Tag Archives: Jeremiah 15

like a mirage

like a mirage Jeremiah 15:10-21 (JDV) Jeremiah 15:10 Tragedy has come to me, my mother, who gave birth to me, a man who incites dispute and conflict in all the land. I did not lend or borrow, yet everyone curses … Continue reading

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because of Manasseh

because of Manasseh Jeremiah 15:1-9 (JDV) Jeremiah 15:1 Then Yahveh said to me: “Even if Moses and Samuel should stand before me, my compassion would not reach out to these people. Send them from my presence, and let them go. … Continue reading

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standing alone

Jeremiah 15:10-16:21 The price that Jeremiah paid for his loyalty to the LORD was shame and isolation.  The people rejected him, and even when they did not – the LORD demanded that he not participate with them.  He could not … Continue reading

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weary of relenting

Jeremiah 14-15:9 Jeremiah has seen enough destruction and despair.  He cries out for the LORD to rescue his people from the famine and sword, but God refuses.  The LORD is weary of relenting.  The shame and hopelessness must continue until … Continue reading

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