God has been speaking to Jeremiah for some time. Now He says to “Write this down” so that it will be a hope and a reminder. That’s why we have this book today. I’m SO grateful that God told Jeremiah to write down all he has heard from Him. God didn’t tell him to only […]
Shemaiah is another false prophet and is writing ‘poison pen’ letters to those he believes should be in charge. He orders those against him put in stocks. The order of events in this section is a bit confusing. I was thinking that this was part of the letter to the exiles that we were just […]
Jeremiah sends a letter with God’s words, outlining HIS plans for their future. ‘Get comfortable because it’s going to be a while before I bring you back; 70 years.’ Even in Babylon where the captives have been taken, there are still prophets claiming to be speaking for God and telling the people that this won’t […]
God has just warned Judah NOT to listen to the false prophets. Case in point; Hananiah who breaks the yoke Jeremiah is told to wear as he gives the true word of the Lord. When we join Jeremiah today, he is still wearing the yoke that God told him to put on. That yoke was […]
Jeremiah his told to use another visual lesson. This one is for ALL the nations around Judah whose prophets have also been prophesying lies. God specifically tells Jeremiah to prophesy to six different kings, including Zedekiah of Judah. All these nations are facing the rising Babylon. Nebuchadnezzar is building himself an empire, WITH GOD’S help. […]
