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I apologize for the struggles with the comments feature on this blog.
I think it's now working for most folks.
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I think it's now working for most folks.
It is a problem through Blogger - so it's not one that we can fix very easily.
If your comment doesn't show up, it was because the system marked it as spam.
It just means that I go into the system and "unmark" it as spam, and then it shows up.
If you leave a comment with your "Name/URL" - and just put in your name (don't worry about the URL - I think everything should work).
If you leave a comment with your "Name/URL" - and just put in your name (don't worry about the URL - I think everything should work).
Thank you so much for your patience with the comments.
It has been a wonderful blessing to journey through this book of the Bible together. THANK YOU!
Today's reflection questions:
It has been a wonderful blessing to journey through this book of the Bible together. THANK YOU!
Today's reflection questions:
#1: Chapters 8:4-10:45 include a section of poetry. These are words of weeping and lamentation. Which verses of today's chapter did you find meaningful?
#2: Verses 18-22 are either the words of God or Jeremiah. Many scholars believe they are the words of God. What do you think?
Emily, You are right about lamantation. A very sad chapter. Jeremiah and God seem sad at the peoples refusal to obey God's law. Verse 11 stood out for me. "Peace, peace", they say when there is no peace. That seems to be our world today. There is fighting somewhere in the world all the time. It seems to me that Jeremiah is talking in verses 18-22. My Conforter, Is the Lord not in Zion? These words seem to be Jeremiah talking about God.
ReplyDeleteSo much of this chapter reminds me of things going on in today's world whether it be war among nations/people or environmental pollution. Each has a cost that we on Earth will pay for if we do not take action. In the same way if one turns from God, one will pay a cost. Yet, by turning to God, we may be able to save not just ourselves but help others as well and end up doing a world of good.
ReplyDeleteAs for who is speaking in verses 18-22, I feel Jeremiah is speaking more but may be sharing how God feels which is how Jeremiah has also come to feel.
Sin was rampant then as it is today. I am reminded of the balm of Gilead at the end of the chapter and how the balm has healing powers. God is the great physician and will apply that balm to us, as he would have to Jeremiah's people if they would have humbled themselves. I believe Jeremiah is speaking in verses 18-22 as he is pleading with God and is also pleading with his people to change. I really liked Jeremiah's passion and emotion as he cared so much for his people yet was so broken by their rejection of God. It causes me to do a self examination and ask if I am broken by my sin and passionate about changing.
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