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Teachers Guide and Answer Key for Jeremiah Bible Study Teachers Guide and Answer Key For Jeremiah Bible Study Israel Judah 930 to 910 Jeroboam 1 910 to 908 Nadab 930 to 913 Rehoboam 909 to 836 Baasha 913 to 910 Abijam 886 to 884 Elah 910 to 869 Asa 885 to 884 Zimri 885 to 884 Tibni 885 to 872 Omri 874 to 853 Ahab 870 to 848 Jehoshaphat Elijah 853 to 852 Ahaziah 852 to 841 Joram 841 to 813 Jehu 848 to 841 Jehoram 841 Ahaziah Elisha 841 to 835 Athaziah 814 to 798 Jehoahaz 798 to 781 Jehoash 835 to 796 Joash 781 to 753 Jeoboam II 796 to 767 Amaziah 753 to 752 Zecariah 767 to 739 Azariah (Uzziah) 752 Shallum 752 to 741 Menahem 741 to 739 Pekahiah 740 to 731 Pekah 732 to 722 Hoshea 740 to 732 Jotham 722 the fall of Samaria 732 to 716 Ahaz 716 to 686 Hezekiah 686 to 641 Manasseh 641 to 639 Amon 639 to 609 Josiah Jeremiah 609 Jehoahaz 609 to 597 Jehoiakim Daniel taken to Babylon 597 Jehoiachin 597 Jerusalem taken by Nebuchadnezzar 597 to 587 Zedekiah 587 Fall of Jerusalem and more Jews went into Exile Jeremiah Table of Contents Introduction to Jeremiah 7 Lesson 1 Jeremiah 1: 4-19 9 Lesson 2 Jeremiah 2 – 3:5 11 Lesson 3 Jeremiah 3:6 – 6:30 13 Lesson 4 Jeremiah 7-10 15 Lesson 5 Jeremiah 11 – 14:18 17 Lesson 6 Jeremiah 14:19 – 17:18 19 Lesson 7 Jeremiah 17:19 – 20:18 21 Lesson 8 Jeremiah 21:1 – 23:8 23 Lesson 9 Jeremiah 23:9 – 25:38 25 Lesson 10 Jeremiah 26-29 27 Lesson 11 Jeremiah 30 – 33:13 29 Lesson 12 Jeremiah 33.14-36 31 Lesson 13 Jeremiah 37-38 33 Lesson 14 Jeremiah 39-40.6 35 Lesson 15 Jeremiah 40:7 – 43:13 37 Lesson 16 Jeremiah 44-45 39 Lesson 17 Jeremiah 46--48 41 Lesson 18 Jeremiah 49-51 43 Lesson 19 Jeremiah 52 45 Lesson 20 Lamentations 47 3 4 Jeremiah Before we begin with Jeremiah, I want to give a bit of the background of the Scriptures up to Jeremiah. We have the book of Genesis which is the book of beginnings when the world was created, when man was made, when sin entered the world for the first time, when the first murder occurred, etc. Genesis also includes the stories of Noah, the spread of the Nations (Tower of Babel), Abraham, Esau, Jacob – and his twelve sons (which is the beginning of the Israelites), which includes the life of Joseph. Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy describe the life of Moses; how God delivered the Israelites from the Egyptians; and we also find the law. Because of the Israelites disobedience to God they wandered in the dessert for 40 years. The book of Joshua describes in detail, God giving the Promised Land and how the lands were divided into the twelve tribes. After being brought into the Promised Land, we have the book of Judges where the people again and again rejected the Lord as King. We have Othniel, Ehud, Shamgar, Deborah, Gideon, Abimelech, Tola, Jair, Jeppthah, Ibzan, Elon, Abdon, and then Samson as judge. The people were without a king and they did their own thing. The book of Ruth gives us a family situation that occurred during the time of the Judges. It is a story of selfless love and redemption. 1 and 2 Samuel gives us the life of the prophet Samuel, the kingship of Saul, and then the kingship of David. 1 and 2 Kings, 1 and 2 Chronicles tells us about the Kings until they are taken into exile. The ministries of Elijah and Elisha are mainly in Kings but also referred to in Chronicles. Jeremiah begins his ministry in the 13 th year of King Josiah and continues until they are put into exile. (See sheet that includes the chronology of the Kings.) The book of Jeremiah is not written in chronological order. But I think it is extremely important to understand the times that Jeremiah worked. So I would like you to read 2 Kings 23 to the end and 2 Chronicles 34 to the end. Jeremiah was the writer of the book Jeremiah and he was most likely the writer of Lamentations. The Scriptures do not talk about the death of Jeremiah but from Jewish tradition it was believed that Jeremiah was stoned to death while in Egypt. The book of Jeremiah shows me the heart of God in a clear and beautiful way. I have thoroughly enjoyed this book and I pray that you will also.Jeremiah Introduction 5 6 Introduction to Jeremiah Please read Jeremiah 1:1-3 1. According to verse one, what was Jeremiah? 2. When did the “word of the Lord” come to Jeremiah and it continued until when? 3. Please read 2 Kings 23 to the end and 2 Chronicles 34 to the end and write a brief summary about each of these Kings. 