The Prophet Jeremiah is sometimes known as the 'WEEPING PROPHET'. And certainly Jeremiah did have some things to 'cry about'. The nation of Judah was apostate. Temple Worship was a mockery. The leadership of Judah rejected his message and even threw Jeremiah in prison. But most importantly-- God's patience had run out!!. Soon, the armies of the Babylonians would arrive. They would ransack the city... kill some and take other captive. But saddest of all-- the 371 year old Temple, built by King Solomon and the earthly representation of the 'Glory of God' -- would be in ashes and rubble on the ground. As you listen to this podcast, catch the message of this powerful book. God is a God of Grace. He does give us, as a culture, many chances to repent. But like the Jews of Jeremiah's days, there comes a time of Judgement if we 'abandon' God's ways. Jeremiah was eyewitness to the destruction of the Temple. His book of 'LAMENTATIONS' is a poem, a lament, about the sad consequences of rebellion. Still- through it all-- there is a message of RESTORATION and REDEMPTION. 'He knows the plans he has for you... to give you a HOPE and a FUTURE!
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