In Lamentations 1-3, Jerusalem mourns its desolation and the harsh consequences of its sins; the city, once bustling and revered, now sits solitary and in distress, suffering under God's wrath due to its transgressions. The poignant laments reflect the profound grief and devastation of the people, who recall better days and plead for God's mercy amidst their suffering.
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Today’s Reading: Read Lamentations 1-3:36 Sadness is no fun, is it? Different people handle being sad in different ways. Some people keep it inside and...
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GOSPEL CONVERSATION OPPORTUNITY The Israelites faced a lot of challenges due to their disobedience. Read Romans 8:28. Thank God that He can work all things...
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In Jeremiah 51, God proclaims a severe judgment on Babylon, destining it for desolation due to its harsh treatment of Israel. Psalm 137 reflects the deep lament of the exiled Israelites, yearning for Jerusalem and expressing a fervent wish for retribution against Babylon.
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Today’s Reading: Read Psalm 137:1-8 Do you know anyone who loves to sing? Truthfully, I’m one of those people! I sing all of the time....
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In Jeremiah 49-50 (CSB), God declares judgement on various nations including Ammon, Edom, Damascus, Kedar, Hazor, Elam, and Babylon forecasting their eventual desolation due to their arrogance and betrayal.
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Today’s Reading: Read Jeremiah 50; Jeremiah 51:61-64 Have you ever watched a race and thought you knew for sure who the winner was going to...
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Today’s Reading: Read Jeremiah 45; 46:1-9, 13-19, 27-28; Jeremiah 47; Jeremiah 48:1-3 Spend some time as a family talking about what it means to say,...
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In Jeremiah 45-48 (CSB), the Lord addresses Baruch with a stern warning of impending disaster for the land but promises his personal safety. He also proclaims judgments against Egypt, the Philistines, and Moab, underscoring their pride and aggression, with a final note on Moab's eventual restoration.
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In Obadiah, the prophecy declares God's judgment on Edom for their pride and violence against their brother nation, Judah, promising that Edom will be made insignificant and desolate. Psalms 82 and 83 call for God's righteous judgment against the wicked and a plea for divine intervention against the enemies conspiring to eradicate Israel, affirming God's supreme authority over all nations.
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Today’s Reading: Read Read Obadiah; Psalm 82; Psalm 83 Do you know who your next-door neighbor is? Does your family spend time with them? Do...
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In this episode of Sermon Notes, host Jay Strother and guest Brian Ball delve into the profound themes of the book of Jeremiah.
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