This chapter reads like a lament from God over the poor state of His people’s hearts. “Thus says the Lord: ’Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this,…
Month: June 2022
Jeremiah 8
This chapter mainly contains a description of Judah’s sin and treachery, plus a lament for the people. “My joy is gone; grief is upon me; my heart is sick within me. Behold, the cry of the daughter of my people from the length and breadth of the land: ‘Is the Lord not in Zion? Is…
Jeremiah 7
This chapter details done of the great evils in the land of Judah. “Will you steal, murder, commit adultery, swear falsely, make offerings to Baal, and go after other gods that you have not known, and then come and stand before me in this house, which is called by my name, and say, ‘We are…
A Prayer for Those Needing Comfort
Today I offer a prayer for those who are in need of comfort. All of us encounter heartache in this life. It’s inevitable in this broken, sin-scarred world. Fortunately, God promises healing and comfort to His people. Father God, our Lord of Healing and Comfort, You are our Great Physician and Friend. Thank you for…
Jeremiah 6
This chapter contains more prophecy of destruction. Despite the strong tone, there is still a glimmer of hope, encouraging the people to repent. “O daughter of my people, put on sackcloth, and roll in ashes; make mourning as for an only son, most bitter lamentation, for suddenly the destroyer will come upon us. ‘I have…
Jeremiah 5
This chapter declares more judgement and condemnation for Judah’s sin. Yet, God promises to not fully destroy His people – a remnant will go into captivity as punishment.”Declare this in the house of Jacob; proclaim it in Judah: ‘Hear this, O foolish and senseless people, who have eyes, but see not, who have ears, but…
Jeremiah 4
This chapter contains some more judgement on God’s people for their sin, though there is encouragement as well. “For thus says the Lord to the men of Judah and Jerusalem: ‘Break up your fallow ground, and sow not among thorns. Circumcise yourselves to the Lord; remove the foreskin of your hearts, O men of Judah…
Jeremiah 3
This chapter talks about Israel and Judah’s adultery / idolatry (turning to false gods rather than their One True God), and calls them to repent / return. ” ‘And I thought, “After [Israel] has done all this she will return to me,” but she did not return, and her treacherous sister Judah saw it. She…
Jeremiah 2
Jeremiah shares the word of the Lord as he receives it. Unfortunately, it’s a judgement on Judah for forsaking their Lord and God in order to pursue false gods and worthless things. “…What wrong did your fathers find in me that they went far from me, and went after worthlessness, and became worthless? …my people…
Jeremiah 1
Jeremiah ministered to Judah / Jerusalem for several years leading up to their Babylonian exile. He was an inexperienced young man, called by God, and he obeyed. “Then I said, ‘Ah, Lord God! Behold, I do not know how to speak, for I am only a youth.’ But the Lord said to me, ‘Do not…