Jeremiah Encouraged God’s People
Jeremiah 29-30
Continue the conversation throughout the week with your kids by asking them questions pertaining to the lesson from Sunday at Redemption Kids.
The questions asked below were asked on Sunday during our time at Redemption Kids. Take some time to read the passage together, discuss the questions, watch a BRAND NEW video of the lesson, memorize the Bible verse, and remember the big idea of this week!
Ask the Questions
Bigs Discussion Questions
What was your favorite part of today’s Bible story?
Jeremiah 29-30 In today’s Bible story, Israel, had turned from God and was destroyed. The Southern Kingdom, Judah, was in trouble too. The people did not obey God. They lived however they wanted to live. God was angry with the people of Judah. God did not want to destroy His people. He loved them. God sent prophets like Jeremiah to warn the people to stop sinning and turn back to God. Did the people listen? No. So God punished the people by sending the king of Babylon to take over Judah. King Nebuchadnezzar (NEB yoo kad NEZ uhr) took some of God’s people—the best and most intelligent men—to Babylon. Later, Nebuchadnezzar came back and took more people away. Then the prophet Jeremiah sent a letter to encourage God’s people in Babylon. This is what Jeremiah’s letter said: “While you are in Babylon, build houses, get married, have children, and plant gardens together. God says you will be there 70 years, and then He will come.” God had promised to bring His people back to the land of Judah, and He would keep His promise. “I know My plans for you,” God said. “My plans are for your good. You have hope and a future. You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.” Jeremiah told the people that life would be hard. Because of the Babylonians, they would feel hopeless. So Jeremiah shared what God would do. God said, “I will set you free. I will give you a king. Do not be afraid or discouraged. I will save you and be with you. I will bring you back to your land, and you will have joy. You will be My people, and I will be your God.”
What did you learn about God in today’s Bible story?
God did not give up on His people. God had promised that He would be with His people and save them. God always keeps His
promises!
Who sent a letter to encourage God’s people in Babylon?
The prophet, Jeremiah sent a letter to encourage God’s people in Babylon.Where is God?
God is everywhere and is always with us.
Elementary Discussion Questions
Why was Jeremiah’s message so encouraging to the people of Judah?
Lead kids to understand that Jeremiah’s message from God gave them hope during a very scary time. Remind kids that God disciplined His people’s sin, but that He also promised to be with them in exile and that He would save them. Discuss how God’s presence with His people gave them hope and encouragement.
When was a time you needed to remember that God was with you?
Encourage kids to think about ways they have had to trust God was with them even when they felt afraid, sad, or lonely. Remind kids that Jesus has made a way for us to be with God forever.
God kept His promise to His people and sent King Jesus. Why was this promise so important?
Remind kids that all of God’s promises point to Jesus and that without Jesus we would be dead in our sins. Help kids to think about Israel’s disobedience and how they could never perfectly obey God. Lead kids to think about the ways they sin and how Jesus lived a perfect life in their place, died a punishment they deserved, and defeated death when He rose from the dead.
Watch the Videos
Remember the 3 B’s
Big Picture Question: Where is God? God is in all places at all times and is always with His people.
Big Idea: God did not abandon His people. The prophet Jeremiah encouraged God’s people.
Bible Verse to Memorize - The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing. Zephaniah 3:17
Practice Catechism
Question 11: What does God require in the sixth, seventh and eighth commandments?
Answer: Sixth, that we do not hurt or hate our neighbor. Seventh, that we live purely and faithfully. Eighth, that we do not take without permission that which belongs to someone else.
