Author Archives: Joseph Malekani

Jeremiah 16 Commentary Yesterday, we read about the “four terrible things” against Israel. Today, in the opening section of Chapter 16, we can add another terrible thing against Israel. “They will die of diseases.” Of course, we have already read about war and starvation. Widespread wars, starvation, and diseases could be elements of destruction inContinueContinue reading “Jeremiah 16 Commentary”

Jeremiah 15 Commentary. Moses and Samuel parallel the “Law and the Prophets” of Luke 16. They represent the two bodies of revelation we now know as the Scripture. But that is for another day. The context here is the intercessory function of both Moses and Samuel.The Law, together with its expansion through the body ofContinueContinue reading “Jeremiah 15 Commentary”

Jeremiah 14 Commentary The LORD, Jeremiah, “them”, and “us” are often the characters in Jeremiah’s biographical discourses. The LORD gives Jeremiah a word for them, meaning Israel or the men and women of Judah, including the rulers. In this case, the LORD decrees a drought and famine on the land. This is a very difficultContinueContinue reading “Jeremiah 14 Commentary”

Jeremiah 13 Commentary First is an acted parable: the “Linen Belt.” The explanation follows, but there is still value in the raw process. The LORD gives Jeremiah instructions in installments. When the first instruction came, we know Jeremiah had no idea what the LORD wanted him to do next. Probably he thought the LORD wantedContinueContinue reading “Jeremiah 13 Commentary”

Jeremiah 12 Commentary Chapter 11 records for us a plot to kill Jeremiah at Anathoth. The LORD responded by promising to punish Anathoth. He would bring disaster on the people of Anathoth in the year of their punishment. The prophet had prayed and hoped to see the LORD’s vengeance on the plotters. Yes, the LORDContinueContinue reading “Jeremiah 12 Commentary”

Jeremiah 11 Commentary We know exactly what is happening here. The LORD plays by the rules – the Abrahamic covenant implemented. During the time of Moses, the Abrahamic covenant was reduced to the 10 Commandments – commonly referred to as the Law. This was Israel’s part of the covenant. God’s part detailed the LORD’s promiseContinueContinue reading “Jeremiah 11 Commentary”

Jeremiah 10b Commentary How does the Verse 23 fit into Adam’s original mandate of dominion, prosperity, and fruitfulness? “LORD, I know that people’s lives are not their own; it is not for them to direct their steps.” Verse 23. How does Adam execute his role if he cannot direct his own steps? Of course, AdamContinueContinue reading “Jeremiah 10b Commentary”

Jeremiah 10 Commentary “LORD, I know that people’s lives are not their own; it is not for them to direct their steps.” Verse 23. In a statement of great importance, the prophet admits and submits to the sovereignty of the Creator God. The LORD God retains total control over creation – His creation. The godsContinueContinue reading “Jeremiah 10 Commentary”

Jeremiah 9 Commentary Why is Jeremiah wishing for more tears? Well, you need more tears when you have endless trouble! How about changing location? Isn’t there a possibility of running away from trouble? Jeremiah’s world is real, and so is God’s word – current with a “happening-right-now” feel to it. So the prophet speaks asContinueContinue reading “Jeremiah 9 Commentary”

Jeremiah 8 Commentary Verse 2 hints at Israel’s pagan practices. They have consulted and worshipped the sun, the moon, and the stars. Israel has broken commandment number 1, and there are consequences. But breaking the law isn’t Israel’s biggest problem. It is Israel’s failure to realize her mistake and return to the worship of theContinueContinue reading “Jeremiah 8 Commentary”