Jeremiah was called to be a prophets unto the nations (1:5)
God previously had already proclaimed to the nations that they would drink the cup of the wrath of God (25:15)
Ch 46 – Egypt
Pharaoh Neco killed King Josiah (2 Chro 32:23)
Pharaoh Neco was defeated by Nebuchadnezzar in the battle of Carchemish on the Euphrates River (46:2)
God proclaimed Egypt would be defeated by Babylon – action sermon of the large stone (43:8-13)
God again prophesized Babylon would attack and defeat Egypt (46:13-26) (568BC)
The LORD Almighty has defeated the gods of Egypt (46:25)
God would later restore Egypt (46:26)
God promised He would not completed destroy the Jews (46:28)
Ch 47 – Philistines
Came from Crete (v4)
Babylon is described as water that would flood Philistines (v2)
Fathers would flee for lives and leave their children behind (v3)
They cried to Yahweh to stop (v6), but God would only stop when His judgment is fully completed (v7)
Ch48 – Moab
Along with Ammonites, are descendants of Lot (Gen 19:20-38)
Were punished for trusting in her deeds and riches (v7), pride and arrogance (v29), she has defiled Yahweh (v26)
Yahweh has defeated the Chemosh the god of Moab (v7, 13 ,35, 46)
Jeremiah wept over the fall of Moab (v31). His grief is evidence of the compassion God has for people who are destroyed because of their sins against God.
God has “no pleasure in the death of the wicked” (Ezek 18:32)
God will restore Moab in the last days (v47)
Ch 49 – Ammon
Together with Moab were descendants of Lot (Gen 19-20-38)
Were punished because they took possession of Gad (v1), her pride and trusted in her wealth (v4)
Yahweh is superior over Molech, the god of Ammonites (v1,3)
God will restore Ammonites in the last days (v6)
Ch 49 – Edom
Descendants of Esau
Would be punished because of her pride (v16)
Would be destroyed like Sodom and Gomorrah (v18)
Ch 49 – Damascus
Amos accused the Syrians of treating the people of Gilead like grain on a threshing floor (Amos 1:3-5)
Pain like that of a woman in labor (v24)
Ch 49 – Kedar and Hazor
Kedar was related to Ishmael (Gen 25:13)
Were nomadic Arab nations
Were punished because they were confidence in themselves (v31)
Ch 49 – Elam
Were known for their archery, God promised to break their bow (v35)
God will restore them in last days (v39)
Ch 50 – 51 Babylon
The bible often compares Babylon (the proud city of man) with Jerusalem (the Holy City of God).
Founded by Nimrod (Gen 10:8-10)
The Hebrew word of Babylon is babel, often associated by the tower of Babel, both a symbol of rebellion against God.
Culminates in the Babylon of Revelation (Rev 17:1-19:10)
Many parallels between Jer 50-51 and Rev 17-18
Ch 50 – 51 Babylon
Jeremiah written these chapters in the 4th year of Zedekiah’s reign on a scroll and gave to Seraiah to be read aloud in Babylon (51:61)
God speaks to and about Babylon; to the invading army; and to the exiles of Judah
Fulfillments of God’s prophesy:
Persians captured Babylon in 539BC (Dan 5)
Alexander the Great of Greek destroyed Babylon in 330BC
Ultimate fulfillment in Rev 17-18
Why God punished Babylon?
God wanted to show He is victorious over the gods of Babylon (Bel and Marduk 50:2)
she rejoiced and were glad in conquering the Jews (50:11)
She destroyed God’s temple (50:28;51:11)
She is arrogance (50:31)
Her sins (51:6)
For all the wrong she did to Zion (51:24)
punish the idols of Babylon (51:47)
Spiritual Lessons We Learned in Jeremiah
In difficult days, we need to hear and heed the Word of God
True prophets of God are usually persecuted
True patriotism is not blind to sin
God is faithful to His servant
God is patience towards His people
Faithful is more important and success
The greatest reward of ministry is to become like Jesus Christ
God is King of Kings, Lord of Lords. The nations are under His sovereign control
