[:en]According to Jeremiah, it was God who was the enemy of Israel. He used Babylon as His instrument to destroy the walls, the temples and the people. “The Lord has done what he planed; he has fulfilled His word which He decreed long ago. He has overthrown you without pity and let the enemy gloat… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Lamentations 2[:]
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[:en]Thoughts from Lamentations 1[:]
[:en]Jeremiah lamented about Jerusalem. Before, she was a queen among the provinces but now she had become a slave (v. 1) All her splendor had departed, and her enemies laughed at her destruction (v. 6) Her friends betrayed her and became her enemies (v. 2) There was no one to comfort her (vs. 9, 21)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 52[:]
[:en]Zedekiah was 21 years old when he became king and he reigned in Jerusalem for 11 years. He rebelled against the king of Babylon so King Nebuchadnezzar marched against Jerusalem and kept the city under siege. King Zedekiah was captured, his eyes taken out and bound with bronze shackles. He was taken to Babylon in… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 52[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 51[:]
[:en]God took vengeance against Babylon for her brutal treatment of Israel. He gave words of hope to His people.[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 8[:]
[:en]The Lord will make a new covenant with the house of Israel: “I will put my laws in their minds and write them on their hearts. I will be their God and they will be my people. No longer will a man teach his neighbor, or a man his brother, saying, “Know the Lord,” because… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 8[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 50[:]
[:en]A nation from the north – Persia – will attack and capture Babylon. (v. 3) God was giving words of hope to His people in captivity. He will gather together the people of Israel and Judah and restore their land (vs. 4-5) Their sins will be forgiven (vs. 19-20) and the Lord will take vengeance… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 50[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 7[:]
[:en]Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. His name means “King of Righteousness” and “King of Peace”. He was without father or mother, without genealogy and without beginning of day or end of life, like the son of God, he remains a priest forever. (vs. 1-3) Jesus is like Melchizedek. He… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 7[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 49[:]
[:en]The Ammonites and Moabites were descendants from Log. (Gen. 19:30-38) and Molech was their god. They boasts of their fruitful valleys and trusted in their riches. So God was going to destroy them by fire and in ruin. The Edomites were the descendants of Esau, son of Isaac. They were known for their wisdom (v.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 49[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 48[:]
[:en]Moab trusted in her deeds and riches (v. 7) She was known for her overweening pride, conceit, arrogance and haughtiness of her heart (v. 29). So the Lord punished Moab by smashing her jugs (v. 12), breaking her arms (v. 25), and shattering her down (v. 39).[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 6[:]
[:en]”Let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on the maturity…” (v. 1) “God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you have helped His people and continue to help them. We want each of you to show this same diligence to the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 6[:]