Jeremiah 6:1-30, NIV
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..disaster looms out of the north…terrible destruction…judgement & punishment …. make your land desolate..vs 1-8
To whom can I speak and give warning? Their ears are closed” so that they cannot hear. The word of the LORD is offensive to them; they find no pleasure in it. (vs 10).
..all are greedy for gain..practise deceit…loathful conduct…no shame at all…do not even know how to blush vs 13-15.
“Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls vs 16.
…watchmen over you…will not LISTEN;…disaster..the fruit of their schemes…have not listened to my words…rejected my law….
Your burnt offerings are not acceptable; your sacrifices do not please me” vs 20.
…army is coming from the land of the north…cruel and show no mercy….terror on every side..sackcloth..suddenly the destroyer will come upon you…hardened rebels..going about to slander…refining goes on in vain…wicked will not purged out…rejected silver..the LORD has rejected them vs 21- 30.God gave reasons for His actions of judgement and punishment.
R&Q
Why God rejected their offerings?
What are the outcomes of sins and rejection of God?
Why is important to listen to God and the fear of God?
How to find rest for your souls?