IRTWBEY365 (I Read The Whole Bible Every Year Podcast)

Summary

Jeremiah 23

Condemnations of the shepherds who led the people astray through false prophecies.

They used there position for there personal gain.

God will hold them accountable.

God will restore his people.

Summary: God is of order. God anointed leaders to lead his flocks in righteousness and in sin. Disobedience come with consequences from God.

Ch. 24

Talks about 2 fig trees.

Good fig trees represented the exiles from Jerusalem.

Bad fig trees represented the people in Jerusalem not taken into exile.

Summary: How God rewards his people who turn to him for repentance and punish those who rebel.

Ch 25

The prophet delivers a message of judgement to the people of Jerusalem and other nations.

Repent and turn back to God.

There are consequences to disobedience and idolatry.

Gods justice

Summary: We are all held accountable for our sin and obedience to God.

Summary. Jer 18-22

18        - Message of the potter's vessel

- Illustrates God's sovereignty and ability to shape nations

- Emphasizes the need for repentance and warns of judgment

 

19        - Symbolic act of breaking the clay jar

- Proclaims the destruction of Jerusalem

- Condemns the wicked practices in the Valley of Hinnom

 

20        - Persecution and opposition faced by Jeremiah

- Pashhur, a priest, arrests and beats Jeremiah for his prophetic messages

- Jeremiah expresses his frustration and cries out to God

 

21        - Message to King Zedekiah and the people of Judah

- Warns of the impending siege and destruction of Jerusalem

- Advises surrender to the Babylonians to save their lives

 

22        - Messages concerning the kings of Judah

- Rebukes King Jehoiakim for his injustice and oppression

- Prophecy of judgment and disgrace for Jehoiakim and his descendants

- Emphasizes the importance of righteous and just leadership

Chapter 14

The chapter opens with a message from God to Jeremiah about the drought in the land of Israel. There was a serious famine in the land because they have sinned against God.

Jeremiah 14:3 NIV

[3] The nobles send their servants for water;they go to the cistern but find no water.They return with their jars unfilled;dismayed and despairing,they cover their heads.

but Jeremiah interceded for the people . Jeremiah 14:9 NIV

[9] Why are you like a man taken by surprise, like a warrior powerless to save? You are among us, Lord, and we bear your name; do not forsake us!

The Lord replied Jeremiah and said

Jeremiah 14:10 NIV

[10] This is what the Lord says about this people: “They greatly love to wander; they do not restrain their feet. So the Lord does not accept them; he will now remember their wickedness and punish them for their sins.”

The Lord told Jeremiah to stop praying for the people of Judah . He said

Jeremiah 14:12 NIV

[12] Although they fast, I will not listen to their cry; though they offer burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them. Instead, I will destroy them with the sword, famine and plague.”

Lessons

Our God is a just God. We should live blameless before Him .

Jeremiah 15

God continues to pronounce His unappeasable anger on the Israelites.

Jeremiah 15:1 NIV

[1] Then the Lord said to me: “Even if Moses and Samuel were to stand before me, my heart would not go out to this people. Send them away from my presence! Let them go!

Jeremiah 15:2 NIV

[2] And if they ask you, ‘Where shall we go?’ tell them, ‘This is what the Lord says: “ ‘Those destined for death, to death; those for the sword, to the sword; those for starvation, to starvation; those for captivity, to captivity.’

God called for true repentance

Jeremiah 15:19 NIV

[19] Therefore this is what the Lord says: “If you repent, I will restore you that you may serve me; if you utter worthy, not worthless, words, you will be my spokesman. Let this people turn to you, but you must not turn to them.

Jeremiah 16

God instructed Jeremiah not to marry or have children because huge destruction awaits everyone in the city.

Jeremiah 16:3 - 4 NIV

[3] For this is what the Lord says about the sons and daughters born in this land and about the women who are their mothers and the men who are their fathers: [4] “They will die of deadly diseases. They will not be mourned or buried but will be like dung lying on the ground. They will perish by sword and famine, and their dead bodies will become food for the birds and the wild animals.”

The Lord also told Jeremiah to not mourn with anyone during funerals or any house where there is feasting because

Jeremiah 16:9 NIV

[9] For this is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says: Before your eyes and in your days I will bring an end to the sounds of joy and gladness and to the voices of bride and bridegroom in this place.

Jeremiah 17

The sins of Judah cannot be hidden.

Do not trust in any man .

Jeremiah 17:5 NIV

[5] This is what the Lord says: “Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who draws strength from mere flesh and whose heart turns away from the Lord.

[15] They keep saying to me, “Where is the word of the Lord? Let it now be fulfilled!”

