God's Word for You

Solomon presents us with heavy thoughts here, but the rest of the Scriptures provide us with the joy, peace, and hope that the Lord offers and Solomon wanted to know. We are called to obey lawful authorities over us; and even though there are times when tyrants rule unjustly, we don't ever have to worry about the King of kings ruling unrighteously. This world is unjust and corrupt, but there is a day of justice to come -- it's not the end of the story, and we do have a Righteous Judge. Our King will return and give each one his due, but we don't need to fear this final judgment if we are in Christ. There are things in life that we can't control. We can either spend all our time in anxiety over them, or we can enjoy the good blessings in life that the Lord has given us. We do not have to be shackled by anxiety and lack of control over things we can't change. We can rest in the assurance that our Redeemer lives, and that all injustice will be set right one day. Rest in Christ and His love!

A — About: This devotional reminds believers that God's correction flows from His covenant love, not wrath. Though Israel faced discipline, God promised restoration and presence. Likewise, believers today can trust that His discipline refines, not destroys. B — Best Verse: Jeremiah 46:28 — "Do not fear, O Jacob My servant, says the Lord, for I am with you; for I will make a complete end of all the nations to which I have driven you, but I will not make a complete end of you. I will rightly correct you, for I will not leave you wholly unpunished." C — Call to Action: Do not fear when corrected by God. Embrace His discipline as a sign of belonging and trust in His promise to restore and sustain His people.

A — About: This passage reveals God's coming judgment against the Philistines for their rebellion and hostility toward His people. Despite their strength, they could not escape the Lord's appointed justice. B — Best Verse: "The word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah the prophet against the Philistines before Pharaoh attacked Gaza." — Jeremiah 47:1 (NKJV) C — Call to Action: We are called not to rebel against God, but to trust in His justice and grace through Jesus Christ, who bore the punishment we deserved.

A — About: This passage reflects on God's word to Baruch and Egypt's downfall. God reminds Baruch not to seek great things for himself but to trust Him amid adversity. The Lord also declares judgment upon Egypt, showing that He alone rules over nations and brings justice. B — Best Verse: Jeremiah 45:5 — "And do you seek great things for yourself? Do not seek them; for behold, I will bring adversity on all flesh, says the Lord. But I will give your life to you as a prize in all places, wherever you go." Jeremiah 46:10 — "For this is the day of the Lord God of hosts, a day of vengeance, that He may avenge Himself on His adversaries." C — Calling: We are called to trust in God even when facing hardship. Do not seek self-glory or comfort, but rely on His justice and mercy. Life is His gracious gift. He sustains His people amid adversity and calls them to steadfast faith in Christ.

A – About: This passage reveals God's judgment on Egypt through Jeremiah's prophecy. Despite Egypt's might, God declares that their power and alliances will fail because they trusted in earthly strength instead of Him. B – Best Verse: "As I live," says the King, whose name is the Lord of hosts, "Surely as Tabor is among the mountains and as Carmel by the sea, so he shall come." — Jeremiah 46:18 (NKJV) C – Call to Action: Trust in the Lord alone, not in worldly powers or human strength. Submit to Christ, the true King of Kings, and walk faithfully in His ways, confident in His eternal kingdom.

It's a blessing for us to learn from Solomon's wisdom, which he unfortunately found out by sad experience. There is no one who is righteous; no matter how hard we try to live righteously, we will still sin and should not be surprised by it. We must also be aware of the traps and snares that are set for us, and stay away from them. The ultimate unfortunate reality is that we were created upright, but we continually scheme and carry out the works of sin. So what do we do? Our only hope is to fear the Lord and trust in Jesus Christ. That is the most wise thing we can do. It is in Christ alone that we find true righteousness, wisdom, and freedom from the schemes and traps of sin.

A – About: Johanan and Azariah reject Jeremiah's message from God, accusing him of lying and choosing to flee to Egypt for safety. Despite God's warning, they disobey and bring destruction upon themselves, showing their unbelief and mistrust in the Lord's word. B – Best Verse: Jeremiah 43:7 (NKJV) – "So they went to the land of Egypt, for they did not obey the voice of the Lord; and they went as far as Tahpanhes." C – Call to Action: Trust God even when His commands seem counterintuitive. True obedience flows from faith — believing that God's ways, not our instincts, lead to life and peace.

