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Jeremiah 15 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Moses and Samuel parallel the “Law and the Prophets” of Luke 16. They represent the two bodies of revelations 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 bodyContinueContinue reading “Jeremiah 15 Commentary”

Jeremiah 14 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com 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 veryContinueContinue reading “Jeremiah 14 Commentary”

Jeremiah 13 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com 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. We would guess Jeremiah had no idea what the LORD wanted him to do next. Probably he thought the LORD wanted him to lookContinueContinue reading “Jeremiah 13 Commentary”

Jeremiah 12 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Chapter 11 recorded for us a plot to kill Jeremiah at Anathoth. The LORD responded by promising to punish Anathoth. He would bring disaster to 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, theContinueContinue reading “Jeremiah 12 Commentary”

Jeremiah 11 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Now we know exactly what is happening here. The LORD is playing by the rules – the Abrahamic covenant. During the time of Moses, the Abrahamic covenant was reduced to 10 Commandments – commonly referred to as the Law. This was Israel’s part of the covenant. God’s part detailed the LORD’sContinueContinue reading “Jeremiah 11 Commentary”

Jeremiah 10 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com  “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 overall control over creation – His creation. IdolsContinueContinue reading “Jeremiah 10 Commentary”

Jeremiah 9 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Why is Jeremiah wishing for more tears? Well, he has seen enough wickedness in Israel. But the problem is more serious than we think. Jeremiah references Jacob’s lying to underline Israel’s problem. It is something both endemic and inherent. Their actions are bad and so are their hearts. Even when theyContinueContinue reading “Jeremiah 9 Commentary”

Genesis 40 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The LORD takes charge of events in ordinary life to achieve His purposes. The dreams of the baker and the cupbearer are two events that are ordered by the LORD in order to achieve the LORD’S will. Chapter 40 is both transitional but also contains elements of importance by themselves.Joseph isContinueContinue reading “Genesis 40 Commentary”

Genesis 41 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Chapter 41 is the largest chapter in Genesis in terms of size. Here we see Pharaoh’s dream. The dreams are interpreted. Joseph is appointed prime minister. The seven years of abundance come and are swiftly followed by seven years of famine. The chapter ends with Israel blessing the nations. The veryContinueContinue reading “Genesis 41 Commentary”

Jeremiah 8 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com 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 ofContinueContinue reading “Jeremiah 8 Commentary”