August 17 | Jerusalem Falls!
Today’s Reading: Read Jeremiah 39:1-5; Psalm 74; Psalm 79 Parents, start off today’s time by asking your kids a question that you already know the...
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August 17, 2024
August 17, 2024
Jeremiah 38-40; Psalms 74; 79
In Jeremiah 38-40, officials imprison Jeremiah in a muddy cistern for demoralizing the people with prophecies of doom, but he is rescued by Ebed-melech. Jeremiah continues to deliver God’s stern message of inevitable conquest by Babylon, and parallel themes of divine justice and mercy are echoed in Psalms 74 and 79.
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August 16 | A Promised Rescue
Today’s Reading: Read Jeremiah 33; Jeremiah 34:12-22; Jeremiah 36 When my daughter was little, she loved her blanket – a lot! She needed it for...
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August 16, 2024
August 16, 2024
Jeremiah 33-37
In Jeremiah 33-37, God promises restoration and peace to Israel and Judah, pledging health, joy, and the continuation of David's line despite the ongoing Babylonian siege. Jeremiah faces imprisonment and interacts with King Zedekiah, highlighting the tension between divine prophecy and human politics.
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August 15, 2024
August 15, 2024
Jeremiah 29-32
In Jeremiah 29-32, Jeremiah writes a letter to the exiles in Babylon, instructing them to build lives there and seek the welfare of the city, promising that God has plans for their future welfare and a hopeful return. This period of captivity and later chapters outline a vision of restoration and renewal, emphasizing a new covenant where God will write His law on their hearts, ensuring a deep, enduring relationship with His people.
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August 15 | The Israelites Begin Exile
Today’s Reading: Read Jeremiah 29:1-19; 30:10-11; 31:1-28,31-40; 32:37-44 Grab some paper and draw a picture of a flower. When you look at the picture, can...
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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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