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Jeremiah 35 · Grade 5

Faithfulness as a Rebuke

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Jeremiah 35 is an acted parable set during Jehoiakim's reign, when Babylonian raids forced the Rechabites into Jerusalem. The Rechabites descended from Jonadab son of Rechab, who had joined Jehu's zeal against Baal worship. Jonadab commanded his descendants to live as nomads, drinking no wine and owning no houses, fields, or vineyards.

God told Jeremiah to bring them into a temple chamber and set wine before them. Their reply was firm. We will drink no wine; for Jonadab the son of Rechab, our father, commanded us. Jeremiah was not tempting them to sin; the point was to display their loyalty publicly, in the very house where Judah's leaders worshiped.

God drew the contrast sharply. A human ancestor's command had been obeyed for generations, yet God had spoken to Judah, rising up early and speaking, and they had not listened. The difference was not in the authority of the one who spoke, but in the hearts of those who heard. The Rechabites received a lasting blessing. Jonadab the son of Rechab will not lack a man to stand before me forever. Faithfulness to God's word, even in small things, is never forgotten.

Show What You Know

  1. Who was Jonadab son of Rechab?

  2. Why did Jonadab give these commands?

  3. Why was the test held in the temple?

  4. What made the difference between the Rechabites and Judah?

Crossword

53214

Across

  1. We have ____ the voice of Jonadab the son of Rechab.
  2. But all your days you shall dwell in ____.

Down

  1. For ____ the son of Rechab.
  2. And to this day they ____ none.
  3. Jeremiah said to the ____ of the Rechabites.

Think About It

  1. How can faithfulness in small things show the condition of a person's heart?

  2. What lasting legacy of faith would you like to pass on?

Memory Verse

“The words of Jonadab the son of Rechab that he commanded his sons, not to drink wine, are performed; and to this day they drink none, for they obey their father’s commandment; but I have spoken to you, rising up early and speaking, and you have not listened to me.

Jeremiah 35:14 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for faithful families. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What rule helps you?
  • How can you obey God?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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