Key Thought : Jeremiah lived out his message in a personal way, as he abstained from a lot of social interaction.

Jeremiah’s Yoke November 21-27, 2015

1. Have a volunteer read Jeremiah 16:1-8.

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a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.

b. Why did God tell Jeremiah not to marry, have a family, go to any celebrations, or any funerals of mourning?

c. Personal Application : How difficult would it be for you to isolate yourself from others in order to serve God faithfully? Share your thoughts.

d. Case Study : One of your relatives states: “This seems so cold and unlike God’s grace and love. What does this tell us about the tension between God’s grace and mercy and His justice?” How would you respond to your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read Jeremiah 27:12-17.

a. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.

b. Why would this message seem to be treason to anyone who heard it?

c. Personal Application : What does the future of the US look like to you? Does it look hopeful or fearful and dangerous? Share your thoughts.

d. Case Study : One of your friends states, “What are some signs to help us determine if a person who claims to be giving prophecy is speaking the truth or not?” How would you respond to your neighbor?

3. Have a volunteer read Jeremiah 28:1-9.

a. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this text is. b. How could a message of grace be presented as a lie today?

c. Personal Application: What kind of gospel message are we giving today? Is it toned down to the point of having no effect? Share your thoughts.

d. Case Study : One of your neighbors states, “Is it wrong to give a message of love, comfort, grace, and forgiveness in these times in preparation for the Lord to come?” How would you respond to your neighbor?

4. Have a volunteer read Jeremiah 28:11-14.

a. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this text is.

b. Why is it so difficult to accept discipline instead of continually fighting against it?

c. Personal Application: What are some of the lies prevalent in our culture? How do we hold to the truth and for the truth? Share your thoughts.

d. Case Study : Think of one person who needs to hear a message from this week’s lesson. Tell the class what you plan to do this week to share with them.

(Note : “Truth that is not lived, that is not imparted, loses its life-giving power, its healing virtue. Its blessings can be retained only as it is shared.” Ministry of Healing, p. 148).

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