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35 - August 29

(Reading Aug 22-Aug 28)

35. Jerusalem Falls!

Key Point:
Plagued by famine, drought, and pestilence from within and the Babylonian army from without, the City of David finally falls. Jeremiah does not gloat but laments the fall of Jerusalem. Meanwhile in Babylon, Ezekiel brings judgment against the surrounding nations.

Key Verse:
How deserted lies the city,
    once so full of people!
How like a widow is she,
    who once was great among the nations!
She who was queen among the provinces
    has now become a slave (Lamen. 1:1, DB page 1103).

Main People:
Jeremiah, Zedekiah, Nebuchadnezzar, Ezekiel, Gedaliah

Outline:
Jeremiah’s Prophecies During Siege
    Jeremiah advises Zedekiah to surrender or be destroyed.
    Jeremiah foretells the restoration of Israel to be accomplished by God.
Jeremiah Sees Spiritual Restoration Under the Messiah
    God’s prophet foresees the coming of the son of David to establish a new covenant.
Ezekiel’s Prophecies During Siege
   Ezekiel brings judgment against Judah’s neighbors, especially Egypt, Tyre, and Sidon.
Jeremiah Escapes Death
Jeremiah is imprisoned, then thrown in a muddy well, only to be rescued by Zedekiah.


Thought Questions:

1.    What kind of king was Zedekiah?

2.    How might leaving Jerusalem be an allegory for being a committed Christian?

3.    Chapters 30-33 (DB pages 1074-85) have been called a “book of consolation.” What is the reason for this message of restoration? To whom is it directed?

4.    How would you explain the difference between the old covenant and the new covenant to a friend? (see Jer. 31:31-34, DB page 1085)

5.    Why does God, through Ezekiel, warn Israel’s neighbors of the coming judgment?

6.    What were the chief sins of the people of Tyre, Sidon, and Egypt?

7. In what ways can you identify with Jeremiah’s predicament (Jer. 37-38, DB pages 1097-99)?

8. How does the book of Lamentations deepen your understanding of God’s character?