Being Human (Jeremiah 37:1 - 38:28; Colossians 3:9-12)

To be truly human is to be most like God—knowing what is true, loving what is good, and subduing the temptation to serve only yourself.

I. Irijah (37:6-15)

A. God Sees?

B. Positively Beastly

II. Ebed-Melech (38:1-13)

A. The Servant of the King

B. Compassionately Human

III. The King (37:1-5,16-21; 38:14-28)

A. Zedekiah—Not the rightful king (37:1-5,16-21; 38:14-28)

B. Jesus—The Truest Human (Colossians 1:15)

C. God Sees (Luke 6:40; Colossians 3:9-12)

Discussion Starters:

1. Monday—What sets humans apart from the rest of creation? What are some ways the image of God shows itself in people?

2. Tuesday—What did Irijah do to do Jeremiah? What do you think motivated him? Have you ever been tempted to act like him?

3. Wednesday—Who was Obed-Melech? What did he do? How hard to you think it was to do the right thing in that situation?

4. Thursday—Why did Nebuchadnezzar want Zedekiah to be king? What did Jeremiah tell Zedekiah to do? Why does it take so much strength to surrender?

5. Friday—What does it mean that Jesus was the most true human to ever live? How is God at work in your life to make you more and more like Jesus?