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In our reading today we will complete the book of Jeremiah with the reading of Jeremiah 47-52.  We will also begin the book of Lamentations with the reading of chapters 1 and 2. I’m calling today’s episode “The Weeping Prophet.”

This is a long reading today because of the fact that we are catching up from the missed episodes caused by my unexpected hospital stay. Next Friday’s episode will be a bit long as well, and then we will be caught up and be back to the regular schedule. Thanks for your patience.

I’ll read the final chapters from Jeremiah, then I’ll have a brief introduction to Lamentations before reading chapters 1 and two, then I will have some brief comments on the closing chapters of Jeremiah. After this, I’ll have an “On this day in church history” about a very important figure that you should know about. Then we’ll have a brief time of prayer to close the episode.

Comments on Jeremiah

In the book of Jeremiah, much of what we read was God warning the people of coming judgement, and does not make for “fun” reading, does it? But imagine how difficult it was to be in Jeremiah’s shoes, being the one chosen to deliver these messages. No wonder he is known as the weeping prophet. It’s so much better to talk about the love of God, His faithfulness, His love, His forgiveness, His grace. But for there to be forgiveness and grace, there must be a turning away from sin. There must be repentance. And often, the people who were under judgment showed that they had no interest in following the will of the Lord.

In Genesis 6:3 God said, “My Spirit will not contend with man forever.” God is patient, but He does not wait forever. This is true for nations, and it is true with individuals.

It would be a good thing for each of us, if there is something in our life that we know is not pleasing to God, to come to grips with it and ask for forgiveness and His strength to leave it behind…to get it out of our life.  How terrible it would be to continue to ignore His pleading to turn to Him. How terrible it would be to come to the end of God’s patience. 

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Today's Bible Translation

Bible translation used in today's episode: Jeremiah Ch. 47-49 NLT; Ch. 50-52 HCSB

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Steve Webb 0:00But he doesn't wait forever

Steve Webb 0:10Hello, this is the Lifespring family Audio Bible coming to you from Riverside, California, podcasting since 2004. I'm your OG God caster Steve Webb. This is a daily podcast and we're reading through the entire Bible in a year. How's your day going? I'm happy to see you. Welcome. In our reading. Today we're going to complete the book of Jeremiah with a reading of chapters 47 through 52. And we'll also begin the book of Lamentations with the reading of chapters one and two. I'm calling the episode The weeping prophet. Now this is a long reading today because of the fact that we're catching up from the missed ep...