Monthly Archives: May 2011

Jeremiah 44

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Mark Shields

Passage Lookup What were the reasons that hard times came on Judah? What were the consequences of worshiping other gods? What lesson can be learned from this passage about putting our focus completely on God? God had sent prophets to … Continue reading →

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Jeremiah 44-47 questions

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Mark Shields

Questions for Reflection: Jeremiah 44 Passage Lookup What were the reasons that hard times came on Judah? What were the consequences of worshiping other gods? What lesson can be learned from this passage about putting our focus completely on God? … Continue reading →

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Jeremiah 43

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Mark Shields

Passage Lookup Account for the accusations against Jeremiah in view of his recently fulfilled prophecies. What is the extent of the disbelief? Imagine the response of the men of Judah now that they have chosen the course of action. What … Continue reading →

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Jeremiah 42

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Mark Shields

Passage Lookup What will the people have to face if they stay and try to live in Israel? What will they face if they go to Egypt? What is the consequence of disobeying the voice of the Lord? In this … Continue reading →

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Jeremiah 41

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Mark Shields

Passage Lookup Read about the plot that was executed in Mizpah. How do you feel when your circumstances are controlled by other people? Why? A plot was executed and Gedaliah who had been appointed governor was assassinated. To cover this … Continue reading →

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Jeremiah 41-43 questions

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Mark Shields

Here are some questions to help study the blocks of reading below: Jeremiah 41 Passage Lookup Read about the plot that was executed in Mizpah. How do you feel when your circumstances are controlled by other people? Why? Jeremiah 42 … Continue reading →

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Jeremiah 40

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Mark Shields

Passage Lookup To what extent do the Chaldeans understand the cause of Jerusalem’s fall? How do they regard Jeremiah (See verse 2-5 with 39:12)? Contrast their regard for a prophet of God with Israel’s regard for God’s words. A little … Continue reading →

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Jeremiah 39

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Mark Shields

Passage Lookup Everything happens as Jeremiah had said. How is He rewarded? To what extent do you trust God’s words before you have seen the results or outcome? When one is there to help someone or lay down a path for … Continue reading →

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Jeremiah 38

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Mark Shields

Passage Lookup What have been the effects of Jeremiah’s continuing message (See 21:8-10)? When have you found God’s words to have a demoralizing effect on you? Why? Who are the two men in this passage that are rewarded for their … Continue reading →

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Jeremiah 38-40 questions

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Mark Shields

The questions below are to be used to provide fuel for your thoughts as you study the readings for the week ahead: Jeremiah 38 Passage Lookup What have been the effects of Jeremiah’s continuing message (See 21:8-10)? When have you … Continue reading →