Research and discussion
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.
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.