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God restricted Jeremiah from marriage and having children, offering consolation to the bereaved or going celebratory gatherings. Through Jeremiah's obedience, the LORD provoked curiosity and provided opportunity for Jeremiah to speak God's word. The example of Jeremiah is an inspiration to God's people to submit to Him so others would come to know God and be saved by Him. Verses in order of appear...

Synopsis: God spoke to Jeremiah and said it would not matter if Moses or Samuel prayed--He would still not be favourable towards His people because they would not repent of sin and return to Him. Jeremiah struggled as he suffered for doing good, and God exhorted him to return to Him, to take the precious from the vile. God calls His faithful people to heed His call to repent and take every thought...

Synopsis: The word of the LORD came to Jeremiah in the time of drought, and the spiritual condition of Israel was as parched as their dry cisterns and riverbeds. God would bring the sword and famine false prophets said would not come as a judgment upon them. Jeremiah walked in wisdom to wait for God who supplied all their needs--and newness of life. Verses in order of appearance: Jeremiah 14:1-6 D...

God directed Jeremiah to use a linen sash to provide an illustration of what would happen to His people because they departed from Him. They were incapable of changing themselves for the better or doing good, and God is willing to go to great lengths to warn and save sinners. The question remained: would their unwillingness to change continue? Verses in order of appearance: John 9:41 Jeremiah 13:1...

Synopsis: God is the giver of all good gifts, and Christmas is the joyous time of remembering Jesus is the greatest gift given to all. Zacharias and Elizabeth were given a son named John, and he was the prophet who prepared the way for Jesus who was born of the virgin Mary. Praise God the Light of the World still shines bright! Verses in order of appearance: Luke 1:31-33 Isaiah 7:14 Luke 1:37-38 L...

Though Jeremiah trusted God and knew He was righteous, he questioned His judgments. God revealed Jeremiah was worn out by footmen when God was preparing Him to contend with horses according to His divine power. God is good to redeem times of trouble to draw us to Himself and be strengthened in faith. Verses in order of appearance: Job 1:20-22 Job 2:10 Amos 3:6 Jeremiah 12:1-2 Psalm 73:1-4 Jeremiah...

God revealed to Jeremiah the covenant He made with His people had been broken by them, and He would hold them accountable with judgment. From the beginning He commanded their obedience, yet they would not listen to Him. All God says we should do, including loving one another, not holding grudges and leaving vengeance to God. Verses in order of appearance: 2 Chronicles 34:31 Jeremiah 11:1-5 Deutero...

Synopsis: In this passage, God exposed the worthlessness of idols and His supremacy over all creatures, people and the world He created. Rather than being disheartened by signs in heaven, God's people were called to fear God and look to Him who would save them. Verses in order of appearance: Isaiah 45:22 Jeremiah 10:1-5 Genesis 1:14 Jeremiah 10:6-10 Isaiah 8:13 Luke 12:4-7 Psalm 135:15-18 Jeremiah...

Synopsis: Jeremiah lamented over God's people due to their sin, and God observed His people did not know or understand Him. Rather than boasting in our wisdom, might or riches, God calls people to glory in knowing and understanding God, and rejoice to do what God delights in. As we do this, through our lives God will make Himself known. Verses in order of appearance: Psalm 139:1-2 Jeremiah 9:1-3 E...

Through the prophet Jeremiah, God exposed the spiritual sickness of His people and would make them take their bitter medicine. Birds know the season for migration and where to fly, yet God's own people did not repent of sin or return to Him in time of need. Are you among those willing to heed God's voice and walk in His ways? Verses in order of appearance: Isaiah 56:12 Jeremiah 7:32-34 Deuteronomy...

Synopsis: God directed Jeremiah to stand at the gate of the temple and declare to God's people their need to thoroughly amend their ways and doings, a timeless and relevant message for all who profess to know and worship God. By looking back to God's previous judgments, those who refused to listen, be corrected or incorporate God's word into their lives were looking at their future. Are we willing...

Israel resembled a person suffering from a spiritually fatal condition due to sin, and God plainly told His people their prognosis of destruction from the north. Rather than standing, seeing and asking for the good old paths to walk in, they were determined to go their own way. Are you someone who delights in God's word or see it as a reproach? Verses in order of appearance: 2 Chronicles 16:12-13...

