War, politics, lies, betrayal, the murdering of innocents, our young men and women in uniform dying on a battle field via men of power; takeovers of nations, riots and lawlessness, sin abounding, the church asleep or complacent for the most part; the gospel diluted, and do we even notice? Through all that is going on … Continue reading For Our Nation
Because of All The Evil
Jeremiah 32:28-35 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “28Therefore this is what the LORD says: Behold, I am about to deliver this city into the hands of the Chaldeans and of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, who will capture it. 29And the Chaldeans who are fighting against this city will come in, set it on fire, and burn … Continue reading Because of All The Evil
An Overwhelming Sadness
Do you ever feel an overwhelming sadness?All around you seems then to be so much pain.Sin has run amok within the walls of churches.For the gospel truth, there is so much disdain. Men in pulpits hiding sins behind the curtain,Making jokes about the sacred things of God.For a laugh, they will compromise the Scriptures toKeep … Continue reading An Overwhelming Sadness
They Do Not Obey God’s Voice
Jeremiah 32:21-24 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “21You brought Your people Israel out of the land of Egypt with signs and wonders, with a strong hand and an outstretched arm, and with great terror. 22You gave them this land that You had sworn to give their fathers, a land flowing with milk and honey. “23They came … Continue reading They Do Not Obey God’s Voice
Old Covenant vs New Covenant
Jeremiah 31:31-34 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “31Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD,when I will make a new covenantwith the house of Israeland with the house of Judah.32It will not be like the covenantI made with their fatherswhen I took them by the handto lead them out of the land of Egypt—a covenant they … Continue reading Old Covenant vs New Covenant
I Am Yours
When I think of You, Lord,In the watches of the night,I am filled with wonderAt the power of Your might. All that lies before me,All that You have planned for me,Fills my life with purpose,So my heart now sings with glee. Each day in Your presence,As my heart draws close to You,I want to adore … Continue reading I Am Yours
Where We Will Not Stumble
Jeremiah 31:1 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “1At that time,” declares the LORD, “I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they will be My people.” Who are “all the families of Israel” today? Who are God’s chosen people today? According to the teachings of the Scriptures they are all people (Jew … Continue reading Where We Will Not Stumble
Giving People False Hopes
Jeremiah 29:10-14 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 10For this is what the LORD says: “When Babylon’s seventy years are complete, I will attend to you and confirm My promise to restore you to this place. 11For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, … Continue reading Giving People False Hopes
Old Cross, New Cross
The old cross is the crossOn which our Savior died.He took our sins upon Himself,And He was crucified. He died upon that crossTo put our sins to death,That we might die with Him to sinAnd live to righteousness. The new cross, not the same.On sin it puts no blame.It satisfies the flesh of man.He does … Continue reading Old Cross, New Cross
What Is The Sin?
I am reading through the book of Jeremiah, much of which is God using Jeremiah to speak to the people and to let them know God’s charges against the people for their sinful rebellion against the Lord. So not everything written in this book is going to apply to us today, but some of it … Continue reading What Is The Sin?
Those Who are Greedy for Gain
Jeremiah 8:4-7 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 4So you are to tell them this is what the LORD says:“Do men fall and not get up again?Does one turn away and not return?5Why then have these people turned away?Why does Jerusalem always turn away?They cling to deceit;they refuse to return.6I have listened and heard;they do not speak … Continue reading Those Who are Greedy for Gain