Jeremiah's Life
Who was Jeremiah?
A prophet.
What is a cistern?
A large, often underground container used to store water.
Who was the king of Judah during the time of Jeremiah's imprisonment in the cistern?
King Zedekiah.
Which book of the Bible tells the story of Jeremiah and the cistern?
The Book of Jeremiah.
What was the capital city of Judah where Jeremiah prophesied?
Jerusalem.
What city was Jeremiah from?
Anathoth
What happened to Jeremiah when he was thrown into the cistern?
He was thrown into a muddy cistern and left to die.
Who was the prophet that warned the people of Judah about God's judgment?
Jeremiah.
What did God tell Jeremiah to say to the people of Judah?
"Repent, or you will face judgment."
Why was Jerusalem in danger during the time of Jeremiah?
The people were not following God, and they were about to be invaded.
Who called Jeremiah to be a prophet?
God
Who helped rescue Jeremiah from the cistern?
Ebed-Melech, an Ethiopian official.
Who were the princes who wanted to throw Jeremiah into the cistern?
The princes of Judah.
In Jeremiah 38:6, where was the cistern located?
In the courtyard of the guard.
Which empire eventually destroyed Jerusalem?
The Babylonian Empire.
What did Jeremiah warn the people of Judah about?
Destruction and exile because they were not following God.
How did Ebed-Melech save Jeremiah?
He brought ropes and rags to pull Jeremiah out of the cistern.
Who was the Ethiopian servant that saved Jeremiah?
Ebed-Melech.
In Jeremiah 39:15, what did God say to Ebed-Melech for helping Jeremiah?
God promised to protect him and save him from harm.
What did the people of Jerusalem do when they heard Jeremiah's prophecies?
They often ignored or rejected his messages.