June 12, 2023
June 18 | Warning for Temple Worshippers
God’s people had undergone physical circumcision, but their hearts still required spiritual circumcision (Jeremiah 4:4). . . .
Articles for tag: Jeremiah 7
June 12, 2023
June 18 | Application (‘Appreciate What You Have’)
Do you ever take God’s blessings for granted? At times, your daily work may be frustrating and monotonous, but are you thankful to have a job? Are you glad your family members are around even with their irritating quirks? . . .
June 12, 2023
June 18 | Discovery
Questions for group discussion for use with this week’s lesson titled “Warning for Temple Worshippers” (Jeremiah 7:1-15, 21-23).
July 5, 2021
July 11 | The Call for Reform
It did not take many years for the wisdom of Solomon to unravel and the kingdom to be divided.
August 3, 2015
Lesson for August 9, 2015: A Choice to Be Just (Ezra 7:1, 6, 21-28; Jeremiah 7:1-15)
This treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson is written by Sam E. Stone, former editor of CHRISTIAN STANDARD. It is published in the August 2 issue of The Lookout magazine, and is also available online at www.lookoutmag.com. ______ By Sam E. Stone Jeremiah is one of the best-known Old Testament prophets. He tried valiantly to save the people of Judah from falling to Babylon, but was unsuccessful. After King Josiah”s positive changes, the nation had again slipped back into sin. As Jeremiah warned, the Hebrew people were facing God”s certain judgment. Before the end of the book, events surrounding the destruction of Jerusalem
March 31, 2014
Lesson for April 6, 2014: Jesus Cleanses the Temple (Isaiah 56:6-8; Jeremiah 7:8-15; Mark 11:15-19)
This treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson is written by Sam E. Stone, former editor of CHRISTIAN STANDARD. ______ By Sam E. Stone The messages of two prominent Old Testament prophets provide background for today”s lesson. Both focus on the cleansing of the temple during the final week of Jesus” earthly ministry. Isaiah had preached around 740 BC, while Jeremiah came some 55 years later. R. C. Foster noted, “Jeremiah denounces the wicked character of the people worshiping in the temple and the false trust of Israel in the temple; Jesus applies this to their misuse of the temple
