Hear, O earth! I am bringing disaster on this people, the fruit of their own schemes, because they have paid no attention to My word and have rejected My instruction. Hear, O earth!The call to "hear" is a summons to attention, not just for the people of Judah but for the entire earth. In Hebrew, the word "hear" (שָׁמַע, shama) implies not just listening but obeying. This is a divine proclamation, emphasizing the seriousness of the message. The inclusion of "O earth" suggests that the consequences of Judah's actions have universal significance, reminding us that God's judgments are not isolated but have cosmic implications. I am bringing disaster
The phrase "I am bringing" indicates God's active role in the unfolding events. The Hebrew root for "bringing" (בּוֹא, bo) conveys the certainty and inevitability of the action. "Disaster" (רָעָה, ra'ah) is often used in the Old Testament to describe calamity or evil, not as a moral evil but as a consequence of sin. This disaster is not arbitrary but a direct result of the people's actions, underscoring the justice of God. on this people
"This people" refers specifically to the people of Judah, God's chosen nation. The use of "this" (הַזֶּה, hazzeh) is demonstrative, pointing directly to the nation that has been the focus of God's covenantal relationship. It highlights the personal nature of the judgment, as it is directed towards those who have been recipients of God's promises and yet have turned away. the fruit of their own schemes
The "fruit" (פְּרִי, peri) symbolizes the natural outcome or result of one's actions. In biblical terms, fruit is often used to describe the results of one's life choices. "Schemes" (מַחֲשָׁבוֹת, machashavot) refers to the plans or thoughts of the people, which in this context are contrary to God's will. This phrase emphasizes the principle of sowing and reaping; the disaster is a direct consequence of their own rebellious plans. because they have not listened to My words
The failure to "listen" (שָׁמַע, shama) again highlights the people's disobedience. "My words" refers to the divine instructions and commandments given through the prophets. The Hebrew word for "words" (דְּבָרַי, devarai) is significant, as it encompasses God's revealed will and truth. The people's refusal to heed God's words is the root cause of their impending judgment. and have rejected My instruction
To "reject" (מָאַס, ma'as) is a strong term indicating a deliberate and willful refusal. "My instruction" (תּוֹרָתִי, torati) refers to the Torah, God's law and teaching. This rejection is not just a passive neglect but an active dismissal of God's guidance. The use of "My" underscores the personal nature of the relationship between God and His people, and their rejection is a direct affront to His authority and love. Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA prophet called by God to deliver messages of warning and judgment to the people of Judah. His ministry was marked by deep sorrow and lamentation over the people's unfaithfulness. 2. JudahThe southern kingdom of Israel, which was facing impending judgment due to its persistent disobedience and idolatry. 3. GodThe sovereign Lord who speaks through Jeremiah, warning of the consequences of the people's rebellion and rejection of His word. 4. The EarthPersonified as a witness to the proclamation of God's judgment, emphasizing the universal scope of God's authority and the seriousness of the message. 5. DisasterThe impending judgment that God is bringing upon Judah as a consequence of their actions and rejection of His instruction. Teaching Points The Consequences of DisobedienceGod's warnings are not empty threats; they are rooted in His justice and holiness. Ignoring His words leads to inevitable consequences. The Importance of Listening to GodTrue wisdom and safety are found in heeding God's instructions. Our spiritual well-being depends on our responsiveness to His voice. The Fruit of Our SchemesOur actions have consequences. When we devise plans apart from God's guidance, we often reap negative outcomes. God's Heart for RepentanceDespite the warnings of judgment, God's desire is for His people to turn back to Him. His warnings are an invitation to repentance and restoration. The Role of Prophets and ScriptureProphets like Jeremiah serve as God's mouthpiece, calling us back to His truth. Scripture remains a vital source of guidance and correction. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the context of Jeremiah 6:19 help us understand the nature of God's judgment? 2. In what ways can we ensure that we are listening to God's words and not rejecting His instruction in our daily lives? 