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The Weeping Prophet

The Weeping Prophet

IntroductionIntroduction

What is a prophet? A prophet is a person who speaks for God, in

the name of God, and who carries God's message to others Adam Noah Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob Moses

What is a prophet? A prophet is a person who speaks for God, in

the name of God, and who carries God's message to others Adam Noah Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob Moses

God revealed to all of them His plan for

salvation to give them comfort in

foreign lands

Early ProphetsEarly Prophets

Samuel @ the end of the era of the Judges

Elijah Elisha

Samuel @ the end of the era of the Judges

Elijah Elisha

Contemporaries of King Ahab, the most evil king of Israel, and his wife Jezebel

Late ProphetsLate Prophets

Major Prophets Prophecies focus on Christ

Minor Prophets Prophecies focus on His Kingdom

“Major” & “Minor” in terms of the size of the books, and NOT their importance

Major Prophets Prophecies focus on Christ

Minor Prophets Prophecies focus on His Kingdom

“Major” & “Minor” in terms of the size of the books, and NOT their importance


Major Prophets Isaiah Jeremiah Ezekiel Daniel Baruch

Jeremiah’s Scribe Deuterocanonical

Major Prophets Isaiah Jeremiah Ezekiel Daniel Baruch

Jeremiah’s Scribe Deuterocanonical


Minor Prophets Hosea Joel Amos Obadiah Jonah Micah

Minor Prophets Hosea Joel Amos Obadiah Jonah Micah


Minor Prophets (Continued) Nahum Habakkuk Zephaniah Haggai Zechariah Malachi

Minor Prophets (Continued) Nahum Habakkuk Zephaniah Haggai Zechariah Malachi


Rehoboam son of Solomon Southern Kingdom

Tribe of Benjamin & Tribe of Judah Capital: Jerusalem Kings: some good & some bad

Jeroboam son of Nebat Northern Kingdom

10 Northern Tribes Capital: Samaria Kings: All bad

Rehoboam son of Solomon Southern Kingdom

Tribe of Benjamin & Tribe of Judah Capital: Jerusalem Kings: some good & some bad

Jeroboam son of Nebat Northern Kingdom

10 Northern Tribes Capital: Samaria Kings: All bad


Assyrian Empire’s capital: Nineveh 720 B.C.: Northern Kingdom falls, carried

captive by the Assyrian Empire 700 B.C.: Sennacherib lays siege on

Jerusalem, but fails to conquer the southern Kingdom Angel of the Lord kills 185,000 Assyrian

soldiers in 1 night

Assyrian Empire’s capital: Nineveh 720 B.C.: Northern Kingdom falls, carried

captive by the Assyrian Empire 700 B.C.: Sennacherib lays siege on

Jerusalem, but fails to conquer the southern Kingdom Angel of the Lord kills 185,000 Assyrian

soldiers in 1 night


Assyrian Empire falls in 612 B.C. Babylonian Empire rules the world

Capital: Babylon

587 B.C.: Jerusalem falls & Kingdom of Judah carried captive by the Babylonian Empire

Captivity lasts 70 years

Assyrian Empire falls in 612 B.C. Babylonian Empire rules the world

Capital: Babylon

587 B.C.: Jerusalem falls & Kingdom of Judah carried captive by the Babylonian Empire

Captivity lasts 70 years


Babylonian Empire falls in 539 B.C. Persian Empire rules the world 538 B.C.: King Cyrus issued a decree for

the return of the Jews to their homeland under the supervision of Sheshbazzar, a prince from the tribe of Judah, and Zerubbabel

Babylonian Empire falls in 539 B.C. Persian Empire rules the world 538 B.C.: King Cyrus issued a decree for

the return of the Jews to their homeland under the supervision of Sheshbazzar, a prince from the tribe of Judah, and Zerubbabel


Jonah (Minor) Amos (Minor) Hosea (Minor) Isaiah (Major) Micah (Minor) Joel (Minor)

Jonah (Minor) Amos (Minor) Hosea (Minor) Isaiah (Major) Micah (Minor) Joel (Minor)

Prior to the Captivity of

Israel


Nahum (Minor) Zephaniah (Minor) Habakkuk (Minor) Jeremiah (Major) Baruch (Major)

Nahum (Minor) Zephaniah (Minor) Habakkuk (Minor) Jeremiah (Major) Baruch (Major)

During the Captivity of Israel, but Prior to the Captivity of

Judah


Daniel (Major) Ezekiel (Major) Haggai (Minor) Zechariah (Minor) Obadiah (Minor) Malachi (Minor)

