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Jeremiah 25 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The LORD would punish Israel for her wickedness. Not exactly the right statement from this chapter. The LORD would punish Israel for failing to listen to the word of the LORD. Yes, you have sinned and I understand, but repent; forsake idolatry and return to me. This is the word ofContinueContinue reading “Jeremiah 25 Commentary”

Jeremiah 24 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The Book of Jeremiah is a collection of prophetic utterances. It is a set of sermons delivered to a people that the LORD always hoped would forsake their wickedness and return to Him. There is no interest in chronological order. However, there is prophetic order – which is most important. InContinueContinue reading “Jeremiah 24 Commentary”

Jeremiah 23 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com By ‘shepherds’ the LORD is probably referring to the many kings of Judah’s closing years. They failed the LORD; they failed the people. The LORD would provide another set of good shepherds; another leadership team. We have more details about this grand plan. It all boils down to the righteous Branch,ContinueContinue reading “Jeremiah 23 Commentary”

Jeremiah 22 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The chapter opens with Jeremiah’s sermon at the palace. “Attend to matters of justice. Set things right between people. Rescue victims from their exploiters. Don’t take advantage of the homeless, the orphans, the widows. Stop the murdering!” But who is interested! Chapter 22 would easily make for a decent summary ofContinueContinue reading “Jeremiah 22 Commentary”

Jeremiah 21 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com This is Jeremiah’s life. Today he is beaten at the Temple, tomorrow he is consulted by the King. Of course, these events may be wide apart and not exactly following each other, as may be suggested by the order of appearance in the book. The Pashhur of verse 1 who KingContinueContinue reading “Jeremiah 21 Commentary”

Jeremiah 20 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com It’s been coming, probably even long overdue. The Priest Pashhur cannot take it anymore.  Jeremiah is beaten and detained overnight at the Temple. The prophet’s piercing messages have finally earned Jeremiah a beating and imprisonment. After his release and undeterred by the beating, the prophet delivers yet another prophecy. This timeContinueContinue reading “Jeremiah 20 Commentary”

Jeremiah 19 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Jeremiah’s Second Trip to the Potter’s House. Jeremiah has a mobile pulpit: the temple gate, the city gate, the valley, and the temple court. We shall read about other places like the king’s palace. The word of the LORD must be read and heard everywhere! During Jeremiah’s first trip to theContinueContinue reading “Jeremiah 19 Commentary”

Jeremiah 18 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com “Don’t I have the right to do with you people of Israel what the potter did with the clay?” What a powerful illustration! The potter has the picture of what he wants – the purpose or the reason. So he sets out to work the clay and defines the shape, strength,ContinueContinue reading “Jeremiah 18 Commentary”

Jeremiah 17 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com It is all about the heart. The LORD searches the minds and tests the hearts of people. Judah’s sin is great and solidly engraved within people’s hearts. The LORD has seen it and will punish it. This can be scary! What is the condition of my heart? Yes, even behind supposedlyContinueContinue reading “Jeremiah 17 Commentary”

Jeremiah 16 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Yesterday, we read about the “four terrible things” against Israel. Today and 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. Could it be that widespread wars, starvation, and diseasesContinueContinue reading “Jeremiah 16 Commentary”