Guiding Questions: Jeremiah 18

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This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

What is “bet ha’yotzer”?
In Jeremiah 18:4, what has become of the first effort of the artisan?
And how is this symbol declined in the verses which follow?
Jeremiah 18:6 contains a phrase that is well known from the liturgy of Yom Kippur Maariv; what is it?
Jeremiah 18:11 indicates “what is to be created” for the Judeans. Is it positive or destructive?
But, irrespective, what is the response of the Judeans (Jeremiah 18:12)?
Once again, then, the prediction is of total destruction (Jeremiah 18:15-17). But (Jeremiah 18:18) what is the reaction of the Judeans and to whom directed?
Disliking the message of the prophet, against whom will the Judeans direct their ire?
And, what is the plaint/plea/ request of the prophet (Jeremiah 18:19-20)?
Is the prophet prepared to be forgiving at this particular juncture (Jeremiah 18:21-23)?

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Perek Yomi materials originally produced by the USCJ and Dr. Morton K. Siegel.
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Post categories: Jeremiah, Neviim (Prophets), Tanakh, Tanakh Yomi

Post tags: Jeremiah 18, Perek Yomi (USCJ)

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