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Does Your Life Seem Like it is Sitting Still?
In the 32nd chapter of Jeremiah’s prophecy we find that what got him thrown in jail was his insistence that Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, would conquer Jerusalem. Jerusalem’s king Zedekiah didn’t like that! While in prison, Jeremiah’s cousin, Hanameel o …

There is Nothing too Hard For God
After making everything official and the papers are notarized concerning the land he just purchased (v. 16), Jeremiah breaks out into prayer and praise (v. 17): “Ah Lord God! behold, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. And there …

The Practice of Child Sacrifice
Today’s passage refers to the practice of child sacrifice. Jeremiah warns of impending judgment because as little babies would die, the people did nothing to end this horrible practice.Judgment was on the way (vv. 28-29).People had turned away from God (vv. 30-33).People ha …