REVIEW OF CHAPTER TEN I. Facts to Master 1. The time when Jeremiah received this word from God (Jeremiah 14:1). 2. Two titles of God used in Jeremiah 14:8. 3. Number of times God forbids Jeremiah to pray on behalf of his people. 4. What would not avail to spare the people from further calam... [ Continue Reading ]
E. The Final Rejection of Prophetic Intercession Jeremiah 15:1-9 TRANSLATION (1) And the LORD said unto me: If Moses and Samuel were standing before Me, I would have no affection for this people. Cast them away from My presence and let them go out. (2) And it shall come to pass if they say unto yo... [ Continue Reading ]
II. PROPHETIC AGONY Jeremiah 15:10-21 Jeremiah suffered a great deal of mental anguish during his ministry. The rejection of his prophetic intercession on three successive occasions plunges Jeremiah to the depths of despair. This is the second personal crisis in the life and ministry of this great m... [ Continue Reading ]
B. The Prayer of Jeremiah 15:15-18 TRANSLATION (15) You, O LORD, know; remember me, visit me, and avenge me of my persecutors. Do not take me away by deferring your anger. Know that for Your sake I have been bearing reproach. (16) Your words were found and I ate them; and Your words were to me the... [ Continue Reading ]
C. The Reply of the Lord Jeremiah 15:19-21 TRANSLATION (19) Therefore thus says the LORD: If you return, then I will restore you; before Me you shall continue to stand. And if you cause the precious to come forth from the vile, you shall be as My mouth. Let them return unto You; but as for you, do... [ Continue Reading ]