Theme 1: (1-8): We need to uphold and bless those who are faithful to the Lord and who walk in the truth of the gospel. John addressed his letter to Giaus an elder whom he loved in the truth, praying that all goes well with him (1-2). He was overjoyed that Giaus was faithful to the gospel and was walking in the truth of Christ as a testimony to the gospel.(3-4). John further commended him for his support of fellow believers and his aid in the ministry of the gospel .(5-7). He commended Giaus's actions as an example for other believers to follow , saying that they need to support fellow co workers who proclaimed the gospel. (8). Ministry is something that all Christians are to do not just leaders.
Theme 2: (9-15): We need to uphold and defend the truth of the gospel. Teachers or teaching which distort the truth of the gospel or oppose it are to be removed from the Church. John rebuked a man called Diotrophes who hoped to be in charge and spread lies against John. He also expelled from his house Church those whom defended John. (9-10). John urged him to imitate the good and to know that all good was from God and all evil from the devil. ( 11-12). John closed his letter with an encouragement to Giaus wiahing him the peace of Christ.(13-15). Thus he encouraged him in his faith as Giaus strived to be a godly follower of Christ.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Daniel
Theme 1 : (1-3)The Lord requires us to obey and put our trust in him, in all situations and cirumstances. Daniel and his companions were faithful to the Lord and so they were well treated in Bablyon. They were careful to obey the Kosher laws about food given in the covenant and so the Lord blessed them making them healthy and wise. (1:8-10). Daniel and his companions Shadrack, Messach and Abendigo trusted the Lord to give them insight and therefore were able to interpret King Nebucadnezer's dream. ( 2:41-49). Shadrack , Messach and Abendigo refused to bow to the image of King Nebucadnezer and risked their lives being thrown into a fiery furnance. ( 3: 16-19). The Lord was faithful to protect them and show to everyone his power. They were not harmed at all causing King Nebucadnezer to worship the Lord.( 3:24-29).
Theme 2: (4-6): The Lord alone is the one to be worshiped and faithfulness to his law and devotion to him are blessed. King Nebucadnezer was warned in a dream to honor the Lord and acknowledge his sovereignty. ( 4:1-28). The dream is fulfilled when refusing to worship the Lord Nebucadnezer is given the mind of an animal and lives in the fields. After a year his mind is restored and he worships the Lord. His kingdom is restored and he faithfully obeyed the Lord until his death. ( 4:29-37). King Belshazzar does not heed the example of his father but worships idols to the gods of silver , gold , bronze, iron and wood using the goblets from the Lord's Temple.(5:1-4). The Lord writes in Hebrew on the wall and Daniel being summoned by the King tells him that he is being judged for his disobedience. King Darius conquered the kingdom that night and the King Belshazzar died. ( 5:5-31). Daniel in Persia was given a high rank in the empire as he had found favor with King Darius. The other officials jealous of Daniel tricked the King into signing a decree that he alone was to be worshipped. If any other god was worshipped the person who did so would be casted into a den of lions. Daniel continued to worship the Lord and was thrown into a den of lions. King Darius prayed all night for Daniel's safety and was over joyed to see that the Lord had saved him. He took Daniel outside of the den of lions and casted those who plotted against Daniel into the den where they were consumed whole. Darius then worshipped the Lord alone. (6).
Theme 3: (7-9)The Lord is sovereign and has a plan of salvation for the world. Daniel had a vision of the coming empires of Persia and Greece (7:17-22). He is then was given a vision of an everlasting kingdom which would have dominion over all known as the Lord's Kingdom. ( 7: 23-28). Daniel had another vision of the kingdom of Greece ( 8:1-14) and was told that the ruler of this kingdom would be judged for his lies and deceite by the Lord himself. (8:25). From Daniel's prayer of intercession for Jerusalem , I am reminded that the Lord gives us wisdom and perspective on the challenges we face. ( 9:21-23). At the end of the vision Daniel was given a message about God's restoration and salvation. (9:26-27).
Theme 4: (10-12):The Lord equips , protects and strengthens those who are faithful to him. Daniel in a further vision of the Lord 's coming judgement was given a word of encouragement. The Angel Gabriel, told him that he would be safe and tells him to be strong and courageous. ( 10:18-20). In a further vision Daniel learned of the coming Greek empire and of the defeat of the Greek ruler by the Romans. (11:1-35). The insight I gain from this is that pride and considering one's self to be God will be punished. In fact Antiocus Ephinany who descrated the Lord's Temple was punished. ( 11:40-45). The end of Daniel's prophecy and visions contained a word of encouragement for him. He was told that despite the coming judgement , he would be blessed and protected until the end of his life. (12:13).
