The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
The Prophecies
Of Jeremiah
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
An Introduction
Jeremiah...The Man
 Son of Hilkiah 1:1 cp. 2 Kings 22:4, 8
 A priest 1:1
 At first, unwilling to prophesy 1:6
 Afterwards, the Lord’s message became
in him “a fire in his bones” 20:7-9
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
An Introduction
Jeremiah...The Times
Political
 Josiah is king when Jeremiah is called
to prophesy 1:2  627/26 B.C.
 Jeremiah continues on through the
reign of Zedekiah 1:3  586 B.C.
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
An Introduction
Jeremiah...The Times
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Political
Josiah = good king 2 Chron 34
Jehoahaz = short rule Jer 22:11
Jehoiakim = bad king Jer 26
Jehoiachin = bad king 2 Kings 24
Zedekiah = bad king 2 Chron 36:12
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
An Introduction
Jeremiah...The Times
Religious
 Though Josiah’s reforms were good,
they left the people’s hearts virtually
untouched 3:6-10
 The “post-Josiah” throne basically had
a disdain for the word of God
22:21 36:23
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
An Introduction
Jeremiah...The Message
 “Repent of sin” 7:3 18:11
 “Submit to Babylon” 27:1-12
 “Wait for the Lord to bless you by…
 …bringing you back home” 30:3 31:12
 …the coming Messiah” 31:31-34 33:15
cp. Heb 8:8-13
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Jeremiah’s Call & God’s Case
Against Israel Jer 1-6
 Jeremiah had always been in
God’s plans 1:5 cp. Gal 1:15
 Yet, he was reluctant to serve 1:6
 God gave him “authority” over
the nations through the words he
would speak 1:10 cp. Jn 12:48
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Jeremiah’s Call & God’s Case
Against Israel Jer 1-6
 God reassures Jeremiah about his
mission with 2 visions 1:11-16
 An almond tree - God is watching
 A boiling pot - God will judge
 Jeremiah must “gird his loins”
and speak the Lord’s word 1:17
cp. Eph 6:10, 14
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Jeremiah’s Call & God’s Case
Against Israel Jer 1-6
 God likens Judah’s unfaithfulness
to...
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…an ox that broke its yoke 2:20
…a persistent adulteress 2:20
…a nurtured vine w/strange fruit 2:21
…a stain that won’t wash out 2:22
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Jeremiah’s Call & God’s Case
Against Israel Jer 1-6
 God likens Judah’s unfaithfulness
to...
 …a camel that roams about 2:23
 …a donkey in heat that can’t be
caught 2:24
 …a thief who is shamed only because
he got caught 2:26
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Jeremiah’s Call & God’s Case
Against Israel Jer 1-6
 Judah was more treacherous than
her faithless sister Israel 3:6-11
 This is why we are encouraged to study
the O.T. cp. Rom 15:4 1 Cor 10:6-12
 Though Judah is guilty, God does
promise her a glorious future
3:14-18
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Jeremiah’s Call & God’s Case
Against Israel Jer 1-6
 Yes…God had “deceived” the
people 4:10 cp. 2 Thess 2:10-12
 However, God would not totally
destroy Judah 4:27
 A remnant would be allowed to return
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Jeremiah’s Call & God’s Case
Against Israel Jer 1-6
 Jeremiah was challenged to find 1
righteous man 5:1
 Such a failure bears testimony of the
people’s hardened condition 5:3
 Judah’s unfaithfulness was made
worse by wicked priests 5:30-31
cp. 2 Tim 4:3-4 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Jeremiah’s Call & God’s Case
Against Israel Jer 1-6
 Jeremiah was constantly thwarted
by false prophets 6:10-11, 14
 The people could no longer blush 6:15
 The only solution was to “seek the
old path…and walk in it” 6:16
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
The Way Of Salvation
Jer 7-10
 The people had substituted
“temple worship” for devotion to
God 7:1-11
 Such thinking was “deceptive” vv. 4, 8
