'For as a belt is bound around the waist, so I bound all the people of Israel and all the people of Judah to me,' declares the LORD, 'to be my people for my renown and praise and honor. But they have not listened.' Jeremiah 11:13 A belt is used to hold something up or... Continue Reading →
Jeremiah 12:15 Uproot And Rebuild
But after I uproot them, I will again have compassion and will bring each of them back to their own inheritance and their own country. Jeremiah 12:15 God states that He will uproot all the nations that came against Israel. The people had expected this. Those nations were considered wicked nations because they had taught... Continue Reading →
Jeremiah 11:13 Setting Up Altars
You, Judah, have as many gods as you have towns; and the altars you have set up to burn incense to that shameful god Baal are as many as the streets of Jerusalem. Jeremiah 11:13 Jerusalem had the temple of God in it. The people knew that they were called the children of God. Over... Continue Reading →
Jeremiah 10:7 No One Like Him
Who should not fear you, King of the nations? This is your due. Among all the wise leaders of the nations and in all their kingdoms, there is no one like you. Jeremiah 10:7 Over the years, there have been various leaders who have risen up to be considered great leaders. Some of these were... Continue Reading →
Jeremiah 9:1 Weeping For The Slain
Oh, that my head were a spring of water and my eyes a fountain of tears! I would weep day and night for the slain of my people. Jeremiah 9:1 As the nation of Israel was being thrust into captivity, God was weeping. He was weeping over all those who were slain, even though they... Continue Reading →