Theme 2: (4-6): The Lord alone is the one to be worshiped and faithfulness to his law and devotion to him are blessed. King Nebucadnezer was warned in a dream to honor the Lord and acknowledge his sovereignty. ( 4:1-28). The dream is fulfilled when refusing to worship the Lord Nebucadnezer is given the mind of an animal and lives in the fields. After a year his mind is restored and he worships the Lord. His kingdom is restored and he faithfully obeyed the Lord until his death. ( 4:29-37). King Belshazzar does not heed the example of his father but worships idols to the gods of silver , gold , bronze, iron and wood using the goblets from the Lord's Temple.(5:1-4). The Lord writes in Hebrew on the wall and Daniel being summoned by the King tells him that he is being judged for his disobedience. King Darius conquered the kingdom that night and the King Belshazzar died. ( 5:5-31). Daniel in Persia was given a high rank in the empire as he had found favor with King Darius. The other officials jealous of Daniel tricked the King into signing a decree that he alone was to be worshipped. If any other god was worshipped the person who did so would be casted into a den of lions. Daniel continued to worship the Lord and was thrown into a den of lions. King Darius prayed all night for Daniel's safety and was over joyed to see that the Lord had saved him. He took Daniel outside of the den of lions and casted those who plotted against Daniel into the den where they were consumed whole. Darius then worshipped the Lord alone. (6).
Theme 3: (7-9)The Lord is sovereign and has a plan of salvation for the world. Daniel had a vision of the coming empires of Persia and Greece (7:17-22). He is then was given a vision of an everlasting kingdom which would have dominion over all known as the Lord's Kingdom. ( 7: 23-28). Daniel had another vision of the kingdom of Greece ( 8:1-14) and was told that the ruler of this kingdom would be judged for his lies and deceite by the Lord himself. (8:25). From Daniel's prayer of intercession for Jerusalem , I am reminded that the Lord gives us wisdom and perspective on the challenges we face. ( 9:21-23). At the end of the vision Daniel was given a message about God's restoration and salvation. (9:26-27).
Theme 4: (10-12):The Lord equips , protects and strengthens those who are faithful to him. Daniel in a further vision of the Lord 's coming judgement was given a word of encouragement. The Angel Gabriel, told him that he would be safe and tells him to be strong and courageous. ( 10:18-20). In a further vision Daniel learned of the coming Greek empire and of the defeat of the Greek ruler by the Romans. (11:1-35). The insight I gain from this is that pride and considering one's self to be God will be punished. In fact Antiocus Ephinany who descrated the Lord's Temple was punished. ( 11:40-45). The end of Daniel's prophecy and visions contained a word of encouragement for him. He was told that despite the coming judgement , he would be blessed and protected until the end of his life. (12:13).
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
2 John
Theme 1: CChristians are to walk in the truth and to love others. John addressed his letter to an elect lady and her children, whom he loved in the truth. (1:1). He wished them grace, mercy and peace from God , the Father, and from Jesus Christ, the Father's Son in truth and love. ( 1:3). John expressed joy that the Lady and her children were walking in the truth. ( 1:4). He stated that he was not giving them a new command when he told them to love others. He defined love as walking in obedience to the commands of the Lord. ( 1:5-6). Thus we must know God's truth.
Theme 2: Christians are to guard against deception and only follow teaching which agrees with the Bible. John warned them that there were many false teachers that did not confess Jesus and to be on guard against such teachers for they were deceivers and against Christ. He urged them to be on alert for such people , so that they would not be deceived and lose what they had worked for but be rewarded by Jesus Christ. ( 1:7-9). John concluded his warning by telling the Elect Lady and her children that they must not receive or welcome any teacher who did not agree with the gospel for if she did so , she would be participating in the sins of the false teacher. ( 1:9-11).
Theme 2: Christians are to guard against deception and only follow teaching which agrees with the Bible. John warned them that there were many false teachers that did not confess Jesus and to be on guard against such teachers for they were deceivers and against Christ. He urged them to be on alert for such people , so that they would not be deceived and lose what they had worked for but be rewarded by Jesus Christ. ( 1:7-9). John concluded his warning by telling the Elect Lady and her children that they must not receive or welcome any teacher who did not agree with the gospel for if she did so , she would be participating in the sins of the false teacher. ( 1:9-11).