 Such living was “robbery” v. 11
 Shiloh offered an historical lesson
7:12-15
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
The Way Of Salvation
Jer 7-10
 Jeremiah was forbidden to pray
for Judah 7:16
 Judah has been so detestable that
only judgment would suffice
7:30 - 8:3
 Yet, Judah refused to repent
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
8:5-6
The Way Of Salvation
Jer 7-10
 Jeremiah was deeply saddened at
Judah’s apostasy 8:18 - 9:2
 Judah “did not know” and thus
was ripe for judgment 9:3 cp. 8:7
 Judah trusted in her “humanism”
9:23 cp. 1 Cor 1:18-25
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
The Way Of Salvation
Jer 7-10
 The only safe ground (“Way of
Salvation”) is trust in God 9:24
 Idols are helpless 10:1-5
 By contrast, God is inherently
powerful 10:6-10
 Judah must learn the “hard way”
10:17-25
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Covenant Disloyalty & Its
Consequences Jer 11-13
 Judah had broken her covenant
with God 11:4-5
 She gave her word Deut 26:16-19
 Now, she stood condemned
 Jehovah saw it as a “conspiracy” 11:9
 She must now suffer
consequences
11:11-13
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Covenant Disloyalty & Its
Consequences Jer 11-13
 Jeremiah had personal concerns
 His own life was in danger 11:18-23
 He was confused re: the prosperity
of the wicked 12:1-2
 God would tell him, “The worst is
yet to come!” 12:5-17
 Yet...mercy 12:15
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Covenant Disloyalty & Its
Consequences Jer 11-13
 Jehovah likened Judah to a
“waistband” 13:1-11
 She had become ruined through
pride 13:9 cp. Prov 16:18
 Jeremiah also applied to Judah a
well-known proverb 13:12-14
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Covenant Disloyalty & Its
Consequences Jer 11-13
 Jehovah still sought Judah’s
repentance 13:15-27
 She should have glorified God v. 16
 She will have no excuse for her
calamities, the shame associated
with her suffering vv. 20-23, 26
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Revelation On Occasion
Of Drought Jer 14-17
 Drought was the punishment for
covenant breaking Deut 28:23f
 Conditions were deplorable 14:1-6
 Despite Judah’s many sins,
Jeremiah pleads for her 14:7-9
 God replies He will not forget her
sins 14:10-11
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Revelation On Occasion
Of Drought Jer 14-17
 Jeremiah argues Judah’s worth,
mentions false prophets 14:13
 God replies in 14:14-16
 Yes, false teachers will not escape
v. 15 cp. 2 Pet 2:1-3, 4-9
 Neither will their hearers v. 16
cp. 2 Thess 2:9-12 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Revelation On Occasion
Of Drought Jer 14-17
 Jeremiah suffered in his work
 He was despised 15:10
 He sought deliverance 15:15ff
 His pain was “perpetual” 15:18
 Yet, God would not abandon him in
his work 15:11, 19-21
cp. Heb 13:5b-6 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Revelation On Occasion
Of Drought Jer 14-17
 Judah would be assured of truths
when her exile would be done
 Idols are not gods at all 16:20
 Jehovah is God alone 16:21
 Judah must be punished because
her sins were deeply engraved in
her 17:1
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Jeremiah’s Message In
Symbols Jer 18-20
 1st Symbol: A vessel being made
at the potter’s house 18:1-17
 The potter is able to re-shape a
“marred” or “spoiled” vessel v. 4
 So, too, can God remake us vv. 5-10
 The same idea is also presented in the
N.T. Rom 9:14-24
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Jeremiah’s Message In
Symbols Jer 18-20
 1st Symbol: A vessel being made
at the potter’s house 18:1-17
 Judah responds with even more
determined rebellion v. 12
 Judah’s faithlessness is compared to
nature’s faithfulness vv. 13-14
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Jeremiah’s Message In
Symbols Jer 18-20
 1st Symbol: A vessel being made
at the potter’s house 18:1-17
 Judah will walk her own “way” &
not on God’s path v. 15 cp. 6:16
