Jeremiah teaching

I know, I know.  

It's been several weeks since I taught Jeremiah.  

Nonetheless, here are some photos from the last day I taught.  We had a funeral service for Jerusalem... 

Mourning the destruction of Jerusalem (We have a thing for drama in our class.)

Eva, Peter, Patrick, and Jeff during a time of prayer and reflection

It was a somber time of realizing the cost of Judah's persistent rejection of relationship with God... the cost of sin.  And the lengths to which God went to get his people back.  

If you have never read this book, I encourage you to do so.  It is long, but so worth your time.  Jeremiah was a guy who lived a hard life, was extremely unsuccessful in ministry, but he had a relationship with God in a time when few did.  

Jeremiah is called the weeping prophet... 

He weeps, God weeps... it's a sad book.  

But we can all learn from Jeremiah's consistent obedience to God despite opposition.  

And we can all learn from Judah's mistakes.  

And we can ultimately learn that we have a God who loves mankind so much that he will do whatever it takes to bring about his plan to redeem us all.  

Oh yeah.  And he did!

Practically speaking... if you're going to read Jeremiah...

A good devotional on Jeremiah's life is Run with the Horses, by Eugene Peterson.  

But, honestly, just open up your Bible and read Jeremiah from start to finish and see if God doesn't show you more of his heart through the book.  If you get confused or want the back story, email me, or check out a bible dictionary or encyclopedia online.  There are so many resources out there.  

Okay, I'm done with my shameless plug for reading the Bible.  

What can I say?  

I'm passionate about people knowing the Word for themselves.  

Jeremiah Chapter 19

Well, that's about it for now.  The CSBS is studying Ezra & Esther this week.  In only three more weeks we will be finished with the Old Testament and ready to start into the New.

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Now, go read your Bible and be blessed! 

Teaching & Preaching

Hey friends,

Life has been a bit hectic for January - I prepared then taught Jeremiah (which is the longest book in the Hebrew Bible) this week in the CSBS and I am also preaching at my church, Winds of Hope, this Sunday.  I will be giving a much more thorough update with photos soon, but just wanted to touch base with you all.  I'm alive and well and have so much to share!  But... for now, a simple hello will have to do!

Love from the city of Angels,
Jillian