Answer Key – Weeks 31-35

Week 31

In Isaiah 53:4–6, what did the Suffering Servant bear for us, and what was accomplished through His suffering?
The Suffering Servant bore our griefs, sorrows, sins, and punishment. Isaiah explains that He was pierced for our transgressions and crushed for our iniquities. Through His suffering, peace with God was made possible, and healing was provided for sinners. The passage clearly points to Jesus taking our place on the cross.

In Isaiah 55:8–9, how does God describe the difference between His thoughts and ways compared to ours, and what does this teach believers about trusting His wisdom?
In Isaiah 55:8–9, God reminds us that His thoughts and ways are far higher than our own. There are times when we may not understand what He is doing or why He allows certain circumstances in our lives, but these verses encourage us to trust that His wisdom is greater than our understanding. Even when the path feels uncertain, we can rest in the knowledge that God sees the bigger picture and always works with perfect wisdom and purpose.

In Jeremiah 1:4–9, why did Jeremiah hesitate when God called him, and how did the Lord encourage him?
Jeremiah hesitated because he felt too young and unqualified to speak for God. He was afraid of the responsibility placed before him. But the Lord assured him that He had chosen him for this purpose and would be with him wherever he went. God touched Jeremiah’s mouth and promised to give him the words to speak.

Week 32

According to Jeremiah 9:23–24, what does God say is more valuable than wisdom, strength, or riches?
People are often tempted to boast in their own wisdom, strength, and riches. Instead of placing their confidence in God, many trust in their intelligence, abilities, achievements, or financial security. But this passage reminds believers that knowing the Lord and understanding His character is far more valuable than anything the world admires.

In Jeremiah 18:4 what does the potter do when the clay becomes marred in his hands, and what might this teach believers about God’s work in our lives?
When the clay became marred in the potter’s hands, he did not throw it away. Instead, he patiently reshaped it into another vessel as seemed best to him. This picture reminds believers that God does not abandon His people when there are failures, weaknesses, or difficult seasons in life. In His wisdom and care, He continues shaping and refining us according to His purposes. Even when we cannot understand the process, we can trust that the Potter is still at work.

In Jeremiah 20:8–9, why couldn’t Jeremiah keep God’s message to himself even when it brought suffering?
Even though Jeremiah faced ridicule, rejection, and suffering, he could not remain silent because God’s Word burned within him like a fire. The message was so deeply planted in his heart that holding it in became unbearable. His life shows the power of God’s calling and the urgency of speaking truth despite opposition.

Week 33

In Jeremiah 31:31–34, how is the New Covenant different from the covenant made at Sinai, and where does God promise to write His law?
The New Covenant is different because it is based on an inward transformation rather than external laws written on stone tablets. God promises to write His law on the hearts of His people so they may truly know Him. This points forward to the work of Christ and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers.

In Jeremiah 33:14–16, what title is given to the coming Branch from David’s line, and who does this point to?
The coming Branch from David’s line is called “The Lord Our Righteous Savior” (or “The Lord Our Righteousness” in some translations). This points to Jesus Christ, the promised King who would reign in righteousness and bring salvation to His people. Through Him, believers receive the righteousness they could never achieve on their own.

In Jeremiah 35:12–16, why were the Recabites used as an example to Judah?
The Recabites were used as an example because they faithfully obeyed the instructions passed down from their forefather, Jehonadab . God contrasted their obedience with Judah’s refusal to listen to Him, even after repeated warnings through the prophets. Their example exposed Judah’s hardened hearts and unwillingness to follow the Lord.

Week 34

In Jeremiah 50:4–6, how did the people return to the Lord, and what had their leaders done to them?
The people returned to the Lord with weeping and repentance, seeking Him together and desiring to renew their covenant with Him. The passage says their leaders had led them astray, causing them to wander like lost sheep. Instead of guiding them toward truth, the leaders had turned them away from the Lord.

In Ezekiel 1:26–28, what did Ezekiel see on the throne above the expanse, and how did he respond to the glory of the Lord?
Seated upon the throne was a figure with the appearance of glowing fire and radiant light. The vision reflected the glory and majesty of God. When Ezekiel saw it, he fell facedown in awe and humility before the presence of the Lord.

What difference is seen between Ezekiel’s experience of the scroll in Ezekiel 3:3 and John’s experience of the scroll in Revelation 10, and what might this reveal about the truth and conviction found in the messages they were given?
In Ezekiel 3:3, the scroll tasted sweet as honey, reflecting the goodness of receiving God’s Word and being entrusted with His message. In Revelation 10, however, the scroll was sweet in John’s mouth but bitter in his stomach. While God’s truth is good and life-giving, the bitterness points to the sorrow, conviction, and judgment connected to the message John was called to proclaim. Together, these passages remind believers that God’s Word brings both comfort and conviction, revealing truth that encourages the faithful while also warning against sin and rebellion.

Week 35

In Ezekiel 13:10–12, what happened to the whitewashed wall when the storm came, and what did this reveal about its foundation?
When the storm came, the whitewashed wall collapsed completely. The false prophets had made it appear strong and secure, but underneath it was weak and unstable. The falling wall revealed that their message was built on deception rather than truth, showing the danger of trusting in false peace instead of God’s Word.

In Ezekiel 18:30–32, what does God desire for those who have turned away from Him?
God desires repentance and restoration for those who have turned away from Him. He calls His people to cast off their sin and receive a new heart and a new spirit. The passage reveals God’s compassion, because He takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked but desires that people turn back and live.

In Ezekiel 22:30-31, what was the Lord searching for among the people, and what happened when He found no one willing to stand in the gap?
The Lord was searching for someone who would stand in the gap before Him on behalf of the land of Israel—someone willing to intercede, uphold truth, and turn the people back to God. But He found no one. As a result, judgment came upon the nation because there was no faithful leader willing to stand for righteousness.