Category: Jeremiah

Then all the men who were aware that their wives were burning sacrifices to other gods, along with all the women who were standing by, as a large assembly, including all the people who were living in Pathros in the land of Egypt, responded to Jeremiah, saying, “As for the message that you have spoken … Continue reading Ignorant Arrogance – Jeremiah 44:15-19, 28 →

Then all the commanders of the forces, Johanan the son of Kareah, Jezaniah the son of Hoshaiah, and all the people both small and great approached and said to Jeremiah the prophet, “Please let our petition come before you, and pray for us to the Lord your God, that is for all this remnant; because … Continue reading Ask, Listen, Obey -Jeremiah 42:1-6 →

King Zedekiah later sent for him and received him, and in his house privately asked him, “Is there a word from the Lord?” “There is,” Jeremiah responded, and he continued, “You will be handed over to the king of Babylon.” Then Jeremiah said to King Zedekiah, “How have I sinned against you or your servants … Continue reading Speaking Truth – Jeremiah 37:17 →

So now, correct your ways and deeds and obey the voice of the Lord your God so that He might relent concerning the disaster that He warned about. Repentance, physically turning from evil and toward good, protects us from God's wrath and ushers in His mercy. He doesn’t want to punish His children. He wants … Continue reading Amend and Obey – Jeremiah 26:13 →

He has left His den like a lion, for their land has become a desolation because of the sword of the oppressor, because of His burning anger. This is the aspect of Father God we love to ignore or criticize - His perfect justice which generates His burning anger toward rebellious sin. He knows the … Continue reading Righteous Anger – Jeremiah 25:38 →

“But you must say to this people, ‘This is what the Lord says: Look, I am presenting to you the way of life and the way of death. Whoever stays in this city will die by the sword, famine, and plague, but whoever goes out and surrenders to the Chaldeans who are besieging you will … Continue reading The Blessing Of Obedience – Jeremiah 21:8-9; 24:7 →

Are you a king because you excel in cedar? Didn’t your father eat and drink and administer justice and righteousness? Then it went well with him. He took up the case of the poor and needy, then it went well. Is this not what it means to know Me? This is the Lord’s declaration. The … Continue reading True Leadership – Jeremiah 22:15-16 →