The Prophecies Of Jeremiah The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

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

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

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

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

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: :15 cp. Heb 8:8-13

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

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 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

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 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

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 , 26 Covenant Disloyalty & Its Consequences Jer The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

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 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

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 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

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, cp. Heb 13:5b-6 Revelation On Occasion Of Drought Jer The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

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 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

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 à The same idea is also presented in the N.T. Rom 9:14-24 Jeremiah’s Message In Symbols Jer 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 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

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 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

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 Jeremiah’s Message In Symbols Jer The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

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

The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Judah responds to Jeremiah’s symbolic preaching 19: :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 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

à Jeremiah responds to Judah’s response 20:7-18 Jeremiah’s Message In Symbols Jer 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

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 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 à Captivity will last 70 years v. 12

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

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 à The king’s officials heard it v. 15 à Upon the king hearing it, he burned it vv

The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Jehoiakim had no remorse v. 24 à The scroll was re-copied vv à Jehoiakim will be judged vv 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Prophecies During Reigns Of Jehoiachin & Zedekiah

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 à He will be personally judged vv

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 Prophecies During Reigns Of Jehoiachin & Zedekiah

The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Babylon will be judged 50:1-3 à Predicted earlier cp. 25:12, 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, The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

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, The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

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, The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

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, The Prophecies Of Jeremiah { Both are the result of human wisdom

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 Prophecies Before Jerusalem’s Siege Jer 50-51, The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

à Israel’s woes become joy Jer 31 à Her weeping at going into captivity will become joy at coming home vv 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, The Prophecies Of Jeremiah

à Israel’s woes become joy Jer 31 Prophecies Before Jerusalem’s Siege Jer 50-51, The Prophecies Of Jeremiah à Her covenant will be new vv 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

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, The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Prophecies During Jerusalem’s Siege Jer 21, 34, 37, 32-33, 38-39, 52:1-30

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah Prophecies During Jerusalem’s Siege Jer 21, 34, 37, 32-33, 38-39, 52:1-30

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

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

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

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 à The Lord doesn’t want them to go to Egypt 42:9-12, à Again, the people do not listen 43:1-7

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

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 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

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 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 à Therefore, God “gave them up” 44:25 cp. Rom 1:24ff

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 à Despite her ambitions, she would lose vv. 7, 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

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 à She is destined for destruction at the hands of Nebuchadnezzar vv à People “trusted” in Pharaoh v. 25 à Yet, God’s people will be saved vv

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 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

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 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

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 à She will no longer be left alone to enjoy an “undisturbed ease” vv à She will be put to shame vv à Yet, there would be mercy v. 47

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 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

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 à She did not act “brotherly” toward Israel cp. Num 20:14-21 Psa 137:7 à Her judgment will be total vv à Her pride was her undoing v. 16 The prophecy to Edom 49:7-22

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 à The “city of praise” (“famous city”) will be stricken with panic so as to be helpless vv à She will be completely slaughtered vv The prophecy to Damascus 49:23-27

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 à A reference to the Arabian tribes à Nebuchadnezzar would completely destroy them vv. 28, 30b, The prophecy to Kedar/Hazor 49:28-33

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 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