Author: Conqueror in Training

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…