REVIEW OF CHAPTER FIVE
I. Facts to Master.
1.
The time of these sermons (Jeremiah 3:6).
2.
The great act in the past that demonstrated God's special favor
(Jeremiah 2:6-7).
3.
Places which Jeremiah challenges the people to look for similar
examples of apostasy (Jeremiah 2:10).
4.
Something... [ Continue Reading ]
CHAPTER FIVE
SERMONS FROM THE REIGN OF JOSIAH
Jeremiah 2:1 to Jeremiah 6:30
Chapter s 2-6 contain several discourses uttered at different times in
the early years of Jeremiah's prophetic ministry. Some of these
messages seem to be addressed to the people of the northern kingdom of
Israel. The mate... [ Continue Reading ]
B. Present Apostasy Jeremiah 2:4-8
TRANSLATION
(4) Hear the word of the LORD, O house of Jacob and all the families
of the house of Israel. (5) This is what the LORD has said: What fault
did your fathers find in Me that they went far from Me and have walked
after vain things and have themselves bec... [ Continue Reading ]
C. Penetrating Analysis Jeremiah 2:9-19
TRANSLATION
(9) So yet I present My case against you (oracle of the LORD), and
with your children I must contend. (10) For pass over to the isles of
Kittim and look! To Kedar send and make serious investigation! See if
there was ever the like. (11) Has a nati... [ Continue Reading ]
D. Pointed Accusation Jeremiah 2:20-28
TRANSLATION
(20) For from of old you have broken your yoke, you have burst your
bands and you said, I will not serve. For upon every high hill and
under every green tree you reclined, committing harlotry. (21) But as
for Me, I planted you a choice vine of whol... [ Continue Reading ]
E. Pungent Argument Jeremiah 2:29-37
TRANSLATION
(29) Why do you continue to complain to Me? All of you have
transgressed against Me (oracle of the LORD). (30) In vain I have
smitten your sons; they have not received correction; your sword has
devoured your prophets like a ravening lion. (31) O gen... [ Continue Reading ]