Today we hear the second and final chapter of the prophecy against Babylon. Today's chapter contains prophecies that were fulfilled more than 70 years after this, long after Jeremiah lived. Key words, 'Medes', 'drunkenness', 'river'.
An important thing I didn’t mention before is that these proverbs represent principles, not promises. This particularly needs to be remembered for verses that talk about prosperity. There will be times, such as what Jeremiah experienced, when no amount of Godly living will bring us wealth.
Yesterday I highlighted these verses from chapter 4 of 1 John:
16 We [have come to] know how much God loves us, and we have [fully believed//put our trust] in his love.
God is love, and all who live in love live [joined in unity with/in] God, and God lives [joined in unity with/in] them. … 17 And as we live [joined in unity with/in] God, our love grows more perfect. So we will not be afraid on the day of judgment, but we can face him with confidence because we live like Jesus here in this world.
18 Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love.
Important in today's chapter are the words ‘believe’ and ‘joined together with’.
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