Posted on Jul 11, 2018 in Jeremiah: A Walk of Sorrow for a Sinful People |
Read Jeremiah 18:1-23
As the potter molded or shaped a clay pot on the potter’s wheel, defects often appeared. The potter had the power over the clay, to permit the defects to remain or to reshape the pot. Likewise, God had power to reshape the nation to conform to His purposes. Our strategy should not be to become mindless and passive, but to be willing and receptive to God’s impact on us. As we yield to God, He begins reshaping us into valuable vessels.
Posted on Jul 11, 2018 in Jeremiah: A Walk of Sorrow for a Sinful People |
Read Jeremiah 17:11-27
There is a right way and a wrong way to do any task. Jeremiah says that the person who becomes rich by unjust means will end up foolish and poor. Whether at work, school, or play, we should strive to be honest in all our dealings. Getting a promotion, passing an exam, or gaining prestige by dishonest means will never bring God’s blessing or lasting happiness.
Posted on Jul 11, 2018 in Jeremiah: A Walk of Sorrow for a Sinful People |
Read Jeremiah 17:1-10
God’s people continued to sin even though they had the law, the prophets of God, and history replete with God’s miracles. How could they do that? Why do we continue in sin even though we understand the eternal consequences? Jeremiah says the heart is deceitful. And their evil ways are inscribed with a diamond point on their stony hearts. The Hebrews symbolized the various aspects of a person by locating them in certain physical organs. The heart was the organ of reason, intelligence, and will. So deep is our tendency to sin that only God’s redemption can deliver us.
Posted on Jul 8, 2018 in Jeremiah: A Walk of Sorrow for a Sinful People |
Read Jeremiah 16:14-21
The book of Exodus records God’s miraculous rescue of His people from Egyptian slavery (Exodus 1-15). The people’s return from exile would be so momentous that it would overshadow even the exodus from Egypt. Even though His people had been so stubborn, God would once again show His great mercy.
Posted on Jul 8, 2018 in Jeremiah: A Walk of Sorrow for a Sinful People |
Read Jeremiah 16:1-13
In Jeremiah’s culture, it was unthinkable not to show grief publicly. The absence of mourning showed the people how complete their devastation would be. So many people would die that it would be impossible to carry out customary mourning rituals for all of them.