The Sabbath should be observed. God wanted the people to keep the Sabbath holy by doing no work

Jeremiah 17:27 NIV

[27] But if you do not obey me to keep the Sabbath day holy by not carrying any load as you come through the gates of Jerusalem on the Sabbath day, then I will kindle an unquenchable fire in the gates of Jerusalem that will consume her fortresses.’ ”

Jeremiah 10-13 Summary

 

Chapter 10: This chapter addresses the folly of idolatry and contrasts it with the greatness of God. Jeremiah warns against worshiping idols and emphasizes that they are powerless and cannot compare to the living God. He urges the people of Israel to turn away from their idolatrous practices and instead fear and worship the true God.

 

Chapter 11:  focuses the covenant between God and the people of Judah and reminds them of their obligations to obey and worship Him. However, the people have consistently broken the covenant, turning to idolatry and wickedness. God warns of the consequences of their disobedience and reveals a conspiracy against Jeremiah's life, promising judgment upon his enemies.

 

Chapter 12: Jeremiah expresses his frustration and confusion about the prosperity of the wicked and the suffering of the righteous. He questions why God allows the wicked to prosper and why the land is filled with violence. God responds to Jeremiah, assuring him that He will deal with the wicked and bring justice in due time.

 

Chapter 13: Through the symbolic act of a linen belt, God illustrates the deterioration and impending judgment of Judah. The people of Judah were meant to cling to God, just as a belt clings to a person's waist, but they have turned away from Him. God declares that He will bring disaster upon them and scatter them among the nations because of their stubbornness and idolatry.

Chapter 7.

Jeremiah prophesied that they would suffer at the hands of a conquering nation but that the day would come that Israel would be gathered and again become the Lord's people.

Lesson

“The more we know of Jesus, the more we will love Him. The more we know of Jesus, the more we will trust Him. The more we know of Jesus, the more we will want to be like Him and to be with Him by becoming the manner of men and women that He wishes us to be.

Chapter 8

God tells Jeremiah to ask the people why they won't pick themselves up again once they've fallen. They keep sliding backwards and never do anything constructive to better themselves. None of the people get back on course, which even birds know how to do.

Lesson

Without God, what knowledge one accumulates in actuality amounts to nothing. 10-12 A society will look to its elders and leaders for guidance. The wise men, priests, and prophets of Judah have rejected God's wisdom for their own wisdom. Neither are they ashamed of their decision.

Chapter 9

Jerusalem and Judah will be so thoroughly devastated that the animals and birds will run away. God says again that he's punishing people for disobeying his law by worshipping Baals and other gods. God tells the people to line up some women to sing sad songs about what's going down.

Lesson

God's Message: "'Dead bodies everywhere, scattered at random like sheep and goat dung in the fields, Like wheat cut down by reapers and left to rot where it falls. '" 23 God's Message: "Don't let the wise brag of their wisdom. Don't let heroes brag of their exploits.

Jeremiah chapters 4–6 serves as a powerful call to repentance and warns of the impending judgment and devastation that will befall Israel if they continue in their sinful ways. These passages emphasize the need for genuine, internal transformation, true obedience to God‘s commands, and a rejection of false confidence. Jeremiah acts as a faithful messenger, urging Israel to turn away from their sins and seek forgiveness from God.

God reminded Jeremiah that the northern kingdom of Israel was deeply idolatrous, yet God still called to them saying, “Return to Me.” God told Jeremiah to invite Israel – though they were scattered in exile throughout the Assyrian empire – to return to Him. This shame was constant and could not be done away with until the children of Israel genuinely repented and returned to the LORD. This is the appropriate expression of broken repentance that should mark God’s backsliding children. There is no excuse or explanation given.

Song of Songs 5-8

Ch. 5

A Shulamite woman has a dream of her groom seeking her. She wakes up and can’t find him. She reaches out to a watchmen to help her find him.

Summary: Our desires to want to give love or be loved back.

Ch. 6

The groom looking for his bride. They admire each other and shows affection.

Summary: We can have intense love and desire for someone we love.

Ch. 7

How the bride and groom express there love for one another.

Summary: How we can have a desire to express our love for God, the church and people . The expression of showing love.

Ch.8

There love has gotten stronger and reminiscing on how you started the relationship.

Summary: Love is the key.

Summary of SS 1-4

The book depicts a series of passionate and intimate exchanges between a bride, Shulammite woman, and her belove Solomon. Through poetic language, the lovers express their longing, desire, and admiration for one another.

The book portrays love as a profound and transformative force, celebrating its power to unite and bring joy. It explores themes of desire, fidelity, and the beauty of love in its various stages, from courtship to marriage.

The book is seen as an allegory for the love between God and His people, with God representing the bridegroom and the people symbolizing the bride. It highlights the intimacy and devotion that can be found in the spiritual relationship between the divine and the human.