A — About: Jeremiah confronts the Jews in Egypt for repeating the sins that brought ruin to Jerusalem—idolatry and rebellion. Despite God's mercy and warnings, they stubbornly cling to false gods, proving hardened hearts that refuse repentance. B — Best Verse: "Therefore hear the word of the Lord, all Judah who dwell in the land of Egypt: 'Behold, I have sworn by My great name,' says the Lord, 'that My name shall no more be named in the mouth of any man of Judah in all the land of Egypt.'" — Jeremiah 44:26 (NKJV) C — Call to Action: Turn your heart away from the idols of this world. Forsake rebellion and pride. Humbly return to God in repentance, seeking refuge in Christ alone.

A — About: Jeremiah 41 recounts Ishmael's betrayal and murder of Gedaliah, the Babylonian-appointed governor, plunging the remnant of Judah into fear and chaos. Despite the destruction, it shows that God's hand still governs history—even through tragedy and dispersion. B — Best Verse: Jeremiah 41:18 – "Because of the Chaldeans; for they were afraid of them, because Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had murdered Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon had made governor in the land." C — Call to Action: Trust God's sovereignty even when His plan seems hidden. Do not run to worldly "Egypts" for safety, but wait upon the Lord—He remains faithful through confusion and loss.

A – About: The people of Judah ask Jeremiah to seek God's direction but secretly desire approval for their own plans. Though God clearly commands them to stay, they choose the comfort of Egypt over obedience, revealing hypocrisy in their hearts. B – Best Verse: Jeremiah 42:21 (NKJV) – "And I have this day declared it to you, but you have not obeyed the voice of the Lord your God, or anything which He has sent you by me." C – Called to Do: We are called to submit to God's will even when it conflicts with our desires. Pray sincerely, listen humbly, and obey fully—trusting that His plans are for our good, even when they are difficult.

This section of Ecclesiastes almost reads like a portion from Proverbs. Extortion, oppression, and bribes destroy men's hearts and reason, but abiding in Christ causes us to grow in self-control and the fruit of the Spirit. We need to have a long view of things and not get discouraged when they take a long time. We all want to bring back the "good old days," but there were no perfect days in the past. If we live in the past, we will miss the opportunity to love and invest in the people around us today. The only thing that can redeem society is the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Wisdom can be a defense for us, but the beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord. Also, we can make plans for our lives, but we don't have to be anxious to control the outcome. What are you loving and living for? Have you found wisdom? Go to Christ and find wisdom and rest for your sould. Have rest, enjoy the seasons of life as they come, and find peace in Jesus Christ!

A — About: This passage recounts how God spares Jeremiah and Ebed-Melech after Jerusalem's destruction, showing divine mercy toward those who trust Him, even amid judgment and suffering. B — Best Verse: Jeremiah 39:18 — "For I will surely deliver you, and you shall not fall by the sword; but your life shall be as a prize to you, because you have put your trust in Me, says the Lord." C — Call to Action: Trust the Lord fully, even when surrounded by hardship. Remain faithful and obedient, knowing His promises never fail, even in seasons of judgment or sorrow.

A — About: Jeremiah 39:1–10 recounts the fall of Jerusalem under Babylon's siege. King Zedekiah rejects God's warning through Jeremiah to surrender, leading to his capture, his sons' deaths, and the city's destruction. Yet, God shows mercy to the poor who remain in the land. B — Best Verse: "In the eleventh year of Zedekiah, in the fourth month, on the ninth day of the month, the city was penetrated." — Jeremiah 39:2 (NKJV) C — Called to Do: Listen to the Lord even when obedience appears weak in the world's eyes. True courage is trusting and obeying God's Word, empowered by His Spirit, despite fear, opposition, or cultural pressure.

A – About: Jeremiah 40 recounts the aftermath of Jerusalem's fall. Jeremiah is freed and Gedaliah becomes governor over the remnant in Judah. Despite devastation, a small community remains under Babylon's rule. Even pagan voices recognize Judah's sin and God's justice. B – Best Verse: Jeremiah 40:2 – "The Lord your God has pronounced this doom on this place." C – Call to Action: Be humble and receptive to conviction, even when truth comes through unexpected voices. Repent when your life contradicts God's Word. Seek a tender heart that responds to Scripture with obedience, not pride.