Ezekial
Theme 1: (1-24): Judgment against Israel for neglecting the covenant. Ezekiel had a vision of the Lord appearing on a throne and saw his power. ( 1:10-28). In his commissioning as a prophet , he is told that he is being sent to a rebellious and sinful people who had not obeyed the covenant. ( 2:3-7). Ezekiel is told to eat a scroll containing the words of the covenant , which he does ( 3:3-4) and then he is empowered to be the Lord's messenger ( 3:24-27).
Ezekiel portrayed the coming siege of Jerusalem for disobeying the covenant. (4). He was told by God to preach a judgment of pestilence against the city for disobedience (5) and preached another message of judgment for their idolatry. (6). He preached against trusting in their wealth for salvation (7) and pronounced further judgment for their disobedience. (8-9). The Temple had lost the Lord's presence and was now a place of idols , Ezekiel told them, (10-11). He brought further warning against the nation focusing on their leaders (12), prophets and teachers (13) , idols (14-16) , military ( 17) and social justice and integrity ( 18-19). The end result being that they lost the Lord's blessing (20) and were judged and disciplined . (21: 1-17). The cause of the exile that has occurred is disobedience to the Lord and his covenant. ( 22:1-6). Forgetting the Lord results in judgment ( 23:46-49) and through this judgment the people of Israel would know that the Lord alone was God. ( 24:27).
Theme 2:( 25-32):): Pride and self reliance and the neglect of the Lord results in punishment. The Lord pronounced judgment against Amon (25:1-7), Moab ( 25:8-12) , Edom ( 25:13-14) and Philistia ( 25:15-17). After each of the judgments , Ezekiel noted that after experiencing the Lord's wrath they would know that the Lord is God of all ( 25: 7, 11, 14 &17). Tyre is judged for its pride ( 26-28) and the Phoenicians are told that they will not be a nation ( 26:21). The oracles against Egypt ( 29-32) , note that being proud and equating one self as equal to the Lord would be judged. ( 29:11-16, 30:26 & 31:10-11).
Theme 3: ( 33-48): The Lord's restoration and giving hope to his people Israel. The Lord appointed Ezekiel as a watchman over his people , to bring them to repentance and allow them to return to him. (33). The Lord promised them that they would again be known as his people. ( 34:29). He promised to restore the nation, to what it was before the exile ( 36:10-11). The Lord again will restore the covenant promising to give them new hearts. ( 37:24-28). The surrounding nations are judged for warring against Israel ( 38: 1-7) and the Lord again promised to restore the nation. ( 39:25-29). Chapters 40-48 described the Temple worship being restored and emphasized the theme of renewing the nation's relationship with the Lord. Thus the central theme of the book is restoration
Ezekiel portrayed the coming siege of Jerusalem for disobeying the covenant. (4). He was told by God to preach a judgment of pestilence against the city for disobedience (5) and preached another message of judgment for their idolatry. (6). He preached against trusting in their wealth for salvation (7) and pronounced further judgment for their disobedience. (8-9). The Temple had lost the Lord's presence and was now a place of idols , Ezekiel told them, (10-11). He brought further warning against the nation focusing on their leaders (12), prophets and teachers (13) , idols (14-16) , military ( 17) and social justice and integrity ( 18-19). The end result being that they lost the Lord's blessing (20) and were judged and disciplined . (21: 1-17). The cause of the exile that has occurred is disobedience to the Lord and his covenant. ( 22:1-6). Forgetting the Lord results in judgment ( 23:46-49) and through this judgment the people of Israel would know that the Lord alone was God. ( 24:27).
Theme 2:( 25-32):): Pride and self reliance and the neglect of the Lord results in punishment. The Lord pronounced judgment against Amon (25:1-7), Moab ( 25:8-12) , Edom ( 25:13-14) and Philistia ( 25:15-17). After each of the judgments , Ezekiel noted that after experiencing the Lord's wrath they would know that the Lord is God of all ( 25: 7, 11, 14 &17). Tyre is judged for its pride ( 26-28) and the Phoenicians are told that they will not be a nation ( 26:21). The oracles against Egypt ( 29-32) , note that being proud and equating one self as equal to the Lord would be judged. ( 29:11-16, 30:26 & 31:10-11).
