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Sunday, January 26 – Jeremiah 26, 27

Study Questions:

1. To whom was Jeremiah to preach this message? (Jeremiah 26:3)

2. What would be the result if they listened to the Lord’s message? (Jeremiah 26:3)

3. What was the reaction of the priests and the prophets? (Jeremiah 26:10-13)

4. What was the message for Zedekiah? (Jeremiah 27:13)

Commentary and Reflection:

Poor Jeremiah, right? Known as the weeping prophet, he should rather be called the prophet of salvation. His preaching was considered by many as treason against his nation. It’s easy to call a man a crybaby when we are not enduring even half of what he went through. Being a prophet was already difficult, but even more so during a time when the people suffered from political and identity crises.

Even today, modern Jeremiahs work in hostile environments, remaining steadfast like a compass pointing north, refusing to compromise God’s message for popularity or self-preservation. Persecution often comes from within. The greatest harm to Jeremiah came from his people, who lacked the discernment to see what God was doing.
The reality is that Jeremiah’s preaching is not suitable for today’s fragile generation.
Key Lessons from Hispanic World Bible Commentary:

• God’s Messengers Must Not Aim to Please People: God’s ambassadors must not seek to please men or save themselves from harm. If Judah persisted in disobedience, their city and temple would be ruined. Those who refuse to submit to God’s commandments submit themselves to His judgment.

• False Accusations Against Jeremiah: The priests and prophets accused Jeremiah of deserving death and gave false testimony against him. The elders investigated, and Jeremiah boldly declared that the Lord had sent him. Ministers who remain close to God’s Word need not fear. Criticizing ministers for preaching about judgment is unjust because they aim to lead people to salvation.
• Warnings Ignored: Jeremiah warned them of the danger of rejecting God’s message. To wound, kill, or hate those who faithfully rebuke sin only accelerates one’s own punishment.
When confident sinners are warned that God’s Spirit and kingdom will be withdrawn from them, those warnings are guaranteed by God’s Word. King Hezekiah protected Micah and prospered, but Jehoiakim, who killed Uriah, suffered consequences.

• Faithfulness Amid Danger: Uriah was faithful in delivering God’s message but failed when he abandoned his mission. God allowed his death while protecting Jeremiah in similar danger. The safest people trust God clearly, regardless of their external circumstances. God honors and rewards those who show kindness to His persecuted messengers.
Jeremiah was commanded to prepare a symbolic message showing that all neighboring nations would be subjected to the king of Babylon. God asserts His sovereign right to dispose of kingdoms as He pleases. All worldly goods are gifts from God, and we must remain content with His will.
Jeremiah urged King Zedekiah to surrender to the Babylonian king. Judah would have been wise to submit to Nebuchadnezzar’s rule to save their lives. How much wiser is it for us to submit to the light and easy yoke of Jesus Christ to secure our eternal salvation?
Sinners should fear the second death, which is far worse than death by the sword or famine. Why suffer eternal destruction when surrender and obedience bring life?
Those who encourage sinners to continue their wicked ways will perish alongside them.
Jeremiah assured them that the bronze temple vessels would also be taken to Babylon after the gold ones. However, he concluded with a promise of grace: a time would come when these vessels would be returned.
Even if we do not see God’s people restored in our lifetime, we must not lose hope. God will fulfill His promises in His perfect timing.
May God’s blessings be abundant upon you today.
Pastor Luis A. Carretero
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