Text: Jeremiah 38:1-28 The officials, with the consent of the King, cast Jeremiah into the cistern to die (v.6). Thanks be to God for the Ethiopian, Ebed-Melech, who had influence in the King’s house helped to rescue Jeremiah from death in the cistern. For the King to be sitting at the Benjamin gate (v.7), meant[…]
Africa has experienced a long period of exploitation and stigmatization dating back to the first millennium but two recent events have cast a sharp spotlight on the continued oppression of Africans both in the continent and in the diaspora. The outbreak of COVID-19 has exposed widespread racism against Africans from China, the Arab world, Europe,[…]
Text: Jeremiah 37:1-21 Zedekiah hates God and His prophet, Jeremiah, but interestingly he urges Jeremiah to pray for him, and he calls God “our God” (v.3). They hated God yet they wanted His blessings. Many people through their actions, hate God yet they often seek His blessings. Since Jeremiah was in a dungeon and had[…]
Text: Jeremiah 36:1-32 God tells Jeremiah to write all the Words that God had told him against Israel and Judah, thinking may be if they hear the Words once again they would repent and the impending punishment would be averted (vv.1-3). And it would be read to them at a time of praying and fasting[…]
Text: Jeremiah 35:1-19 For two hundred years the Recabites had obeyed their ancestors’ vow, by sharp contrast, while the children of God were breaking God’s covenant (vv.13-17). God used Jeremiah to test the Recabites with wine to show their commitment. It is important to note the contrast between the Recabites and God’s children: (1). The[…]
Africa is both a place and a people. Africa refers to the continental landmass and its associated islands that cover 20 percent of the earth’s landmass.Africa also refers to the people who descended from Ham, the son of Noah, and specifically the two sons of Ham; Cush, and Misraim (also referred toas Egypt). Egypt in[…]
Text: Jeremiah 34:1-22 In this chapter, Jeremiah delivers two messages: (1). That Zedekiah, King of Judah, will be taken captive to Babylon and will die there in peace (vv.1-7); (2). Jeremiah proclaims the impending doom that will befall both the princes and the people of Judah for their unfaithfulness to God (vv.8-11). At this point,[…]
Text: Jeremiah 33:1-26This chapter is confirming the promises regarding the restoration of Jews despite the pain they are experiencing. God is assuring Jeremiah that should he ask Him, God will answer him. God answers prayers. God also takes care of our needs, without us praying. However, by asking we acknowledge that God alone is powerful[…]
Text: Jeremiah 32:1-44 In this chapter we read of Jeremiah’s continuing troubles once more. He prophesied about the destruction of Jerusalem and that King Zedekiah will be carried way into captivity (vv.1-5). King Zedekiah, instead of repenting, imprisoned the Prophet, Jeremiah. To show his faith in God, Jeremiah, though in prison, went ahead to buy[…]
Text: 1 Chronicles 26:1-32. The next important work to be assigned by David is that of gatekeeper. A gatekeeper may not have been a popular job. David refers to the humble condition of the job in Ps.84:10. But a gatekeeper was extremely important. Because the Temple was a holy place, a place set aside by[…]