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The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
The Prophecies
Of Jeremiah
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
An Introduction
Jeremiah...The Man
Son of Hilkiah 1:1 cp. 2 Kings 22:4, 8
A priest 1:1
At first, unwilling to prophesy 1:6
Afterwards, the Lord’s message became
in him “a fire in his bones” 20:7-9
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
An Introduction
Jeremiah...The Times
Political
Josiah is king when Jeremiah is called
to prophesy 1:2 627/26 B.C.
Jeremiah continues on through the
reign of Zedekiah 1:3 586 B.C.
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
An Introduction
Jeremiah...The Times
Political
Josiah = good king 2 Chron 34
Jehoahaz = short rule Jer 22:11
Jehoiakim = bad king Jer 26
Jehoiachin = bad king 2 Kings 24
Zedekiah = bad king 2 Chron 36:12
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
An Introduction
Jeremiah...The Times
Religious
Though Josiah’s reforms were good,
they left the people’s hearts virtually
untouched 3:6-10
The “post-Josiah” throne basically had
a disdain for the word of God
22:21 36:23
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
An Introduction
Jeremiah...The Message
“Repent of sin” 7:3 18:11
“Submit to Babylon” 27:1-12
“Wait for the Lord to bless you by…
…bringing you back home” 30:3 31:12
…the coming Messiah” 31:31-34 33:15
cp. Heb 8:8-13
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Jeremiah’s Call & God’s Case
Against Israel Jer 1-6
Jeremiah had always been in
God’s plans 1:5 cp. Gal 1:15
Yet, he was reluctant to serve 1:6
God gave him “authority” over
the nations through the words he
would speak 1:10 cp. Jn 12:48
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Jeremiah’s Call & God’s Case
Against Israel Jer 1-6
God reassures Jeremiah about his
mission with 2 visions 1:11-16
An almond tree - God is watching
A boiling pot - God will judge
Jeremiah must “gird his loins”
and speak the Lord’s word 1:17
cp. Eph 6:10, 14
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Jeremiah’s Call & God’s Case
Against Israel Jer 1-6
God likens Judah’s unfaithfulness
to...
…an ox that broke its yoke 2:20
…a persistent adulteress 2:20
…a nurtured vine w/strange fruit 2:21
…a stain that won’t wash out 2:22
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Jeremiah’s Call & God’s Case
Against Israel Jer 1-6
God likens Judah’s unfaithfulness
to...
…a camel that roams about 2:23
…a donkey in heat that can’t be
caught 2:24
…a thief who is shamed only because
he got caught 2:26
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Jeremiah’s Call & God’s Case
Against Israel Jer 1-6
Judah was more treacherous than
her faithless sister Israel 3:6-11
This is why we are encouraged to study
the O.T. cp. Rom 15:4 1 Cor 10:6-12
Though Judah is guilty, God does
promise her a glorious future
3:14-18
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Jeremiah’s Call & God’s Case
Against Israel Jer 1-6
Yes…God had “deceived” the
people 4:10 cp. 2 Thess 2:10-12
However, God would not totally
destroy Judah 4:27
A remnant would be allowed to return
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Jeremiah’s Call & God’s Case
Against Israel Jer 1-6
Jeremiah was challenged to find 1
righteous man 5:1
Such a failure bears testimony of the
people’s hardened condition 5:3
Judah’s unfaithfulness was made
worse by wicked priests 5:30-31
cp. 2 Tim 4:3-4 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Jeremiah’s Call & God’s Case
Against Israel Jer 1-6
Jeremiah was constantly thwarted
by false prophets 6:10-11, 14
The people could no longer blush 6:15
The only solution was to “seek the
old path…and walk in it” 6:16
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
The Way Of Salvation
Jer 7-10
The people had substituted
“temple worship” for devotion to
God 7:1-11
Such thinking was “deceptive” vv. 4, 8