Daniel (Major) Ezekiel (Major) Haggai (Minor) Zechariah (Minor) Obadiah (Minor) Malachi (Minor)

During the Captivity in Babylon

After the Return from the Captivity

ProphetessesProphetesses

Miriam, the sister of Aaron Deborah, a judge Huldah, @ the time of Josiah Anna, lived in the temple @ the time of

Christ

Miriam, the sister of Aaron Deborah, a judge Huldah, @ the time of Josiah Anna, lived in the temple @ the time of

Christ

The Book of JeremiahThe Book of Jeremiah

Born in the town of Anathoth Belongs to the priestly household of Hilkiah Name means “The Lord establishes” Jeremiah is a symbol for Christ

“When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” So they said, “Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” Matt 16:13,14

Born in the town of Anathoth Belongs to the priestly household of Hilkiah Name means “The Lord establishes” Jeremiah is a symbol for Christ

“When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” So they said, “Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” Matt 16:13,14


Received the call of God in 626 B.C. “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; Before you were born

I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations” Jer. 1:5 “Behold, I have put My words in your mouth” Jer. 1:10 “Behold, I will make My words in your mouth fire, and this people

wood, and it shall devour them.” Jer. 5:14 Main theme: Warnings & Judgments Prophet of Doom Not too many friends

Ahikam, & his son Gedaliah Ebed-Melech the Ethiopian Baruch

Received the call of God in 626 B.C. “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; Before you were born

I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations” Jer. 1:5 “Behold, I have put My words in your mouth” Jer. 1:10 “Behold, I will make My words in your mouth fire, and this people

wood, and it shall devour them.” Jer. 5:14 Main theme: Warnings & Judgments Prophet of Doom Not too many friends

Ahikam, & his son Gedaliah Ebed-Melech the Ethiopian Baruch


Prophesied during the reign of the following kings of Judah: Josiah

King @ 8, reigned for 31 years, “He did what was right in the sight of the LORD” 2 Kings 22:2 Killed by Pharaoh Necho @ Megiddo

Jehoahaz son of Josiah King @ 23, reigned for 3 months “he did evil in the sight of the LORD” 2 Kings 23:32 Removed from power by Pharaoh Necho

Prophesied during the reign of the following kings of Judah: Josiah

King @ 8, reigned for 31 years, “He did what was right in the sight of the LORD” 2 Kings 22:2 Killed by Pharaoh Necho @ Megiddo

Jehoahaz son of Josiah King @ 23, reigned for 3 months “he did evil in the sight of the LORD” 2 Kings 23:32 Removed from power by Pharaoh Necho


Jehoiakim, a.k.a. Eliakim Son of Josiah King @ 25, reigned for 11 years “He did evil in the sight of the LORD” 2 Kings

23:37 Put in power by Pharaoh Necho, who renamed him

Jehoiakim Became a vassal to Nebuchadnezzar, King of

Babylon, but rebelled against him after 3 years

Jehoiakim, a.k.a. Eliakim Son of Josiah King @ 25, reigned for 11 years “He did evil in the sight of the LORD” 2 Kings

23:37 Put in power by Pharaoh Necho, who renamed him

Jehoiakim Became a vassal to Nebuchadnezzar, King of

Babylon, but rebelled against him after 3 years


Jehoiachin Son of Jehoiakim King @ 18, reigned for 3 months “He did evil in the sight of the LORD” 2 Kings 24:9 Taken captive by Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon 1st Deportation, Jer. 52:28-30

Jehoiachin Son of Jehoiakim King @ 18, reigned for 3 months “He did evil in the sight of the LORD” 2 Kings 24:9 Taken captive by Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon 1st Deportation, Jer. 52:28-30


Zedekiah, a.k.a. Mattaniah Son of Josiah King @ 21, reigned for 11 years “He did evil in the sight of the LORD” 2 Kings 24:19 Rebelled against Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon Babylon laid siege on Jerusalem for 2 years Zedekiah was captured trying to escape Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon, killed Zedekiah’s sons in

front of him, then put out his eyes and took him prisoner to Babylon

Judah taken captive & temple destroyed 2nd Deportation, Jer. 52:28-30

Zedekiah, a.k.a. Mattaniah Son of Josiah King @ 21, reigned for 11 years “He did evil in the sight of the LORD” 2 Kings 24:19 Rebelled against Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon Babylon laid siege on Jerusalem for 2 years Zedekiah was captured trying to escape Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon, killed Zedekiah’s sons in

