Daily reading
Today’s reading is: Jer. 51:15-58; 37:1-10; 2 Kgs. 24:10-20; 2 Chr. 36:10-14; 1 Chr. 3:10-16
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Jeremiah Chapter Fifty-One
(Outline continues from yesterday)
- The Sovereignty of God in creation places Him higher than the fallen angels who deigned to consider themselves to be gods (Jer. 51:15-26; cf. Isa. 13:2ff.). The shattering weapon is entrusted to agents of God’s holiness and glory (Isa. 27:9; Ezek. 9:2; Ps. 2:9). 9x Babylon is spoken of as the shattering weapon in God’s hand (Jer. 51:20-23), the unrestrained permissive will for Satan who also engages in shattering attacks (Dan. 12:7; 2nd Thess. 2:6-9; Rev. 13:7-10).
- The harvest of God’s judgment is the harvest of the end of the age (Matt. 13:39-40), and so the end of Babylon portrayed here is eschatological (Jer. 51:27-33).
- Babylon in Nebuchadnezzar’s day was the earthly empire of Behemoth/Leviathan (Jer. 51:34-40; cf. Job 40:15-24).
- Believers should be mindful of the Babylon (confusion) in which they live, and remember the Jerusalem (teaching of peace) for which they are waiting (Jer. 51:41-58).
(Chapter Fifty-One continues on Day 233)
Jeremiah Chapter Fifty-Two
- Chapter 52 details the fall of Jerusalem. It parallels ch. 39, 2nd Kgs. 25 & 2nd Chr. 36.
- Chapter 52 is likely an addition to Jeremiah (by Baruch) after Jeremiah’s death.
(Chapter Fifty-Two continues on Day 239)
Jeremiah Chapter Thirty-Seven
- Zedekiah was made king by Nebuchadnezzar when Jehoiachin was taken into captivity (Jer. 37:1-10; 2nd Kgs. 24:17-20).
- His house was in complete rejection of Jeremiah’s ministry, yet he sent two agents for intercession and inquiry (Jer. 37:3,7).
- This incident came during a reprieve for Jerusalem. Egypt was marching forth, and Nebuchadnezzar temporarily lifted the Jerusalem siege in order to crush the Egyptians (Jer. 37:5,7-8).
(Chapter Thirty-Seven continues tomorrow)
Second Kings Chapter Twenty-Four
(Outline continues from Day 228)
- The three month reign of King Jehoiachin of Judah is described (2nd Kgs. 24:8-17).
- Jehoiachin prevents the destruction of Jerusalem by voluntarily surrendering himself to captivity (2nd Kgs. 24:10-12,15).
- An additional 10,000 captives are taken away into Babylon, including the Prophet Ezekiel (2nd Kgs. 24:13-14,16; Ezek. 1:1-3).
- The eleven year reign of King Zedekiah of Judah is introduced (2nd Kgs. 24:18-20).
Second Chronicles Chapter Thirty-Six
(Outline continues from Day 228)
- The 11 year reign of Zedekiah culminating in the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple (2nd Chr. 36:11-21; 2nd Kgs. 24:17-20; 25:1-21).
- He rebelled against the Lord.
- He rebelled against Babylon.
- He mocked the Word of the Lord which rebuked him.
(Chapter Thirty-Six continues on Day 243)
First Chronicles Chapter Three
(Outline continues from Day 120!)
- The line of David is traced from David to Zedekiah (1st Chr. 3:1-16).
- Six Hebron princes (vv.1-4).
- Nine Jerusalem princes (vv.5-8).
- An unknown number of other sons and daughters, born to concubines, and not princes (v.9).
- The royal lineage through Solomon is then outlined (vv.10-16).
(Chapter Three continues on Day 259)