Theme 3: ( 33-48): The Lord's restoration and giving hope to his people Israel. The Lord appointed Ezekiel as a watchman over his people , to bring them to repentance and allow them to return to him. (33). The Lord promised them that they would again be known as his people. ( 34:29). He promised to restore the nation, to what it was before the exile ( 36:10-11). The Lord again will restore the covenant promising to give them new hearts. ( 37:24-28). The surrounding nations are judged for warring against Israel ( 38: 1-7) and the Lord again promised to restore the nation. ( 39:25-29). Chapters 40-48 described the Temple worship being restored and emphasized the theme of renewing the nation's relationship with the Lord. Thus the central theme of the book is restoration
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
1 John
Theme 1: Christ has forgiven our sins and allowed us fellowship with God our Father. Christ is the one who reveals the Father who is light and who has no darkness or sin. ( 1:5-6). When we confess our sins to Christ they are forgiven and we are cleansed from unrighteousness. ( 1 John 1:9). It is through beliving in Christ and his message that we gain eternal life with Jesus. ( 5:1-11). As we abide with Jesus we gain a greater understanding of him. ( 5:18-20).
Theme 2: Christians need to be on guard against deception and to test each spirit. The devil and the coming anti Christ , seek to deceive believers and lead them away from faith in Christ. ( 2 : 19). Believers must test each message they recieve and see if the message agrees with the Bible. All messages which contradict the Bible are not from the Lord. ( 4:1-3).
Theme 3: Loving others is a quality and command believers are to follow. Through our love for others , we express our love for Christ. ( 2:3-10). As followers of Christ , our attitudes are changed. ( 3:4-8). Loving others through word and deed is an expression of our love for Jesus ( 3:18-24) and we cannot love him without loving others. ( 4:16-21).
Theme 2: Christians need to be on guard against deception and to test each spirit. The devil and the coming anti Christ , seek to deceive believers and lead them away from faith in Christ. ( 2 : 19). Believers must test each message they recieve and see if the message agrees with the Bible. All messages which contradict the Bible are not from the Lord. ( 4:1-3).
Theme 3: Loving others is a quality and command believers are to follow. Through our love for others , we express our love for Christ. ( 2:3-10). As followers of Christ , our attitudes are changed. ( 3:4-8). Loving others through word and deed is an expression of our love for Jesus ( 3:18-24) and we cannot love him without loving others. ( 4:16-21).
Lamentations
Theme 1: Disobedience and rebellion against the Lord results in judgement. Jeremiah noted that as a result of their disobedience , Jerusalem was mocked and dispised among the nations. ( 1:8). Their rebellion against the Lord's commands resulted in judgement(1:18) and through compromising on their worship practices , they were punished (2:22). The Lord disciplined them to correct them and to bring them back to himself. (3:1-3).
Theme 2: The Lord will restore those whom he has disciplined and judged. Jehovah in his mercy , loves each person and does not want to punish people without reason but seeks to correct us. ( 3:21-33). The Lord's intention of the exile is to draw the nation back to the relationship they had with him before. ( 5:21).
Theme 2: The Lord will restore those whom he has disciplined and judged. Jehovah in his mercy , loves each person and does not want to punish people without reason but seeks to correct us. ( 3:21-33). The Lord's intention of the exile is to draw the nation back to the relationship they had with him before. ( 5:21).
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Jeremiah
Theme 1: (1-11): The Lord desires us to trust in him and to follow his guidance. We need to honor and worship him and repent of our sins. Jeremiah was told by God that he had called him before he was born to be a prophet to the nations (1:5) and that he would equip him , making him like a fortified city. He was told that he would prevail against all the priests and kings who tried to oppose him. ( 1:17-19). Jeremiah was told that the people of Judah had abadoned the covenant and was seeking after other gods having forgotten her first love.(2:1-12). Jeremiah told the people that they must not seek out other things to replace the Lord. ( 3:1-5). Repetance is critical and we must confess our sins and turn back to the Lord. ( 4:1-6). We need to change our attitude and not lust after more but be content with what the Lord has provided. ( 5:7-8). Going through the ritual of worship is not enough for our sins will be remembered by the Lord. ( 6:11-20). The Lord stated that he would withold judgement from the nation of Judah if they repented. ( 7:1-7). The things that we trust in other than God will not be able to help in our time of trouble. (8:1-3). Our refusal to acknowledge the Lord brings us judgement and destruction. ( 9:1-11). In response to the Lord's goodness and sovereignty we need to repent and seek to be guided and corrected by him. ( 10:23-24). The Lord urged his people to remember the covenant he made with them when he delivered them from slavery in Egypt and to repent of their sins and trust in him. (11:1-9).
