Way of the Wicked

####Background: Jeremiah’s testing included refusal, mockery, loneliness, and intimidations. He was close to thinking that God was not impartial, was ignorant, or was being fooled by false piety. His prayer is* Jeremiah 12:1-4 “Righteous are You, O LORD...”* Jeremiah 12:5-6 “If you have run with footmen...”* Jeremiah 12:7-13 “I have forsaken My house...”* Jeremiah 12:14-17 “...concerning all MY wicked neighbors...”####Going Deeper group study questions:* Read Jer. 12:1-6; Ezra 9:15; Ps 51:4; 129:4; Jer 11:2 * Discuss why God uses courtroom motif.* Read Job 21:7; Pss 37; 49; 73; Hab 1:2–4; Mal 2:17; 3:14–15 * Why has the way of wicked prosper?* Read Is 29:13; Jer 3:10; Ps 12:2; Prov 26:25, Ezek 33:31; Titus 1:16 * What does it mean to give lip service or flattery?* Read Rev 1:16, 2:12, 2:16, 19:21 * Compare what people say to the power of God’s Word?* Read Jer 12:14-17; Amos 9:11-15 * What does it mean to us that God restores Israel?