Author: Jon

21:1-2-it’s almost as if he had never heard Jeremiah speak. Go ask him what wonderful things God’s going to do for us? Well first off do you remember literally throwing this man in prison for claiming he speaks the word of God?! I can almost imagine a smug face guy looking down at Jeremiah saying […]

17:8 = Psalm 1:3. Tree planted by water. Only times that phrase is used. So we can assume J is quoting David. 17:9 – I’ve heard this verse quoted many times. Interesting to see it in context though. Verses 8 and 10 both are metaphors about bearing fruit and whether or not you follow God. […]

Both of these chapters have a similar structure. First half: death, second half: silver lining. Chapter 15: choose how you want to die, but I will spare you since you asked. Chapter 16: everyone’s going to die but I’ll redeem Israel later. Two things really stood out to me. 16:10-11- when answering the people why […]

13 – So first off Israel isn’t supposed to be like a loincloth aka underwear for God (v.11 ESV). It should be girdle (KJV) or belt (NIV). Basically a strong piece of clothing it keeps everything where it should be. Israel should be the strongest other nations it is the best example how things should […]

Chapter 11. God has warned and warned you and you did not listen, so because you broke the Covenant you’ll die. And then He says the interesting thing: I will not listen to you if you cry for mercy. Yet we know that Israel will cry for mercy and the Lord will deliver them. Sounds […]