A — About: This passage reveals Jeremiah's final counsel to King Zedekiah—God calls him to surrender to Babylon, not as an act of weakness, but of obedience to divine will. Zedekiah fears men more than God, while Jeremiah courageously delivers God's truth despite danger. B — Best Verse: Jeremiah 38:17–18 (NKJV) — "Thus says the Lord, the God of hosts, the God of Israel: 'If you surely surrender to the king of Babylon's princes, then your soul shall live; this city shall not be burned with fire, and you and your house shall live.'" C — Call to Action: We are called to trust God's word completely, even when obedience seems costly. Human fear and self-preservation lead to ruin, but humble surrender to God's command brings life and peace. Follow Christ, the perfect King, who surrendered Himself for our salvation.

A – About: Jeremiah, falsely accused of defecting to Babylon, is beaten and imprisoned. When King Zedekiah questions him, Jeremiah boldly declares God's unchanging message: Babylon will prevail. Despite injustice, Jeremiah appeals for mercy and is providentially sustained in prison. B – Best Verse: Jeremiah 37:20 (NKJV) – "Therefore please hear now, O my lord the king, please let my petition be accepted before you, and do not make me return to the house of Jonathan the scribe, lest I die there." C – Calling: We are called to submit humbly to God's will, even when it brings hardship. Faithfulness demands courage to speak truth, patience under injustice, and confidence that God's providence sustains His servants through trials.

A – About: Jeremiah 38:1–13 reveals Jeremiah's suffering as he's thrown into a muddy cistern for proclaiming God's truth. Amid betrayal and despair, God raises an unexpected deliverer—Ebed-Melech, an Ethiopian servant—who courageously rescues the prophet, showing faithfulness and compassion where others failed. B – Best Verse: Jeremiah 38:9 (NKJV) – "My lord the king, these men have done evil in all that they have done to Jeremiah the prophet, whom they have cast into the dungeon. And he is likely to die from hunger in the place where he is. For there is no more bread in the city." C – Called to Do: We are called to stand for righteousness, even when it costs us. Like Ebed-Melech, we must act in courage and mercy, trusting that God works through unlikely people to defend His servants. Let our lives clearly reflect loyalty to the Lord, not wavering between faith and fear.

A — About: This passage warns against trusting human plans or alliances instead of God's word. King Zedekiah sought help from Egypt and prayers from Jeremiah, yet refused to obey the Lord. Despite his schemes, God declared that Babylon's judgment would still come. B — Best Verse: Jeremiah 37:8 (NKJV) "The Chaldeans shall come back and fight against this city, and take it and burn it with fire." C — Called to Do: We are called to abandon self-reliance and submit fully to God's will. No amount of human effort, politics, or strategy can replace obedience and faith in Jesus Christ—our only true hope and deliverance.

Each one of us has been given a special gift by God, and He has called us to use them to build up one another. We will not finish doing this work until we all reach heaven. But God has called and equipped certain persons in the Church to spearhead and lead the others in the work of service, embodying Christ's compassion in tangible ways. Let's pray for God to give us faithful deacons; but at the same time, let's also participate in the service of love because we have all been loved by Christ.

A — About: King Jehoiakim burns the prophetic scroll to silence God's message, but the Lord's Word endures. Jeremiah, under divine command, rewrites the message, adding even more words. God's judgment on Jehoiakim affirms that His truth cannot be destroyed. B — Best Verse: Jeremiah 36:30–31 (NKJV) "Therefore thus says the Lord concerning Jehoiakim king of Judah: 'He shall have no one to sit on the throne of David, and his dead body shall be cast out to the heat of the day and the frost of the night. I will punish him, his family, and his servants for their iniquity.'" C — Called to Do: Receive God's Word with humility, even when it convicts. Resist the temptation to reject, twist, or ignore His truth. Instead, submit to His authority, trust His correction, and let the Spirit transform your heart to love

A (About): God commands Jeremiah to dictate His words to Baruch, who reads them publicly so the people may repent. The leaders hear, fear the message, and prepare to inform the king. B (Best Verse): Jeremiah 36:3 – "It may be that the house of Judah will hear all the adversities which I purpose to bring upon them, that everyone may turn from his evil way, that I may forgive their iniquity and their sin." C (Calling): We are called to take God's Word seriously, even when it confronts us. We must repent of sin, not shrink from hard truths, and trust in God's mercy through His Word.

