
What was the situation for the exiles? Where were they headed? Why?
Jeremiah 42:1-6
Why did they go to see Jeremiah? How did Jeremiah respond? What was their promise? What was their motive?
2) Jeremiah 42:7-12
How long did Jeremiah have to pray before God answered? Do you have a guess as to why it took that long? What message did God send to them? What was difficult about God’s instructions? What was God’s promise to them?
3) Jeremiah 42:13-18
What was the other choice of response God addressed to them? What would the consequences be of choosing this response? Why? How would this be a reversal of the Exodus, when God freed them from Egypt? What were they hoping for in Egypt? What did God say would be the reality of their time in Egypt?
4) Jeremiah 42:19-43:4
How did Jeremiah clarify the instructions? Why did Jeremiah confront them? How were they deceiving themselves? What did these people accuse Jeremiah of? What motivated them to make this accusation? What excuse did they give for their accusation? Have you ever fallen into this same pattern – saying you want to know the truth and God’s word, but really only wanting to hear support for your own decision? What were the consequences? What does a person who has chosen this kind of deception have to do to make things right with God again?
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