Such living was “robbery” v. 11
Shiloh offered an historical lesson
7:12-15
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
The Way Of Salvation
Jer 7-10
Jeremiah was forbidden to pray
for Judah 7:16
Judah has been so detestable that
only judgment would suffice
7:30 - 8:3
Yet, Judah refused to repent
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
8:5-6
The Way Of Salvation
Jer 7-10
Jeremiah was deeply saddened at
Judah’s apostasy 8:18 - 9:2
Judah “did not know” and thus
was ripe for judgment 9:3 cp. 8:7
Judah trusted in her “humanism”
9:23 cp. 1 Cor 1:18-25
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
The Way Of Salvation
Jer 7-10
The only safe ground (“Way of
Salvation”) is trust in God 9:24
Idols are helpless 10:1-5
By contrast, God is inherently
powerful 10:6-10
Judah must learn the “hard way”
10:17-25
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Covenant Disloyalty & Its
Consequences Jer 11-13
Judah had broken her covenant
with God 11:4-5
She gave her word Deut 26:16-19
Now, she stood condemned
Jehovah saw it as a “conspiracy” 11:9
She must now suffer
consequences
11:11-13
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Covenant Disloyalty & Its
Consequences Jer 11-13
Jeremiah had personal concerns
His own life was in danger 11:18-23
He was confused re: the prosperity
of the wicked 12:1-2
God would tell him, “The worst is
yet to come!” 12:5-17
Yet...mercy 12:15
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Covenant Disloyalty & Its
Consequences Jer 11-13
Jehovah likened Judah to a
“waistband” 13:1-11
She had become ruined through
pride 13:9 cp. Prov 16:18
Jeremiah also applied to Judah a
well-known proverb 13:12-14
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Covenant Disloyalty & Its
Consequences Jer 11-13
Jehovah still sought Judah’s
repentance 13:15-27
She should have glorified God v. 16
She will have no excuse for her
calamities, the shame associated
with her suffering vv. 20-23, 26
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Revelation On Occasion
Of Drought Jer 14-17
Drought was the punishment for
covenant breaking Deut 28:23f
Conditions were deplorable 14:1-6
Despite Judah’s many sins,
Jeremiah pleads for her 14:7-9
God replies He will not forget her
sins 14:10-11
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Revelation On Occasion
Of Drought Jer 14-17
Jeremiah argues Judah’s worth,
mentions false prophets 14:13
God replies in 14:14-16
Yes, false teachers will not escape
v. 15 cp. 2 Pet 2:1-3, 4-9
Neither will their hearers v. 16
cp. 2 Thess 2:9-12 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Revelation On Occasion
Of Drought Jer 14-17
Jeremiah suffered in his work
He was despised 15:10
He sought deliverance 15:15ff
His pain was “perpetual” 15:18
Yet, God would not abandon him in
his work 15:11, 19-21
cp. Heb 13:5b-6 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Revelation On Occasion
Of Drought Jer 14-17
Judah would be assured of truths
when her exile would be done
Idols are not gods at all 16:20
Jehovah is God alone 16:21
Judah must be punished because
her sins were deeply engraved in
her 17:1
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Jeremiah’s Message In
Symbols Jer 18-20
1st Symbol: A vessel being made
at the potter’s house 18:1-17
The potter is able to re-shape a
“marred” or “spoiled” vessel v. 4
So, too, can God remake us vv. 5-10
The same idea is also presented in the
N.T. Rom 9:14-24
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Jeremiah’s Message In
Symbols Jer 18-20
1st Symbol: A vessel being made
at the potter’s house 18:1-17
Judah responds with even more
determined rebellion v. 12
Judah’s faithlessness is compared to
nature’s faithfulness vv. 13-14
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Jeremiah’s Message In
Symbols Jer 18-20
1st Symbol: A vessel being made
at the potter’s house 18:1-17
Judah will walk her own “way” &
not on God’s path v. 15 cp. 6:16