A – About: This passage contrasts the Rechabites' faithful obedience to their father's command with Israel's repeated disobedience to God, showing that loyalty and obedience bring blessing. B – Best Verse: Jeremiah 35:16 – "Surely the sons of Jonadab the son of Rechab have performed the commandment of their father, which he commanded them, but this people has not obeyed Me." C – Call to Action: We are called to receive instruction, obey God's Word, and look to Christ—the perfect Son who obeyed His Father fully—so that we may walk in His ways.

Being able to predict success is something we all try to do. The reality is that we are often unable to do this in the physical world. But the author of Hebrews could be very sure and certain of "better things" in the spiritual sense. Since God cannot lie and He is the ultimate authority, we can depend on His promises. We can hope and have certainty in things that we don't see yet. This hope is an anchor for our soul and keeps us connected to the Lord. Christ died and rose from the dead so that we can have certainty and have something to cling to in the turmoils of life. When we remain connected with Him, we enjoy the certainty and assurance of "better things" with God in heaven.

A – About: This passage warns against half-hearted repentance. King Zedekiah and the people freed their Hebrew slaves, only to enslave them again, breaking covenant with God. The Lord responds with judgment for their hypocrisy and disobedience. B – Best Verse: Jeremiah 34:17 – "Therefore thus says the Lord: 'You have not obeyed Me in proclaiming liberty, everyone to his brother and everyone to his neighbor. Behold, I proclaim liberty to you,' says the Lord, 'to the sword, to pestilence, and to famine!'" C – Call to Action: We are called to genuine repentance, not empty promises. God sees the heart and will not be mocked. We must confess, turn from sin, and pursue lives of holiness through Christ's righteousness.

A (About): God declares judgment on Jerusalem and King Zedekiah but promises he will not die by the sword, showing God's sovereignty even in defeat. B (Best Verse): Jeremiah 34:4–5 – "You shall not die by the sword… you shall die in peace." C (Call): We are called to trust God's plan even in trials, knowing He holds our days and works good from suffering, just as He did through Christ's death.

A – About: God reminds Israel of their rebellion and announces judgment, yet He also promises restoration, an everlasting covenant, and renewed hope for His people. B – Best Verse: Jeremiah 32:38 – "They shall be My people, and I will be their God." C – Call: We are called to repent, trust God's promises in Christ, and live in gratitude, knowing His covenant love remains unbroken even in times of discipline.

A — About: Jeremiah 33 reveals God's covenant faithfulness: though judgment fell, He promises restoration, healing, and joy. The coming "Righteous Branch" points to Jesus Christ, the Lord our righteousness. B — Best Verse: Jeremiah 33:16 – "In those days Judah will be saved, and Jerusalem will dwell safely. And this is the name by which she will be called: THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS." C — Call to Action: Trust God's promises in dark seasons, rejoice in His mercy, and live as His restored people, offering Him faithful worship and praise.

Your life matters, and what you do with your life matters, and what you do with your soul matters. We must live our life in the light of our death. This does not mean that we are called to live a life of stoicism or depression, without enjoying God's good gifts. But it doesn't mean that life is meant to simply fulfill our earthly pleasures and desires, either. Christ transforms the reality of our death into life. Not even death can separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus! Let's live for His glory, and seize the day to love others and love Him -- living in the good name of those who are His children, with eternity always in view.

A – About: Jeremiah prays, wrestling with God's command to buy land while Jerusalem faces destruction, showing faith mingled with human doubt. B – Best Verse: Jeremiah 32:25 — "And You have said to me, O Lord God, 'Buy the field for money, and take witnesses!'—yet the city has been given into the hand of the Chaldeans." C – Call: We are called to trust and obey even when God's instructions seem unclear, bringing our doubts and "why" questions honestly to Him in prayer.

A - About: Jeremiah, though imprisoned and surrounded by Jerusalem's destruction, obeyed God by purchasing land as a sign of future restoration. B - Best Verse: "For thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: Houses and fields and vineyards shall be possessed again in this land." (Jeremiah 32:15 NKJV) C - Call to Action: We are called to trust God's promises, even when circumstances seem hopeless, knowing He fulfills His word.

