Wednesday, September 01 2010
Jeremiah 49
Verse of the Week: V34 “The word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah the prophet against Elam in the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah, saying,"
1. Ammon Failed (V1-6)
V1 “Concerning the Ammonites, thus saith the LORD; Hath Israel no sons? Hath he no heir? Why then doth their king inherit Gad, and his people dwell in his cities?”
The Ammonites who were enemies of Israel constantly provoked and attacked Israel but one day God would judge them for their sins because God was with Israel.
2. Edom Failed (V7-22)
V7 “Concerning Edom, thus saith the LORD of hosts; is wisdom no more in Teman? is counsel perished from the prudent? is their wisdom vanished?”
The Edomites who were the enemies of Israel were wise but proud people and they constantly attacked Israel but one day God would judge them for their sins and pride.
3. Damascus Failed (V23-27)
V23 “Concerning Damascus, Hamath is confounded, and Arpad: for they have heard evil tidings: they are fainthearted; there is sorrow on the sea; it cannot be quiet.”
Damascus or Syria who was the enemy of Israel constantly attacked Israel but one day God would judge them for their sins.
4. Kedar And Hazor Failed (V28-33)
V28 “Concerning Kedar, and concerning the kingdoms of Hazor, which Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon shall smite, thus saith the LORD; Arise ye, go up to Kedar, and spoil the men of the east.”
Both Kedar and Hazor who were enemies of Israel constantly attacked Israel but one day God sent the mighty Babylonians to attack and destroy them.
5. Elam Failed (V34-39)
V34 “The word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah the prophet against Elam in the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah, saying,”
The mighty Elam or Persia (modern day Iran) could not defeat Israel and to date no nation has ever completely defeat or destroy Israel because Israel is God’s chosen nation. Today Christians are His chosen people and no one shall harm us as we trust in Him.
Prayer of the Week
Dearest God, thank You that I am Your child and no one will harm me.
