Studies in Jeremiah

Wrapping up the book of Jeremiah.

Wrapping up the book of Jeremiah.

Jeremiah prophesies against some of the nations surrounding Judah.

Jeremiah prophesies against some of the nations surrounding Judah.

Words of encouragement for a discouraged Baruch.

Words of encouragement for a discouraged Baruch.

Even with the judgement of the Lord upon Jerusalem and Judah fresh in their minds, the remnent of Israel that was not removed to exile in Babylon still refused to listen to the Lord. The Lord still was willing to protect His people if they would only obey His word; yet they verbally rejected Him and soon suffered the consequences.

Even with the judgement of the Lord upon Jerusalem and Judah fresh in their minds, the remnent of Israel that was not removed to exile in Babylon still refused to listen to the Lord. The Lord still was willing to protect His people if they would only obey His word; yet they verbally rejected Him and soon suffered the consequences.

Down to the very end, the Lord gave Judah a chance to avoid the judgement pronounced upon it, through Jeremiah. Even then, the people would not listen and the fall of Jerusalem soon followed, though those that believed the Lord were spared.

Down to the very end, the Lord gave Judah a chance to avoid the judgement pronounced upon it, through Jeremiah. Even then, the people would not listen and the fall of Jerusalem soon followed, though those that believed the Lord were spared.