Category: Jeremiah

Jeremiah 44:17 is about the people’s stubborn determination to continue worshipping false gods and offering sacrifices despite being warned of the consequences by God through the prophet Jeremiah. 17 But we will do everything that we have vowed, make offerings to the queen of heaven and pour out drink offerings to her, as we did,…

16 Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart, for I am called by your name, O Lord, God of hosts. Setting the Scene for Jeremiah 15:16 In Jeremiah chapter 15, we find the prophet Jeremiah in a moment of deep…

Jeremiah 51:30 is about God using various nations as instruments of his judgment to bring about the destruction of Babylon. 30 The warriors of Babylon have ceased fighting; they remain in their strongholds; their strength has failed; they have become women; her dwellings are on fire; her bars are broken. Setting the Scene for Jeremiah…

Jeremiah 7:24 is about how God’s people continually turned away from Him and ignored His teachings despite His repeated efforts to guide and instruct them. 24 But they did not obey or incline their ear, but walked in their own counsels and the stubbornness of their evil hearts, and went backward and not forward. Setting…

2 “Inquire of the Lord for us, for Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon is making war against us. Perhaps the Lord will deal with us according to all his wonderful deeds and will make him withdraw from us.” 2 “Inquire of the Lord for us, for Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon is making war against us. Perhaps…

Jeremiah 1:8 is about God’s assurance to Jeremiah, empowering him with courage and strength to fulfill his calling as a prophet despite any fears or challenges he may face. 8 Be not afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you, declares the Lord. Setting the Scene for Jeremiah 1:8 In Jeremiah chapter…

Jeremiah 4:4 is about the call to repentance and turning away from sin to avoid the impending judgment and consequences of disobedience to God. 4 Circumcise yourselves to the Lord; remove the foreskin of your hearts, O men of Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem; lest my wrath go forth like fire, and burn with none…

Jeremiah 33:11 is about celebrating and praising God for the restoration and blessing He promises to bring upon His people. 11 the voice of mirth and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride, the voices of those who sing, as they bring thank offerings to the house…

Jeremiah 15:19 is about God’s promise to restore those who repent and turn back to Him, and to use them as a powerful and influential instrument for His purposes. 19 Therefore thus says the Lord: “If you return, I will restore you, and you shall stand before me. If you utter what is precious, and…

Jeremiah 42:10 is about God’s promise to be with His people and protect them if they choose to stay in the land of Judah rather than seeking refuge in Egypt. 10 If you will remain in this land, then I will build you up and not pull you down; I will plant you, and not…