Now that we’ve completed reading much of the Old Testament and the four Gospels of the New Testament we’re ready to begin reading and studying the Book of Jeremiah in…
We introduced the Book of Jeremiah yesterday. Now, I’d like for us to consider the first of three contexts: the historical context. Later we’ll consider the immediate context and the…
You can make a difference! That’s an impact thought based on Jeremiah 5:1. Considering the tidal wave of evil engulfing our nation and world, you might ask, “What can one…
The poet Whittier wrote, “Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these, it might have been.” Jeremiah agrees. Listen to a brief, poignant impact statement in…
When I read Jeremiah 9:23-24 I was reminded of 1 Corinthians 1. The church in Corinth was abundantly gifted. They however became proud about this and this led to jealousy…
I was struck by the simple, wholehearted obedience illustrated by Jeremiah in chapter 13 of his book. God said to him, “Go and buy a linen belt…put it around your…
We’ve looked into the book of Jeremiah a number of days now. It’s important to learn what this great man of God said, not only to his generation, but to…
Yesterday we looked at Jeremiah 17, verses 5-10, and did a focus and amplify study that we didn’t quite complete. Let’s finish it off today. The focus is: Don’t presume…
I’d like to introduce you to an impact thought. Here it is: God’s in the business of remaking broken lives. If you feel your life has been shattered, with pieces…
Jeremiah the prophet was called by God to proclaim His Word to His people. Most of what he said they rejected and vented their anger on Jeremiah, wanting to silence…
I would like to read you Jeremiah 29:10-14. As I read, listen closely to what God says and mentally start spreading out the information you hear: “‘When seventy years are…
Do you feel discouraged? Or, as though God has forgotten you? Or even worse, He has forsaken you? Well, we began a study of Jeremiah 29 by spreading out information…
I don’t think Jeremiah had very many quiet, restful nights of sleep during his days as a prophet. But in Jeremiah 31:26 he writes, “At this I awoke and looked…
Jeremiah the prophet demonstrated a character trait every true servant of God needs: tenacity. As you read Jeremiah, chapters 36-39 you’ll find him dictating a message for the king that…
Imagine this: People say to the pastor, “Pray that the Lord your God will tell us where we should go and what we should do.” The pastor responds, “I have…
I recently talked to someone of another faith who said, “One thing about Christianity that impressed me is the forgiveness I have observed; forgiveness between people and when God forgives…
One of the greatest claims for the trustworthiness of the Bible is fulfilled prophesy. The demise of the Babylonian Empire at the hands of the Medes was predicted in…
Today is the concluding program in our reading and study of the book of Jeremiah. After reflecting on all we’ve found in Jeremiah I concluded that the key verse of…