Shalom Prayer

##Background: Jeremiah received information that false prophets in Babylon were telling the exiles they would return home soon. Jeremiah sends a letter, exhorting them to settle down, build homes, and plant gardens; for he knew they would be in Babylon many years.* Jeremiah 29:1-3 “Now these are the words of the letter...”* Jeremiah 29:4-7 “...to all the exiles...”* Jeremiah 29:8-9 “seek the shalom of the city...”* Jeremiah 29:10-14 “For I know the plans that I have for you...”##Going Deeper group study questions:* Read Jeremiah 29:1-3, 2 Kings 24:1–16; 2 Chronicles 36:9 * What is the background and context of this letter?* Read Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 40:9–11; Jeremiah 30:18–22, Hosea 2:15 * What are some ways you recognize the “weaving” of God in your life up until now? * What do you expect for the future?* Read Jeremiah 29:12; Psalm 50:15; Jeremiah 33:3; Daniel 9:3 * What does it mean to call upon the Lord?* Read Jeremiah 29: Deuteronomy 4:29, 30:1–10; 1 Chronicles 22:19; 2 Chronicles 22:9; Psalm 32:6; Isaiah 55:6; Matthew 7:7; Luke 11:9 * How should we seek the Lord? * If we seek him will we find him even in exile?