Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Selective hearing is not just something that men do to their wives. (Sorry, husbands, if I have just given away your secret!) Selective hearingContinue reading “Seventy Years”
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A New History
Jeremiah 23:7-8 “So then, the days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when people will no longer say, ‘As surely as the Lord lives, who brought the Israelites up out of Egypt,’ 8 but they will say, ‘As surely as the Lord lives, who brought the descendants of Israel up out of the land of theContinue reading “A New History”
Renamed Valley
Jeremiah 19:1-2 This is what the Lord says: “Go and buy a clay jar from a potter. Take along some of the elders of the people and of the priests 2 and go out to the Valley of Ben Hinnom, near the entrance of the Potsherd Gate. There proclaim the words I tell you, There canContinue reading “Renamed Valley”
One Story
Jeremiah 16:14-15 “However, the days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when it will no longer be said, ‘As surely as the Lord lives, who brought the Israelites up out of Egypt,’ 15 but it will be said, ‘As surely as the Lord lives, who brought the Israelites up out of the land of the northContinue reading “One Story”
Boasting!
Jeremiah 9:23-24 This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise boast of their wisdom or the strong boast of their strength or the rich boast of their riches, 24 but let the one who boasts boast about this: that they have the understanding to know me, that I am the LORD, who exercisesContinue reading “Boasting!”
Stubborn!
Jeremiah 6:16-17 This is what the Lord says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But you said, ‘We will not walk in it.’ 17 I appointed watchmen over you and said, ‘ListenContinue reading “Stubborn!”
Right At the Door – Jeremiah 7:2
Jeremiah 7:2 “Stand at the gate of the Lord’s house and there proclaim this message: “ ‘Hear the word of the Lord, all you people of Judah who come through these gates to worship the Lord. If you are anything like me, my natural tendency is to back away from people who want to jump intoContinue reading “Right At the Door – Jeremiah 7:2”
In The Face of Judgement
Jeremiah 1:17 “Get yourself ready! Stand up and say to them whatever I command you. Do not be terrified by them, or I will terrify you before them. It can be difficult to stand up against the popular waves that crash against us. It takes courage to withstand the constant onslaught of criticism and ridicule.Continue reading “In The Face of Judgement”
Young Love
Song of Songs 8:14 Come away, my beloved, and be like a gazelle or like a young stag on the spice-laden mountains. There is just something about young love, love when it takes over a life, captivates our thinking and feeling, seizes our desires and longings. Every waking moment, and even in dreams of theContinue reading “Young Love”
Summary Statements
Ecclessiastes 12:13-14 Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind. 14 For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil. Most people like Cliff Notes and their variousContinue reading “Summary Statements”
The Arnold Journey 