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Category Archives: discernment
plans to prosper
Jeremiah 29 Verse 11 of this chapter is plucked out of its context and used by those who would insist that God only has plans for good for his people. Why not verse 17? The God of grace who has … Continue reading
broken yokes
Jeremiah 27-28 How Jeremiah wanted to believe that his people would have relief from their oppression. He wanted Hananiah’s prophecy to be true, but it was not. He wanted the yoke of slavery to be broken. But the time was … Continue reading
Posted in deliverance, discernment, Jeremiah, prophecy
Tagged Jeremiah 27, Jeremiah 28
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dreamers
Jeremiah 23:9-40 Jeremiah lets loose on the false prophets, who are continually offering a positive and encouraging word to a sinful people, assuring them that all is well. They assure a rebellious people that their relationship with the LORD is … Continue reading
diversify
Ecclesiastes 11:1-8 We do not know the future, and we cannot tell what one thing will give us success and lifelong security. So, the Preacher instructs us not to put all our eggs in one basket. Instead of waiting for … Continue reading
dead flies and bad apples
Ecclesiastes 10 The Philosopher considers the reality of life that the wrong people in the wrong places, or the wrong choices at the wrong times – can lead to disaster. It’s like dead flies in scented oil, or (to use … Continue reading
Posted in dependence upon God, discernment, discipleship, Sabbath, wisdom
Tagged Ecclesiastes 10
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band-aids on broken arms
Jeremiah 8:4-9:22 Even when the officials of the people understood that they were doomed and dying, they simply tried to calm everyone down with false assurances of peace. But Jeremiah knew that there was no peace. The people tried … Continue reading
Posted in discernment, Jeremiah, peace, relationship with God, repentance
Tagged Jeremiah 8, Jeremiah 9
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good old days
Ecclesiastes 7:1-14 The preacher instructs us not to look back when times were good and pine for them. Instead he instructs his readers to consider the present times as the work of God. There is a reason that we are … Continue reading
what she did
Jeremiah 3:6-4:4 It is not difficult to understand how words like these can have an impact on a leader. King Josiah felt the pain in the LORD’s heart – like the pain of a rejected husband calling his unfaithful bride … Continue reading
Posted in depravity, discernment, faithfulness, Jeremiah, shame
Tagged Jeremiah 3, Jeremiah 4
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responsibility
Ecclesiastes 5:8-17 The Preacher knew both money and power, so believe him when he says that money is a terrible master. It causes much vexation and sickness and anger. It robs a person of sleep, and produces nothing real in … Continue reading
under control?
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 We began the year looking at this text and thinking about how we do not know what is going to happen. We have no control over the events, but do we have control over our reactions to them? … Continue reading
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