Jeremiah 2:4-13
My people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me, the spring of living waters, and cut them out cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water.
Jeremiah 1:4-10, 17-19
Now the word of Yahweh came to me, saying, "Before I formed you in the belly, I knew you. Before you came forth out of the womb, I sanctified you. I have appointed you a prophet to the nations."
Introduction to the Book of Jeremiah
The historical context (the great powers). The Biblical context. The structure of the book. The purpose of the book. Jeremiah's call. Jeremiah's life and ministry. Jeremiah's message.
Isaiah 66:10-14 Commentary
As one whom his mother comforts, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted in Jerusalem. You will see it, and your heart shall rejoice, and your bones shall flourish like the tender grass.
Isaiah 65:17-25 Commentary
"Behold, I create new heavens and a new earth. The former things shall not be remembered, nor come into mind. But be you glad and rejoice in that which I create; for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy."
Isaiah 65:1-9 Commentary
"I am inquired of by those who didn't ask; I am found by those who didn't seek me: I said, See me, see me, to a nation that was not called by my name. I have spread out my hands all the day to a rebellious people."
Mark 1:29-39 Finding a Quiet Place-2 (Edstrom)
Children's Sermon Mark 1:29-39 Finding a Quiet Place By Lois Parker Edstrom Object suggested: Pictures of a stadium or a city street filled with people and pictures of quiet restful places. Picture of a stadium Picture of mountain scene taken from hiking trail available at: http://inspirezone.org/tonyhike.html When you think of loud places what comes [...]
Isaiah 64:1-9 Commentary
Yahweh, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you our potter; and we all are the work of your hand. Don't be furious, Yahweh, neither remember iniquity forever: see, look, we beg you, we are all your people.
Mark 1:29-39 Finding a Quiet Place-1 (Edstrom)
What we can learn from this story is that all of us need to have quiet times. Even Jesus needed to get away from the crowds, the noise, and the excitement so he could concentrate. He needed a very quiet place where he could pray. Do you have a quiet place to go when you want to talk to God?
Isaiah 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7 Commentary
Yahweh, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you our potter; and we all are the work of your hand. Don't be furious, Yahweh, neither remember iniquity forever: see, look, we beg you, we are all your people.