Paul’s advice to Timothy regarding the treatment of some groups within his congregation is excellent, even for today. In the first chapter of Ezekiel, the prophet sees quite a vision. A wheel within a wheel, with some very strange sounding creatures.

The final chapter of Jeremiah talks about the fall of Jerusalem and the final days of Johoiachin, King of Judah. 1 Timothy is Paul’s letter of advice to his young protégé, a young pastor.

God’s judgment against Babylon is harsh. The prophecies of Jeremiah end with the end of today’s reading.

God’s judgment against other nations is pronounced.

We have a guest reader today, my good friend Steve Gray.

The destruction that God has warned of finally happens.

Jeremiah, like all prophets, is the target of attacks in his own town.

The prophecies against Israel and Judah continue, and there is another Messianic prophecy.

God reassures Israel of His love for them and promises to reinstate them after their exile if they repent.