by Steve Thomason | Nov 30, 2019 | Bible
The prophet Jeremiah lived in the worst of times for the Kingdom of Judah. His story goes from bad to worse, and stays there. He offers hope when all seems lost.
by Steve Thomason | Jan 10, 2015 | Devos
Saturday, January 11: Jeremiah 31:15-17 A horrifying event happened in the week’s main text, Matthew 2:13-23. Herod had all the babies under the age of two killed in Bethlehem. He was trying to kill Jesus, but Joseph got the boy out in time. Matthew quotes...
by Steve Thomason | Aug 20, 2010 | Uncategorized
Let’s face it; Jeremiah’s story is mostly a dark tale of destruction on a wicked city. During Jehoiachin’s reign a massive amount of Jerusalemites surrendered to the Babylonians and were taken to exile. The people left behind were destined for annihilation. Jeremiah...
by Steve Thomason | Aug 19, 2010 | Uncategorized
Jeremiah 20:7-18 is a beautiful picture of a real man having a heart to heart talk with God. Sometimes even the people with the strongest faith, who are in the most difficult circumstances, have difficulty seeing the good in the situation. Jeremiah was honest with...
by Steve Thomason | Aug 18, 2010 | Uncategorized
Jeremiah 17:5-10 This passage sets up a nice contrast for us. Draw a table that has two columns. In the left column write “cursed trust vv. 5-6” and in the right column write “blessed trust vv. 7-8.” List all the contrasts you see in these two passages. According to...