1. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

2. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah An Introduction Jeremiah...The Man à Son of Hilkiah 1:1 cp. 2 Kings 22:4, 8 à A priest 1:1 à At first, unwilling to prophesy 1:6 à Afterwards, the Lord’s message became in him “a fire in his bones” 20:7-9

3. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah An Introduction Jeremiah...The Times  Josiah is king when Jeremiah is called to prophesy 1:2 Ù 627/26 B.C.  Jeremiah continues on through the reign of Zedekiah 1:3 Ù 586 B.C. Political

4. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah An Introduction Jeremiah...The Times Political à Josiah = good king 2 Chron 34 à Jehoahaz = short rule Jer 22:11 à Jehoiakim = bad king Jer 26 à Jehoiachin = bad king 2 Kings 24 à Zedekiah = bad king 2 Chron 36:12

5. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah An Introduction Jeremiah...The Times à Though Josiah’s reforms were good, they left the people’s hearts virtually untouched 3:6-10 à The “post-Josiah” throne basically had a disdain for the word of God 22:21 36:23 Religious

6. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah An Introduction Jeremiah...The Message à “Repent of sin” 7:3 18:11 à “Submit to Babylon” 27:1-12 à “Wait for the Lord to bless you by… à …bringing you back home” 30:3 31:12 à …the coming Messiah” 31:31-34 33:15 cp. Heb 8:8-13

7. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Jeremiah had always been in God’s plans 1:5 cp. Gal 1:15 à Yet, he was reluctant to serve 1:6 à God gave him “authority” over the nations through the words he would speak 1:10 cp. Jn 12:48 Jeremiah’s Call & God’s Case Against Israel Jer 1-6 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

8. à God reassures Jeremiah about his mission with 2 visions 1:11-16 à An almond tree - God is watching à A boiling pot - God will judge à Jeremiah must “gird his loins” and speak the Lord’s word 1:17 cp. Eph 6:10, 14 Jeremiah’s Call & God’s Case Against Israel Jer 1-6 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

9. à God likens Judah’s unfaithfulness to... à …an ox that broke its yoke 2:20 à …a persistent adulteress 2:20 à …a nurtured vine w/strange fruit 2:21 à …a stain that won’t wash out 2:22 Jeremiah’s Call & God’s Case Against Israel Jer 1-6 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

10. à God likens Judah’s unfaithfulness to... Jeremiah’s Call & God’s Case Against Israel Jer 1-6 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à …a camel that roams about 2:23 à …a donkey in heat that can’t be caught 2:24 à …a thief who is shamed only because he got caught 2:26

11. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Judah was more treacherous than her faithless sister Israel 3:6-11 à This is why we are encouraged to study the O.T. cp. Rom 15:4 1 Cor 10:6-12 à Though Judah is guilty, God does promise her a glorious future 3:14-18 Jeremiah’s Call & God’s Case Against Israel Jer 1-6 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

12. à Yes…God had “deceived” the people 4:10 cp. 2 Thess 2:10-12 à However, God would not totally destroy Judah 4:27 à A remnant would be allowed to return Jeremiah’s Call & God’s Case Against Israel Jer 1-6 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

13. à Jeremiah was challenged to find 1 righteous man 5:1 à Such a failure bears testimony of the people’s hardened condition 5:3 à Judah’s unfaithfulness was made worse by wicked priests 5:30-31 cp. 2 Tim 4:3-4 Jeremiah’s Call & God’s Case Against Israel Jer 1-6 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

14. à Jeremiah was constantly thwarted by false prophets 6:10-11, 14 à The people could no longer blush 6:15 à The only solution was to “seek the old path…and walk in it” 6:16 Jeremiah’s Call & God’s Case Against Israel Jer 1-6 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

15. à The people had substituted “temple worship” for devotion to God 7:1-11 à Such thinking was “deceptive” vv. 4, 8 à Such living was “robbery” v. 11 à Shiloh offered an historical lesson 7:12-15 The Way Of Salvation Jer 7-10 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

16. à Jeremiah was forbidden to pray for Judah 7:16 à Judah has been so detestable that only judgment would suffice 7:30 - 8:3 à Yet, Judah refused to repent 8:5-6 The Way Of Salvation Jer 7-10 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