God sent Jeremiah to Jerusalem to see if he could find one man who did justly and sought the truth, but among the rich and poor there was not one found. God would send Babylon from the north to prune foreign branches from the vine of Israel that were not his, yet the inhabitants of Jerusalem would not repent of sin, return and fear God. All God's people ought to examine themselves and ensure our l...

Through the prophet Jeremiah, God clearly outlined His charges to His backsliding people and the way back to Him. He called them to put away their abominations and return to Him, as unrelenting destruction was coming from the north on account of their sin. Would they continue to believe lying prophets or have a change in heart to respond to God's word by faith in Him and evict sinful thoughts that...

Synopsis: Through the prophet Jeremiah, God addressed His people who had forsaken Him for idols. Compared to the northern kingdom God, Judah was worse because they returned to Him in pretence, remaining fickle and faithless. There was (and is!) healing and restoration for God's backsliding children who repent of sin and return to Jesus our LORD in truth. Verses in order of appearance: Jeremiah 3:1...

To people who forsook the LORD and justified themselves, God remembered them and how in early days they once used to seek Him. Through the prophet, God brought charges against His people because they worshipped idols and forgot Him. The Bible teaches judgment begins at the house of God, and His people do well to heed His voice, repent of sin and turn to Him again. Verses in order of appearance: 2...

Synopsis: Before Jeremiah was conceived or born, God knew and ordained him to be a prophet to the nations. Over the course of ministry that spanned decades, God's grace was shown by speaking to God's own people who rejected His counsel and rebuke. Jeremiah was enabled to do what some would see as a thankless and pointless task because God was with Him and is faithful to fulfill His awesome purpose...

In response to Ruth's request, Boaz went to the gate to find the nearest kinsman to organise the purchase of Naomi's land as well as Ruth's redemption. When the closest kinsman was unable to redeem, Boaz was glad and willing to acquire Ruth as wife. Through them God provided Naomi a son, a beautiful illustration of God's grace extended to all by the Gospel. Verses in order of appearance: Ruth 4:1-...

Synopsis: In submission to her mother-in-law, Ruth went to the threshing floor to communicate her desire for Boaz to perform the duty of a near kinsman. Boaz rejoiced at her request, and in the morning he sent Ruth home loaded with barley. Naomi was confident Boaz would settle the matter that day, and Christians can be at rest knowing Jesus has done all to redeem everyone who repents and trusts in...

With permission from Naomi, Ruth sought to glean in the field where she found favour and happened to go into the field of Boaz. What seemed by chance was orchestrated by the LORD to show Himself faithful to the living and the dead. The passage shows how obedience to God in a little things brings His blessing upon our whole lives. Verses in order of appearance: Deuteronomy 24:17-18 Ruth 2:1-3 Levit...

Synopsis: Set in the days of the judges, the first chapter of the book of Ruth introduces the reader to Naomi and Ruth her faithful daughter-in-law of Moab who went to Bethlehem together. Tragedy had caused Naomi to grow bitter, yet in time she would come to appreciate virtuous Ruth whose loyal love points to Christ and remains inspirational to this day. When God's hand seems against us, He is alw...

Synopsis: The period of the Judges began with everyone doing what was right in their own eyes without a king, and the book concludes in the same way. The Israelites were more concerned to keep their word than to obey God's word, to avoid their own curses than to do what brought blessing. Their self-inflicted wounds provide opportunity for wise self-reflection: are we those who do what is right in...

After suffering painful defeats, humbled tribes of Israel were led by God to go up to battle a third time against the Benjamites. When the self-confident Benjamites saw the smoke of Gibeah rising up, they panicked knowing disaster had come upon them. God has graciously provided an opportunity for all people to place renewed confidence in God rather than ourselves or our previous success. Verses in...

After hearing the testimony of the Levite whose wife had been murdered, all Israel united to avenge her death by executing the men of Gibeah they held responsible. When the Benjamites refused to listen, it quickly escalated into a civil war that resulted in many deaths. Israel sought the LORD desperately, and God gave encouragement of victory. Verses in order of appearance: Ecclesiastes 8:11 Judge...

Synopsis: In a dark season of Israel's history, a wayfaring Levite and his concubine were involved in one of the most infamous and sobering incidents that demonstrate the horrors of sin that bring death. Idolatry led to a steep decline of morality. The Light of the World Jesus Christ has shone in a world darkened with sin and provides hope of forgiveness, healing and salvation the Law of Moses nev...