1. How does the initial request of the remnant of Judah to Jeremiah reflect their understanding of Jeremiah's prophetic role?

2. How might the ten-day wait for God's word have affected the people's expectation or readiness to obey His instructions?

3. Why do you think God commanded the people to stay in Judah despite the hardships they were facing?

4. How does Jeremiah's warning reflect God's justice and mercy?

5. In what ways does the decision of the remnant of Judah to go to Egypt illustrate the consequences of unbelief?

6. In what ways does the remnant's decision demonstrate a misguided sense of self-reliance?

7. How would you apply the lesson of seeking and obeying God's guidance in your life today?

8. What does this chapter teach us about the importance of patience in waiting for God's guidance?

9. Can you relate a situation in your life where you have felt similar to the remnant of Judah, tempted to ignore a difficult divine direction?

10. Why do you think it is sometimes difficult to trust in God’s protection and restoration in the face of immediate adversity?

11. What can be the consequences of ignoring God's warnings in our lives today?

12. How can we ensure that our decisions align with God's will and not our desires or fears?

13. What can we learn from this chapter about the implications of disobedience to God?

14. How does this chapter challenge your understanding of faith and obedience?

15. What can be done when God's guidance doesn't align with our preferred course of action?

16. How can we prepare ourselves to be obedient to God’s direction, even when it doesn’t align with our desires?

17. How can we discern true divine guidance from our own desires?

18. How does this chapter reflect on the importance of community decision-making in the light of God’s commandments?

19. What are some practical steps we can take to rely more on God's guidance rather than our own understanding?

20. How does this chapter illustrate the concept of trust and distrust in God, and what are the potential impacts on our daily lives today?