3. How do the themes in Jeremiah 6:19 relate to the blessings and curses outlined in Deuteronomy 28? 4. What are some modern-day "schemes" that people might pursue apart from God's guidance, and what are the potential consequences? 5. How can we apply the lessons from Jeremiah 6:19 to encourage others in our community to seek God's wisdom and avoid spiritual complacency? Connections to Other Scriptures Deuteronomy 28This chapter outlines the blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience, providing a backdrop for understanding the consequences faced by Judah. Isaiah 1Similar themes of rebellion and judgment are present, highlighting the consistent message of the prophets regarding the need for repentance. Proverbs 1:24-31These verses echo the theme of rejecting wisdom and facing the consequences, paralleling the rejection of God's instruction in Jeremiah. Matthew 23:37Jesus laments over Jerusalem, reflecting God's heartache over His people's persistent rejection, similar to the lament in Jeremiah. People Benjamin, JeremiahPlaces Beth-haccherem, Jerusalem, Sheba, Tekoa, ZionTopics Attended, Attention, Behold, Bring, Bringing, Devices, Disaster, Ear, Evil, Fruit, Hearkened, Heed, Kick, Law, Listened, Nothing, O, Plans, Rejected, Schemes, Teaching, ThoughtsDictionary of Bible Themes Jeremiah 6:19 6231 rejection of God
6232 rejection of God, results
8703 antinomianism Jeremiah 6:19-20 6603 acceptance, divine Jeremiah 6:19-23 8822 self-justification Library Stedfastness in the Old Paths.
"Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls."--Jer. vi. 16. Reverence for the old paths is a chief Christian duty. We look to the future indeed with hope; yet this need not stand in the way of our dwelling on the past days of the Church with affection and deference. This is the feeling of our own Church, as continually expressed in the Prayer Book;--not to slight what has gone before, …
John Henry Newman—Parochial and Plain Sermons, Vol. VIIA Blast of the Trumpet against False Peace
The motive with these false prophets is an abominable one. Jeremiah tells us it was an evil covetousness. They preached smooth things because the people would have it so, because they thus brought grist to their own mill, and glory to their own names. Their design was abominable, and without doubt, their end shall be desperate--cast away with the refuse of mankind. These who professed to be the precious sons of God, comparable to fine gold, shall be esteemed as earthen pitchers, the work of the hands …
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 6: 1860 Whitefield -- the Method of Grace
George Whitefield, evangelist and leader of Calvinistic Methodists, who has been called the Demosthenes of the pulpit, was born at Gloucester, England, in 1714. He was an impassioned pulpit orator of the popular type, and his power over immense congregations was largely due to his histrionic talent and his exquisitely modulated voice, which has been described as "an organ, a flute, a harp, all in one," and which at times became stentorian. He had a most expressive face, and altho he squinted, in …
Grenville Kleiser—The world's great sermons, Volume 3 Reprobation.
In discussing this subject I shall endeavor to show, I. What the true doctrine of reprobation is not. 1. It is not that the ultimate end of God in the creation of any was their damnation. Neither reason nor revelation confirms, but both contradict the assumption, that God has created or can create any being for the purpose of rendering him miserable as an ultimate end. God is love, or he is benevolent, and cannot therefore will the misery of any being as an ultimate end, or for its own sake. It is …
Charles Grandison Finney—Systematic Theology Prefatory Scripture Passages.
To the Law and to the Testimony; if they speak not according to this Word, it is because there is no light in them.-- Isa. viii. 20. Thus saith the Lord; Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls.--Jer. vi. 16. That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive. But …
G. H. Gerberding—The Way of Salvation in the Lutheran Church Jesus Raises the Widow's Son.
(at Nain in Galilee.) ^C Luke VII. 11-17. ^c 11 And it came to pass soon afterwards [many ancient authorities read on the next day], that he went into a city called Nain; and his disciples went with him, and a great multitude. [We find that Jesus had been thronged with multitudes pretty continuously since the choosing of his twelve apostles. Nain lies on the northern slope of the mountain, which the Crusaders called Little Hermon, between twenty and twenty-five miles south of Capernaum, and about …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Backsliding.
