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Jeremiah 7 · Grade 4

A Den of Robbers

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God sent Jeremiah to stand at the gate of Yahweh's house and preach to all who entered. The people trusted in lying words. They repeated that this was Yahweh's temple, as if the building were a lucky charm. God told them to amend their ways and to execute justice between neighbors.

God asked a hard question. Had his house become a den of robbers in their eyes? Robbers hide in a den after doing wrong, and the people were doing the same. They broke God's commands all week and then came to the temple feeling safe. God reminded them of Shiloh, where his tabernacle once stood. It was later ruined.

In the New Testament, Jesus used these words when he cleared the temple (Matthew 21:13). God's command from the start had been simple. Listen to my voice, and I will be your God, and you shall be my people.

Show What You Know

  1. What lying words did the people trust?

  2. What does a den of robbers picture?

  3. Why did God mention Shiloh?

  4. What simple command had God given from the start?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

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  1. God told them to amend their and to execute justice between neighbors.
  2. asked a hard question.
  3. In the New Testament, Jesus used these words when he cleared the (Matthew 21:13).
  4. Listen to my , and I will be your God, and you shall be my people.

Think About It

  1. Why might someone think going to worship makes it fine to treat others badly?

  2. How do kindness and fairness show that worship is real?

Memory Verse

Has this house, which is called by my name, become a den of robbers in your eyes? Behold, I myself have seen it,” says Yahweh.

Jeremiah 7:11 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for teaching me to obey. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Can a building keep us safe?
  • How do we show real worship?

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