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In Jeremiah 23, the prophet addresses the problem of false prophets who lead the people astray with their deceptive messages. He emphasizes the importance of true shepherds who care for God's flock. He prophesies about the coming Messiah, the righteous Branch from David's line, who will bring salvation and restore righteousness to the land. God promises to gather His scattered people and hold the false prophets accountable.
In Chapter 24, Jeremiah receives a vision of two baskets of figs, symbolizing the people of Judah. The good figs represent those who will return from exile and experience God's favor, while the bad figs signify those who will face destruction due to their continued unfaithfulness.
In Jeremiah 25 the prophet delivers a message from God about a period of seventy years of Babylonian captivity. The people of Judah will face the consequences of their disobedience. Jeremiah warns the surrounding nations that they too will experience God's judgment for their sins. However, after the seventy years, God promises to punish Babylon and bring His people back to their land.
Throughout these chapters, the issue of false prophets is evident. Jeremiah's prophecies highlight the deceptive nature of those who claim to speak for God but lead the people astray. It's crucial for individuals to discern between genuine messages from God and deceitful words. Dreams and visions should be validated against God's revealed word, as Jeremiah's teachings emphasize. While God communicates through dreams and visions, these experiences must align with His established truths. The people's willingness to heed Jeremiah's warnings and turn back to God is a lesson for us today. We should be vigilant in seeking truth and comparing any spiritual experiences with the unchanging foundation of God's word to avoid falling into deception.
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In Jeremiah 23, the prophet addresses the problem of false prophets who lead the people astray with their deceptive messages. He emphasizes the importance of true shepherds who care for God's flock. He prophesies about the coming Messiah, the righteous Branch from David's line, who will bring salvation and restore righteousness to the land. God promises to gather His scattered people and hold the false prophets accountable.
In Chapter 24, Jeremiah receives a vision of two baskets of figs, symbolizing the people of Judah. The good figs represent those who will return from exile and experience God's favor, while the bad figs signify those who will face destruction due to their continued unfaithfulness.
In Jeremiah 25 the prophet delivers a message from God about a period of seventy years of Babylonian captivity. The people of Judah will face the consequences of their disobedience. Jeremiah warns the surrounding nations that they too will experience God's judgment for their sins. However, after the seventy years, God promises to punish Babylon and bring His people back to their land.
Throughout these chapters, the issue of false prophets is evident. Jeremiah's prophecies highlight the deceptive nature of those who claim to speak for God but lead the people astray. It's crucial for individuals to discern between genuine messages from God and deceitful words. Dreams and visions should be validated against God's revealed word, as Jeremiah's teachings emphasize. While God communicates through dreams and visions, these experiences must align with His established truths. The people's willingness to heed Jeremiah's warnings and turn back to God is a lesson for us today. We should be vigilant in seeking truth and comparing any spiritual experiences with the unchanging foundation of God's word to avoid falling into deception.
Support the show
We use Logos Bible Software for our show prep.
Get 5 Free Digital Books and 10% Off- HERE.
Get the Logos 10 Fundamentals for Just $50- HERE.
Check out Ryan's other podcast, God's Whole Story.
Ryan works for Men of Iron, an organization committed to changing a culture one man at a time. If you'd like to get involved, click HERE.
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YouTube | Rumble | Medium
Contact us at [email protected]
Thanks so much for listening to the show. We'll See you tomorrow.
-Ryan and Jenny