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Jeremiah 1

Who is Jeremiah?

1. He was born a priest in Anathoth, just north of Jerusalem (Jer. 1:1).
2. He was chosen to be a prophet before he was born (Jer. 1:5).
3. He was called to the prophetic office while he was very young (Jer. 1:6).
4. He was commissioned of God to be a prophet (Jer. 1:9–10).
5. He began his ministry during the reign of King Josiah and was a mourner at his funeral (2 Chron. 35:25).
6. He was forbidden to marry because of the terrible times in which he lived (Jer. 16:1–4).
7. He never made a convert. He was rejected by his people (Jer. 11:18–21; 12:6; 18:18), hated, beaten, put in stocks (Jer. 20:1–3), imprisoned, and charged with being a traitor (Jer. 37:11–16).
8. His message broke his own heart (Jer. 9:1).
9. He wanted to resign, but God wouldn’t let him (Jer. 20:9).
10. He saw the destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian captivity. He was permitted to remain in the land by the captain of the Babylonian forces. When the remnant wanted to flee to Egypt, Jeremiah prophesied against it (Jer. 42:15–43:3); he was forced to go with the remnant to Egypt (Jer. 43:6–7); and he died there. Tradition says that he was stoned by the remnant.
    

Study Guide Questions Jeremiah Chapter 1

1. How does Jeremiah's calling resonate with your personal experience of discerning God's purpose for your life?

2. In what ways do you relate to Jeremiah's initial hesitation to his divine calling?

3. How does the theme of divine predestination manifest in your own spiritual journey?

4. What reassurances does God give Jeremiah to overcome his fear and doubt? How do these apply in your life?

5. How can you interpret the symbols of the almond tree and the boiling pot in today's context?

6. How might God's words to Jeremiah about His protection inspire courage in facing your personal trials?

7. How can Jeremiah's prophetic commission relate to our calling as Christians in the modern world?

8. How can the concept of God's sovereignty, as seen in Jeremiah's commission, influence our approach to life's challenges?

9. What do the reactions of Jeremiah teach us about human response to God's calling?

10. How can Jeremiah's experience inspire us to embrace God's plans, even when they seem daunting or beyond our abilities?

11. How does Jeremiah 1 shape your understanding of prophecy and prophethood?

12. In what ways do you think God equips His chosen ones today for their divine missions?

13. How can you apply God's assurance to Jeremiah in your everyday life?

14. How does God's reassurance of His protection apply to modern day fears and uncertainties?

15. What does Jeremiah's mission to "uproot and to build" say about the dual nature of God's word and how does this apply today?

16. In what ways can we be like Jeremiah, facing opposition for standing by our faith and convictions?

17. What aspects of Jeremiah's call speak to you the most? Why?

18. How can we use God's word as Jeremiah did to bring about change in our societies?

19. What lessons can we draw from Jeremiah's life about resilience and persistence?

20. In what ways can Jeremiah's relationship with God model our own relationship with Him?