Author: Alan Holden

The Burden of Babylon, vv. 1-10 A. The Desert of the Sea–>the flood waters of Euphrates and Tigris Rivers looked like a sea in the middle of the desert, v. 1. B. Elam and Media were ancient names of the people of the Persian Empire, modern-day Iran, v. 2. C. The Fall of Babylon, vv….

Jeremiah recounts Jerusalem’s destruction by the Babylonians and the events preceding, during, and after this devastation. Events Preceding, vv. 39:15-18; 52:1-7 A. Jeremiah’s reassurance, vv. 39:15-18–Ebed-melech will be protected from the invasion because of his faithfulness. B. Zedekiah’s rebellion, 52:1-3–Zedekiah revolts against Nebuchadnezzar. C. Nebuchadnezzar’s retaliation, 39:4-7; 52:4-7 1. Nebuchadnezzar besieges Jerusalem for two years….

Introduction, v. 1a “Hath God cast away His people? God forbid!” The Personal Testimony, v. 1b A. “I am an Israelite and God saved me!” B. Paul’s salvation experience is a picture of how Israel will be converted at the Second Coming of Christ, 1 Timothy 1:16. 1. Now, they are in rebellion and unbelief….

In this last chapter, Paul instructs the Corinthians to collect an offering for the poor saints in Jerusalem. He also exhorts them concerning their church life.   How to Take the Offering, vv. 1-4 A. Give the Offering through the Church, v. 2. B. Give the Offering regularly on the first day of the week….

Introduction, v. 1 A. The Date: Tartan razed Ashdod in 711 BC. B. The Dilemma 1. Ashdod was a Philistine city. 2. Ashdod’s fall made Judah fear they were next. C. The Doubt: Judah doubted they could defeat Assyria alone, so they entered into an alliance with Egypt and Ethiopia. The Sign, v. 2 A….

Jeremiah is falsely accused of desertion and dissension. Desertion, 37 A. Zedekiah’s petition, vv. 1-10 1. The request, vv. 1-5: “Please pray for us to the LORD our God.” 2. The reply, vv. 6-10 a. Judah’s ally, Pharoah, will return to Egypt, vv. 6-7. b. Jerusalem will be destroyed by the Chaldeans, vv. 8-10. B….

The Gift of Prophecy A. The admonition to seek this gift, v. 1: Love should be the highest goal, but prophecy should be sought after as well. B. The advantages of prophecy, vv. 3-6, 18-19 1. Prophecy strengthens, encourages, and comforts believers, v. 3. 2. Prophecy edifies the entire church, v. 4. 3. Prophecy is…

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…