Author: Alan Holden

Introduction At this point, Jeremiah has preached for more than twenty years. He was reviled, despised, and imprisoned (Jeremiah 33). Pharoah Necho defeated Judah and deposed the king. He made Eliakim king in place of Jehoahaz and gave him the regnal name of Jehoiakim. As long as Jehoiakim paid tribute to Egypt, Egypt protected Judah…

God Strikes Egypt A. Civil War and a Cruel Ruler, vv. 1-4 1. Dread, hearts filled with fear 2. Discord, Egyptian against Egyptian 3. Draconian Ruler, the Assyrian king Sargon B. Nile Dries Up, causing economic collapse, vv. 5-10 C. Foolish Counsel, vv. 11-15, the wisdom of their sages becomes foolishness and stupidity God Saves…

Introduction In New Testament hermeneutics, we must acknowledge the structure of the writing, the context. A common feature in Paul’s writings is chiastic structure. That is, the middle of the context contains the most salient point. In chapters 12-14, Paul is discussing spiritual matters / issues. Chapter 12 presented the manifestations of the work of…

Introduction In the days of Isaiah, Ethiopia was a major world power, ruling Egypt and a chief rival to Assyria. Since Judah was caught in the middle between this conflict, it might make sense for Judah to align herself with Ethiopia against Assyria. “In 715 B.C. an Ethiopian named Shabako gained control of Egypt as…

Introduction, v. 1 A. During the invasion of Chaldean and Aramean armies against Jehoiakim (2 Kings 24:2-4), Jehovah sends Jeremiah to the house of the Rechabites. B. The Rechabites were descendants of Jethro the Kenite (1 Chronicles 2:55). 1. The father of the Rechabites was Jonadab who led the purge of the House of Ahab…

The Purpose of Salvation, vv. 1-7 A. To Display God’s Righteousness, v. 3 1. Works righteousness, v. 5, by obeying the Law. a. No one can keep the Law perfectly. b. “The soul that sinneth” shall die, see Leviticus 18:5 and Ezekiel 18. c. Self-righteousness is arrogant ignorance of one’s ability to be righteous before…

Introduction God announces His judgment on the alliance of Israel and Syria for their invasion against Judah, see chapter 11 and 2 Kings 25:29 and 16:9. The Destruction of Judgment, vv 1-5, 12-14 A. The Lord destroys the cities of Syria: 1. Damascus–>a ruinous heap 2. Aroer–>pasture land for flocks B. The Lord destroys Ephraim…

Introduction Verses 21 and 22 of this chapter give further information about the time and context. God said regarding the Babylonian army that they had gone back from Jerusalem, but that He would command…and cause them to return to this city (Jeremiah 34:22). The events of this chapter are in the context of when the…

Introduction Paul wrote the Corinthian church to address several problems: division, immorality, lack of spiritual growth, and confusion in the assembly. In chapters 12 -14, Paul writes about the work of the Holy Spirit that unifies a church, not divides it. A. Chapter 12: the Holy Spirit distributes spiritual works on the members of the…

Introduction A. Moab descended from the son of the incestuous relationship between Lot and one of his daughters, Genesis 19:30-38. B. Moabites were enemies of Israel. 1. Balak, king of Moab, hired Balaam to curse Israel, Numbers 22-25. 2. Eglon, king of Moab, oppressed Israel in the days of the Judges, Judges 3:12-30. 3. During…