Posted on Jun 15, 2018 in Jeremiah: A Walk of Sorrow for a Sinful People |
Read Jeremiah 2:14-22
Memphis was near modern Cairo’s present location in lower Egypt, and Tahpanhes was in northeastern Egypt. Jeremiah could be speaking of Pharaoh Shishak’s previous invasion of Judah in 926 B.C. (1 Kings 14), or he may have been predicting Pharaoh Neco’s invasion in 609 B.C. when King Josiah of Judah would be killed (2 Kings 23). Jeremiah’s point is that the people brought this on themselves by rebelling against God.
Posted on Jun 10, 2018 in Jeremiah: A Walk of Sorrow for a Sinful People |
Read Jeremiah 2:1-13
We appreciate a friend who remains true to his or her commitment, and we are disappointed with someone who fails to keep a promise. God was pleased when His people obeyed initially, but He became angry with them when they refused to keep their commitment. Temptations distract us from God. Think about your original commitment to obey God, and ask yourself if you are remaining truly devoted.
Posted on Jun 10, 2018 in Jeremiah: A Walk of Sorrow for a Sinful People |
Read Jeremiah 1:1-19
After King Solomon’s death, the united kingdom of Israel had split into rival northern and southern kingdoms. The northern kingdom, called Israel; the southern kingdom, Judah. Jeremiah was from Anathoth, four miles north of Jerusalem in the southern kingdom. He lived and prophesied during the reigns of the last five kings of Judah. This was a chaotic time politically, morally, and spiritually. As Babylon, Egypt, and Assyria battled for world supremacy, Judah found itself caught in the middle of the triangle. Although Jeremiah prophesied for 40 years, he never saw his people heed his words and turn from their sins.
