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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”

Jeremiah 7 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Chapter 7 begins the famous temple sermon. Jeremiah is commanded to stand at the gate of the temple and preach from there. Two points stand out. Firstly, clean house: treat each other justly; don’t oppress the poor, the fatherless, and the widows; and don’t shed innocent blood. Secondly, don’t follow otherContinueContinue reading “Jeremiah 7 Commentary”

Jeremiah 6 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Nighttime should bring relief to a troubled soul. But not when the LORD has ordered trouble on your life! It doesn’t matter; day or night. The LORD heals the fatigue of the day in the night. But not anymore for Jerusalem. Intense trouble should speak to the soul. When a troubleContinueContinue reading “Jeremiah 6 Commentary”

Jeremiah 5 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Run through your streets! Look around! See for yourselves! Search the marketplaces! Can you find one person who does what is right? If you can, the LORD will forgive Jerusalem. We have the repeat of Abraham’s request to the LORD concerning Sodom. “Are you really going to destroy the innocent withContinueContinue reading “Jeremiah 5 Commentary”

Jeremiah 4 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The LORD God has decided and won’t change His mind; Jerusalem will be destroyed. Jerusalem’s wicked ways are the reason for the destruction. But knows this information? The city is peaceful and goes about life as always. Who wouldn’t think of our own times! People eating and drinking, marrying and givingContinueContinue reading “Jeremiah 4 Commentary”

Jeremiah 3 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Faithlessness and unfaithfulness – that is the main subject of the chapter. Faithlessness is the situation with unbelievers. They don’t know who the LORD is. Their actions are an abomination before the LORD. Unfaithfulness, on the other hand, concerns the saint. They are in a marriage relationship with the LORD butContinueContinue reading “Jeremiah 3 Commentary”

Jeremiah 2 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Chapter 2 is a direct sermon. Israel has forsaken her God. She has committed two sins: forsaking her God; and secondly, replacing the worship of the one true God with countless counterfeits. Jeremiah explains it to us clearly. You first forsake the Creator God. Then you create your own useless god.ContinueContinue reading “Jeremiah 2 Commentary”

Jeremiah 1 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The introduction to the Book places the work of the prophet Jeremiah somewhere between 627 B.C and 587 B.C. But God’s work began way before the prophet was born. This is significant! The LORD God isn’t making Boardroom decisions every day. He knows the end from the beginning. Nothing surprises Him.ContinueContinue reading “Jeremiah 1 Commentary”