Saul Weinreb - Let the Prophets Speak

Jeremiah 51b - A Letter to Babylon

We read of a conversation between God and Jerusalem. The people are ashamed of their sins, that brought about the destruction wrought by Babylon. God promises revenge, a total revenge for all of the nations taht were oppressed by Babylon.  Jeremiah sends his prophecy in the form of a scroll on a diplomatic mission to Babylon.  Babylon clearly does not take heed and continues on their evil path.

Jeremiah 51a - Empires are Nothing but the Instruments of God

Jeremiah continues his prophecy regarding the future destruction of Babylon.  He describes the terrible error that people make.  They think they are mighty and strong, but nothing human can compare to the greatness of God the Creator.  This is the portion of the children of jacob, to teach this lesson to the other nations so they all come to serve God in Zion.

Jeremiah 50 - Babylon Reeps What it has Sown

Jeremiah prophecies about the ultimate fall of Babylon, and the return of the peoples it had subjugated to their lands.  Israel will make their way back to their land when Babylon falls to Persia, and so will the other nations.  God warns babylon, if you are arrogant before me, your armies and fortresses cannot keep you safe from the vengeance of God.

Jeremiah 49b - The Fates of Damascus, Kedar and Elam

Jeremiah turns his attention to three more nations, and we discuss their sins and ultimate fate.

Jeremiah 49a - Ammon and Edom will Fall

Jeremiah turns his attention to two more implacable foes of the people of Israel, the nations of Ammon and Edom.  We also summarize the attitudes of the prophets towards these nations.

Jeremiah 48 - The Destruction of Moab

In this chapter, the prophet turns his attention to the Moabites. Jeremiah describes their sins, and their ultimate fate. Their sins of arrigance, haughtiness, pride in their wealth and jeering at those who were not as fortunate as they.  The destruction of their nation and culture that the prophet foretells is awful indeed.

Jeremiah 47 - The End of Philistia

Jeremiah prophecies about the end of the nation of the Phillistines.  We review the many descriptions of the barbarity of the Philistine people in the words of the prophets.  Jeremiah's prophecy is similar to the predictions of his predecessors.

Jeremiah 46 Explained - What's up with Egypt?

In this podcast, we explore what the sins of Egypt were that made them the target of the prophecies of destruction.  By analyzing the text of this chapter and the other prophets who discuss egypt, we get an idea of what lessons God wanted the Egyptians to learn.  Humility, reliability, and trustworthiness.

Jeremiah 46b - Babylon Takes it to Egypt

In the second prophesy regarding Egypt, Jeremiah  describes what will occur when Babylon takes the fight into Egypt's homeland.   He describes the Egyptian's hasty retreat and devastating loss to the invading Babylonians.  Pharoah is shown to be an unreliable leader, and will look like a fool.  In the final verses of this chapter, Jeremiah reassures the people of Israel. Although these other mighty empires may be destroyed, Israel need not be afraid. The children of Jacob, though they may suffer much in exile, will one day return to their land.  

Jeremiah 46a - The Battle of Carchemish

Jeremiah addresses the nations of the world, and begins with Egypt. In the first part of this chapter, the prophet tells Egypt that it will suffer shame and defeat at the hands of the Babylonians when they come to fight them in Carchemish. Carchemish is a city located in Syria near the Euphrates river.  The arrogance of the Egyptians will be their downfall.