Monthly Archives: October 2012

In Jeremiah 36 God told Jeremiah to write down all the words He had spoken to him. Jeremiah had Baruch take dictation. Then Baruch read the words aloud in the Temple. The people were frightened by the words. But King … Continue reading →

In Jeremiah 34 and 35 King Zedekiah is still holding out. Jeremiah is told to tell the people to release any of their slaves and give them freedom. They do this but only for a short time. God says that … Continue reading →

In Jeremiah 32 and 33 King Zedekiah of Judah is still holding out against the Babylonians. Jeremiah has been imprisoned. God speaks to Jeremiah and lets him know that He will bring Judah and Jerusalem under the control of Babylon. … Continue reading →

In Jeremiah 29, 30 and 31 the people of Israel are now in exile. Jeremiah is commanded to send a letter to the exiles. He tells them to live their lives in Babylon and pray for that kingdom. They will … Continue reading →

Jeremiah 27 and 28 tell that Babylon is being used as a servant of God to bring the people of Israel and Judah into captivity. Jeremiah is to share this message with the leaders, prophets and priests. They are told … Continue reading →

Jeremiah 25 and 26 spell out the specifics of what is going to take place if the people do not turn from their evil ways. Jeremiah is commanded to tell the leaders what God has told him. The priests and … Continue reading →

Jeremiah 23 and 24 speak against the prophets and priests of Israel and Judah because they have led the people astray, allowing them to commit sinful acts against their covenant with God. They will be punished by death. The kings … Continue reading →

Jeremiah 21 and 22 are words given to Jeremiah by God to give to the kings of Judah. They are not hopeful words of consolation, rather they are words of judgment. The kings are used to hearing good words from … Continue reading →

In Jeremiah 19 and 20 God gives Jeremiah instructions to confront the elders and priests. After Jeremiah does this he is attacked and put into stocks. Later he is released but he continues to tell them of their fate as … Continue reading →

In Jeremiah 17 and 18 God states that while those who have sinned will be punished, those who remain faithful will continue to be blessed. He tells Jeremiah that if he remains faithful God will reward his faithfulness. Jeremiah pledges … Continue reading →