7 8 Lesson 1: Jeremiah 1:4-19 Read Jeremiah 1:4-10 1. The Lord spoke to Jeremiah and wanted to encourage him. In verse 5 what three “I” statements did God give? How would these statements encourage you if you were in Jeremiah’s place? I formed you. I knew you before you were born. I appointed you. God is in control. He is the one who has made me and he is the one who will use me. He knows me completely and can work through me. 2. Jeremiah had some self-doubt. What two things was he worried about? His speaking ability and that he was young. 3. Even though Jeremiah was concerned about these things, God still told him that he must go to everyone God sends him to and say the words the God gives him. Why did God tell Jeremiah that he shouldn’t be afraid? Because God would be with him and God would protect him. 4. Youth and inexperience shouldn’t stop us from doing what God has called us to do. God will give us what we need when we need it. What does 1 Timothy 4:12 state about being young? Even when we are young we can and should set an example, in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity. All these things are big things but not impossible, not matter how young you are. 5. Where did God touch Jeremiah and why doesn’t Jeremiah need to worry about his speaking abilities? (Jeremiah 1:9) God touched Jeremiah’s lips. The words that Jeremiah would speak would not be Jeremiah’s words, but the very words of God! 6. According to verse 10, what is Jeremiah appointed to do? Make a list of negative things and positive things? What do these mean? Why do you think it is important to do both of these things? Jeremiah’s appointment was to uproot, tear down, destroy, and overthrow. In other words, Jeremiah will be announcing judgment on the nations. But he will also get to build and plant, which is pronounce blessing. We need to be judged to be able to know we need to be saved. We need to die to our old selves so that we can be new. 9 Read Jeremiah 1:11-12 7. What does Jeremiah see and what is God doing? The almond tree was named the ”awake tree“ because in Palestine it is the first tree in the year to bud and bear fruit. Its blooms precede its leaves, as the tree bursts into blossom in late January. 1 Jeremiah’s vision of the ”awake tree“ reminded him that God was awake and watching over His word to make sure it came to pass. 2 Read Jeremiah 1:13-16 8. Why is God pronouncing judgment on His people (Judah)? They forsook God and worship hand made things. Read Jeremiah 1:17-19 9. What did God tell Jeremiah to do? To get ready. To stand and say what God gives him to say. To not be afraid. 10. What has God made Jeremiah into? These descriptions of Jeremiah, help us to see Jeremiah as what? A fortified city, an iron pillar, a bronze wall. Strong and protected. 11. Why did God need to make Jeremiah like this? Because Jeremiah is going to stand against the whole land, the kings of Judah, its officials, priests, and others. They will fight against him. 12. In verse 19, God again encourages Jeremiah with what? That God is with him and God will rescue him. 13. What do you think of the verses in chapter 1? How has God spoken to you through them? That through my inabilities God can make me able. There is nothing to worry about or fear. I can trust Him. It has also convicted me in many ways, because I don’t always live this way. Too often I try on my own abilities instead of relying on him. Too often I worry about my inabilities. I need to trust Him more and more fully. 1Walvoord, J. F. (1983-c1985). The Bible knowledge commentary : An exposition of the scriptures (Je 1:11). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books. 2Walvoord, J. F. (1983-c1985). The Bible knowledge commentary : An exposition of the scriptures (Je 1:12). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books. 10 Lesson 2: Jeremiah 2 – 3:5 Read Jeremiah 2 through 3:5. 1. On a separate sheet of paper create three columns. In the first column write down all the ways the people went away from God, on the second column write all of the positive ways God tried to bring the people close to Him, and on the third column write the negative things that were necessary for God to bring the people to Himself.
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