Finding Grace in the Wilderness

Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Jeremiah 31:1-6

1 At the same time, saith the LORD, will I be the God of all the families of Israel, and they shall be my people. 
2 Thus saith the LORD, The people [which were] left of the sword found grace in the wilderness; [even] Israel, when I went to cause him to rest. 
3 The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, [saying], Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee. 
4 Again I will build thee, and thou shalt be built, O virgin of Israel: thou shalt again be adorned with thy tabrets, and shalt go forth in the dances of them that make merry. 
5 Thou shalt yet plant vines upon the mountains of Samaria: the planters shall plant, and shall eat [them] as common things. 
6 For there shall be a day, [that] the watchmen upon the mount Ephraim shall cry, Arise ye, and let us go up to Zion unto the LORD our God. 

OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
1) Who shall be God's people? (v.1)
2) What did God grant His people who were in the wilderness? (v.2)
3) How does God draw His people to Himself and why? (v.3)
4) What does the Lord promise His people? (v.4)
5) Why will the people of God celebrate? (v.5)
6) Where will the people of God go to be with Him? (v.6)

APPLICATION QUESTIONS
7) Are Jewish people the only people of God? Why, or why not?
8) Has the Lord ever comforted you after allowing you to go through various difficulties or trials? If so, please explain one such instance.
9) Do you ever doubt the Lord's love for you? Why, or why not?

PRINCIPLES
10) By His grace and lovingkindess the Lord has drawn us to Himself!
11) We do not deserve God's mercy, yet He displays His mercy to us all the time.
12) The only response to Love is to love!