Seeking the Welfare of the City of Babylon (Morning)
Jeremiah 24:4–7; 29:1-14
Discussion Questions
What most stands out to you in the Scripture and why?
What do you think the culture shock of Babylon would have felt like to the exiled Jews? Are there any ways that you feel like an exile today?
Do you find yourself more tempted to fall into the trap of conforming to the world or the trap of isolating from the world? Why?
As Joel asked on Sunday, if sinners were so drawn to Jesus, what does it reveal about us if sinners are not drawn to The Church today?
What do you think it would actually look like for us in our spheres of influence to "seek the welfare of the city" right now?
How can it be that it is actually in seeking the city's welfare that we will find our own welfare?
How do the promises of Jeremiah 29:11 strengthen or free us to spend our lives seeking the city's welfare?
