1. What we don’t see about our idols (vv.1-8)


2. Why we can’t see it ourselves (vv.9-11)


3. What we need to see about God (vv.12-14)

For Further Thought and Discussion

Getting Started
1. What was helpful to you in this week’s sermon? What didn’t you understand?

Going Deeper
2. Read Jeremiah 17:1-4. What was the sin of the people?

3. Why did the people turn to idols?

4. If an idol is defined as “If I had this, it would make my life better.” What is something that could be an idol in your life?

5. Read Jeremiah 17:5-8. What will be the result of trusting in idols vs trusting in God?

6. Read Jeremiah 17:9-10. Why can’t we see that our idols lead to harm?

7. Who is the only one that can honestly see our heart motivations? Why?

8. Read Jeremiah 17:12-14. How does focusing on God’s power move us past our idols?

Application
9. The only way to overcome our love for idols is to love something else more. How can we grow our understanding of God’s love and power?

10. Kyle shared how even the success of our children can become an idol. What is an area in your life where you need to learn to trust God, not trust in idols or yourself?