This is what the LORD says: "Behold, an army is coming from the land of the north; a great nation is stirred up from the ends of the earth. This is what the LORD saysThis phrase underscores the divine authority and authenticity of the message. In Hebrew, "LORD" is "Yahweh," the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature. This introduction serves as a reminder that the words to follow are not merely human speculation but a direct revelation from God, demanding attention and reverence. Behold an army is coming from the land of the north a great nation will be stirred up from the ends of the earth Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORDThe sovereign God of Israel, who communicates His warnings and judgments through the prophet Jeremiah. 2. Jeremiah A prophet called by God to deliver messages of warning and hope to the people of Judah during a time of impending judgment. 3. The Land of the North Refers to the region from which invading armies, particularly the Babylonians, would come to attack Judah. 4. A Great Nation Symbolizes the powerful and formidable Babylonian empire, which God uses as an instrument of judgment against Judah. 5. The Ends of the Earth Indicates the far-reaching extent of the Babylonian empire's influence and the comprehensive nature of the threat. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in JudgmentGod is in control of nations and uses them to fulfill His purposes, even in judgment. The Certainty of God's Word When God speaks through His prophets, His words are sure and will come to pass. We must heed His warnings. The Call to Repentance God's warnings are an invitation to turn back to Him. Judah's failure to repent led to their downfall. The Role of Prophets Prophets like Jeremiah are God's messengers, calling people to return to righteousness and warning of consequences. The Importance of Spiritual Vigilance Believers must remain spiritually alert and responsive to God's guidance to avoid falling into complacency or sin. Bible Study Questions 1. How does understanding the historical context of Babylon's invasion enhance our comprehension of Jeremiah 6:22?2. In what ways does God's use of foreign nations as instruments of judgment challenge or affirm your view of His sovereignty? 3. How can we apply the lessons from Judah's failure to heed prophetic warnings to our personal spiritual lives today? 4. What parallels can you draw between the warnings given to Judah and the warnings found in the New Testament for believers? 5. How can we cultivate a heart of repentance and vigilance in response to God's warnings in our current cultural context? Connections to Other Scriptures Jeremiah 1:14-15This passage also speaks of disaster coming from the north, reinforcing the theme of impending judgment from Babylon. Isaiah 13:1-5 Describes the gathering of nations for battle, similar to the imagery of a great nation being stirred. Habakkuk 1:6 God raises up the Chaldeans (Babylonians) as a tool of judgment, paralleling the message in Jeremiah. Ezekiel 38:6, 15 Discusses a future invasion from the north, showing a pattern of God's use of northern powers for His purposes. Revelation 20:8 Refers to nations from the four corners of the earth, illustrating the global scope of God's plans and judgments.
People Benjamin, JeremiahPlaces Beth-haccherem, Jerusalem, Sheba, Tekoa, ZionTopics Army, Aroused, Behold, Ends, Farthest, Inmost, Motion, Nation, North, Raised, Remote, Roused, Says, Sides, Stirred, Stirring, Thus, UttermostDictionary of Bible Themes Jeremiah 6:19-23 5545 spear 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. VII A Blast of the Trumpet against False Peace Whitefield -- the Method of Grace Reprobation. Prefatory Scripture Passages. Jesus Raises the Widow's Son. Backsliding. An Obscured vision Sin Charged Upon the Surety An Address to the Regenerate, Founded on the Preceding Discourses. Scriptures Showing the Sin and Danger of Joining with Wicked and Ungodly Men. How those who Fear Scourges and those who Contemn them are to be Admonished. Christian Meekness Jeremiah Links Jeremiah 6:22 NIVJeremiah 6:22 NLT Jeremiah 6:22 ESV Jeremiah 6:22 NASB Jeremiah 6:22 KJV Jeremiah 6:22 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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