Before You Were Born
Jeremiah 1:5 says God knew Jeremiah before he was in the womb. Which other Old Testament prophet describes being called “from the womb”?
Who is Isaiah?
God told Jeremiah, “Do not be afraid…for I am ___ you.”
What is with?
In Exodus 4:12, God promised to teach Moses what to ___.
What is say?
According to Jeremiah 1:10, Jeremiah was appointed not only to uproot and tear down but also to do what two things?
Build and plant.
God told Jeremiah He would make him like an iron ___ and a bronze wall.
What is pillar?
The angel told this barren woman she would give birth to a Nazarite set apart for God.
Who is Samson’s mother (Manoah’s wife)?
God reassured Joshua not to fear because He would never do this.
What is leave or forsake him?
Jeremiah 1:9 says God touched Jeremiah’s mouth. What other prophet had his lips touched with a coal?
Who is Isaiah?
Jesus’ parable of the sower shows seeds falling on four types of soil. Which one represents a fruitful life?
The good soil.
Daniel stood strong in prayer even when threatened with this punishment.
What is the lions’ den?
Both Samson and John the Baptist were given this specific lifelong restriction as part of being consecrated.
What is never drinking wine / no razor on their head (Nazirite vow)?
In Exodus 14, the Israelites were terrified before the Red Sea. What did Moses say they would “see” if they stood firm?
What is the salvation/deliverance of the Lord?
In Matthew 10:20, Jesus told His disciples they wouldn’t be speaking but this person would speak through them.
Who is the Spirit of the Father (Holy Spirit)?
After exile, this prophet encouraged the rebuilding of Jerusalem and planting of vineyards.
Who is Ezra/Nehemiah (accept either)?
Peter and John told the Sanhedrin, “We cannot help speaking about what we have ___ and ___.”
Seen and heard.
Explain what the word consecrate means in the context of Jeremiah 1:5, and give one modern example of what it could look like for a believer.
To set apart for holy service; ex: committing one’s career, gifts, or time to God’s purposes.
Both Esther and Daniel faced death for standing in faith. Compare how God delivered each.
Both of them went against the law of the land based on their faith in God and were delivered.
Stephen, before being stoned, spoke words that could not be resisted. Who empowered him to speak with such wisdom?
The Holy Spirit.
Ecclesiastes 3:2 says there’s a time to plant and uproot. Give one biblical example where God uprooted a nation and one where He replanted.
Uproot: Sodom and Gomorrah; Plant: Judah from Babylonian exile
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego said, “Even if He does not rescue us, we will not bow.” What does this reveal about their faith?
Their faith was steadfast and unconditional—not dependent on deliverance.
Compare God’s calling of Jeremiah before birth to Paul’s testimony in Galatians 1:15. How are they similar?
Both were set apart by God before birth for prophetic/apostolic ministry to the nations.
In 2 Timothy 1:7, Paul contrasts fear with three qualities God gives instead. Name them.
Power, love, and a sound mind
Compare how God gave words to Moses, Jeremiah, and the apostles. What is the consistent theme across all three?
God equips the called by His Spirit; His presence, not human ability, makes them effective messengers.
Jesus describes Himself as the “true vine” in John 15. What does it mean to remain in Him, and how does it connect to Jeremiah’s image of planting?
Abiding means dependence and ongoing relationship with Christ; connects to God planting His people for lasting fruit.
Hebrews 11 lists heroes of faith. Name two who endured opposition yet stood strong.
Examples: Moses (opposed Pharaoh), Noah (mocked), Abraham (left his homeland), Enoch, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Gideon, Samson etc.