1) Jeremiah 35:1-5
When was this prophecy given? (Early in Jeremiah’s ministry, mid-ministry or after the 3 deportations? See the timeline chart below.) What was Jeremiah supposed to do? What seems unusual about this request? Do you have a guess as to God’s purpose in this request?
2) Who were the Rechabites? Review 2 Kings 10, especially verses 15-25, 28.
3) Jeremiah 35:6-11
How did the Rechabites answer Jeremiah’s request? What were the reasons they gave? What were the Rechabite family rules? Do you have any guesses to the reasons behind these rules? According to verse 11, how had life changed for the Rechabites in recent times?
4) Jeremiah 35:12-17
How was God using the Rechabites as an object lesson for the people of Jerusalem and all Judah? What qualities did their response show? How did God describe the ways He had given His people instructions? How did He describe their responses? What was God’s conclusion about their relationship, according to verse 17?
Jeremiah 35:18-19
What was God’s promise to the Rechabites? Why did this seem unusual to the people of Judah? Would you be willing to request this promise from God for your family? What would be the cost?
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