front of him, then put out his eyes and took him prisoner to Babylon

Judah taken captive & temple destroyed 2nd Deportation, Jer. 52:28-30


Gedaliah Made Governor of Judah Killed in the 7th month by Ishmael the son of

Nethaniah Johanan the son of Kareah killed Ishmael the son of

Nethaniah, and fled to Egypt taking with him Jeremiah and Baruch by force

Gedaliah Made Governor of Judah Killed in the 7th month by Ishmael the son of

Nethaniah Johanan the son of Kareah killed Ishmael the son of

Nethaniah, and fled to Egypt taking with him Jeremiah and Baruch by force


Babylonian Deportations from Judah 605 B.C.: in the reign of king Jehoiakim

Daniel 1 Daniel and the 3 young men carried-off to Babylon

597 B.C.: in the reign of king Jehoiachin 586 B.C.: in the reign of king Zedekiah 581 B.C.: 5 years after the fall of Judah

Jer. 52:28-30

Babylonian Deportations from Judah 605 B.C.: in the reign of king Jehoiakim

Daniel 1 Daniel and the 3 young men carried-off to Babylon

597 B.C.: in the reign of king Jehoiachin 586 B.C.: in the reign of king Zedekiah 581 B.C.: 5 years after the fall of Judah

Jer. 52:28-30


Authorship Jeremiah Baruch the scribe

Jer. 36

Ezra “Thus far are the words of Jeremiah.” Jer. 51:64 Ezra added the last chapter, Ch. 52, to record the

fulfillment of Jeremiah’s prophecies

Authorship Jeremiah Baruch the scribe

Jer. 36

Ezra “Thus far are the words of Jeremiah.” Jer. 51:64 Ezra added the last chapter, Ch. 52, to record the

fulfillment of Jeremiah’s prophecies


Short term prophecies: “I will give all Judah into the hand of the king of

Babylon, and he shall carry them captive to Babylon and slay them with the sword.” Jer. 20:4

“‘The LORD lives who brought up the children of Israel from the land of the north and from all the lands where He had driven them.’ For I will bring them back into their land which I gave to their fathers.” Jer. 16:15

Short term prophecies: “I will give all Judah into the hand of the king of

Babylon, and he shall carry them captive to Babylon and slay them with the sword.” Jer. 20:4

“‘The LORD lives who brought up the children of Israel from the land of the north and from all the lands where He had driven them.’ For I will bring them back into their land which I gave to their fathers.” Jer. 16:15


Long term prophecies “I will put My law in their minds, and write it on their

hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people.” Jer. 31:33

“‘ In those days and at that time I will cause to grow up to David a Branch of righteousness; He shall execute judgment and righteousness in the earth. In those days Judah will be saved, and Jerusalem will dwell safely. And this is the name by which she will be called: THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.’” Jer. 33:15,16

Long term prophecies “I will put My law in their minds, and write it on their

hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people.” Jer. 31:33

“‘ In those days and at that time I will cause to grow up to David a Branch of righteousness; He shall execute judgment and righteousness in the earth. In those days Judah will be saved, and Jerusalem will dwell safely. And this is the name by which she will be called: THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.’” Jer. 33:15,16


Jeremiah was given the title “Weeping Prophet” because of how much he wept over the sins of his people Idolatry, Jer. 16:10-13 Sacrificing even their children to other gods, Jer. 7:30-34

“Therefore do not pray for this people, nor lift up a cry or prayer for them, nor make intercession to Me; for I will not hear you. Do you not see what they do in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem?” Jer. 7:16

Jeremiah was given the title “Weeping Prophet” because of how much he wept over the sins of his people Idolatry, Jer. 16:10-13 Sacrificing even their children to other gods, Jer. 7:30-34

“Therefore do not pray for this people, nor lift up a cry or prayer for them, nor make intercession to Me; for I will not hear you. Do you not see what they do in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem?” Jer. 7:16


BUT, Jeremiah loved his people “O LORD, though our iniquities testify against

us, Do it for Your name’s sake; For our backslidings are many, We have sinned against You.” Jer. 14:7

“We acknowledge, O LORD, our wickedness and the iniquity of our fathers, for we have sinned against You.” Jer. 14:20

“Serve the king of Babylon, and live!” 27:17

BUT, Jeremiah loved his people “O LORD, though our iniquities testify against

us, Do it for Your name’s sake; For our backslidings are many, We have sinned against You.” Jer. 14:7

“We acknowledge, O LORD, our wickedness and the iniquity of our fathers, for we have sinned against You.” Jer. 14:20

“Serve the king of Babylon, and live!” 27:17


Jeremiah was opposed by false prophets who prophesied safety to a sinful nation: ““Thus says the LORD: ‘Even so I will break

the yoke of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon from the neck of all nations within the space of two full years.’” Jer. 28:11

