Bible Chapter: Jeremiah 25 & 26

Because the Bible is practical, here are some statements to get you thinking.

1.  Write one or two key thoughts that come from today’s reading.
    Jeremiah continued to proclaim the truths that God had given to him. He told the people he had faithfully passed on to them God’s word, but they had not listened. The message from God was that they needed to turn from the evil road they were traveling on and obey God. They were warned to not provoke God’s anger by worshiping idols they made with their own hands. God told them that because they had not listened, He would gather the armies of the north to come against them, completely destroying the nation and making it in object of horror. Because of their sin, peaceful meadows would be turned into wasteland by the Lord’s fierce anger.
    God told Jeremiah stand in the courtyard of the Temple and announced to those coming to worship. Perhaps they would listen and turn from their evil ways. Unfortunately when Jeremiah was finished with his message, the people mobbed him, shouting to kill him. Jeremiah’s response was that the Lord sent him to prophesy against them and God gave him every word he had spoken. If they would repent and quit sinning, and start obeying the Lord, God would change His mind about the disaster that was coming.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    Learning to obey God is the lesson that continues to be repeated over and over again as the Bible is studied. The principle of full obedience is critically important to the Christian life. God’s commands are not subject to debate and they will not change based on the latest opinion poll.

3.  How can I help someone?
    Since God is the creator of all, He knows what is best for us. His purpose in giving us His commands is to help us know and learn what will make our life and eternity the best that it can be. It is up to each individual to listen and obey.