Theme 2:(12-21):The Lord is almighty and sovereign over all. We need to submit to his commands and honor him. Disloyalty to the Lord results in judgement and leads to destruction. (12:7-13). Our disobedience and disloyalty to the Lord result in good things from him becoming spoiled. ( 13:1-11). In his sovereignty he chose who would proclaim his message and judged false prophets who prophesied messages of prosperity in his name. (14:13-16). The Lord stated that those who chose to obey him and sacrificed their children to Molech would be judged (15:1-4), but those who sought after him would be restored and saved from harm( 15:19-20). The judgement of the Lord is meant to cause people to see his power and make them repent of their sins and turn to the Lord. ( 16:21). Those who honour the Lord and keep his Sabbath will be blessed. (17:19-27). We need to submit to the Lord's authority and allow him to shape us into the people he desires us to be. (18:1-12). Jeremiah gathered the people outside the city of Jerusalem in the Hinon Valley and smashed a pot stating that if they continued to disobey the Lord the nation would be smashed like a pot. (19:1-13). The Lord punishes those in authority as an example for others to repent and turn to him and change their ways. ( 20:1-6). The Lord always gives us a choice to submit to him , for those who surrendered and submitted to the Bablyonians were spared. ( 21:8-10).
Theme 3:(22-31):The Lord plans to restore the broken relationship we have with him.We must turn to him and change our ways. The nations of Judah and Israel's disobedience to the Lord and forgetting his covenant resulted in judgement and this was to be a sign to the nations that disobedience to the Lord would be judged. (22:8-10). The Lord desires to bring people back to himself and thus he planned to send Christ to reedem them.(23:1-18). The Lord used the difficulty of being in exile to draw the people closer to himself ( 24). The Lord is faithful to care out his promise of restoration as he promised to restore them after an exile of 70 years. Thus he is faithful to his covenant. ( 25: 12-13, Deuteronomy 28:64-68). From the story of Jeremiah being spared from the angry mob who sought his life, I am reminded that the Lord is with us in difficult times. (26) The Lord in his mercy warned the people through Jeremiah to submit to the Bablyonians and thus avoid his judgement and wrath. ( 27). From the story of the false prophet Hanniah dying for his false prophecies I am reminded that the Lord is to be respected and revered , we cannot try and take his place. ( 28). The Lord allowed the people who were taken into exile in the intial conquest to flourish and thus showed them that if they were faithful to the covenant they would be blessed. ( 29). The Lord judged his people with the desire to restore the relationship he had with them. (30:1-12). The Lord promised to bless those who followed him and to strengthen the relationship he had with those who trusted in him. ( 31:33-34).
Theme 4: (32-42):The Lord is to be followed and his message is to be proclaimed at all times and in every situation even the difficult ones. The Lord is the one who will restore the relationship he has with us and guide us. ( 32:36-39). The Lord has a plan to change our situation and this plan involves change our attitude and pledging to follow him. ( 33:10-11). The Lord rebuked King Zedekiah and the nation of Judah for their resfusal to follow him . ( 34: 12-16). The Lord is pleased when like the Recabites we carefuly obey what has been commanded us by him. ( 35:18-19). From the story of King Jehoiakim burning the scroll of prophecy , I am reminded that the word of the Lord is not to be treated lightly. ( 36). From the story of Jeremiah being thrown into the well as punishment I am reminded that we will face stuggles when we follow the Lord. ( 37). The story of Jeremiah being released from prison reminds me that the Lord watches over those who follow him. ( 38). The Lord sends King Nebucadnezer to take some of the people into exile as judgment for disobedience but spared the life of an Ethiopian official in the court who obeyed him. (39). From Jeremiah being treated well by the offical of King Nebucadnezer I am reminded that the Lord is with those who trust in him. ( 40). I am reminded from the story of the inital conquest that trusting in the Lord is vital. ( 41-42).
Theme 5: (43-52): The Lord is sovereign and must be submitted to. He will carry out his promises and fulfill his prophetic judgements. Trusting in the Lord is important as the Lord promised to judge those who relied on the Eyptians rather than himself. (43-44). The Lord promised to spared Barauch , the scribe of Jeremiah as he was faithful to serve him. ( 45). From the prophetic judgement of the nations of the middle eastern world , I am reminded that the Lord is just as he judges all peoples who do not follow his commands. ( 46-51). From the story of the conquest of Jerusalem and the utter destruction of the Temple , I am reminded that the Lord in his sovereignty guides the events of the world. ( 52).