Jeremiah was opposed by false prophets who prophesied safety to a sinful nation: ““Thus says the LORD: ‘Even so I will break

the yoke of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon from the neck of all nations within the space of two full years.’” Jer. 28:11


Full of Imagery Potter’s clay, Jer. 18 Two baskets of figs, Jer. 24 Ruined sash, Jer. 13 Broken jar, Jer. 19 Yoke around the neck, Jer. 27

The oracles, or prophecies, in the book of Jeremiah are not arranged in chronological order

Full of Imagery Potter’s clay, Jer. 18 Two baskets of figs, Jer. 24 Ruined sash, Jer. 13 Broken jar, Jer. 19 Yoke around the neck, Jer. 27

The oracles, or prophecies, in the book of Jeremiah are not arranged in chronological order

IntermissionIntermission


In the 18th year of king Josiah’s reign, the book of the law was found in the temple

King Josiah proceeded to raise a spiritual revival in the kingdom of Judah, but that revival died with him

After receiving the call from God, Jeremiah went and spoke the Lord’s warnings in the temple

In the 18th year of king Josiah’s reign, the book of the law was found in the temple

King Josiah proceeded to raise a spiritual revival in the kingdom of Judah, but that revival died with him

After receiving the call from God, Jeremiah went and spoke the Lord’s warnings in the temple


The temple represented a sign of safety for the Jewish people, “Will you steal, murder, commit adultery, swear

falsely, burn incense to Baal, and walk after other gods whom you do not know, and then come and stand before Me in this house which is called by My name, and say, ‘We are delivered to do all these abominations’?” Jer. 7:9,10

“Behold, I will refine them and try them; For how shall I deal with the daughter of My people?” Jer. 9:7

The temple represented a sign of safety for the Jewish people, “Will you steal, murder, commit adultery, swear

falsely, burn incense to Baal, and walk after other gods whom you do not know, and then come and stand before Me in this house which is called by My name, and say, ‘We are delivered to do all these abominations’?” Jer. 7:9,10

“Behold, I will refine them and try them; For how shall I deal with the daughter of My people?” Jer. 9:7


Years and decades of spiritual alienation from God has desensitized the hearts of the Children of Israel to sin, “Will they fall and not rise? Will one turn away and not

return? Why has this people slidden back, Jerusalem, in a perpetual backsliding?” Jer. 8:4,5

“No grapes shall be on the vine, Nor figs on the fig tree, and the leaf shall fade; And the things I have given them shall pass away from them.” Jer. 8:13

Years and decades of spiritual alienation from God has desensitized the hearts of the Children of Israel to sin, “Will they fall and not rise? Will one turn away and not

return? Why has this people slidden back, Jerusalem, in a perpetual backsliding?” Jer. 8:4,5

“No grapes shall be on the vine, Nor figs on the fig tree, and the leaf shall fade; And the things I have given them shall pass away from them.” Jer. 8:13


Jeremiah’s heart weeps “I would comfort myself in sorrow; My heart is

faint in me.” Jer. 8:18 “Oh, that my head were waters, and my eyes a

fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night for the slain of the daughter of my people!” Jer. 9:1

Jeremiah’s heart weeps “I would comfort myself in sorrow; My heart is

faint in me.” Jer. 8:18 “Oh, that my head were waters, and my eyes a

fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night for the slain of the daughter of my people!” Jer. 9:1

The Book of JeremiahThe Book of Jeremiah The warnings continue,

“Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, let not the mighty man glory in his might, nor let the rich man glory in his riches; But let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight,” says the LORD.” Jer. 9:23

“Do not learn the way of the Gentiles” Jer. 10:2

The warnings continue, “Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, let not

the mighty man glory in his might, nor let the rich man glory in his riches; But let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight,” says the LORD.” Jer. 9:23

“Do not learn the way of the Gentiles” Jer. 10:2


“Prophet of Doom”, “Gather up your wares from the land, O

inhabitant of the fortress! For thus says the LORD: “ Behold, I will throw out at this time the inhabitants of the land, and will distress them, that they may find it so.”” Jer. 10:17,18

“Prophet of Doom”, “Gather up your wares from the land, O

inhabitant of the fortress! For thus says the LORD: “ Behold, I will throw out at this time the inhabitants of the land, and will distress them, that they may find it so.”” Jer. 10:17,18


“The Weeping Prophet” “Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why are

those happy who deal so treacherously?” Jer. 12:1 “If you have run with the footmen, and they have

wearied you, then how can you contend with horses? And if in the land of peace, In which you trusted, they wearied you, then how will you do in the floodplain of the Jordan?” Jer. 12:5

