God has sent Jeremiah to warn the people, and God continues to let them know that if they repent of their sins and admit their guilt, God will forgive them. But everyone stopped up their ears and blamed the messenger like he was the one deciding; instead of listening...
We live in a time where feelings matter more than truth. We see people cancel others because they “feel” a certain way. We see people hiding behind their feelings and their fear and anxiety, putting others in a place to either go along with it or be...
God is telling Jeremiah about the destruction that is coming. He details the incredible disaster and judgement. He details why it is coming so Jeremiah can respond to those asking why. And then you have this: Jeremiah 17:5-6 This is what the Lord says: “Cursed...
Do we need to be wise like those around us? Do we get our cues from what everyone else thinks and says? God warns us about listening to and following the ways of those around us. Jeremiah 10:2-3 Do not learn the ways of the nations or be terrified by signs in...
Jeremiah 9:23-24 This is what the Lord says: “Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom or the strong man boast of his strength or the rich man boast of his riches, 24 but let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands and knows...
The prophet Jeremiah is arguing with God about the judgement He is bringing on His people. God outlines for Jeremiah the why He is bringing judgement. Jeremiah 9:4-5, 6, 7-9 Beware of your friends; do not trust your brothers. For every brother is a...