 Jeremiah is again persecuted for
proclaiming the Lord’s message
18:18-23
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Jeremiah’s Message In
Symbols Jer 18-20
 2nd Symbol: A broken potter’s
vessel 19:1-13
 Jeremiah was to proclaim the great
calamities to come vv. 3-9
 Jeremiah was to break the vessel,
foretelling Judah being “shattered”
vv. 10-13
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Comparing The 2 Symbols
1st Symbol 18:1-17
2nd Symbol 19:1-13
• Vessel was being
re-shaped
• Vessel could not be
re-shaped
• Soft; hadn’t yet hardened
• Already hardened
• Symbol pointed to God’s
love, mercy, patience
• Symbol pointed to God’s
judgment, wrath
• Symbol emphasized
hope
• Symbol emphasized
hopelessness
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Jeremiah’s Message In
Symbols Jer 18-20
 Judah responds to Jeremiah’s
symbolic preaching 19:14 - 20:6
 He was physically mistreated 20:2
 Pashhur will be judged for this 20:3-6
 Jeremiah responds to Judah’s
response 20:7-18
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Jeremiah’s Message In
Symbols Jer 18-20
 Jeremiah responds to Judah’s
response 20:7-18
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He felt God had deceived him v. 7
He felt like quitting v. 9
He felt abandoned v. 10
He felt cursed vv. 14-15
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Jeremiah’s Message In
Symbols Jer 18-20
 Jeremiah responds to Judah’s
response 20:7-18
 Yet, he also knew God was
ultimately right and he would
prevail because of his faith in
Him 20:11-13
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Jeremiah’s Message In
Symbols Jer 18-20
 Jeremiah had to be reminded of
what we sometimes forget:
We shouldn’t focus on the
physical things that beset us
cp. Rom 8:16-18 2 Cor 4:16-18
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Reigns
Of Jehoahaz & Jehoiakim
Reign Of Jehoahaz
 God’s 4 duties for the king: 22:3
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Do justice, righteousness
Deliver the oppressed
Do not mistreat the downtrodden
Do not shed innocent blood
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Reigns
Of Jehoahaz & Jehoiakim
Reign Of Jehoahaz
 If the king obeys, God will allow
the kingdom to remain 22:4
 If the king disobeys, David’s house
would become a desolation 22:5
 God’s “2 natures” are illustrated
cp. Rom 11:22
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Reigns
Of Jehoahaz & Jehoiakim
Reign Of Jehoahaz
 Judah’s “loftiness” will become a
barren wilderness because she
forsook her covenant 22:6, 8-9
 Jehoahaz would leave and never
return 22:11-12
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Reigns
Of Jehoahaz & Jehoiakim
Reign Of Jehoiakim
 The king lived lavishly 22:13-14
 His father Josiah lived well also, but
still obeyed God 22:15-16
 He will be judged for his corruption,
and would not even be lamented
22:17-19
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Reigns
Of Jehoahaz & Jehoiakim
Reign Of Jehoiakim
 Judah’s “lovers” will not be able
to save her 22:20, 22
 God should be sought, trusted above
men cp. Psa 118:8-9 1 Cor 2:5
 Judah needed to hear all of God’s
word 26:2
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Reigns
Of Jehoahaz & Jehoiakim
Reign Of Jehoiakim
 Jeremiah uses the Rechabites to
illustrate Judah’s failure 35:1-19
 They had always obeyed the voice
of their father vv. 6-8
 By contrast, Judah rejected her
Father vv. 13-16
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Reigns
Of Jehoahaz & Jehoiakim
Reign Of Jehoiakim
 Judah’s fate is certain 25:1-38
 Prophets were rejected vv. 3-7
 Desolation will come in the form of
Nebuchadnezzar vv. 8-11
 Captivity will last 70 years v. 12
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Reigns
Of Jehoahaz & Jehoiakim
Reign Of Jehoiakim
 Jeremiah comforts Baruch (God’s
servant & his scribe) Jer 45
 Baruch had grown weary re: the
rejection of God’s word v. 3
 God would see to his personal safety
v. 5
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Reigns
