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Jeremiah 26 transports us into a dramatic courtroom scene in the early reign of Jehoiakim. God commands Jeremiah to stand in the Temple courtyard and proclaim judgment: if the people will not listen to His law and His prophets, He will make the Temple like Shiloh and Jerusalem a curse (vv. 4–6). God often gives... Continue Reading →
Jeremiah 23:1–4 — Judgment on Corrupt Shepherds and God’s Promise to Gather His Flock 1 “Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture!” says Yahweh.2 Therefore Yahweh, the God of Israel, says against the shepherds who feed my people: “You have scattered my flock, driven them away, and have not... Continue Reading →
Jeremiah 17:1–4 — Sin Engraved on the Heart Jeremiah 17:1–4 (WEB)“The sin of Judah is written with a pen of iron, and with the point of a diamond. It is engraved on the tablet of their heart, and on the horns of your altars. While their children remember their altars and their Asherah poles by... Continue Reading →
Jeremiah 15 opens with a shocking statement. God tells Jeremiah that even if Moses and Samuel, the greatest intercessors in Israel’s history, stood before Him to plead for the nation, He would still refuse to turn away judgment. In other words, the rebellion in Judah had reached such depth that even prayer could not reverse... Continue Reading →
Jeremiah 13 records one of the most dramatic symbolic actions in the Old Testament. Instead of merely speaking a message, God requires Jeremiah to live it. The Lord tells him to purchase a linen waistband and wear it against his body. The Hebrew word used here for “waistband” or “belt” is אֵזוֹר (ēzôr), a term... Continue Reading →
There are moments in Scripture when God’s voice does not thunder — it aches. Jeremiah 11 is one of those moments. It is not merely a chapter of judgment or discipline; it is the cry of a wounded covenant Partner. When I first read Jeremiah 11 deeply, I realized God wasn’t angry because laws were... Continue Reading →
Scripture: “Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” — 1 Corinthians 10:31 A few days ago, I stood on the sidelines at my son’s soccer championship game, a moment that should have been filled with excitement, joy, and childhood memories. The kind parents hope their kids remember with smiles years later.... Continue Reading →
“Let not the wise boast of their wisdom or the strong boast of their strength or the rich boast of their riches, but let the one who boasts boast about this:that they have the understanding to know Me…” — Jeremiah 9:23–24 INTRODUCTION: WHEN SUCCESS ISN’T ENOUGH I used to think success would fix everything. Especially... Continue Reading →
In a quiet synagogue, sunlight filters through narrow stone windows, drawing golden lines through the dust. The murmurs of the crowd hush as Jesus steps forward—calm, unwavering, filled with compassion. In the corner, Pharisees stand rigid, their eyes sharp with judgment. They’re not here to worship. They’re here to watch. A man with a withered... Continue Reading →
Introduction Is God just a figment of our imagination? Did humanity create a "sky god" in order to cope with the trials and difficulties in life? Is belief in a deity really just an evolutionary defense mechanism to help us fill the gaps of uncertainty we have about the world we exist in? These captivating... Continue Reading →
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