Research and discussion

IDevice Icon Activity

1. Why did Jeremiah condemn the Temple and its worship?

2. Jeremiah was considered to be a traitor to his people by those who rejected his message. Explain the reasons for this.

3. Give examples of the way Jeremiah saw spiritual significance in ordinary things.

4. From your study of the great prophets, set out the essential characteristics of a true prophet and the criteria for judging if a prophet spoke what had been revealed to him by God or what was merely his own understanding.

5. Explain the significases of (i) the Rechabites, and (ii) the divine command to Jeremiah riot to marry.

6. Explain the importance of Jeremiah 36, which describes how the prophet's words were written down.

7. Give examples of how Jeremiah proclaimed hope and restoration to the exiles and those about to be exiled.

8. Explain the importance of the teaching of Jeremiah about the new covenant.

9. Illustrate how prophecies of Jeremiah were fulfilled.

10. Give examples of false religion and idolatry in modern times. How may Christians deal with these evils?

11. Comment on the following situation: Silas attended Church classes as a boy and was baptized. Later he was married in Church, but since that day has not gone to Church except on Christmas Day and Easter Sunday. He describes himself as a good Christian because of his baptism, Church wedding, and attendance at Church on the two great Christian festivals.

12. Explain how the great prophets from Amos to Jeremiah understood the events of history.