Jeremiah 24 Message to the Exiles Jeremiah 29

Jeremiah #24 – Message to the Exiles Jeremiah 29

King Josiah and sons Josiah (640 – 609 BC) Jehoaha z (609 BC) 1 st wave of captives (605) Jehoiakim (609 – 598 BC) Jehoiachi n (597 BC) 2 nd wave of captives (597) Zedekiah (597 – 586 BC)

I. Plans for Welfare (29: 1 -14) • Letter to the exiles in Babylon, sent after 2 nd wave of captives (Jehoiachin). (1 -3) • Seek the welfare of the city, pray for it— as it does well, you will do well. (4 -7) • As usual, this message was in contrast to the lies of the false prophets. (8 -9) • God is planning their good; after 70 years He’ll restore them to their land. (10 -11) • God’s restoration tied to turning back, seeking Him with all their heart. (12 -14)

II. King and Prophets (29: 15 -23) • 2 things mislead that they will return soon: • False prophets telling them so. (15; see 28: 1 -4) • The presence of a king in Jerusalem. (16) • King, all in Jerusalem will suffer punishment, because they have refused to listen. (17 -20) • Two prophets, they will be executed by Nebuchadnezzar as punishment from God for their lying & immorality. (21 -23)

III. Threat & Defense (29: 24 -32) • Shemaiah had written to Zephaniah the priest, rebuking him for not locking up Jeremiah for his message. (24 -28) • After hearing about this Jeremiah writes to the exiles saying that Shemaiah will die for lying to the people. (29 -32)

Structure of Jeremiah • Oracles Against Judah (ch. 1 -25) § Historical Interlude (ch. 26 -29) Ø Book of Comfort (ch. 30 -33) § Historical Interlude (ch. 34 -45) • Oracles Against Nations (ch. 46 -51)

Jeremiah #25 – Review Jeremiah 1 – 29

Images in Jeremiah I’ll give you the image. You tell me how that image or symbol is used in Jeremiah. (and maybe where in the book it appears)

Images in Jeremiah The Almond Tree Jeremiah 1: 11 -12

Images in Jeremiah The Boiling Pot (tipping over) Jeremiah 1: 13 -15

Images in Jeremiah The Bride Jeremiah 2: 1 -3; 2: 32

Images in Jeremiah The Shepherds Jeremiah 3: 15; 10: 21; 17: 16; 23: 14

Images in Jeremiah A Den of Robbers Jeremiah 7: 11

Images in Jeremiah Healing a wound Jeremiah 6: 14; 8: 11; 8: 21 -22;

Images in Jeremiah Scarecrow in a Cucumber Field 10: 5 Jeremiah

Images in Jeremiah Lamb led to the slaughter Jeremiah 11: 19; 12: 3

Images in Jeremiah Running with Horses Jeremiah 12: 5

Images in Jeremiah The ruined waistband Jeremiah 13: 1 -11

Images in Jeremiah The Potter’s Vessel Jeremiah 18: 1 -12;

Images in Jeremiah The Branch Jeremiah 23: 5 -6

Images in Jeremiah Two Baskets of Figs Jeremiah 24; 29: 17

Images in Jeremiah Cup of Strong Drink Jeremiah 25: 15 -29

Images in Jeremiah Yoke and Bonds Jeremiah 27: 1 -7; 28: 10 -

Jeremiah #25 – Review Next up: Jeremiah 30

What does the prophet talk about? Eight things: Lord of History Divine Compassion Election of Israel Call to Repentance Rebellion of Israel Redemption/Restoration Judgment to Come Kingdom of God

• Fountain “forsaken me, the ________ of living waters, and Cisterns… out for themselves broken hewed __________. ” (2: 13) • “They“Peace, have healed the wound of my people ________, Peace!” saying, ___________, when there is no peace. ” soul s in the good way, and you will “Look for the ancient paths, walk (6: 14) rest • Lightly for your find ______ Den of Robbers ______. ” (6: 16) • “Has this house, which is called by my name, become a Understand ___________ in your sight? ” (7: 12) knows • s ”But let Him who boasts, boast in this: that he _________ & _____ Me, that I am the LORD who himself exercises steadfast love, justice, and righteousness…” (9: 24) direct • “I know, O Lord, that a man’s way is not in ______, Nor

• trusts “Blessed is the man who _______ in the Lord. . . Tree He will be like a planted by the water deceitful _________________. ” (17: 7 -8) • sick ________ than all else and is The heart is more deceived (17: 9) desperately _____. ” • deceived O Lord, overcome you have ______ me, and I was ______; you have ________ me and prevailed. (20: 7) • burning fire But if I say, “I will not … speak anymore in His name, then in my heart it becomes like a ______. ” (20: 9)

• Branch I will raise up for David a _______ ; He will reign as righteousnes king and act wisely andjustice do ______ & s ________ (23: 5) council • [of false prophets] “But who has stood in the ______ of the Lord, the he should see and hear His sevent y This whole land will be a desolation and a horror, and word? ” (23: 18) • these nations will serve the king of Babylon _____ years. (25: 11)

Themes in the Prophets Rebellion Repentanc e Retribution = Jeremiah Restoration

Historical Context of Jeremiah Jereboa m Ahab Assyrian Israel (Northern) Captivity Israel (United Kingdom) Judah (Southern) Saul David Solomon Hezekia h Josiah = Jeremiah Return Babylonia n Captivity

King Josiah and sons Josiah (640 – 609 BC) Jehoaha z (609 BC) 1 st wave of captives (605) Jehoiakim (609 – 598 BC) Jehoiachi n (597 BC) 2 nd wave of captives (597) Zedekiah (597 – 586 BC) 3 rd wave of captives (586)

King Josiah and sons Josiah (640 – 609 BC) Jehoaha z (609 BC) Jehoiakim (609 – 598 BC) Jehoiachi n (597 BC) Lineage of Christ Zedekiah (597 – 586 BC)

What is the prophet’s purpose? • Interpret history. • Enforce covenants. • Declare future events.

Structure of Jeremiah • Condemnation & Disaster (1 -12) § God’s Plans for Exile, Jer’s Complaints (1320) o To Kings (& others) (21 -29) Ø Words of Hope (30 -33) o To Kings (& others) (34 -35) § Jeremiah’s Suffering (36 -45) • Oracles Against the Nations (46 -51)