1. What does the persistent idolatry of the Judeans in Egypt symbolize in our modern life?

2. How does God's reaction to the people's disobedience in Jeremiah 44 reflect His character?

3. How did the people's perspective on their own suffering differ from God's perspective, and how might we sometimes view our own hardships similarly?

4. What are some modern forms of idolatry we need to be cautious of?

5. How does Jeremiah's role as a messenger in this chapter speak to our own roles as Christians today?

6. How does the defiant response of the women reflect society's perspective on obedience to God?

7. How do the consequences of disobedience outlined in this chapter apply to our lives today?

8. What lessons can we learn from the Judahite's failure to heed Jeremiah’s warnings?

9. How might you react if you were among the remnants of Judah in Egypt hearing Jeremiah's prophecy?

10. How do you identify "prophets" or messages from God in your own life and how do you respond to them?

11. What does the chapter reveal about God's feelings towards stubbornness and disobedience?

12. In what ways might we be blind to our own sins, much like the people of Judah?

13. How does the downfall of Egypt serve as a symbol for the eventual failure of worldly powers?

14. How can you apply the lesson of repentance and return to God in your personal life?

15. How does this chapter reveal the gravity of sin and its consequences?

16. How does Jeremiah 44 highlight the role of women in religious practices during biblical times?

17. In what ways does the chapter show the people's misunderstanding of God's intentions and blessings?

18. What parallels can you draw between the cultural and spiritual struggles of the ancient Judahites and those of Christians today?

19. How do the themes of disobedience, repentance, and divine judgment resonate with the overall narrative of the Bible?

20. If God were to speak to our society as He did through Jeremiah, what might He say and how should we respond?