“The Weeping Prophet” “Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why are

those happy who deal so treacherously?” Jer. 12:1 “If you have run with the footmen, and they have

wearied you, then how can you contend with horses? And if in the land of peace, In which you trusted, they wearied you, then how will you do in the floodplain of the Jordan?” Jer. 12:5


Prophecies against the nations, “O virgin, the daughter of Egypt; In vain you

will use many medicines; You shall not be cured.” Jer. 46:11

“The daughter of Egypt shall be ashamed; She shall be delivered into the hand of the people of the north.” Jer. 46:24

Prophecies against the nations, “O virgin, the daughter of Egypt; In vain you

will use many medicines; You shall not be cured.” Jer. 46:11

“The daughter of Egypt shall be ashamed; She shall be delivered into the hand of the people of the north.” Jer. 46:24


Prophecies against the nations, “Lacking courage, because of the day that

comes to plunder all the Philistines, to cut off from Tyre and Sidon every helper who remains; For the LORD shall plunder the Philistines” Jer. 47:3,4

“Give wings to Moab, that she may flee and get away; For her cities shall be desolate, without any to dwell in them.” Jer. 48:9

Prophecies against the nations, “Lacking courage, because of the day that

comes to plunder all the Philistines, to cut off from Tyre and Sidon every helper who remains; For the LORD shall plunder the Philistines” Jer. 47:3,4

“Give wings to Moab, that she may flee and get away; For her cities shall be desolate, without any to dwell in them.” Jer. 48:9


Prophecies against the nations, “I will cause to be heard an alarm of war in

Rabbah of the Ammonites; It shall be a desolate mound, and her villages shall be burned with fire.” Jer. 49:2

“Edom also shall be an astonishment; Everyone who goes by it will be astonished and will hiss at all its plagues.” Jer. 49:17

Prophecies against the nations, “I will cause to be heard an alarm of war in

Rabbah of the Ammonites; It shall be a desolate mound, and her villages shall be burned with fire.” Jer. 49:2

“Edom also shall be an astonishment; Everyone who goes by it will be astonished and will hiss at all its plagues.” Jer. 49:17


Prophecies against the nations, “Damascus has grown feeble; She turns to flee, and

fear has seized her. Anguish and sorrows have taken her like a woman in labor.” Jer. 49:24

“Arise, go up to Kedar, and devastate the men of the East!” Jer. 49:28

“I will cause Elam to be dismayed before their enemies and before those who seek their life.” Jer. 49:37

Prophecies against the nations, “Damascus has grown feeble; She turns to flee, and

fear has seized her. Anguish and sorrows have taken her like a woman in labor.” Jer. 49:24

“Arise, go up to Kedar, and devastate the men of the East!” Jer. 49:28

“I will cause Elam to be dismayed before their enemies and before those who seek their life.” Jer. 49:37


Prophecies against the nations, “Put yourselves in array against Babylon all

around, all you who bend the bow; Shoot at her, spare no arrows, for she has sinned against the LORD.” Jer. 50:14

“Behold, I am against you, O most haughty one!” says the Lord GOD of hosts” Jer. 50:31

“We would have healed Babylon, but she is not healed.” Jer. 51:9

Prophecies against the nations, “Put yourselves in array against Babylon all

around, all you who bend the bow; Shoot at her, spare no arrows, for she has sinned against the LORD.” Jer. 50:14

“Behold, I am against you, O most haughty one!” says the Lord GOD of hosts” Jer. 50:31

“We would have healed Babylon, but she is not healed.” Jer. 51:9


At the command of the Lord, Jeremiah dictates all the prophecies he received to Baruch to write them on a scroll and shows it to king Jehoiakim.

King Jehoiakim burns the scroll Jeremiah re-dictates the scroll to Baruch, Jer. 36

God sends encouragment to Baruch, “I will give your life to you as a prize in all

places, wherever you go.” Jer. 45:5

At the command of the Lord, Jeremiah dictates all the prophecies he received to Baruch to write them on a scroll and shows it to king Jehoiakim.

