This chapter opens with a conversation between Jeremiah and the Lord that sounds similar to the initial exchange between Habakkuk and the Lord (Habakkuk 1). Jeremiah expresses consternation and frustration that God, who is a God of justice, doesn’t seem…
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Tuesdays with Jeremiah (Chapter 11)
At the heart of the relationship between God and Israel was the covenant(s) He made with them down through the years: Abrahamic (“forefathers”—5), Davidic and Mosaic. In chapter 11, the Lord indicts the nation for their blatant, continual violation of…
Tuesdays with Jeremiah (Chapter 10)
Coming as a strong contrast with the revelation of God’s character (doing and delighting in loyal love, justice and righteousness), chapter 10 opens with an extended admonition (and rebuke) of Israel for revering and following (“learning the ways”—1) of the…
Tuesdays with Jeremiah (Chapter 9)
This chapter contains one of the “greatest hits” passages in the book (22-24). However, it’s a passage that I’ve not really seen it in the context of chapter 9. The chapter has an internal unity to it, as evidenced by…
Tuesdays with Jeremiah (Chapter 8)
This chapter begins with a paragraph that finishes the thought of the final section of chapter 7 (8:1-3). The remainder of the chapter has the feel of a lament. The Lord laments, with great consternation, the bewildering (4-5), continual (5),…
New Podcast from Heritage
I wanted to alert you to a brand new podcast that is being produced by the Heritage Partner Church Resource Centre. Our passion as a school is to help local churches. We exist for Christ and His Church. As part…
Tuesdays with Jeremiah (Chapter 7)
The heading for this chapter in the NIV Bible read, “False Religion Worthless." That's an apt description for the focus of this section of the book. The Lord instructs Jeremiah to deliver a sermon at the “gate of the Lord’s…
Tuesdays with Jeremiah (Chapter 6)
Chapter 6 describes the preacher’s (and the Lord’s) dilemma. The Word of the Lord is clear, but the people are unwilling to hear: “Their ears are closed (literally, “uncircumcised”) so they cannot hear” (10, see also 19). Jeremiah can sense…
Prayer Update June 15
Linda and I have had some wonderful opportunities to teach God's Word over the past few weeks. I spoke several messages from John 15 at the AGC National Convention in Niagara Falls; Linda and I also did a workshop on…
Tuesdays with Jeremiah (Chapter 5)
This chapter gives a sad and shocking description of the spiritual state of God’s people in Jeremiah’s time. Verse 1 gives a thesis statement for this chapter: “If you can find but one person who deals honestly and seeks the…
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