Read Chapter 16:1-10 ESV out loud the first time through, then on the second time through write down any questions that you may have about the passage. Just write the questions that you may have and then go back to them later.
Why was Jeremiah instructed in this passage not to take a wife and have children in the place he lived in?
Why was Jeremiah instructed not to go into the house of mourning?
What has the LORD taken away from HIS people during this time?
Jeremiah 16:5-7 in another translation from NIV, KJV, NKJV and write down the words describing what the LORD took away from HIS people here below: I’ve done the ESV and the Amplified Classic for you.
ESV : My peace, steadfast love, mercy
NIV:
KJV:
NKJV:
AMPC: My peace, even My steadfast love and loving kindness and tender mercy
Look up H7965 in Strong’s Concordance and describe what all does this word mean for “peace”?
Look up H2617 in Strong’s Concordance and describe what does this word mean for “loving-kindness”?
Look Up H3756 in Strong’s Concordance and describe what does this word mean for “mercies”?
Now go back and read Jeremiah 16:1-13 and list in what ways is the LORD removing HIS peace, Loving-kindness, and mercy from HIS people?
Have you ever personally gone through a season in you life where you felt the LORD removed His peace, loving-kindness and mercy? Or perhaps you are in this season right now, where you feel this way. Go before the LORD right now and ask HIM why you feel this way? LISTEN to what the LORD says to you and if HE has instructed you in any way write it down and then do it? What ever it may be!
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