Monthly Archives: November 2020

against the prophets

against the prophets Jeremiah 23:9-32 (JDV) Jeremiah 23:9 About the prophets: My heart is broken within me, and all my bones shake. I have become like a drunk, like a man overcome by wine, because of Yahveh, because of his … Continue reading

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the ultimate shepherd

the ultimate shepherd Jeremiah 23:1-8 (JDV) Jeremiah 23:1 “Tragedy to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture!” this is what Yahveh declares. Jeremiah 23:2 “Therefore, this is what Yahveh, the God of Israel, says about the … Continue reading

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thunder jug man

thunder jug man Jeremiah 22:24-30 (JDV) Jeremiah 22:24 “As I live” – this is what Yahveh declares – “even if you, Coniah son of Jehoiakim, the king of Judah, were a signet ring on my right hand, I would tear … Continue reading

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donkey drag

donkey drag Jeremiah 22:13-23 (JDV) Jeremiah 22:13 Tragedy [1] for the one who builds his palace through unrighteousness, his upstairs rooms through injustice, who makes his neighbor serve without pay and will not give him his wages, Jeremiah 22:14 who … Continue reading

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the real loser

the real loser Jeremiah 22:10-12 (JDV) Jeremiah 22:10 Do not weep for the dead; do not mourn for him. Weep bitterly for the one who has walked away, because he will never return again and see his native land. Jeremiah … Continue reading

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where is your mountain?

where is your mountain? Jeremiah 22:6-9 (JDV) Jeremiah 22:6 You see, this is what Yahveh says about the house of the king of Judah: “You are like Gilead to me, or the summit of Lebanon, but I will certainly turn … Continue reading

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looking out for the little people

looking out for the little people Jeremiah 22:1-5 (JDV) Jeremiah 22:1 This is what Yahveh says: “Go down to the house of the king of Judah and speak this word there. Jeremiah 22:2 You are to say, ‘Hear the word … Continue reading

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Jeremiah’s unquenchable fire

Jeremiah’s unquenchable fire Jeremiah 21:11-14 (JDV) Jeremiah 21:11 “And to the house of the king of Judah say this: ‘Hear the word of Yahveh! Jeremiah 21:12 House of David, this is what Yahveh says: Administer justice every morning, and rescue … Continue reading

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ninth inning miracle

ninth inning miracle Jeremiah 21:1-10 (JDV) Jeremiah 21:1 The word that was to Jeremiah from Yahveh when King Zedekiah sent Pashhur son of Malchijah and the priest Zephaniah son of Maaseiah, asking, Jeremiah 21:2 “Inquire now about Yahveh on our … Continue reading

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burning words

burning words Jeremiah 20:7-18 (JDV) Jeremiah 20:7 You deceived me, Lord, and I was deceived. You seized me and prevailed. I am a laughingstock all the time; everyone ridicules me. Jeremiah 20:8 Because whenever I speak, I cry out, I … Continue reading

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