Jeremiah is again persecuted for
proclaiming the Lord’s message
18:18-23
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Jeremiah’s Message In
Symbols Jer 18-20
2nd Symbol: A broken potter’s
vessel 19:1-13
Jeremiah was to proclaim the great
calamities to come vv. 3-9
Jeremiah was to break the vessel,
foretelling Judah being “shattered”
vv. 10-13
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Comparing The 2 Symbols
1st Symbol 18:1-17
2nd Symbol 19:1-13
• Vessel was being
re-shaped
• Vessel could not be
re-shaped
• Soft; hadn’t yet hardened
• Already hardened
• Symbol pointed to God’s
love, mercy, patience
• Symbol pointed to God’s
judgment, wrath
• Symbol emphasized
hope
• Symbol emphasized
hopelessness
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Jeremiah’s Message In
Symbols Jer 18-20
Judah responds to Jeremiah’s
symbolic preaching 19:14 - 20:6
He was physically mistreated 20:2
Pashhur will be judged for this 20:3-6
Jeremiah responds to Judah’s
response 20:7-18
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Jeremiah’s Message In
Symbols Jer 18-20
Jeremiah responds to Judah’s
response 20:7-18
He felt God had deceived him v. 7
He felt like quitting v. 9
He felt abandoned v. 10
He felt cursed vv. 14-15
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Jeremiah’s Message In
Symbols Jer 18-20
Jeremiah responds to Judah’s
response 20:7-18
Yet, he also knew God was
ultimately right and he would
prevail because of his faith in
Him 20:11-13
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Jeremiah’s Message In
Symbols Jer 18-20
Jeremiah had to be reminded of
what we sometimes forget:
We shouldn’t focus on the
physical things that beset us
cp. Rom 8:16-18 2 Cor 4:16-18
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Reigns
Of Jehoahaz & Jehoiakim
Reign Of Jehoahaz
God’s 4 duties for the king: 22:3
Do justice, righteousness
Deliver the oppressed
Do not mistreat the downtrodden
Do not shed innocent blood
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Reigns
Of Jehoahaz & Jehoiakim
Reign Of Jehoahaz
If the king obeys, God will allow
the kingdom to remain 22:4
If the king disobeys, David’s house
would become a desolation 22:5
God’s “2 natures” are illustrated
cp. Rom 11:22
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Reigns
Of Jehoahaz & Jehoiakim
Reign Of Jehoahaz
Judah’s “loftiness” will become a
barren wilderness because she
forsook her covenant 22:6, 8-9
Jehoahaz would leave and never
return 22:11-12
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Reigns
Of Jehoahaz & Jehoiakim
Reign Of Jehoiakim
The king lived lavishly 22:13-14
His father Josiah lived well also, but
still obeyed God 22:15-16
He will be judged for his corruption,
and would not even be lamented
22:17-19
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Reigns
Of Jehoahaz & Jehoiakim
Reign Of Jehoiakim
Judah’s “lovers” will not be able
to save her 22:20, 22
God should be sought, trusted above
men cp. Psa 118:8-9 1 Cor 2:5
Judah needed to hear all of God’s
word 26:2
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Reigns
Of Jehoahaz & Jehoiakim
Reign Of Jehoiakim
Jeremiah uses the Rechabites to
illustrate Judah’s failure 35:1-19
They had always obeyed the voice
of their father vv. 6-8
By contrast, Judah rejected her
Father vv. 13-16
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Reigns
Of Jehoahaz & Jehoiakim
Reign Of Jehoiakim
Judah’s fate is certain 25:1-38
Prophets were rejected vv. 3-7
Desolation will come in the form of
Nebuchadnezzar vv. 8-11
Captivity will last 70 years v. 12
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Reigns
Of Jehoahaz & Jehoiakim
Reign Of Jehoiakim
Jeremiah comforts Baruch (God’s
servant & his scribe) Jer 45
Baruch had grown weary re: the
rejection of God’s word v. 3
God would see to his personal safety
v. 5
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Reigns
Of Jehoahaz & Jehoiakim
