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July 20, 2025 – Jeremiah 20 – Jeremiah’s Message and Persecution

God, speaking through the prophet Jeremiah, tries any and all methods, illustrations and metaphors to warn the people and cause them to repent of their idolatry, without success. When the authorities arrest Jeremiah and put him publicly to shame, he … Continue reading

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July 13, 2025 – Observe the Fast of Tammuz

The Fast of Tammuz marks the day when invading armies first breached the wall of Jerusalem. It begins a period of time called “between the straits” culminating in the Fast of Ab three weeks later, commemorating the day when the … Continue reading

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July 6, 2025 – Jeremiah 2:1-37 – Jeremiah’s Cry Against Jerusalem

God’s first prophecy that He directs Jeremiah to “cry in the ears of Jerusalem” is really a review of His relationship with Israel framed as a entreaty to a lover that He had rescued from slavery in Egypt, took in, … Continue reading

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June 22, 2025 – 2 Kings 23 and Jeremiah 1 – The Last Kings of Judah

The last four kings of Judah after Josiah – Jehoahaz, Jehoakim, Jehoiachin and Zedekiah – were evil and led to the spiritual disintegration of Israel resulting in its final destruction. Our main witness is the prophet Jeremiah, who had to … Continue reading

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June 8, 2025 – 2 Chronicles 35 – Josiah’s Passover

Once King Josiah had eliminated idolatry from the land, repaired the Temple and re-established the courses of the Levites for service, he arranged for the celebration of Passover. It was a momentous event, having been so long with the feasts … Continue reading

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June 15, 2025 – 2 Chronicles 35 – Josiah’s Passover

Once King Josiah had eliminated idolatry from the land, repaired the Temple and re-established the courses of the Levites for service, he arranged for the celebration of Passover. It was a momentous event, having been so long with the feasts … Continue reading

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June 1, 2025 – 2 Chronicles 34 – Josiah’s Good Reign

Josiah became king as a child of eight, but once he came of age, he regarded the idolatry he saw around him with increasing alarm. He purposed to eliminate it from Judah and the northern lands as well. Then he … Continue reading

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