Tag: Jeremiah

[:en]God promised to gather the scattered Israel and watch over His flock like a shepherd (v. 10).  He will bring them back from captivity, refresh the weary, and satisfy the faint (vs. 23-25).  He will plant the house of Israel and Judah with offspring of men and animals (v. 27).  He will make a new… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 31[:]

[:en]Because Judah had sinned, God had to correct them in love.  And He would not allow their enemies to take advantage of them and go unpunished. After their suffering and tribulation, God would restored their fortunes, rebuild her ruins, and they will have peace and security again.  “But I will restore you to health and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 30[:]

[:en]God sent message to the exiles to build houses,settle down,  live a normal life and seek peace and prosperity of the city.  After 70 years had completed, God will fulfill His gracious promise to bring them back.  Ahab and Zedekiah, who prophesised lies to the people were put to death by the king of Babylon.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 29[:]

[:en]Prophet Hananiah prophesised that God will break the yoke of Babylon and bring back all the articles of the Lord’s house and king Jehoiachin within 2 years.  Then he took the yoke off Jeremiah and broke it saying “In the same way, God will break the yoke of Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon off the neck… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 28[:]

[:en]God told Jeremiah to wear a yoke (v. 2) to convey His message three times:  First to the ambassadors from Edom, Moab, Amon, Tyre and Sidon (vs. 1-11), next to king Zedekiah (vs. 12-15) and then to the priests and the people (vs. 16-22)  His message to them was not to listen to false prophets… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 27[:]

[:en]The Lord commissioned Jeremiah to tell the people to reform their ways and listen to His words.  If they will not listen, their city will become like Shiloh, an object of cursing among all the nations of the earth.  But as soon as Jeremiah finished delivering God’s message, the priests, prophets and all the people… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 26[:]

[:en]Because the people did not listen nor pay attention to His word, God will summon Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon to destroy them.  They will become an object of horror and scorn and an everlasting ruin.  Joy and gladness will banish from them and the whole country will become a desolate wasteland.  They will serve the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 25[:]

[:en]God showed Jeremiah two baskets of figs placed in front of the temple of the Lord.  One basket has very good figs while the other basket has very poor figs.  The good figs represent the good exiles from Judah sent to Babylon.  God will watch over them and bring them back. They will be given… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 24[:]

[:en]Shepherds are supposed to care for the sheep.  But the shepherds in Judah were liars, adulterers, and oppressors.  They led people astray and strengthen the hands of the evildoers. (vs. 9-14)  The false prophets invented their visions and dreams and passed them off as oracles from God. (vs. 25-28)  But one day, God will gather… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 23[:]

[:en]There were four evil kings mentioned in this chapter: 1.  Zedekiah (vs. 1-9) – He did not do what was just and right as what David ruled.  God will make him like a desert with town destroyed and inhabited. 2.  Shallum –  (vs. 10-17) – He was unrighteous and unjust making his countrymen work for… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 22[:]