Of Jehoahaz & Jehoiakim
Reign Of Jehoiakim
 Jeremiah defends the word of
God Jer 36
 The people heard it vv. 9-10
 The king’s officials heard it v. 15
 Upon the king hearing it, he burned
it vv. 21-23
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Reigns
Of Jehoahaz & Jehoiakim
Reign Of Jehoiakim
 Jehoiakim had no remorse v. 24
 The scroll was re-copied vv. 27-28
 Jehoiakim will be judged vv. 30-31
 LESSON: God’s word will always
endure cp. Mt 24:35 1 Pet 1:23-25
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Reigns
Of Jehoiachin & Zedekiah
Reign Of Jehoiachin
 Jehovah will remove Jehoiachin
from “royal favor” Jer 22:24
 He will be cast away Jer 22:28
 He will not have any descendants to
rule in Jerusalem Jer 22:30
cp. Mt 1:12
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Reigns
Of Jehoiachin & Zedekiah
Reign Of Jehoiachin
 Jehovah will raise up “shepherds”
for His people Jer 23:4
Faithful post-exilic
servants (Ezra,
Nehemiah) in future
literal kingdom
OR
Faithful undershepherds (elders)
in future Messianic
spiritual kingdom
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Reigns
Of Jehoiachin & Zedekiah
Reign Of Jehoiachin
 Jehovah will ultimately send the
“Righteous Branch” Jer 23:5-6
 A reference to the Messiah
cp. Isa 4:2 11:1-10 Zech 6:12-13
 His rule won’t be that of Judah’s
present kings
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Reigns
Of Jehoiachin & Zedekiah
Reign Of Jehoiachin
 False prophets have lied to, misled
the people Jer 23:9-40
 By contrast, the Lord’s word is
like fire, a hammer v. 29
 It purifies, consumes…it breaks a
haughty spirit
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Reigns
Of Jehoiachin & Zedekiah
Reign Of Zedekiah
 Jeremiah receives a vision after
Jehoiachin is removed Jer 24:1-2
 Jews left behind in Judah thought
they were chosen cp. Ezek 11:15
 This vision stated otherwise
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Reigns
Of Jehoiachin & Zedekiah
Reign Of Zedekiah
 Nebuchadnezzar makes Zedekiah
swear allegiance cp. Ezek 17:13
 Zedekiah planned to rebel Jer 27:3
 Jeremiah was sent to tell him,
other kings to submit to Babylon
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Jer 27:2, 4-7
Prophecies During Reigns
Of Jehoiachin & Zedekiah
Reign Of Zedekiah
 Hanniah opposes Jeremiah’s
message Jer 28
 He contradicts Jeremiah’s words
re: Babylon, Jehoiachin vv. 2-4
 He breaks the yoke Jeremiah was
wearing vv. 10-11 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Reigns
Of Jehoiachin & Zedekiah
Reign Of Zedekiah
 Hanniah opposes Jeremiah’s
message Jer 28
 His false prophecies will make it
tougher on Judah vv. 13-14
 He will be personally judged
vv. 15-17
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Reigns
Of Jehoiachin & Zedekiah
Reign Of Zedekiah
 Jeremiah sends a message to exiles
already in Babylon Jer 29:1-20
 “Live life to the fullest” vv. 4-7
 “Ignore false prophets” vv. 8-9
 “Captivity = 70 years…then return”
vv. 10-14
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies Before Jerusalem’s
Siege Jer 50-51, 30-31
 Babylon will be judged 50:1-3
 Predicted earlier cp. 25:12, 15-26
 God never needs man to do His
work for Him cp. 27:3
 Babylon’s gods will not be able to
save her 50:2
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies Before Jerusalem’s
Siege Jer 50-51, 30-31
 At Babylon’s fall...
 …Israel will again seek God 50:4-5
 …an everlasting covenant at Zion
will be established cp. Isa 2:3
Psa 2:6 Heb 12:22-24
 …Israel needs a shepherd & should
leave 50:6, 8
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies Before Jerusalem’s
Siege Jer 50-51, 30-31
 Babylon will be totally destroyed
 She will be desolate 50:13
 Lions will devour her 50:17
 Yet, Israel will “graze” 50:19
 Babylon will become like Sodom &
Gomorrah: totally destroyed 50:40
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies Before Jerusalem’s
Siege Jer 50-51, 30-31
 The Medes will conquer Babylon
51:11
 Jehovah is shown superior to...
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 …the nothingness of idolatry 51:15-19
 …the human power of war 51:20-23
Both are the result of human wisdom
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies Before Jerusalem’s
Siege Jer 50-51, 30-31
 Israel has a future Jer 30
 Her fortunes will be restored, and
her land will be re-inhabited v. 3
 Her King will be enthroned v. 9
 A Messianic prophecy Acts 2:30 13:23
 Her “favored status” with God is
secured vv. 20-22
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies Before Jerusalem’s
Siege Jer 50-51, 30-31
 Israel’s woes become joy Jer 31
 Her weeping at going into captivity
will become joy at coming home
vv. 15-17
 A Messianic prophecy Mt 2:16-18
 She will finally take responsibility
for her sins v. 29
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies Before Jerusalem’s
Siege Jer 50-51, 30-31
 Israel’s woes become joy Jer 31
 Her covenant will be new vv. 31-34
 A better covenant because it…
 …is recorded internally v. 33
 …has informed participants v. 34a
 …offers total forgiveness v. 34b
 This is our covenant today under
Christ Heb 8:8-12 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Jerusalem’s Siege
Jer 21, 34, 37, 32-33, 38-39, 52:1-30
 Now, Zedekiah is interested in
what Jeremiah has to say 21:1-2
 He was hoping for an “11th hour
miracle from God”
 God’s answer would not be what
the king wanted to hear 21:4-7,
8-10, 11-12, 13-14 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Jerusalem’s Siege
Jer 21, 34, 37, 32-33, 38-39, 52:1-30
 Zedekiah receives personal
instructions 34:1-5
 He will be captured, not slain
 The people had disdained God’s
will re: slavery of countrymen
34:8-11 cp. Deut 15:12-18
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Jerusalem’s Siege
Jer 21, 34, 37, 32-33, 38-39, 52:1-30
 The siege being lifted, the people
returned to their wickedness
37:5 cp. 34:21, 11
 Thus, God will “release” them
from His protection or “liberate”
them to destruction 34:12-22
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Jerusalem’s Siege
Jer 21, 34, 37, 32-33, 38-39, 52:1-30
 Jeremiah was arrested, jailed as a
traitor 37:11-16
 He was even physically mistreated
 Zedekiah secretly asks Jeremiah
re: a word from the Lord 37:17
 Jeremiah responds with sarcasm
37:19
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Jerusalem’s Siege
Jer 21, 34, 37, 32-33, 38-39, 52:1-30
 Jeremiah received instructions
after the siege’s renewal 32:6-14
 This signified a future 32:15
 This would also help Jeremiah’s
faith during his persecution
 Evidenced by his prayer 32:16-25
 Evidenced by God’s answer 32:26-44
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Jerusalem’s Siege
Jer 21, 34, 37, 32-33, 38-39, 52:1-30
 Jehovah will undo all the damage
His people have done 33:7-9
 Immediately fulfilled upon their
return from captivity 33:10-11
 Ultimately fulfilled in the Messiah’s
future kingdom 33:14-18
 As certain as nature’s laws 33:19-26
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Jerusalem’s Siege
Jer 21, 34, 37, 32-33, 38-39, 52:1-30
 Jeremiah was again persecuted
for his preaching 38:1-6
 Zedekiah once again sends for
Jeremiah 38:14-16
 He has personal fears 38:19
 Jeremiah advises him to submit to
Babylon 38:20-21 The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Jerusalem’s Siege
Jer 21, 34, 37, 32-33, 38-39, 52:1-30
 The siege finally begins to take its
toll on Jerusalem Jer 39
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The walls are breached v. 2
Zedekiah flees vv. 4-7 cp. 38:17-18
The city is destroyed v. 8
Jeremiah, Ebed-melech are spared
vv. 11-14
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Gedaliah’s
Governorship Jer 40-44
 Jeremiah is given the choice to
either stay in Jerusalem or go to
Babylon 40:1-6
 Gedaliah is now in charge 40:7
 His message to the Jews who were
left = Jeremiah’s  submit & live
40:9-10
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Gedaliah’s
Governorship Jer 40-44
 Gedaliah is warned about an
attempt on his life 40:13-16
 Ignoring the threat, he was killed
41:1-3
 Ishmael (Gedaliah’s murderer)
takes hostages, and heads toward
Ammon 41:10
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Gedaliah’s
Governorship Jer 40-44
 Johanan rescues the captives and
prepares to go to Egypt 41:11-17
 Jeremiah is apparently among the
captives 42:2a
 The people ask him to inquire of
the Lord as to what they should
do 42:2b-3
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Gedaliah’s
Governorship Jer 40-44
 The people ask him to inquire of
the Lord as to what they should
do 42:2b-3
 The Lord doesn’t want them to go to
Egypt 42:9-12, 15-16
 Again, the people do not listen
43:1-7
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Gedaliah’s
Governorship Jer 40-44
 Jeremiah reminds the Jews an
escape to Egypt is doomed Jer 44
 Nebuchadnezzar will rule 43:9-10
 They have repeatedly rejected the
prophets sent by God 44:2-5
 Therefore, God punished Judah
44:6
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Gedaliah’s
Governorship Jer 40-44
 Jeremiah reminds the Jews an
escape to Egypt is doomed Jer 44
 The people now compound their
problem by going to Egypt, bowing
down to idols again 44:7-10
 Jehovah threatens severe wrath if
they persist 44:11-14
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies During Gedaliah’s
Governorship Jer 40-44
 Jeremiah reminds the Jews an
escape to Egypt is doomed Jer 44
 The people again refuse to heed the
Lord’s word 44:15-19
 Idolatry is prosperous while Jehovah’s
religion is too hard vv. 17-18
 Therefore, God “gave them up” 44:25
cp. Rom 1:24ff The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies To Other Nations &
Conclusion Jer 46-49
 Jeremiah’s prophecies from ch. 25
now become more specific
 Cp. to Jeremiah’s original call 1:5
The prophecy to Egypt 46:1-28
 She is called to battle at Carchemish,
but will not be victorious vv. 3-4, 5-6
 Despite her ambitions, she would lose
vv. 7, 10-12
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies To Other Nations &
Conclusion Jer 46-49
 Jeremiah’s prophecies from ch. 25
now become more specific
The prophecy to Egypt 46:1-28
 She is destined for destruction at the
hands of Nebuchadnezzar vv. 19-24
 People “trusted” in Pharaoh v. 25
 Yet, God’s people will be saved
vv. 27-28
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies To Other Nations &
Conclusion Jer 46-49
 Jeremiah’s prophecies from ch. 25
now become more specific
The prophecy to Philistia 47:1-7
 She will be overtaken by a “torrent
from the north” v. 2
 Despair will be so great that fathers
will even forsake their own children
v. 3b
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies To Other Nations &
Conclusion Jer 46-49
 Jeremiah’s prophecies from ch. 25
now become more specific
The prophecy to Moab 48:1-47
 She will be judged for her pride and
haughtiness vv. 7-8
 Jeremiah possibly warns Babylon to
not neglect their work from God v. 10
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies To Other Nations &
Conclusion Jer 46-49
 Jeremiah’s prophecies from ch. 25
now become more specific
The prophecy to Moab 48:1-47
 She will no longer be left alone to
enjoy
an “undisturbed ease” vv. 11-12
 She will be put to shame vv. 14-20
 Yet, there would be The
mercy
v. 47
Prophecies
Of Jeremiah
Prophecies To Other Nations &
Conclusion Jer 46-49
 Jeremiah’s prophecies from ch. 25
now become more specific
The prophecy to Ammon 49:1-6
 She claimed Israelite land v. 1
cp. Judg 11:13 Amos 1:13
 She boasted of her own strength,
resourcefulness v. 4
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies To Other Nations &
Conclusion Jer 46-49
 Jeremiah’s prophecies from ch. 25
now become more specific
The prophecy to Edom 49:7-22
 She did not act “brotherly” toward
Israel cp. Num 20:14-21 Psa 137:7
 Her judgment will be total vv. 9-10
 Her pride was her undoing v. 16
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies To Other Nations &
Conclusion Jer 46-49
 Jeremiah’s prophecies from ch. 25
now become more specific
The prophecy to Damascus 49:23-27
 The “city of praise” (“famous city”)
will be stricken with panic so as to be
helpless vv. 23-25
 She will be completely slaughtered
vv. 26-27
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies To Other Nations &
Conclusion Jer 46-49
 Jeremiah’s prophecies from ch. 25
now become more specific
The prophecy to Kedar/Hazor
49:28-33
 A reference to the Arabian tribes
 Nebuchadnezzar would completely
destroy them vv. 28, 30b, 32-33
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
Prophecies To Other Nations &
Conclusion Jer 46-49
 Jeremiah’s prophecies from ch. 25
now become more specific
The prophecy to Elam 49:34-39
 Her “bow” (military might) will be
broken v. 35
 She will be scattered v. 36
 Yet, her future will be in the Persian
Empire v. 38
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah
The Prophecies Of Jeremiah