Lamentations Chapter 5
The book of Lamentations has seen the writer pouring out his grief over what happened to his people. The judgement of God had been forthcoming and now it has finally arrived and the people had no excuse…
Jeremiah Chapter 49
God is pronouncing his judgement on the other nations like Edom, Ammon etc. One question stands out for me today. Why do you boast in the valleys,Your flowing valley, O backsliding daughter?Who trusted in her treasures, saying,‘Who will come against me?’…
Jeremiah Chapter 47
The Philistines were one of the long standing enemies of Israel. If you know your Old Testament, in Judges, Samson was always fighting against the Philistines. David against Goliath – the Philistine champion warrior. And it was…
Jeremiah Chapter 46
The last few chapters showed us how, despite repeated warnings, the chosen race decided to trust in their long time enemy, Egypt, rather than listen to God. And in today’s chapter, God revealed their folly because the…
Jeremiah Chapter 43
Arrogance against God despite all the warning signs! Reading today’s chapter made me consider if much has changed since the time of Jeremiah? By now, Jeremiah’s warnings to be people have come to pass in many ways.…
Jeremiah Chapter 41
The warning in Chapter 40 comes true in today’s chapter. Johanan had warned Gedeliah that Ishmael was plotting to murder him but Gedeliah did not believe him. Why did Ishmael want to kill Gedeliah, the appointed governer…
Jeremiah Chapter 39
For I will surely deliver you, and you shall not fall by the sword; but your life shall be as a prize to you, because you have put your trust in Me,” says the Lord.’ ”~ Jeremiah 39:18 ~ What…
Jeremiah Chapter 31
Signs are everywhere! While signs are meant to guide us, warn us of potential dangers ahead, some of them can be very confusing! Just look at the some of the following signs! However, when done right, signs…
Jeremiah Chapter 27
Imagine if you were living in the times of Jeremiah and you just experienced what was described in this chapter… what would be your choice? Would you listen to the uplifting, inspiring and patriotic voices of the…
Jeremiah Chapter 21
8 “Now you shall say to this people, ‘Thus says the Lord: “Behold, I set before you the way of life and the way of death. 9 He who remains in this city shall die by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence;…