17. à Jeremiah was deeply saddened at Judah’s apostasy 8:18 - 9:2 à Judah “did not know” and thus was ripe for judgment 9:3 cp. 8:7 à Judah trusted in her “humanism” 9:23 cp. 1 Cor 1:18-25 The Way Of Salvation Jer 7-10 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

18. à The only safe ground (“Way of Salvation”) is trust in God 9:24 à Idols are helpless 10:1-5 à By contrast, God is inherently powerful 10:6-10 à Judah must learn the “hard way” 10:17-25 The Way Of Salvation Jer 7-10 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

19. à Judah had broken her covenant with God 11:4-5 à She gave her word Deut 26:16-19 à Now, she stood condemned à Jehovah saw it as a “conspiracy” 11:9 à She must now suffer consequences 11:11-13 Covenant Disloyalty & Its Consequences Jer 11-13 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

20. à Jeremiah had personal concerns à His own life was in danger 11:18-23 à He was confused re: the prosperity of the wicked 12:1-2 à God would tell him, “The worst is yet to come!” 12:5-17 à Yet...mercy 12:15 Covenant Disloyalty & Its Consequences Jer 11-13 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

21. à Jehovah likened Judah to a “waistband” 13:1-11 à She had become ruined through pride 13:9 cp. Prov 16:18 à Jeremiah also applied to Judah a well-known proverb 13:12-14 Covenant Disloyalty & Its Consequences Jer 11-13 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

22. à Jehovah still sought Judah’s repentance 13:15-27 à She should have glorified God v. 16 à She will have no excuse for her calamities, the shame associated with her suffering vv. 20-23, 26 Covenant Disloyalty & Its Consequences Jer 11-13 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

23. à Drought was the punishment for covenant breaking Deut 28:23f à Conditions were deplorable 14:1-6 à Despite Judah’s many sins, Jeremiah pleads for her 14:7-9 à God replies He will not forget her sins 14:10-11 Revelation On Occasion Of Drought Jer 14-17 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

24. à Jeremiah argues Judah’s worth, mentions false prophets 14:13 à God replies in 14:14-16 à Yes, false teachers will not escape v. 15 cp. 2 Pet 2:1-3, 4-9 à Neither will their hearers v. 16 cp. 2 Thess 2:9-12 Revelation On Occasion Of Drought Jer 14-17 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

25. à Jeremiah suffered in his work à He was despised 15:10 à He sought deliverance 15:15ff à His pain was “perpetual” 15:18 à Yet, God would not abandon him in his work 15:11, 19-21 cp. Heb 13:5b-6 Revelation On Occasion Of Drought Jer 14-17 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

26. à Judah would be assured of truths when her exile would be done à Idols are not gods at all 16:20 à Jehovah is God alone 16:21 à Judah must be punished because her sins were deeply engraved in her 17:1 Revelation On Occasion Of Drought Jer 14-17 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

27. à 1st Symbol: A vessel being made at the potter’s house 18:1-17 à The potter is able to re-shape a “marred” or “spoiled” vessel v. 4 à So, too, can God remake us vv. 5-10 à The same idea is also presented in the N.T. Rom 9:14-24 Jeremiah’s Message In Symbols Jer 18-20 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

28. à 1st Symbol: A vessel being made at the potter’s house 18:1-17 Jeremiah’s Message In Symbols Jer 18-20 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Judah responds with even more determined rebellion v. 12 à Judah’s faithlessness is compared to nature’s faithfulness vv. 13-14

29. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à 1st Symbol: A vessel being made at the potter’s house 18:1-17 Jeremiah’s Message In Symbols Jer 18-20 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Judah will walk her own “way” & not on God’s path v. 15 cp. 6:16 à Jeremiah is again persecuted for proclaiming the Lord’s message 18:18-23

30. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à 2nd Symbol: A broken potter’s vessel 19:1-13 à Jeremiah was to proclaim the great calamities to come vv. 3-9 à Jeremiah was to break the vessel, foretelling Judah being “shattered” vv. 10-13 Jeremiah’s Message In Symbols Jer 18-20 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

31. Symbol emphasized hope Symbol pointed to God’s love, mercy, patience Vessel was being re-shaped The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Comparing The 2 Symbols 1st Symbol 18:1-172nd Symbol 19:1-13 Vessel could not be re-shaped Soft; hadn’t yet hardened Already hardened Symbol pointed to God’s judgment, wrath Symbol emphasized hopelessness

32. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Judah responds to Jeremiah’s symbolic preaching 19:14 - 20:6 à He was physically mistreated 20:2 à Pashhur will be judged for this 20:3-6 à Jeremiah responds to Judah’s response 20:7-18 Jeremiah’s Message In Symbols Jer 18-20 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

33. à Jeremiah responds to Judah’s response 20:7-18 Jeremiah’s Message In Symbols Jer 18-20 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à He felt God had deceived him v. 7 à He felt like quitting v. 9 à He felt abandoned v. 10 à He felt cursed vv. 14-15

34. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Jeremiah responds to Judah’s response 20:7-18 à Yet, he also knew God was ultimately right and he would prevail because of his faith in Him 20:11-13 Jeremiah’s Message In Symbols Jer 18-20 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

35. à Jeremiah had to be reminded of what we sometimes forget: Jeremiah’s Message In Symbols Jer 18-20 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah We shouldn’t focus on the physical things that beset us cp. Rom 8:16-18 2 Cor 4:16-18

36. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Reign Of Jehoahaz Prophecies During Reigns Of Jehoahaz & Jehoiakim The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à God’s 4 duties for the king: 22:3 à Do justice, righteousness à Deliver the oppressed à Do not mistreat the downtrodden à Do not shed innocent blood

37. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Reign Of Jehoahaz Prophecies During Reigns Of Jehoahaz & Jehoiakim The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à If the king obeys, God will allow the kingdom to remain 22:4 à If the king disobeys, David’s house would become a desolation 22:5 à God’s “2 natures” are illustrated cp. Rom 11:22

38. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Reign Of Jehoahaz Prophecies During Reigns Of Jehoahaz & Jehoiakim The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Judah’s “loftiness” will become a barren wilderness because she forsook her covenant 22:6, 8-9 à Jehoahaz would leave and never return 22:11-12

39. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Reign Of Jehoiakim Prophecies During Reigns Of Jehoahaz & Jehoiakim The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à The king lived lavishly 22:13-14 à His father Josiah lived well also, but still obeyed God 22:15-16 à He will be judged for his corruption, and would not even be lamented 22:17-19

40. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Reign Of Jehoiakim Prophecies During Reigns Of Jehoahaz & Jehoiakim The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Judah’s “lovers” will not be able to save her 22:20, 22 à God should be sought, trusted above men cp. Psa 118:8-9 1 Cor 2:5 à Judah needed to hear all of God’s word 26:2

41. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Reign Of Jehoiakim Prophecies During Reigns Of Jehoahaz & Jehoiakim The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Jeremiah uses the Rechabites to illustrate Judah’s failure 35:1-19 à They had always obeyed the voice of their father vv. 6-8 à By contrast, Judah rejected her Father vv. 13-16

42. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Reign Of Jehoiakim Prophecies During Reigns Of Jehoahaz & Jehoiakim The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Judah’s fate is certain 25:1-38 à Prophets were rejected vv. 3-7 à Desolation will come in the form of Nebuchadnezzar vv. 8-11 à Captivity will last 70 years v. 12

43. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Reign Of Jehoiakim Prophecies During Reigns Of Jehoahaz & Jehoiakim The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Jeremiah comforts Baruch (God’s servant & his scribe) Jer 45 à Baruch had grown weary re: the rejection of God’s word v. 3 à God would see to his personal safety v. 5

44. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Reign Of Jehoiakim Prophecies During Reigns Of Jehoahaz & Jehoiakim The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Jeremiah defends the word of God Jer 36 à The people heard it vv. 9-10 à The king’s officials heard it v. 15 à Upon the king hearing it, he burned it vv. 21-23

45. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Jehoiakim had no remorse v. 24 à The scroll was re-copied vv. 27-28 à Jehoiakim will be judged vv. 30-31 à LESSON: God’s word will always endure cp. Mt 24:35 1 Pet 1:23-25 Reign Of Jehoiakim Prophecies During Reigns Of Jehoahaz & Jehoiakim The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

46. Reign Of Jehoiachin Prophecies During Reigns Of Jehoiachin & Zedekiah The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Jehovah will remove Jehoiachin from “royal favor” Jer 22:24 à He will be cast away Jer 22:28 à He will not have any descendants to rule in Jerusalem Jer 22:30 cp. Mt 1:12

47. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Reign Of Jehoiachin Prophecies During Reigns Of Jehoiachin & Zedekiah The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Jehovah will raise up “shepherds” for His people Jer 23:4 Faithful post-exilic servants (Ezra, Nehemiah) in future literal kingdom Faithful under- shepherds (elders) in future Messianic spiritual kingdom OR

48. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Reign Of Jehoiachin Prophecies During Reigns Of Jehoiachin & Zedekiah The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Jehovah will ultimately send the “Righteous Branch” Jer 23:5-6 à A reference to the Messiah cp. Isa 4:2 11:1-10 Zech 6:12-13 à His rule won’t be that of Judah’s present kings

49. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Reign Of Jehoiachin Prophecies During Reigns Of Jehoiachin & Zedekiah The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à False prophets have lied to, misled the people Jer 23:9-40 à By contrast, the Lord’s word is like fire, a hammer v. 29 à It purifies, consumes…it breaks a haughty spirit

50. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Reign Of Zedekiah The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Jeremiah receives a vision after Jehoiachin is removed Jer 24:1-2 à Jews left behind in Judah thought they were chosen cp. Ezek 11:15 à This vision stated otherwise Prophecies During Reigns Of Jehoiachin & Zedekiah

51. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Reign Of Zedekiah The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Nebuchadnezzar makes Zedekiah swear allegiance cp. Ezek 17:13 à Zedekiah planned to rebel Jer 27:3 à Jeremiah was sent to tell him, other kings to submit to Babylon Jer 27:2, 4-7 Prophecies During Reigns Of Jehoiachin & Zedekiah

52. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Reign Of Zedekiah The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Hanniah opposes Jeremiah’s message Jer 28 à He contradicts Jeremiah’s words re: Babylon, Jehoiachin vv. 2-4 à He breaks the yoke Jeremiah was wearing vv. 10-11 Prophecies During Reigns Of Jehoiachin & Zedekiah

53. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Reign Of Zedekiah The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Hanniah opposes Jeremiah’s message Jer 28 Prophecies During Reigns Of Jehoiachin & Zedekiah à His false prophecies will make it tougher on Judah vv. 13-14 à He will be personally judged vv. 15-17

54. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Reign Of Zedekiah The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Jeremiah sends a message to exiles already in Babylon Jer 29:1-20 à “Live life to the fullest” vv. 4-7 à “Ignore false prophets” vv. 8-9 à “Captivity = 70 years…then return” vv. 10-14 Prophecies During Reigns Of Jehoiachin & Zedekiah

55. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Babylon will be judged 50:1-3 à Predicted earlier cp. 25:12, 15-26 à God never needs man to do His work for Him cp. 27:3 à Babylon’s gods will not be able to save her 50:2 Prophecies Before Jerusalem’s Siege Jer 50-51, 30-31 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

56. à At Babylon’s fall... à …Israel will again seek God 50:4-5 à …an everlasting covenant at Zion will be established cp. Isa 2:3 Psa 2:6 Heb 12:22-24 à …Israel needs a shepherd & should leave 50:6, 8 Prophecies Before Jerusalem’s Siege Jer 50-51, 30-31 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

57. à Babylon will be totally destroyed à She will be desolate 50:13 à Lions will devour her 50:17 à Yet, Israel will “graze” 50:19 à Babylon will become like Sodom & Gomorrah: totally destroyed 50:40 Prophecies Before Jerusalem’s Siege Jer 50-51, 30-31 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

58. à The Medes will conquer Babylon 51:11 à Jehovah is shown superior to... à …the nothingness of idolatry 51:15-19 à …the human power of war 51:20-23 Prophecies Before Jerusalem’s Siege Jer 50-51, 30-31 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah { Both are the result of human wisdom

59. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Israel has a future Jer 30 à Her fortunes will be restored, and her land will be re-inhabited v. 3 à Her King will be enthroned v. 9 à A Messianic prophecy Acts 2:30 13:23 à Her “favored status” with God is secured vv. 20-22 Prophecies Before Jerusalem’s Siege Jer 50-51, 30-31 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

60. à Israel’s woes become joy Jer 31 à Her weeping at going into captivity will become joy at coming home vv. 15-17 à A Messianic prophecy Mt 2:16-18 à She will finally take responsibility for her sins v. 29 Prophecies Before Jerusalem’s Siege Jer 50-51, 30-31 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

