God had been very patient with Jerusalem but the time came when he just had to bring judgement to bear and, that judgement brought great lamenting. Lament, pouring one’s heart out to God in grief and in prayer, is not popular today but it expresses profound trust in God who is our only hope for restoration.
God had been very patient with Jerusalem but the time came when he just had to bring judgement to bear and, that judgement brought great lamenting. Lament, pouring one’s heart out to God in grief and in prayer, is not popular today but it expresses profound trust in God who is our only hope for restoration.
God had been very patient with Jerusalem but the time came when he just had to bring judgement to bear and, that judgement brought great lamenting. Lament, pouring one’s heart out to God in grief and in prayer, is not popular today but it expresses profound trust in God who is our only hope for restoration.
Jeremiah's life and ministry were not easy. He faced opposition, persecution, and rejection. He was often misunderstood and rejected by his own people. Through him, we appreciate what it means to be ‘yoked’, either in slavery or in freedom.
God leaves the Jerusalem temple and instead appears to Ezekiel in Babylon. Ezekiel’s message explains the exile as justice and retribution for Israel’s persistent sins. But there is also hope in the latter stages of this book. God himself will shepherd his people and return them to himself, in his land. He will appoint a Shepherd-King to rule his people always.
The final two chapters of 2 Kings record the tragic end of life in Jerusalem under a Jewish King. The Babylonians break through the walls, destroy the temple and carry the best of the people, including the royal family, into exile in Babylon. But a small glimmer of hope remains.
Set in the 'fading light' of Jerusalem before the Fall, the book of Ecclesiastes captures the wisdom of Solomon for an audience struggling to find meaning in challenging times. Ness Hughes leads this series of devotionals through Ecclesiastes, which feels as relevant today in our culture as when it was first written.
Set in the 'fading light' of Jerusalem before the Fall, the book of Ecclesiastes captures the wisdom of Solomon for an audience struggling to find meaning in challenging times. Ness Hughes leads this series of devotionals through Ecclesiastes, which feels as relevant today in our culture as when it was first written.
