Jeremiah 14-17

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    10 “And when you tell this people all these words, and they say to you, ‘Why has the Lord pronounced all this great evil against us? What is our ____? What is the sin that we have committed against the Lord our God?’ -Jer 16:10

    • Iniquity
    • Judgment
    • Misunderstanding
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This quiz focuses on Jeremiah chapters 14 to 17, assessing understanding of specific verses and their theological implications. It tests knowledge of biblical texts, enhancing comprehension and retention of scriptural events and teachings.

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  • 2. 

    14 “Therefore, behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when it shall no longer be said, ‘As the Lord lives who brought up the people of Israel out of the land of _____,’ -Jer 16:14

    • Assyria

    • Babylon

    • Egypt

    Correct Answer
    A. Egypt
    Explanation
    In this verse, the Lord is declaring that there will come a time when people will no longer refer to Him as the one who brought up the people of Israel out of the land of Egypt. This suggests that a new event or deliverance will occur in the future that will overshadow the Exodus from Egypt.

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  • 3. 

    11 The Lord said to me: “Do not _____the welfare of this people. 12 Though they fast, I will not hear their cry, and though they offer burnt offering and grain offering, I will not accept them. But I will consume them by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence.” Jer 14:11-12

    • Care for

    • Provide for

    • Pray for

    Correct Answer
    A. Pray for
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "pray for". In this passage, the Lord is instructing the speaker not to pray for the welfare of the people. Despite their fasting and offerings, the Lord will not accept them and instead, they will face destruction by the sword, famine, and pestilence. This implies that the Lord has made a decision against the people and their prayers will not change it.

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  • 4. 

    24 “‘But if you listen to me, declares the Lord, and bring in no burden by the gates of this city on the Sabbath day, but keep the Sabbath day holy and ____on it, -Jer 17:24

    • Meet with your brothers and sisters

    • Worship

    • Do no work

    Correct Answer
    A. Do no work
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "do no work." In this passage from the book of Jeremiah, the Lord is instructing the people to observe the Sabbath day by not bringing any burdens through the city gates and by keeping the day holy. The phrase "do no work" is a direct command from the Lord, emphasizing the importance of resting and refraining from any labor on the Sabbath. This instruction aligns with the biblical teaching of honoring and dedicating the Sabbath day to worship and rest.

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  • 5. 

    9 The _____ is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it? -Jer 17:9

    • Mind

    • Tongue

    • Heart

    Correct Answer
    A. Heart
    Explanation
    The passage from Jeremiah 17:9 suggests that the heart is deceitful above all things and desperately sick. This implies that the heart, which represents the innermost thoughts and desires of a person, can often lead them astray and deceive them. It also emphasizes the desperate need for understanding and discernment when it comes to the complexities of the human heart.

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  • 6. 

    15 but ‘As the Lord lives who brought up the people of Israel out of the _____ country and out of all the countries where he had driven them.’ For I will bring them back to their own land that I gave to their fathers.

    • North

    • East

    • West

    Correct Answer
    A. North
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "north". This is indicated by the phrase "brought up the people of Israel out of the north country" which suggests that the people of Israel were brought out of a country located to the north. Additionally, it mentions that the Lord had driven them out of all the countries, further implying that the north country was the original location from where they were brought up.

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    16 Your words were found, and I ____ them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart, for I am called by your name, O Lord, God of hosts. -Jer 15:16

    • Ate

    • Read

    • Recited

    Correct Answer
    A. Ate
    Explanation
    The speaker in this verse is expressing their deep connection and reverence for God. They state that they "ate" God's words, which suggests that they internalized and absorbed them, finding nourishment and sustenance in them. This act of consuming God's words brought them joy and delight, emphasizing the importance and impact of God's teachings in their life.

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    16 “Behold, I am sending for many ____, declares the Lord, and they shall catch them. -Jer 16:16

    • Priests

    • Prophets

    • Fishers

    Correct Answer
    A. Fishers
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "fishers" because in this verse from the book of Jeremiah, the Lord declares that He is sending for many fishers who will catch people. This metaphorical language suggests that God will gather and bring people to Himself, just as fishers catch fish. The context of the verse implies that the Lord is referring to individuals who will be used as instruments to bring others to Him.

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  • 9. 

    4 And I will make them a horror to all the kingdoms of the earth because of _____ in Jerusalem. -Jer 15:4

    • The sins they performed

    • The evil in their hearts

    • What Manasseh, the son of Hezekiah, king of Judah did

    Correct Answer
    A. What Manasseh, the son of Hezekiah, king of Judah did
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "what Manasseh, the son of Hezekiah, king of Judah did." This answer is supported by the verse from Jeremiah 15:4, which states that the people will be made a horror to all kingdoms because of what Manasseh did in Jerusalem. Manasseh was a king of Judah who committed many sins and led the people astray with his evil actions. As a result, God pronounced judgment upon the people and their kingdom.

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  • 10. 

    “They have loved to wander thus; they have not restrained their feet; therefore the Lord does not _____ them; now he will remember their iniquity and punish their sins.” -Jer 14:10

    • Accept

    • Know

    • Love

    Correct Answer
    A. Accept
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "accept". The passage states that because the people have loved to wander and have not restrained their feet, the Lord will not accept them. This suggests that their actions and behavior have led to the Lord rejecting them and not acknowledging their presence.

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    11 then you shall say to them: ‘Because ____ have forsaken me, declares the Lord, and have gone after other gods and have served and worshiped them, and have forsaken me and have not kept my law, 12 and because you have done worse than your fathers, for behold, every one of you follows his stubborn, evil will, refusing to listen to me. -Jer 16:11-12

    • You

    • Your fathers

    • Your mothers

    Correct Answer
    A. Your fathers
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "your fathers." This answer is supported by the context of the passage, where the speaker is addressing a group of people and accusing them of forsaking the Lord and following other gods. The mention of "your fathers" suggests that the current generation is continuing a pattern of disobedience and idolatry that has been passed down from their ancestors. The phrase "you have done worse than your fathers" further emphasizes this idea.

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