Jeremiah 32
Difficult Questions and Answers
Jeremiah 32:9–15: How can the account of Jeremiah purchasing land during a siege be historically or archaeologically verified if the city was on the brink of destruction?

Jeremiah 32:17, 27: If “nothing is too hard” for God, why does He allow devastation and suffering instead of immediately restoring His people?

Jeremiah 32:18–19: How can God be described as both “great in counsel” and “mighty in deed” when injustice and tragedy are still prevalent in the world?

Jeremiah 32:35: Why would God claim ignorance of child sacrifices if other passages suggest He is omniscient and aware of every human action?

Jeremiah 32:37–44: How do we reconcile the promise of restoration with the prolonged hardships and dispersions Israel experienced throughout history?

Bible Study Questions

1. Why was Jeremiah imprisoned? What does this tell us about the reaction to God's messages?

2. Why was the purchase of the field significant during the Babylonian siege? How does this relate to our faith in God during turbulent times?

3. How did Jeremiah respond to God's command to buy the field? What does this say about obedience even when we don't fully understand God's plans?

4. How does Jeremiah’s prayer reflect his understanding of God's character?

5. What does this chapter teach us about God's justice in relation to Israel's disobedience?

6. How does God's promise of restoration provide hope amidst the impending destruction?

7. How does Jeremiah 32 encourage you in your faith during uncertain times?

8. How can Jeremiah's actions in this chapter be seen as a form of worship?

9. How does this chapter shape our understanding of God’s sovereignty?

10. What does the promise of a renewed covenant signify in the context of Israel's spiritual condition?

11. How would you apply Jeremiah's faith and obedience to your personal life challenges?

12. What practical steps can we take to trust God's promises when circumstances seem hopeless?

13. How does Jeremiah's interaction with his cousin Hanamel model personal relationships within the context of faith?

14. What role does Baruch, Jeremiah's scribe, play in this chapter and what can we learn from it?

15. In what ways does this chapter inform your understanding of prophecy and its fulfillment?

16. How can you act on God's promises in your life, as Jeremiah did, even before they come to pass?

17. How might Jeremiah’s faith during the city's siege inspire Christians facing persecution today?

18. In today's world, how can we uphold our faith and hope as Jeremiah did, amidst societal challenges?

19. How does this chapter inform our understanding of God's promise of restoration in Christ?

20. If you were in Jeremiah's position, what challenges might you face in acting in faith and how would you overcome them?



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