Month: July 2022

This chapter has a few themes: a condemnation for the sin of God’s people, a reminder of who God is and why we should trust in Him, Jeremiah prays for deliverance, and finally a reminder to keep the Sabbath day set aside for time with God. ” ‘Cursed is the man who trusts in man…

This chapter has two main sections: God’s commitment to punish His people for their extreme sin, and then a promise to restore them once their penalty has been paid. ” ‘…the days are coming, declares the Lord, when it shall… be said… “As the Lord lives who brought up the people of Israel out of…

This three-part chapter describes God’s unwillingness to relent from destroying His people, another ‘complaint’ from Jeremiah, and God’s promise to protect those those who are faithful to Him (specifically Jeremiah in this context). ” ‘If you return, I will restore you, and you shall stand before me. If you utter what is precious, and not…

This chapter has two main themes: a plea (from Jeremiah) for the Lord’s forgiveness of His people, and a condemnation of false prophets (and their teachings / followers). “Then I said: ‘Ah, Lord God, behold, the prophets say to them, “You shall not see the sword, nor shall you have famine, but I will give…

This chapter contains prophesy regarding the upcoming exile of Judah into Babylon captivity. “Thus says the Lord to me, ‘…Take the loincloth that you have bought, which is around your waist, and arise, go to the Euphrates and hide it there in a cleft of the rock.’ …after many days the Lord said to me,…

This chapter is a two-part conversation between Jeremiah and God. Jeremiah complains about the evil in the world and requests that God deal with it. God responds assures him any unrepentant people will eventually be removed. ” ‘Righteous are you, O Lord, when I complain to you; yet I would plead my case before you….

This chapter reminds us of the covenant between God and His people – a covenant that we have broken. We, like ancient Judeans, have disobeyed God’s requirements for us (we have sinned) and we need to be restored into right relationship with God (through Jesus’ redeeming blood). “And the Lord said to me, ‘Proclaim all…

This chapter has different content, focusing on the uselessness of idols, and praise for Creator God who is mighty and infinitely capable (not an inanimate idol). “There is none like you, O Lord; you are great, and your name is great in might. Who would not fear you, O King of the nations? For this…