The Resistance - Day 37
Day 37: Tuesday, March 21
Reading Jeremiah 12
Highlight
In the previous chapters Jeremiah records the warnings of the Lord for Israel where he lays out a significant case against his own people. Their stubborn refusal to turn away from idols and moral decay is leading them down a sure path of destruction. While the tone is clear and cutting regarding the necessary rebuke and punishment that Israel has brought upon itself, it’s also pleading. There is compassion and mercy continually extended despite what seems like a relentless commitment to not just ignore, but defy these warnings. At the end of chapter 11 Jeremiah is made aware of a plot to kill him because of his message and we find him in chapter 12, lonely and frustrated. He is convinced that continued effort to reconcile Israel is hopeless. We see in the Lord’s response both his perfect justice and mercy. He cannot deny the consequences of sin, but He also longs to extend compassion, not only to Israel, but to anyone who would call on Him. In a culture that would have us believe that the God of the Bible is intolerant, Jeremiah declares the message of the resistance: unfathomable grace.
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Reflection
Every passage in the Bible, including the one you just read, is “...inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.” Let the passage challenge you as you reflect on it, but always cling to the full context of Scripture, which tells us that “There is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.” Praise God!
Prayer
Let the passage we just read guide your prayers. Use the acronym ACTS.
Adoration - Praise God for the truth this passage communicated about him.
Confession - Confess to God the thing that this passage showed you is wrong in your life.
Thanksgiving - Thank God for what this passage taught you was true about you and for the ways He is already helping you to do what is right.
Supplication - Ask God for help to do what this passage teaches to do and accomplish the good works he has for you.
Reading Jeremiah 12
Highlight
In the previous chapters Jeremiah records the warnings of the Lord for Israel where he lays out a significant case against his own people. Their stubborn refusal to turn away from idols and moral decay is leading them down a sure path of destruction. While the tone is clear and cutting regarding the necessary rebuke and punishment that Israel has brought upon itself, it’s also pleading. There is compassion and mercy continually extended despite what seems like a relentless commitment to not just ignore, but defy these warnings. At the end of chapter 11 Jeremiah is made aware of a plot to kill him because of his message and we find him in chapter 12, lonely and frustrated. He is convinced that continued effort to reconcile Israel is hopeless. We see in the Lord’s response both his perfect justice and mercy. He cannot deny the consequences of sin, but He also longs to extend compassion, not only to Israel, but to anyone who would call on Him. In a culture that would have us believe that the God of the Bible is intolerant, Jeremiah declares the message of the resistance: unfathomable grace.
We Want To Hear From You
It's our hope that this reading plan has been an impactful part of this series for you and we are excited for future projects like it. To help us stay on course, take two minutes to tell us about your experience: TAKE THE SURVEY
Reflection
Every passage in the Bible, including the one you just read, is “...inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.” Let the passage challenge you as you reflect on it, but always cling to the full context of Scripture, which tells us that “There is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.” Praise God!
- What truth does this passage communicate about God? About us? About our world?
- Has God used this passage to highlight something that is wrong in your life?
- What does this passage teach us to do? What is one practical thing you can do to apply this to your life?
Prayer
Let the passage we just read guide your prayers. Use the acronym ACTS.
Adoration - Praise God for the truth this passage communicated about him.
Confession - Confess to God the thing that this passage showed you is wrong in your life.
Thanksgiving - Thank God for what this passage taught you was true about you and for the ways He is already helping you to do what is right.
Supplication - Ask God for help to do what this passage teaches to do and accomplish the good works he has for you.
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