Reign Of Jehoiakim
Jeremiah defends the word of
God Jer 36
The people heard it vv. 9-10
The king’s officials heard it v. 15
Upon the king hearing it, he burned
it vv. 21-23
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Reigns
Of Jehoahaz & Jehoiakim
Reign Of Jehoiakim
Jehoiakim had no remorse v. 24
The scroll was re-copied vv. 27-28
Jehoiakim will be judged vv. 30-31
LESSON: God’s word will always
endure cp. Mt 24:35 1 Pet 1:23-25
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Reigns
Of Jehoiachin & Zedekiah
Reign Of Jehoiachin
Jehovah will remove Jehoiachin
from “royal favor” Jer 22:24
He will be cast away Jer 22:28
He will not have any descendants to
rule in Jerusalem Jer 22:30
cp. Mt 1:12
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Reigns
Of Jehoiachin & Zedekiah
Reign Of Jehoiachin
Jehovah will raise up “shepherds”
for His people Jer 23:4
Faithful post-exilic
servants (Ezra,
Nehemiah) in future
literal kingdom
OR
Faithful undershepherds (elders)
in future Messianic
spiritual kingdom
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Reigns
Of Jehoiachin & Zedekiah
Reign Of Jehoiachin
Jehovah will ultimately send the
“Righteous Branch” Jer 23:5-6
A reference to the Messiah
cp. Isa 4:2 11:1-10 Zech 6:12-13
His rule won’t be that of Judah’s
present kings
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Reigns
Of Jehoiachin & Zedekiah
Reign Of Jehoiachin
False prophets have lied to, misled
the people Jer 23:9-40
By contrast, the Lord’s word is
like fire, a hammer v. 29
It purifies, consumes…it breaks a
haughty spirit
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Reigns
Of Jehoiachin & Zedekiah
Reign Of Zedekiah
Jeremiah receives a vision after
Jehoiachin is removed Jer 24:1-2
Jews left behind in Judah thought
they were chosen cp. Ezek 11:15
This vision stated otherwise
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Reigns
Of Jehoiachin & Zedekiah
Reign Of Zedekiah
Nebuchadnezzar makes Zedekiah
swear allegiance cp. Ezek 17:13
Zedekiah planned to rebel Jer 27:3
Jeremiah was sent to tell him,
other kings to submit to Babylon
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Jer 27:2, 4-7
Prophecies During Reigns
Of Jehoiachin & Zedekiah
Reign Of Zedekiah
Hanniah opposes Jeremiah’s
message Jer 28
He contradicts Jeremiah’s words
re: Babylon, Jehoiachin vv. 2-4
He breaks the yoke Jeremiah was
wearing vv. 10-11 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Reigns
Of Jehoiachin & Zedekiah
Reign Of Zedekiah
Hanniah opposes Jeremiah’s
message Jer 28
His false prophecies will make it
tougher on Judah vv. 13-14
He will be personally judged
vv. 15-17
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Reigns
Of Jehoiachin & Zedekiah
Reign Of Zedekiah
Jeremiah sends a message to exiles
already in Babylon Jer 29:1-20
“Live life to the fullest” vv. 4-7
“Ignore false prophets” vv. 8-9
“Captivity = 70 years…then return”
vv. 10-14
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies Before Jerusalem’s
Siege Jer 50-51, 30-31
Babylon will be judged 50:1-3
Predicted earlier cp. 25:12, 15-26
God never needs man to do His
work for Him cp. 27:3
Babylon’s gods will not be able to
save her 50:2
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies Before Jerusalem’s
Siege Jer 50-51, 30-31
At Babylon’s fall...
…Israel will again seek God 50:4-5
…an everlasting covenant at Zion
will be established cp. Isa 2:3
Psa 2:6 Heb 12:22-24
…Israel needs a shepherd & should
leave 50:6, 8
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies Before Jerusalem’s
Siege Jer 50-51, 30-31
Babylon will be totally destroyed
She will be desolate 50:13
Lions will devour her 50:17
Yet, Israel will “graze” 50:19
Babylon will become like Sodom &
Gomorrah: totally destroyed 50:40
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies Before Jerusalem’s
Siege Jer 50-51, 30-31
The Medes will conquer Babylon
51:11
Jehovah is shown superior to...
