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Lamentations 5 shows us just how low sin will take us. It leaves people hungry, empty, violated, enslaved, tortured, and joyless. Of course, sin promises much more than this, but this where it eventually takes us. The people of Jerusalem
From the outside, Jerusalem’s walls seemed invincible. All the kings and people of the earth agreed that there was no way to get in from the outside (v.12). The Bible Knowledge Commentary says this about Jerusalem: Jerusalem was a mighty
This chapter takes on a very personal tone, as the writer expresses how God’s dealings with the nation affected him and others directly. We read of God’s chastening (v.1-18), God’s mercy (v.19-39), and man’s repentance and deliverance (v.40-66). We need
War is no respecter of persons. It usually impacts all people, all ages, and all classes, especially those who are most helpless. When Babylon invaded Jerusalem, the old, the young, men, women, helpless infants were all killed in the fray.
Jerusalem was the greatest city in the world. She was full of people. Jewish people and God-fearers would come from all over the world to worship God there. The beauty and prosperity of the city were beyond compare. But now,
Sometimes God’s promises and God’s truth takes a very long time to be fulfilled. Waiting on fulfillment can be hard and discouraging. Discouragement can lead to doubt. Such was the situation during the days of Jeremiah. He prophesied the destruction
Epic. Awesome. Terrible. That’s the way Jeremiah’s prophecies end. Jeremiah 50-51 spells out in great detail how God will destroy the destroyer – Babylon. Babylon’s aggressive oppression was used by God to punish many other nations (v.7). Now, it was
As we reflect on God’s goodness over the past year, we want to say a big word of “THANKS” to each of you who make up our prayer and support team. We echo Paul’s sentiments in Philippians 1:3-5, “I thank
Throughout the book of Jeremiah, Babylon has been the oppressor and the punisher of God’s people. But now in Jeremiah 50, we have the punishment of the punisher. Babylon will also fall! There are aspects of this prophecy that remain
In Jeremiah 48, God pronounces judgment on the nation of Moab. This came because… They trusted in their works and treasures (v.7). They were complacent about their sin (v.11). They worshipped false gods (v.13). They magnified themselves against the Lord
