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Jeremiah 6 · Grade 4

Stand at the Crossroads

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God warned Jerusalem that an army was coming from the north. It was a serious warning, and God did not want it ignored. In verse 16 he gave a picture anyone could understand. A traveler at a crossroads stops, looks, and asks which road is the good one. God's people were to ask for the old paths, the good way he had shown their fathers.

The promise was rest for their souls. Sadly, the people answered that they would not walk in it. God set watchmen to blow the trumpet, and again the people refused to listen. Their ears were closed, and the word of Yahweh had become something they mocked.

Part of the problem came from the leaders. Prophets and priests treated the hurt of the people lightly. They said Peace, peace, when there was no peace. A comforting message that is not true cannot heal anyone.

Show What You Know

  1. What picture did God use in verse 16?

  2. What did God promise to those who walked in it?

  3. How did the people answer the watchmen?

  4. Why was Peace, peace a problem?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

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  1. warned Jerusalem that an army was coming from the north.
  2. A traveler at a crossroads stops, looks, and asks which road is the one.
  3. The promise was for their souls.
  4. God set to blow the trumpet, and again the people refused to listen.

Think About It

  1. When you have a choice to make, how can you ask for God's good way?

  2. Why is it sometimes easier to hear a comforting message than a true one?

Memory Verse

Yahweh says, “Stand in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, ‘Where is the good way?’ and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it.’

Jeremiah 6:16 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for leading me on the good path. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can we ask for God's way today?
  • What does rest for your souls mean?

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