Read Jeremiah 44 ESV and then the Amplified Classic Edition and list your own thoughts and / or questions about the passage.
In what cities of Egypt did the Jews dwell in at this time?
Who brought evil upon Jerusalem and all the cities of Judah and why?
Jeremiah 44 :4 -5 AMPC Edition fill in the blank.
Yet ___ sent to you all My servants the ______________ earnestly and persistently, saying, Oh do not do this loathsome and shamefully vile thing that I _________ and abhor! But they did not listen and obey or submit and consent to turn from their wickedness and burn no incense to other gods.
Define the following words using both an English dictionary and Strong’s Concordance either in a book or the app on a smartphone, tablet, computer. You can also go to http://www.biblestudytools.com.
Loathsome
Shamefully
Vile
Hate
Abhor
In what ways has the American Church “burned incense” to and served other gods (idols)?
In what ways have you personally served other gods and list them?
In what ways has the American Church been persistently told to repent as the Jews were told to repent?
Has the American Church listened and truly responded in obedience to the LORD?
In the list where you stated the other “gods” you served, has the LORD repeatedly to you personally to turn from them and obey HIM?
Have you listened and obeyed?
What was the result of turning a deaf ear and blind eye in regards to the warnings that the prophets gave to the people of Jerusalem and Judah and how did it effect more than the people?
In what ways has the American Church done the same and how is it affecting more than American Church?
How has your personal disobedience to the LORD affecting other people and other things like finances for example?
Read Jeremiah 44:8-10 and write it out below from the Amplified Classic edition.
Now, reflect over your own questions and or thoughts from the beginning of Jeremiah 44 as well as all the other questions and close with a time of prayer.
In what ways is the LORD speaking to you personally through this passage and write out your response to the LORD if you can if not its okay. If the LORD has convicted you any way ask HIM to forgive every instance that crosses your mind. Then do it no more.
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