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August 1 1 Samuel 9; Jeremiah 37; Psalm 89.46-52; Romans 4

August 2 1 Samuel 10; Jeremiah 38; Psalm 90.1-6; Romans 5

August 3 1 Samuel 11; Jeremiah 39; Psalm 90.7-17; Romans 6

August 4 1 Samuel 12; Jeremiah 40; Psalm 91.1-6; Romans 7

August 5 1 Samuel 13; Jeremiah 41; Psalm 91.7-13; Romans 8.1-21

August 6 1 Samuel 14; Jeremiah 42; Psalm 91.14-16; Romans 8.22-39

August 7 1 Samuel 15; Jeremiah 43; Psalm 92.1-7; Romans 9.1-12


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Today's Reading is Jeremiah 40, Psalms 91.1-6

Jeremiah 40
Nebuzaradan commander of the imperial guard freed Jeremiah. he told him that God's purpose has been acomplished for Jerusalem and he was free to go and he gave him provisions and a present! Nebuzaradan told Jeremiah ro stay with Gedaliah.

Gedaliah was assassinated (Jeremiah 40.7-9; 41.1-3; 2 Kings 25.22-26)
Jeremiah went to stay with Gedaliah. Gedaliah was made governor over the remnant of Jews left in Judah. He told them to carry on with their lives as usual and obey Nebuchadnezzar as possible. Gedaliah did not believe Johanan when he said that Baalis had sent Ismael to kill him.

Application:
God had let a heathen commander in chief realize His purpose. How ironical for the people of Judah who could not see the whole picture. God had provided all of Jeremiah needs during the captivity.

Verses to meditate on:
2 When the commander of the guard found Jeremiah, he said to him, "The LORD your God decreed this disaster for this place. 3 And now the LORD has brought it about; he has done just as he said he would. All this happened because you people sinned against the LORD and did not obey him. 4 But today I am freeing you from the chains on your wrists. Come with me to Babylon, if you like, and I will look after you; but if you do not want to, then don't come. Look, the whole country lies before you; go wherever you please."

The Babylonian Empire

Malik: Introduction to Jeremiah
Malik: An Argument for JeremiahStedman on Jeremiah
Thomas Constable on Jeremiah

Jeremiah 40 with Commentaries, verse by verse


Psalm 89, with Commentaries, verse by verse
The psalm was a maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite. It open in verses 1-2 with a praise of God’s love and faithfulness. In verse 3-4 the Davidic covenant was mentioned and celebrated. In verse 5-8 there is praise for God who is awesome in power and faithful. Verses 9-13, speak about God as the Almighty and powerful Creator. Which one of these verses stand out to you?

Verses to meditate on:
8 O LORD God Almighty, who is like you?
You are mighty, O LORD, and your faithfulness surrounds you.
Warren Wiersbe on Psalm 89.1-13



Dr. Thomas Constable Study Notes is a PDF file, open with Adobe Acrobatic Reader
Spurgeon-Psalm 89

Links to Commentaries and other References - Old Testament

Jesus Saves
How to Become a Christian

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