Theme 2:(12-21):The Lord is almighty and sovereign over all. We need to submit to his commands and honor him. Disloyalty to the Lord results in judgement and leads to destruction. (12:7-13). Our disobedience and disloyalty to the Lord result in good things from him becoming spoiled. ( 13:1-11). In his sovereignty he chose who would proclaim his message and judged false prophets who prophesied messages of prosperity in his name. (14:13-16). The Lord stated that those who chose to obey him and sacrificed their children to Molech would be judged (15:1-4), but those who sought after him would be restored and saved from harm( 15:19-20). The judgement of the Lord is meant to cause people to see his power and make them repent of their sins and turn to the Lord. ( 16:21). Those who honour the Lord and keep his Sabbath will be blessed. (17:19-27). We need to submit to the Lord's authority and allow him to shape us into the people he desires us to be. (18:1-12). Jeremiah gathered the people outside the city of Jerusalem in the Hinon Valley and smashed a pot stating that if they continued to disobey the Lord the nation would be smashed like a pot. (19:1-13). The Lord punishes those in authority as an example for others to repent and turn to him and change their ways. ( 20:1-6). The Lord always gives us a choice to submit to him , for those who surrendered and submitted to the Bablyonians were spared. ( 21:8-10).
Theme 3:(22-31):The Lord plans to restore the broken relationship we have with him.We must turn to him and change our ways. The nations of Judah and Israel's disobedience to the Lord and forgetting his covenant resulted in judgement and this was to be a sign to the nations that disobedience to the Lord would be judged. (22:8-10). The Lord desires to bring people back to himself and thus he planned to send Christ to reedem them.(23:1-18). The Lord used the difficulty of being in exile to draw the people closer to himself ( 24). The Lord is faithful to care out his promise of restoration as he promised to restore them after an exile of 70 years. Thus he is faithful to his covenant. ( 25: 12-13, Deuteronomy 28:64-68). From the story of Jeremiah being spared from the angry mob who sought his life, I am reminded that the Lord is with us in difficult times. (26) The Lord in his mercy warned the people through Jeremiah to submit to the Bablyonians and thus avoid his judgement and wrath. ( 27). From the story of the false prophet Hanniah dying for his false prophecies I am reminded that the Lord is to be respected and revered , we cannot try and take his place. ( 28). The Lord allowed the people who were taken into exile in the intial conquest to flourish and thus showed them that if they were faithful to the covenant they would be blessed. ( 29). The Lord judged his people with the desire to restore the relationship he had with them. (30:1-12). The Lord promised to bless those who followed him and to strengthen the relationship he had with those who trusted in him. ( 31:33-34).
Theme 4: (32-42):The Lord is to be followed and his message is to be proclaimed at all times and in every situation even the difficult ones. The Lord is the one who will restore the relationship he has with us and guide us. ( 32:36-39). The Lord has a plan to change our situation and this plan involves change our attitude and pledging to follow him. ( 33:10-11). The Lord rebuked King Zedekiah and the nation of Judah for their resfusal to follow him . ( 34: 12-16). The Lord is pleased when like the Recabites we carefuly obey what has been commanded us by him. ( 35:18-19). From the story of King Jehoiakim burning the scroll of prophecy , I am reminded that the word of the Lord is not to be treated lightly. ( 36). From the story of Jeremiah being thrown into the well as punishment I am reminded that we will face stuggles when we follow the Lord. ( 37). The story of Jeremiah being released from prison reminds me that the Lord watches over those who follow him. ( 38). The Lord sends King Nebucadnezer to take some of the people into exile as judgment for disobedience but spared the life of an Ethiopian official in the court who obeyed him. (39). From Jeremiah being treated well by the offical of King Nebucadnezer I am reminded that the Lord is with those who trust in him. ( 40). I am reminded from the story of the inital conquest that trusting in the Lord is vital. ( 41-42).
Theme 5: (43-52): The Lord is sovereign and must be submitted to. He will carry out his promises and fulfill his prophetic judgements. Trusting in the Lord is important as the Lord promised to judge those who relied on the Eyptians rather than himself. (43-44). The Lord promised to spared Barauch , the scribe of Jeremiah as he was faithful to serve him. ( 45). From the prophetic judgement of the nations of the middle eastern world , I am reminded that the Lord is just as he judges all peoples who do not follow his commands. ( 46-51). From the story of the conquest of Jerusalem and the utter destruction of the Temple , I am reminded that the Lord in his sovereignty guides the events of the world. ( 52).
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