Introduction
Jeremiah explains how Judah sins and how they can repent.
Questions
1. How does Jeremiah describe the sin of Judah?
v 1 “The sin of Judah is written with a pen of iron,
and with the point of a diamond.
It is engraved on the tablet of their heart,
and on the horns of your altars.
2 What does the LORD say about where we should put our trust?
v 5 The LORD says:
“Cursed is the man who trusts in man,
relies on strength of flesh,
and whose heart departs from the LORD.
and v 7 “Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD,
and whose confidence is in the LORD.
3. What does the LORD do after searching minds and trying hearts?
v 10 “I, the LORD, search the mind.
I try the heart,
even to give every man according to his ways,
according to the fruit of his doings.”
Summary Points
- v 1 to 4 The people of Judah have worshipped idols and so will be taken from their land
- v 5 to 10 We are encouraged to trust in God, not man and so be blessed.The LORD knows our hearts and minds and that we are all basically wicked
- v 11 to 18 Jeremiah recognises the LORD as his hope and salvation, and the one who can protect him
v 19 to 27 The LORD tells Jeremiah to command the people of Jerusalem to keep the Sabbath. If they do this the city will continue, but if not it will be destroyed