Study
18 From the Book of Jeremiah is: Jeremiah 27 and 28
Five
kings of surrounding nation seek Zedekiah’s co-operation in an attempt to throw
off the yoke of Babylon. Jeremiah opposes the plan.
1.
What means did Jeremiah use to impress upon the five kings the
futility of resistance to Babylon? Notice the claim which God made for Himself
in His message to these heathen rulers (27:4-7).
2.
What did Jeremiah condemn in the propaganda of the prophets’?
3.
In chapter 28 we have a leading prophet of the time attacking
Jeremiah, and we can consider the two men at close range in what respects did
they resemble each other, and in what respects did they differ? Ponder Jeremiah’s now unwavering courage in
predicting passive acceptance of Babylonian control in the face of prominent
religious opposition. What ought we to learn from this?
Note. 27:16-22. Only a part of the vessels of the Temple had at
this time been carried off to Babylon.