{
…the nothingness of idolatry 51:15-19
…the human power of war 51:20-23
Both are the result of human wisdom
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies Before Jerusalem’s
Siege Jer 50-51, 30-31
Israel has a future Jer 30
Her fortunes will be restored, and
her land will be re-inhabited v. 3
Her King will be enthroned v. 9
A Messianic prophecy Acts 2:30 13:23
Her “favored status” with God is
secured vv. 20-22
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies Before Jerusalem’s
Siege Jer 50-51, 30-31
Israel’s woes become joy Jer 31
Her weeping at going into captivity
will become joy at coming home
vv. 15-17
A Messianic prophecy Mt 2:16-18
She will finally take responsibility
for her sins v. 29
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies Before Jerusalem’s
Siege Jer 50-51, 30-31
Israel’s woes become joy Jer 31
Her covenant will be new vv. 31-34
A better covenant because it…
…is recorded internally v. 33
…has informed participants v. 34a
…offers total forgiveness v. 34b
This is our covenant today under
Christ Heb 8:8-12 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Jerusalem’s Siege
Jer 21, 34, 37, 32-33, 38-39, 52:1-30
Now, Zedekiah is interested in
what Jeremiah has to say 21:1-2
He was hoping for an “11th hour
miracle from God”
God’s answer would not be what
the king wanted to hear 21:4-7,
8-10, 11-12, 13-14 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Jerusalem’s Siege
Jer 21, 34, 37, 32-33, 38-39, 52:1-30
Zedekiah receives personal
instructions 34:1-5
He will be captured, not slain
The people had disdained God’s
will re: slavery of countrymen
34:8-11 cp. Deut 15:12-18
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Jerusalem’s Siege
Jer 21, 34, 37, 32-33, 38-39, 52:1-30
The siege being lifted, the people
returned to their wickedness
37:5 cp. 34:21, 11
Thus, God will “release” them
from His protection or “liberate”
them to destruction 34:12-22
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Jerusalem’s Siege
Jer 21, 34, 37, 32-33, 38-39, 52:1-30
Jeremiah was arrested, jailed as a
traitor 37:11-16
He was even physically mistreated
Zedekiah secretly asks Jeremiah
re: a word from the Lord 37:17
Jeremiah responds with sarcasm
37:19
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Jerusalem’s Siege
Jer 21, 34, 37, 32-33, 38-39, 52:1-30
Jeremiah received instructions
after the siege’s renewal 32:6-14
This signified a future 32:15
This would also help Jeremiah’s
faith during his persecution
Evidenced by his prayer 32:16-25
Evidenced by God’s answer 32:26-44
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Jerusalem’s Siege
Jer 21, 34, 37, 32-33, 38-39, 52:1-30
Jehovah will undo all the damage
His people have done 33:7-9
Immediately fulfilled upon their
return from captivity 33:10-11
Ultimately fulfilled in the Messiah’s
future kingdom 33:14-18
As certain as nature’s laws 33:19-26
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Jerusalem’s Siege
Jer 21, 34, 37, 32-33, 38-39, 52:1-30
Jeremiah was again persecuted
for his preaching 38:1-6
Zedekiah once again sends for
Jeremiah 38:14-16
He has personal fears 38:19
Jeremiah advises him to submit to
Babylon 38:20-21 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Jerusalem’s Siege
Jer 21, 34, 37, 32-33, 38-39, 52:1-30
The siege finally begins to take its
toll on Jerusalem Jer 39
The walls are breached v. 2
Zedekiah flees vv. 4-7 cp. 38:17-18
The city is destroyed v. 8
Jeremiah, Ebed-melech are spared
vv. 11-14
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Gedaliah’s
Governorship Jer 40-44
Jeremiah is given the choice to
either stay in Jerusalem or go to
Babylon 40:1-6
Gedaliah is now in charge 40:7
His message to the Jews who were
left = Jeremiah’s submit & live
40:9-10
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Gedaliah’s
Governorship Jer 40-44
Gedaliah is warned about an
attempt on his life 40:13-16
Ignoring the threat, he was killed
41:1-3
Ishmael (Gedaliah’s murderer)
takes hostages, and heads toward
Ammon 41:10
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Gedaliah’s
Governorship Jer 40-44
Johanan rescues the captives and
prepares to go to Egypt 41:11-17
Jeremiah is apparently among the
captives 42:2a
The people ask him to inquire of
the Lord as to what they should
do 42:2b-3
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Gedaliah’s