"I will heal their backsliding; I will love them freely: for Mine anger is turned away."--Hosea xiv. 4. There are two kinds of backsliders. Some have never been converted: they have gone through the form of joining a Christian community and claim to be backsliders; but they never have, if I may use the expression, "slid forward." They may talk of backsliding; but they have never really been born again. They need to be treated differently from real back-sliders--those who have been born of the incorruptible …
Dwight L. Moody—The Way to God and How to Find It An Obscured vision
(Preached at the opening of the Winona Lake Bible Conference.) TEXT: "Where there is no vision, the people perish."--Proverbs 29:18. It is not altogether an easy matter to secure a text for such an occasion as this; not because the texts are so few in number but rather because they are so many, for one has only to turn over the pages of the Bible in the most casual way to find them facing him at every reading. Feeling the need of advice for such a time as this, I asked a number of my friends who …
J. Wilbur Chapman—And Judas Iscariot Sin Charged Upon the Surety
All we like sheep have gone astray: we have turned every one to his own way, and the LORD hath laid upon Him the iniquity of us all. C omparisons, in the Scripture, are frequently to be understood with great limitation: perhaps, out of many circumstances, only one is justly applicable to the case. Thus, when our Lord says, Behold, I come as a thief (Revelation 16:15) , --common sense will fix the resemblance to a single point, that He will come suddenly, and unexpectedly. So when wandering sinners …
John Newton—Messiah Vol. 1 An Address to the Regenerate, Founded on the Preceding Discourses.
James I. 18. James I. 18. Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of first fruits of his creatures. I INTEND the words which I have now been reading, only as an introduction to that address to the sons and daughters of the Lord Almighty, with which I am now to conclude these lectures; and therefore shall not enter into any critical discussion, either of them, or of the context. I hope God has made the series of these discourses, in some measure, useful to those …
Philip Doddridge—Practical Discourses on Regeneration Scriptures Showing the Sin and Danger of Joining with Wicked and Ungodly Men.
Scriptures Showing The Sin And Danger Of Joining With Wicked And Ungodly Men. When the Lord is punishing such a people against whom he hath a controversy, and a notable controversy, every one that is found shall be thrust through: and every one joined with them shall fall, Isa. xiii. 15. They partake in their judgment, not only because in a common calamity all shares, (as in Ezek. xxi. 3.) but chiefly because joined with and partakers with these whom God is pursuing; even as the strangers that join …
Hugh Binning—The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning How those who Fear Scourges and those who Contemn them are to be Admonished.
(Admonition 14.) Differently to be admonished are those who fear scourges, and on that account live innocently, and those who have grown so hard in wickedness as not to be corrected even by scourges. For those who fear scourges are to be told by no means to desire temporal goods as being of great account, seeing that bad men also have them, and by no means to shun present evils as intolerable, seeing they are not ignorant how for the most part good men also are touched by them. They are to be admonished …
Leo the Great—Writings of Leo the Great Christian Meekness
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth Matthew 5:5 We are now got to the third step leading in the way to blessedness, Christian meekness. Blessed are the meek'. See how the Spirit of God adorns the hidden man of the heart, with multiplicity of graces! The workmanship of the Holy Ghost is not only curious, but various. It makes the heart meek, pure, peaceable etc. The graces therefore are compared to needlework, which is different and various in its flowers and colours (Psalm 45:14). …
Thomas Watson—The Beatitudes: An Exposition of Matthew 5:1-12 Jeremiah
The interest of the book of Jeremiah is unique. On the one hand, it is our most reliable and elaborate source for the long period of history which it covers; on the other, it presents us with prophecy in its most intensely human phase, manifesting itself through a strangely attractive personality that was subject to like doubts and passions with ourselves. At his call, in 626 B.C., he was young and inexperienced, i. 6, so that he cannot have been born earlier than 650. The political and religious …
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