BAD CHOICES

CORRECTION Jeremiah promised punishment to Israel, but he also promises to punish the nation that offered to protect them from the Babylonians.  The Egyptians interfered with God’s plan because he wanted Israel to trust God instead of an alliance.  So now the prophet comforts Israel with hope while discomforting Egypt with assured destruction. Jeremiah 46

REFRESHER

 WHAT PART DON’T YOU UNDERSTAND? I can’t predict the future, but the prophets couldn’t either.  But they could faithfully speak what God told them as he revealed his plans to them.  I can point to those prophets who did hear from God because their predictions came true.  I can’t add to the words of the

AS YOU WILL

  FREEDOM At one time God asked his people to paint their doorpost with the blood of a lamb.  Then he asked them to stay indoors while the death angel passed over.  They had a choice of course, because free will is a God-given right.  The people of Judah had that freedom and they made

TEMPORARY

  FLEETING COMFORT We take comfort in reassuring words but will words change the future?  God gives many encouraging words in the bible but not to those who are disobedient.  A thunderstorm comes with a clear warning and still some must go swimming or lift a metal golf club towards the angry heavens.  They will