Guiding Questions: Jeremiah 8

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This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

What is the ultimate desecration that the enemy will visit in Judea (Jeremiah 8:1-2)?
How does Jeremiah 8:3 recall the Scroll of Lamentations?
What is the comparison between the simple creatures of nature and the people of Jerusalem (Jeremiah 8:7)?
Have the “scholars and teachers” used their skills appropriately or for falseness (Jeremiah 8:8)? Does the very first word of Jeremiah 8:8 called to mind another writing of Jeremiah?
What was the prediction of the misleaders of the people and what classic phrase is reflected in Jeremiah 8:11?
Are the hopes for some easing valid (Jeremiah 8:15-20)?
Jeremiah 8:21-23 represent the prophet’s reaction to what has occurred. What is this reaction?

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Exploring Judaism is the digital home for Conservative/Masorti Judaism, embracing the beauty and complexity of Judaism, and our personal search for meaning, learning, and connecting. Our goal is to create content based on three core framing: Meaning-Making (Why?), Practical Living (How?), and Explainers (What?).

Post categories: Jeremiah, Neviim (Prophets), Tanakh, Tanakh Yomi

Post tags: Jeremiah 8, Perek Yomi (USCJ)

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