King Jehoiakim burns the scroll Jeremiah re-dictates the scroll to Baruch, Jer. 36

God sends encouragment to Baruch, “I will give your life to you as a prize in all

places, wherever you go.” Jer. 45:5


A living example, The Rechabites Descendants of Jonadab son of Rechab Followed commandment of their ancestor

Not to drink wine Not to build houses Not to sow seed

God used them as examples in obedience, “Because you have obeyed the commandment of Jonadab your

father … shall not lack a man to stand before Me forever” Jer. 35:18,19

A living example, The Rechabites Descendants of Jonadab son of Rechab Followed commandment of their ancestor

Not to drink wine Not to build houses Not to sow seed

God used them as examples in obedience, “Because you have obeyed the commandment of Jonadab your

father … shall not lack a man to stand before Me forever” Jer. 35:18,19


They had a warning & now a prophecy, “I will deliver Zedekiah king of Judah, his

servants and the people, and such as are left in this city from the pestilence and the sword and the famine, into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, into the hand of their enemies, and into the hand of those who seek their life; and he shall strike them with the edge of the sword. He shall not spare them, or have pity or mercy.” Jer. 21:7

They had a warning & now a prophecy, “I will deliver Zedekiah king of Judah, his

servants and the people, and such as are left in this city from the pestilence and the sword and the famine, into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, into the hand of their enemies, and into the hand of those who seek their life; and he shall strike them with the edge of the sword. He shall not spare them, or have pity or mercy.” Jer. 21:7


False Prophets, “I have seen folly in the prophets of Samaria:

They prophesied by Baal and caused My people Israel to err. Also I have seen a horrible thing in the prophets of Jerusalem: They commit adultery and walk in lies; They also strengthen the hands of evildoers, so that no one turns back from his wickedness. All of them are like Sodom to Me, and her inhabitants like Gomorrah.” Jer. 23:13,14

False Prophets, “I have seen folly in the prophets of Samaria:

They prophesied by Baal and caused My people Israel to err. Also I have seen a horrible thing in the prophets of Jerusalem: They commit adultery and walk in lies; They also strengthen the hands of evildoers, so that no one turns back from his wickedness. All of them are like Sodom to Me, and her inhabitants like Gomorrah.” Jer. 23:13,14


Two baskets of figs, “The LORD showed me, and there were two

baskets of figs set before the temple of the LORD … One basket had very good figs, … and the other basket had very bad figs” Jer. 24:1,2

Good figs: “Those who are already in captivity” Bad figs: King Zedekiah

Two baskets of figs, “The LORD showed me, and there were two

baskets of figs set before the temple of the LORD … One basket had very good figs, … and the other basket had very bad figs” Jer. 24:1,2

Good figs: “Those who are already in captivity” Bad figs: King Zedekiah


God commands Jeremiah, “Make for yourselves bonds and yokes, and put them

on your neck” Jer. 27:2 “I have given all these lands into the hand of

Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon, My servant … So all nations shall serve him and his son and his son’s son, until the time of his land comes; and then many nations and great kings shall make him serve them.” Jer. 27:6,7

“And it shall be, that the nation … which will not … I will punich” Jer. 27:9

God commands Jeremiah, “Make for yourselves bonds and yokes, and put them

on your neck” Jer. 27:2 “I have given all these lands into the hand of

Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon, My servant … So all nations shall serve him and his son and his son’s son, until the time of his land comes; and then many nations and great kings shall make him serve them.” Jer. 27:6,7

“And it shall be, that the nation … which will not … I will punich” Jer. 27:9


Hananiah, the false prophet, “Within two full years I will bring back to this place all

the vessels of the LORD’s house, that Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon took away from this place and carried to Babylon.” Jer. 28:3

“Then Hananiah the prophet took the yoke off the prophet Jeremiah’s neck and broke it.” Jer. 28:10

“Hananiah the prophet died the same year in the seventh month.” Jer. 28:17

Hananiah, the false prophet, “Within two full years I will bring back to this place all

the vessels of the LORD’s house, that Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon took away from this place and carried to Babylon.” Jer. 28:3

“Then Hananiah the prophet took the yoke off the prophet Jeremiah’s neck and broke it.” Jer. 28:10

“Hananiah the prophet died the same year in the seventh month.” Jer. 28:17


If you can’t beat them, then plant potatoes “Build houses and dwell in them; plant gardens and eat

their fruit. Take wives and beget sons and daughters; and take wives for your sons and give your daughters to husbands, so that they may bear sons and daughters—that you may be increased there, and not diminished. And seek the peace of the city where I have caused you to be carried away captive, and pray to the LORD for it; for in its peace you will have peace.” Jer. 29:5-7

If you can’t beat them, then plant potatoes “Build houses and dwell in them; plant gardens and eat

their fruit. Take wives and beget sons and daughters; and take wives for your sons and give your daughters to husbands, so that they may bear sons and daughters—that you may be increased there, and not diminished. And seek the peace of the city where I have caused you to be carried away captive, and pray to the LORD for it; for in its peace you will have peace.” Jer. 29:5-7


Beware of false prophets, “Do not let your prophets and your diviners

who are in your midst deceive you, nor listen to your dreams which you cause to be dreamed. 9 For they prophesy falsely to you in My name; I have not sent them, says the LORD.” Jer. 29:8

