August 14 | Be Careful Who You Listen To
Today’s Reading: Read Jeremiah 25:1-14; 26:1-15; 28:15 Let’s play a game! Choose someone in your family to wear a blindfold. Choose someone else to be...
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August 14, 2024
August 14, 2024
Jeremiah 25-28
In Jeremiah 25-28, the prophet announces a 70-year exile for Judah due to their unfaithfulness, using symbolic actions to illustrate God's judgment extending to other nations as well. The narrative further intensifies as Jeremiah confronts false prophet Hananiah, emphasizing the grave consequences of misleading God's people.
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Understanding God’s Unchanging Character in Life’s Challenges
In this episode of Sermon Notes, host Jay Strother and guest Brian Ball dive deep into understanding God's character and responding with joy during challenging times.
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August 13 | CONSEQUENCES
Today’s Reading: Read Jeremiah 21:10; 22:1-9; 23:1-8,24 What happens if you go outside in the rain without an umbrella? Most likely, you get wet! What...
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August 13, 2024
August 13, 2024
Jeremiah 21-24
In Jeremiah 21-24, the prophet delivers harsh truths to Zedekiah and the people of Jerusalem, emphasizing the inevitability of Babylonian conquest due to their persistent disobedience. Jeremiah contrasts God's judgment with His promise, illustrating through the parable of the figs that those who are faithful, like the good figs, will ultimately experience restoration and blessings, while the unfaithful face severe repercussions.
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August 12 | God is the Potter, Israel is the Clay
Today’s Reading: Read Jeremiah 17:5-8, 10, 14-27; 18:1-10; 19:1-8, 10-15 Let’s have fun creating today! Grab some play dough and spend some time crafting a...
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August 12, 2024
August 12, 2024
Jeremiah 17-20
In Jeremiah 17-20, the text highlights the deep-rooted sin of Judah, comparing it to a permanent inscription on their hearts, showcasing their unfaithfulness despite the blessings promised to those who trust in God. Jeremiah's role as a prophet is painfully personal and challenging, depicting vivid parables like the potter’s clay to illustrate God’s control and the dire consequences of disobedience.
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August 11 | Week 32 Gospel Conversation Opportunity
GOSPEL CONVERSATION OPPORTUNITY Read Jeremiah 8:21 I am broken by the brokenness of my dear people; I mourn: horror has taken hold of me. Sin...
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August 10 | What is on the way….
Today’s Reading: Read Jeremiah 13:15-20; 14:1-10, 19-22; 16:14 As a family, dream about what life will look like for you in the next five years....
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August 10, 2024
August 10, 2024
Jeremiah 13-16
In Jeremiah 13-16, the prophet uses vivid imagery to symbolize Judah's corruption and the futility of their pride, predicting severe judgment and inevitable exile due to their disobedience and idolatry. The narrative starkly portrays God's deep sorrow over His people's betrayal, yet also His unwavering resolve to bring justice and eventually restore them.
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August 9 | The Weeping Prophet
Today’s Reading: Read Jeremiah 9:1-21; 10:1-18; 11:1-20; 12:1-4 What is something that makes you sad? Share with your family a time when something happened that...
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August 9, 2024
August 9, 2024
Jeremiah 9-12
In Jeremiah 9-12, the prophet mourns deeply for the sins and impending destruction of his people, highlighting their deceit, betrayal, and disregard for God's commands, which brings severe judgment and exile. Despite his sorrow, Jeremiah also conveys God's call for genuine knowledge of Him, contrasting the futile boasts of wisdom, strength, and wealth with the virtues of understanding and knowing God who delights in steadfast love, justice, and righteousness.
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