Theory question 104
Punishment and Hope(a) Outline the main issues Jeremiah addressed in his prophecy of doom to Israel. (b) Indicate two qualities exhibited by Jeremiah that is worthy of emulation.
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(a) Idolatry: they forsook the Lord, the fountain of living waters, for gods that are no gods (Jeremiah 2:11-13).
Breaking the covenant (Jeremiah 11:10).
False trust in the temple while sinning (Jeremiah 7:4-11).
Social injustice: oppression of aliens, orphans and widows; shedding innocent blood (Jeremiah 7:6; 22:3).
Corrupt prophets and priests who said "Peace, peace" (Jeremiah 6:13-14).
Child sacrifice at Topheth (Jeremiah 7:31).
Refusal to repent (Jeremiah 5:3).
Coming judgement: the foe from the north (Babylon), destruction of Jerusalem and seventy years of exile (Jeremiah 1:14-15; 25:8-11).
(b) Any two: courage in speaking the truth; faithfulness to God despite persecution; compassion and love for his people (he wept for them, Jeremiah 9:1); perseverance; prayerfulness.
Outline Jeremiah's charges and warnings, then two qualities.