In Jeremiah 38 and 39 Jeremiah warns the officials of Jerusalem to turn themselves over to Babylon when it comes to attack the city. They do not want to listen and put him in a cistern. The king allows Jeremiah to be saved from the cistern and secretly asks his counsel. Jeremiah repeats that the king and officials must turn themselves over to Babylon. The king protects Jeremiah.

When the Babylonians come the king and the officials run away. But they are caught and either killed or harmed physically. Nebuchadnezzar protects Jeremiah who is allowed to remain in Jerusalem. God tells the faithful who are left in Jerusalem that they will be spared.

John 14 contains words that often bring us comfort when a loved one dies. Jesus is speaking about his own death. He tells his disciples that he is going to prepare a place for us in heaven. Because he lives we are assured that we will live also. He reminds them that he is the way and the truth and the life. It is through him that we will be able to see God.

Jesus assures us that while we are separated from him we will have his Spirit inside of us helping us to be obedient. It is through our obedience that we show our love for both the Father and Jesus.