Author Archives: Anita Stuart-Steva

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 →

Jeremiah 15 and 16 contain conversations between Jeremiah and the Lord. God says that Jeremiah should not plead the cause for Judah and Israel. His mind is made up. They will pay for their bad decisions. Jeremiah points out that … Continue reading →

In Jeremiah 13 and 14 God is taking away the wealth of Judah and Israel. Other nations are taking over. They are in the middle of a drought and famine. God tells them this is a result of their turning … Continue reading →

Jeremiah 11 and 12 continues God’s claims against Israel and Judah. He reminds them again of the covenant He made with them in the wilderness. He reminds them that they have not kept the commandments. Jeremiah pleads with God regarding … Continue reading →

In Jeremiah 9 and 10 God continues to lament the necessity of punishing the people of Israel and Judah, “Therefore thus says the LORD of hosts: I will now refine and test them, for what else can I do with … Continue reading →