Beware of false prophets, “Do not let your prophets and your diviners

who are in your midst deceive you, nor listen to your dreams which you cause to be dreamed. 9 For they prophesy falsely to you in My name; I have not sent them, says the LORD.” Jer. 29:8


Beware of false prophets, “Because Shemaiah has prophesied to you, and I have

not sent him, and he has caused you to trust in a lie— therefore thus says the LORD: Behold, I will punish Shemaiah the Nehelamite and his family: he shall not have anyone to dwell among this people, nor shall he see the good that I will do for My people, says the LORD, because he has taught rebellion against the LORD.” Jer. 29:31,32

Beware of false prophets, “Because Shemaiah has prophesied to you, and I have

not sent him, and he has caused you to trust in a lie— therefore thus says the LORD: Behold, I will punish Shemaiah the Nehelamite and his family: he shall not have anyone to dwell among this people, nor shall he see the good that I will do for My people, says the LORD, because he has taught rebellion against the LORD.” Jer. 29:31,32


All is never lost with God, “There is hope in your future, says the LORD,

that your children shall come back to their own border.” Jer. 31:17

A new covenant, “I will put My law in their minds, and write it

on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people.” Jer. 31:33

All is never lost with God, “There is hope in your future, says the LORD,

that your children shall come back to their own border.” Jer. 31:17

A new covenant, “I will put My law in their minds, and write it

on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people.” Jer. 31:33


Jeremiah prophesies the death of Zedekiah, “You shall not die by the sword. You shall die

in peace” Jer. 34:4,5 After a two year siege of Jerusalem, Zedekiah

was caught while trying to escape the city Sons killed before him, and eyes plucked out Led away as captive to Babylon, where he died

peacefully

Jeremiah prophesies the death of Zedekiah, “You shall not die by the sword. You shall die

in peace” Jer. 34:4,5 After a two year siege of Jerusalem, Zedekiah

was caught while trying to escape the city Sons killed before him, and eyes plucked out Led away as captive to Babylon, where he died

peacefully


Pharaoh’s army approached Jerusalem The Chaldean army retreated @ the same time, Jeremiah tried to leave

Jerusalem to go to the land of Benjamin to claim a piece of land

Jeremiah was imprisoned on the false charge of deserting to the Chaldeans

Pharaoh’s army approached Jerusalem The Chaldean army retreated @ the same time, Jeremiah tried to leave

Jerusalem to go to the land of Benjamin to claim a piece of land

Jeremiah was imprisoned on the false charge of deserting to the Chaldeans


Jeremiah is moved to another prison because, “He weakens the hands of the men of war who

remain in this city, and the hands of all the people, by speaking such words to them. For this man does not seek the welfare of this people, but their harm.” Jer. 38:4

He was put in a cistern, but with no water, only mud.

Jeremiah is moved to another prison because, “He weakens the hands of the men of war who

remain in this city, and the hands of all the people, by speaking such words to them. For this man does not seek the welfare of this people, but their harm.” Jer. 38:4

He was put in a cistern, but with no water, only mud.


An unexpected friend, Ebed-Melech, an Ethiopian eunuch in the king’s house

rushed to the king, My lord the king, these men have done evil in all that

they have done to Jeremiah the prophet, whom they have cast into the dungeon, and he is likely to die from hunger in the place where he is. For there is no more bread in the city.” Jer. 38:9

“Please put these old clothes and rags under your armpits, under the ropes.” Jer. 38:12

“You shall not be given into the hand of the men of whom you are afraid” Jer. 39:17

An unexpected friend, Ebed-Melech, an Ethiopian eunuch in the king’s house

rushed to the king, My lord the king, these men have done evil in all that

they have done to Jeremiah the prophet, whom they have cast into the dungeon, and he is likely to die from hunger in the place where he is. For there is no more bread in the city.” Jer. 38:9

“Please put these old clothes and rags under your armpits, under the ropes.” Jer. 38:12

“You shall not be given into the hand of the men of whom you are afraid” Jer. 39:17


God commands Jeremiah to buy a piece of land, “Houses and fields and vineyards shall be

possessed again in this land.” Jer. 32:15 Hope is never lost “I will bring them back to this place, and I will

cause them to dwell safely.” Jer. 32:37

God commands Jeremiah to buy a piece of land, “Houses and fields and vineyards shall be

possessed again in this land.” Jer. 32:15 Hope is never lost “I will bring them back to this place, and I will

cause them to dwell safely.” Jer. 32:37


The day finally came when Jerusalem fell into the hands of Nebuchadnezzar, just as Jeremiah prophesied. “Then all the princes of the king of Babylon came in

and sat in the Middle Gate ” Jer. 39:3 “He burned the house of the LORD and the king’s

house” Jer. 52:13 “the king of Babylon also killed all the nobles of Judah.