61. à Israel’s woes become joy Jer 31 Prophecies Before Jerusalem’s Siege Jer 50-51, 30-31 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Her covenant will be new vv. 31-34 à A better covenant because it… à …is recorded internally v. 33 à …has informed participants v. 34a à …offers total forgiveness v. 34b à This is our covenant today under Christ Heb 8:8-12

62. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Now, Zedekiah is interested in what Jeremiah has to say 21:1-2 à He was hoping for an “11th hour miracle from God” à God’s answer would not be what the king wanted to hear 21:4-7, 8-10, 11-12, 13-14 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Prophecies During Jerusalem’s Siege Jer 21, 34, 37, 32-33, 38-39, 52:1-30

63. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Zedekiah receives personal instructions 34:1-5 à He will be captured, not slain à The people had disdained God’s will re: slavery of countrymen 34:8-11 cp. Deut 15:12-18 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Prophecies During Jerusalem’s Siege Jer 21, 34, 37, 32-33, 38-39, 52:1-30

64. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à The siege being lifted, the people returned to their wickedness 37:5 cp. 34:21, 11 à Thus, God will “release” them from His protection or “liberate” them to destruction 34:12-22 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Prophecies During Jerusalem’s Siege Jer 21, 34, 37, 32-33, 38-39, 52:1-30

65. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Jeremiah was arrested, jailed as a traitor 37:11-16 à He was even physically mistreated à Zedekiah secretly asks Jeremiah re: a word from the Lord 37:17 à Jeremiah responds with sarcasm 37:19 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Prophecies During Jerusalem’s Siege Jer 21, 34, 37, 32-33, 38-39, 52:1-30

66. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Jeremiah received instructions after the siege’s renewal 32:6-14 à This signified a future 32:15 à This would also help Jeremiah’s faith during his persecution à Evidenced by his prayer 32:16-25 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Prophecies During Jerusalem’s Siege Jer 21, 34, 37, 32-33, 38-39, 52:1-30 à Evidenced by God’s answer 32:26-44

67. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Jehovah will undo all the damage His people have done 33:7-9 à Immediately fulfilled upon their return from captivity 33:10-11 à Ultimately fulfilled in the Messiah’s future kingdom 33:14-18 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Prophecies During Jerusalem’s Siege Jer 21, 34, 37, 32-33, 38-39, 52:1-30 à As certain as nature’s laws 33:19-26

68. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Jeremiah was again persecuted for his preaching 38:1-6 à Zedekiah once again sends for Jeremiah 38:14-16 à He has personal fears 38:19 à Jeremiah advises him to submit to Babylon 38:20-21 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Prophecies During Jerusalem’s Siege Jer 21, 34, 37, 32-33, 38-39, 52:1-30

69. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à The siege finally begins to take its toll on Jerusalem Jer 39 à The walls are breached v. 2 à Zedekiah flees vv. 4-7 cp. 38:17-18 à The city is destroyed v. 8 à Jeremiah, Ebed-melech are spared vv. 11-14 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Prophecies During Jerusalem’s Siege Jer 21, 34, 37, 32-33, 38-39, 52:1-30

70. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Jeremiah is given the choice to either stay in Jerusalem or go to Babylon 40:1-6 à Gedaliah is now in charge 40:7  His message to the Jews who were left = Jeremiah’s Ù submit & live 40:9-10 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Prophecies During Gedaliah’s Governorship Jer 40-44

71. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Gedaliah is warned about an attempt on his life 40:13-16 à Ignoring the threat, he was killed 41:1-3 à Ishmael (Gedaliah’s murderer) takes hostages, and heads toward Ammon 41:10 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Prophecies During Gedaliah’s Governorship Jer 40-44

72. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Johanan rescues the captives and prepares to go to Egypt 41:11-17 à Jeremiah is apparently among the captives 42:2a à The people ask him to inquire of the Lord as to what they should do 42:2b-3 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Prophecies During Gedaliah’s Governorship Jer 40-44

73. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à The people ask him to inquire of the Lord as to what they should do 42:2b-3 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Prophecies During Gedaliah’s Governorship Jer 40-44 à The Lord doesn’t want them to go to Egypt 42:9-12, 15-16 à Again, the people do not listen 43:1-7

74. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Jeremiah reminds the Jews an escape to Egypt is doomed Jer 44 à Nebuchadnezzar will rule 43:9-10 à They have repeatedly rejected the prophets sent by God 44:2-5 à Therefore, God punished Judah 44:6 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Prophecies During Gedaliah’s Governorship Jer 40-44

75. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Jeremiah reminds the Jews an escape to Egypt is doomed Jer 44 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Prophecies During Gedaliah’s Governorship Jer 40-44 à The people now compound their problem by going to Egypt, bowing down to idols again 44:7-10 à Jehovah threatens severe wrath if they persist 44:11-14

76. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Jeremiah reminds the Jews an escape to Egypt is doomed Jer 44 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Prophecies During Gedaliah’s Governorship Jer 40-44 à The people again refuse to heed the Lord’s word 44:15-19 à Idolatry is prosperous while Jehovah’s religion is too hard vv. 17-18 à Therefore, God “gave them up” 44:25 cp. Rom 1:24ff

77. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Jeremiah’s prophecies from ch. 25 now become more specific à Cp. to Jeremiah’s original call 1:5 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Prophecies To Other Nations & Conclusion Jer 46-49 à Despite her ambitions, she would lose vv. 7, 10-12 à She is called to battle at Carchemish, but will not be victorious vv. 3-4, 5-6 The prophecy to Egypt 46:1-28

78. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah The prophecy to Egypt 46:1-28 à Jeremiah’s prophecies from ch. 25 now become more specific The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Prophecies To Other Nations & Conclusion Jer 46-49 à She is destined for destruction at the hands of Nebuchadnezzar vv. 19-24 à People “trusted” in Pharaoh v. 25 à Yet, God’s people will be saved vv. 27-28

79. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Jeremiah’s prophecies from ch. 25 now become more specific The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Prophecies To Other Nations & Conclusion Jer 46-49 à She will be overtaken by a “torrent from the north” v. 2 à Despair will be so great that fathers will even forsake their own children v. 3b The prophecy to Philistia 47:1-7

80. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah The prophecy to Moab 48:1-47 à Jeremiah’s prophecies from ch. 25 now become more specific The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Prophecies To Other Nations & Conclusion Jer 46-49 à She will be judged for her pride and haughtiness vv. 7-8 à Jeremiah possibly warns Babylon to not neglect their work from God v. 10

81. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah The prophecy to Moab 48:1-47 à Jeremiah’s prophecies from ch. 25 now become more specific The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Prophecies To Other Nations & Conclusion Jer 46-49 à She will no longer be left alone to enjoy an “undisturbed ease” vv. 11-12 à She will be put to shame vv. 14-20 à Yet, there would be mercy v. 47

82. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Jeremiah’s prophecies from ch. 25 now become more specific The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Prophecies To Other Nations & Conclusion Jer 46-49 à She claimed Israelite land v. 1 cp. Judg 11:13 Amos 1:13 à She boasted of her own strength, resourcefulness v. 4 The prophecy to Ammon 49:1-6

83. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Jeremiah’s prophecies from ch. 25 now become more specific The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Prophecies To Other Nations & Conclusion Jer 46-49 à She did not act “brotherly” toward Israel cp. Num 20:14-21 Psa 137:7 à Her judgment will be total vv. 9-10 à Her pride was her undoing v. 16 The prophecy to Edom 49:7-22

84. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Jeremiah’s prophecies from ch. 25 now become more specific The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Prophecies To Other Nations & Conclusion Jer 46-49 à The “city of praise” (“famous city”) will be stricken with panic so as to be helpless vv. 23-25 à She will be completely slaughtered vv. 26-27 The prophecy to Damascus 49:23-27

85. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Jeremiah’s prophecies from ch. 25 now become more specific The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Prophecies To Other Nations & Conclusion Jer 46-49 à A reference to the Arabian tribes à Nebuchadnezzar would completely destroy them vv. 28, 30b, 32-33 The prophecy to Kedar/Hazor 49:28-33

86. The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Jeremiah’s prophecies from ch. 25 now become more specific The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Prophecies To Other Nations & Conclusion Jer 46-49 à Her “bow” (military might) will be broken v. 35 à She will be scattered v. 36 à Yet, her future will be in the Persian Empire v. 38 The prophecy to Elam 49:34-39