In the midst of the Book of Consolation, we have the record of a land purchase that Jeremiah made from his cousin Hanamel. But this is more than a historical tidbit about Jeremiah’s purchase of a plot of land in…
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Prayer Update December 14, 2018
Yesterday I (Rick) taught the final preaching class for this semester. My heart rejoices in knowing these students have a great confidence in God's Word and a growing competence with God's Word. I believe they will serve the Church well…
Tuesdays with Jeremiah (Chapter 31)
This chapter is the high-watermark of the “Book of Consolation” (30-33) and the book of Jeremiah. It could be the high point of the entire Old Testament! It contains an extended description of the joyful re-gathering and resettlement in the…
Prayer Update December 7, 2018
I'm writing this update from the Hespeler Library. Linda and a group of Heritage students are downstairs leading an ESL (English as a Second Language) class for new Canadians. It's been a wonderful way for Heritage students to serve the…
Leaders are Readers
Here's a post I recently wrote for the Heritage Seminary Blog. One of my seminary profs, Dr. Howard Hendricks, was known for his pithy, memorable statements. Here’s one of my favourites: “Leaders and readers.” I’m convinced Dr. Hendricks had it right. To be effective…
Tuesdays with Jeremiah (Chapter 30)
Chapters 30-33 are sometimes called “the Book of Consolation,” a unit within the larger book that shines with hope for the Israel’s future. Given the fact that most of Jeremiah’s prophecies are dark and dire, these four chapters are especially bright. The…
Prayer Update November 30, 2018
As we move into December, our fall semester is moving to its finale. Students are working hard to finish papers and prepare for final exams. Professors are gearing up for all the grading that comes when the students turn in…
Tuesdays with Jeremiah (Chapter 29)
This chapter consists of prophetic letters sent between Jerusalem and Babylon. Jeremiah wrote two of the letters (4-23; 31-32), Shemaiah wrote the other (24-28). The letters highlight the continuing conflict between Jeremiah and false prophets—a conflict emphasized in chapters 27-…
Prayer Update November 23, 2018
Yesterday was Thanksgiving in the US. As Linda and I are dual citizens, we often celebrate both Thanksgiving holidays. You can't be too thankful. We also have much for which to thank our Lord. We are grateful to God for…
Tuesdays with Jeremiah (Chapter 28)
The opening time marker in chapter 28 indicates a continuation of the events recorded in chapter 27: “in the fifth month of that same year, the fourth year, early in the reign of Zedekiah . . .” (1). So this…
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