Moreover he put out Zedekiah’s eyes, and bound him with bronze fetters to carry him off to Babylon. ” Jer. 39:6,7

The day finally came when Jerusalem fell into the hands of Nebuchadnezzar, just as Jeremiah prophesied. “Then all the princes of the king of Babylon came in

and sat in the Middle Gate ” Jer. 39:3 “He burned the house of the LORD and the king’s

house” Jer. 52:13 “the king of Babylon also killed all the nobles of Judah.

Moreover he put out Zedekiah’s eyes, and bound him with bronze fetters to carry him off to Babylon. ” Jer. 39:6,7


Jeremiah is in the hands of the Lord, “Take him and look after him, and do him no

harm; but do to him just as he says to you.” Jer. 39:12

Jeremiah stayed with Gedaliah, the new governor of Judea

7 months later, Gedaliah was assasinated by Ishmael son of Nethaniah

Jeremiah is in the hands of the Lord, “Take him and look after him, and do him no

harm; but do to him just as he says to you.” Jer. 39:12

Jeremiah stayed with Gedaliah, the new governor of Judea

7 months later, Gedaliah was assasinated by Ishmael son of Nethaniah


Johanan son of Kareah chases Ishmael and kills him for his crime

Johanan fears Babylonian retaliation, so decides to flee to Egypt

“If you will still remain in this land, then I will build you and not pull you down, and I will plant you and not pluck you up … Do not be afraid of the king of Babylon, of whom you are afraid” Jer. 42:10,11

Johanan son of Kareah chases Ishmael and kills him for his crime

Johanan fears Babylonian retaliation, so decides to flee to Egypt

“If you will still remain in this land, then I will build you and not pull you down, and I will plant you and not pluck you up … Do not be afraid of the king of Babylon, of whom you are afraid” Jer. 42:10,11


“You speak falsely! The LORD our God has not sent you to say, ‘Do not go to Egypt to dwell there.” Jer. 43:2

Johanan took his people, as well as, Jeremiah and Baruch, and went to Egypt

The Lord announces the destruction of Egypt by the hands of Nebuchadnezzar, because of the disobedience of Johanan

“You speak falsely! The LORD our God has not sent you to say, ‘Do not go to Egypt to dwell there.” Jer. 43:2

Johanan took his people, as well as, Jeremiah and Baruch, and went to Egypt

The Lord announces the destruction of Egypt by the hands of Nebuchadnezzar, because of the disobedience of Johanan


Jeremiah is never heard from again Jewish tradition asserts that while living in

Egypt, Jeremiah was put to death by stoning

Jeremiah is never heard from again Jewish tradition asserts that while living in

Egypt, Jeremiah was put to death by stoning

Lamentations of JeremiahLamentations of Jeremiah

Tradition ascribes this book to Jeremiah Main Theme: Lamentation & Weeping over

the fall of Jerusalem Written between 586 B.C. & 516 B.C.

Tradition ascribes this book to Jeremiah Main Theme: Lamentation & Weeping over

the fall of Jerusalem Written between 586 B.C. & 516 B.C.


5 Chapters 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th are acrostic poems

22 verses per poem, each starting with a letter from the Hebrew alphabet

Ch. 3 contains 66 verses, three-verse units begin with a letter form the Hebrew alphabet

Ch. 3 read in the Coptic Orthodox Church on Good Friday

5th Ch. is also made up of 22 verses, however, it does not follow the acrostic style

5 Chapters 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th are acrostic poems

22 verses per poem, each starting with a letter from the Hebrew alphabet

Ch. 3 contains 66 verses, three-verse units begin with a letter form the Hebrew alphabet

Ch. 3 read in the Coptic Orthodox Church on Good Friday

5th Ch. is also made up of 22 verses, however, it does not follow the acrostic style


Outline: Ch. 1: Jerusalem’s Misery & Desolation Ch. 2: The Lord’s anger against His people Ch. 3: Judah’s complaint & the basis for

Consolation Ch. 4: Zion’s Past & Present Ch. 5: Judah’s appeal to the Lord

Outline: Ch. 1: Jerusalem’s Misery & Desolation Ch. 2: The Lord’s anger against His people Ch. 3: Judah’s complaint & the basis for

Consolation Ch. 4: Zion’s Past & Present Ch. 5: Judah’s appeal to the Lord

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