Category: Jeremiah

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…

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…

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…

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…