Governorship Jer 40-44
The people ask him to inquire of
the Lord as to what they should
do 42:2b-3
The Lord doesn’t want them to go to
Egypt 42:9-12, 15-16
Again, the people do not listen
43:1-7
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Gedaliah’s
Governorship Jer 40-44
Jeremiah reminds the Jews an
escape to Egypt is doomed Jer 44
Nebuchadnezzar will rule 43:9-10
They have repeatedly rejected the
prophets sent by God 44:2-5
Therefore, God punished Judah
44:6
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Gedaliah’s
Governorship Jer 40-44
Jeremiah reminds the Jews an
escape to Egypt is doomed Jer 44
The people now compound their
problem by going to Egypt, bowing
down to idols again 44:7-10
Jehovah threatens severe wrath if
they persist 44:11-14
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Gedaliah’s
Governorship Jer 40-44
Jeremiah reminds the Jews an
escape to Egypt is doomed Jer 44
The people again refuse to heed the
Lord’s word 44:15-19
Idolatry is prosperous while Jehovah’s
religion is too hard vv. 17-18
Therefore, God “gave them up” 44:25
cp. Rom 1:24ff The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies To Other Nations &
Conclusion Jer 46-49
Jeremiah’s prophecies from ch. 25
now become more specific
Cp. to Jeremiah’s original call 1:5
The prophecy to Egypt 46:1-28
She is called to battle at Carchemish,
but will not be victorious vv. 3-4, 5-6
Despite her ambitions, she would lose
vv. 7, 10-12
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies To Other Nations &
Conclusion Jer 46-49
Jeremiah’s prophecies from ch. 25
now become more specific
The prophecy to Egypt 46:1-28
She is destined for destruction at the
hands of Nebuchadnezzar vv. 19-24
People “trusted” in Pharaoh v. 25
Yet, God’s people will be saved
vv. 27-28
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies To Other Nations &
Conclusion Jer 46-49
Jeremiah’s prophecies from ch. 25
now become more specific
The prophecy to Philistia 47:1-7
She will be overtaken by a “torrent
from the north” v. 2
Despair will be so great that fathers
will even forsake their own children
v. 3b
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies To Other Nations &
Conclusion Jer 46-49
Jeremiah’s prophecies from ch. 25
now become more specific
The prophecy to Moab 48:1-47
She will be judged for her pride and
haughtiness vv. 7-8
Jeremiah possibly warns Babylon to
not neglect their work from God v. 10
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies To Other Nations &
Conclusion Jer 46-49
Jeremiah’s prophecies from ch. 25
now become more specific
The prophecy to Moab 48:1-47
She will no longer be left alone to
enjoy
an “undisturbed ease” vv. 11-12
She will be put to shame vv. 14-20
Yet, there would be The
mercy
v. 47
Prophecies
Of Jeremiah
Prophecies To Other Nations &
Conclusion Jer 46-49
Jeremiah’s prophecies from ch. 25
now become more specific
The prophecy to Ammon 49:1-6
She claimed Israelite land v. 1
cp. Judg 11:13 Amos 1:13
She boasted of her own strength,
resourcefulness v. 4
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies To Other Nations &
Conclusion Jer 46-49
Jeremiah’s prophecies from ch. 25
now become more specific
The prophecy to Edom 49:7-22
She did not act “brotherly” toward
Israel cp. Num 20:14-21 Psa 137:7
Her judgment will be total vv. 9-10
Her pride was her undoing v. 16
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies To Other Nations &
Conclusion Jer 46-49
Jeremiah’s prophecies from ch. 25
now become more specific
The prophecy to Damascus 49:23-27
The “city of praise” (“famous city”)
will be stricken with panic so as to be
helpless vv. 23-25
She will be completely slaughtered
vv. 26-27
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies To Other Nations &
Conclusion Jer 46-49
Jeremiah’s prophecies from ch. 25
now become more specific
The prophecy to Kedar/Hazor
49:28-33
A reference to the Arabian tribes
Nebuchadnezzar would completely
destroy them vv. 28, 30b, 32-33
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies To Other Nations &
Conclusion Jer 46-49
Jeremiah’s prophecies from ch. 25
now become more specific
The prophecy to Elam 49:34-39
Her “bow” (military might) will be
broken v. 35
She will be scattered v. 36
Yet, her future will be in the Persian
Empire v. 38
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah