Reading Time: 4 minutes
God promised to bring his people back from Babylon to the Promised Land, and he did. Against all odds, Jeremiah was calling on his people to believe.
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July 23 | Application (‘What Some Call Foolish’)
Reading Time: 3 minutes
Jeremiah 32 describes a real estate transaction a Bible commentator calls “one of the most remarkable examples of personal faith found in the Bible.” . . .
July 23 | Discovery
Reading Time: 2 minutes
Questions for group discussion for use with this week’s lesson titled “Hope in God’s Promise” (Jeremiah 32:2, 6-9, 16-27, 36-41).
July 16 | Hope in God’s Loving-Kindness
Reading Time: 4 minutes
Jeremiah 31 is clearly one of the high-water marks of the Old Testament. The new covenant is announced toward the end of the chapter; its text is quoted at length in Hebrews 8:7-13. But a bit earlier in the chapter is a messianic verse . . .
July 16 | Application (‘Good Mourning’)
Reading Time: 3 minutes
Jeremiah predicted dire consequences for the Jews. Because of their unfaithfulness, they would endure decades of Babylonian exile—an extended period of mourning. But God’s loving-kindness would never give up on them. . . .
July 16 | Discovery
Reading Time: 2 minutes
Questions for group discussion for use with this week’s lesson titled “Hope in God’s Loving-Kindness” (Jeremiah 31:1-17, 31-34).
July 9 | Hope in God’s Plans
Reading Time: 4 minutes
Speaking on behalf of God, Jeremiah outlined nine duties for the exiles who had been carried away to Babylon.
July 9 | When You’re Not Where You Want to Be
Reading Time: 3 minutes
What should you do when your circumstances don’t match your dreams and aspirations? Jeremiah’s message to the exiles can help any of us who find ourselves in uncomfortable situations.
July 9 | Discovery
Reading Time: 2 minutes
Questions for group discussion for use with this week’s lesson titled “Hope in God’s Plans” (Jeremiah 29:1-23).