Jeremiah 28 - Introduction
* A false prophet opposes Jeremiah. (1-9) The false prophet warned of his approaching death. (10-17)... [ Continue Reading ]
* A false prophet opposes Jeremiah. (1-9) The false prophet warned of his approaching death. (10-17)... [ Continue Reading ]
1-9 Hananiah spoke a false prophecy. Here is not a word of good counsel urging the Jews to repent and return to God. He promises temporal mercies, in God's name, but makes no mention of the spiritual mercies which God always promised with earthly blessings. This was not the first time Jeremiah had p... [ Continue Reading ]
10-17 Hananiah is sentenced to die, and Jeremiah, when he has received direction from God, boldly tells him so; but not before he received that commission. Those have much to answer for, who tell sinners that they shall have peace, though they harden their hearts in contempt of God's word. The serva... [ Continue Reading ]