A – About: God promises a new covenant, not like the old one that Israel broke, but one written on the heart, marked by forgiveness and restoration through Him. B – Best Verse: Jeremiah 31:34 – "For I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin I will remember no more." C – Call to Action: Trust Christ, the fulfillment of this covenant. Walk in His ways, rejoice in His forgiveness, and live as His redeemed people.

A (About): God hears Israel's sorrow and promises restoration. Though Rachel weeps, He assures that His people will return and find mercy. B (Best Verse): "Set up signposts, make landmarks; set your heart toward the highway, the way in which you went. Turn back, O virgin of Israel, turn back to these your cities." (Jeremiah 31:21, NKJV) C (Call to Action): Repent from wandering and trust God's promise of restoration through Christ.

A - About: God promises restoration, peace, and justice for His people, assuring them that judgment will not last forever and each will bear responsibility for their own sin. B - Best Verse: Jeremiah 31:25 — "For I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every sorrowful soul." C - Call to Action: We are called to trust God's promises, rest in His care, and live as sojourners with our hope set on the heavenly city Christ has prepared for us.

We all want to enjoy good things, and we want to be satisfied with them. But we also know the feeling of disappointment, too. To make our problem worse, our standard for defining goodness is flawed as well. Our hearts are never filled, and we can never satisfy their deepest longings; we are continually plagued with never-ending desires. Life without this satisfying goodness is an evil affliction. Jesus was the perfect embodiment of goodness, and the Holy Spirit is the One Who helps us to see Jesus for Who He really is. Our hearts are restless until they rest in Him. He is the solution for the dissatisfaction of this earth. Wake up to the dissatisfaction of this life by finding your true satisfaction in the goodness of God!

This sermon from 1 Corinthians 11:17–34 explores the meaning, purpose, and spiritual depth of the Lord's Supper. It warns against divisions within the church and superficial ritualism, calling believers to examine their hearts and approach the table with humble faith in Christ. Pastor John Wiers explains how the Lord's Supper proclaims Jesus' death, nourishes the soul, and strengthens unity in the body. Rooted in Scripture and Reformed theology, this message reorients our focus from mere tradition to the spiritual reality of feeding on Christ. A powerful call to return to the heart of communion: grace through a worthy Savior.

A – About God promises restoration, gathering His scattered people, and turning their sorrow into joy through His everlasting love. B – Best Verse Jeremiah 31:3 – "Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you." C – Call We are called to rejoice in the Lord, trust His unfailing love, and walk in His care with thanksgiving.

What does success look like to you? If it's about "having all the stuff" and life being picture-perfect, you're chasing the wrong picture of success that will give you joy. Politics and money are unstable and unsatisfying; and if we seek for peace of mind in those things, we will always be disappointed. But God is higher than even the highest government official, and our lives are not measured by the abundance of our possessions. Riches can perish through misfortune, and you can't take any of it with you anyways; so why should we spend our time chasing after these things of the world? Success is not about having more; it's about enjoying the simple blessings and good things that God gives us in this life! Our treasure is secure in heaven; what more can we need? Christ became poor for our sakes, so that we might be rich in thankfulness, contentment, and joy. Dwelling with Him in heaven, where there is no oppression, and where He has made all things new – that is success!

A (About): Jeremiah writes God's words to the exiles in Babylon—live faithfully, seek the city's peace, ignore false prophets, and trust God's promise of restoration after seventy years. B (Best Verse): Jeremiah 29:11–13 – "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you... You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart." C (Call): We are called to trust God's purposes, pursue peace where He has placed us, and seek Him wholeheartedly while awaiting His promised future.

A (About): God speaks through Jeremiah to assure Israel that though they are exiled and suffering justly for their sins, He will restore them, break their bondage, and raise up the Son of David to reign. B (Best Verse): Jeremiah 30:8–9 – "For it shall come to pass in that day, says the Lord of hosts, That I will break his yoke from your neck, And will burst your bonds; Foreigners shall no more enslave them. But they shall serve the Lord their God, And David their king, Whom I will raise up for them." C (Call): We are called to trust God's providence, endure trials with faith, and serve Christ, the Son of David, with confidence that He brings redemption and purpose through suffering.

If we are going to make vows and promises before the Lord, He does not let us take them lightly. We are to approach the Lord in a spirit of worship and reverence, as Jesus taught His disciples to do – not using Him as a bargaining chip. How do you view God? What is your attitude when you worship? Do you see God as a tool to help you achieve your own ends? Or do you love Him as the all-glorious One Who is worthy of all praise, honor, and reverence?

A – About: This passage is about God commanding Judah and the surrounding nations to submit to the rule of Babylon, because He Himself had given Nebuchadnezzar authority. False prophets were spreading lies, but Jeremiah faithfully declared God's hard truth. B – Best Verse: "Therefore do not listen to your prophets…for they prophesy a lie to you" (Jeremiah 27:14, NKJV). C – Call to Action: We are called to trust God's Word even when it is hard, reject false teaching, and submit to His truth, knowing Christ's yoke is easy and His burden is light.

A — About: Jeremiah confronts the false prophet Hananiah, who promised quick relief from Babylon's oppression. Instead, God reaffirms His harder word—judgment and submission under Nebuchadnezzar. B — Best Verse: Jeremiah 28:15-16 — "Then the prophet Jeremiah said to Hananiah the prophet, 'Hear now, Hananiah, the Lord has not sent you, but you make this people trust in a lie. Therefore thus says the Lord: 'Behold, I will cast you from the face of the earth. This year you shall die, because you have taught rebellion against the Lord.'" C — Call to Action: Reject false promises that tickle the ears. Trust God's Word even when it brings hard truths. Follow Christ faithfully in suffering, knowing His promises are sure.

A (About): Jeremiah's vision of two baskets of figs shows how God uses exile for both judgment and restoration—He disciplines the rebellious and refines His faithful people. B (Best Verse): "Then I will give them a heart to know Me, that I am the Lord; and they shall be My people, and I will be their God, for they shall return to Me with their whole heart." (Jeremiah 24:7 NKJV) C (Call): We are called to turn our hearts fully to the Lord, even through hardships, trusting His providence and rejoicing in His refining work.

A (About): God warns Judah through Jeremiah that because of their persistent disobedience and idolatry, they will be taken into Babylonian exile for seventy years. Yet, He promises justice on Babylon afterward. B (Best Verse): Jeremiah 25:11 — "And this whole land shall be a desolation and an astonishment, and these nations shall serve the king of Babylon seventy years." C (Call): We are called to turn from stubborn hearts, listen to God's Word, and trust His sovereign plan, knowing He is King over all nations and works redemptively even in discipline.

A - About: This passage warns against false prophets who speak lies, deceive God's people, and claim visions not from the Lord. God promises judgment upon them for perverting His word. B - Best Verse: "Is not My word like a fire?" says the Lord, "And like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?" (Jeremiah 23:29, NKJV) C - Call: We are called to test every teaching against Scripture, reject false messages, and cling to God's true Word revealed in Christ.

A — About Jeremiah faithfully delivers God's word despite opposition, is put on trial, but spared, while another prophet, Uriah, is executed for the same message. God's patience offers real opportunity to repent, even when people resist. B — Best Verse Jeremiah 26:3 — "Perhaps everyone will listen and turn from his evil way, that I may relent concerning the calamity which I purpose to bring on them because of the evil of their doings." C — Call to Action We are called to faithfully proclaim God's truth, endure hostility without fear of man, and trust His wisdom in how we respond to trials and persecution.

A - About: God declares judgment on all nations, reminding them that if His own people face His wrath, others will not escape unpunished. He is the righteous Judge of the whole earth. B - Best Verse: Jeremiah 25:29 – "For behold, I begin to bring calamity on the city which is called by My name, and should you be utterly unpunished? You shall not be unpunished, for I will call for a sword on all the inhabitants of the earth," says the Lord of hosts. C - Call to Action: We must warn others that judgment is coming, rest in Christ's righteousness, and trust God's perfect justice.

A – About: God rebukes corrupt shepherds but promises to raise a righteous King from David's line—Jesus Christ, the Lord our Righteousness. B – Best Verse: Jeremiah 23:6 – "Now this is His name by which He will be called: THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS." C – Call: Trust in Christ as your righteousness, walk in His ways, and rest in His perfect judgment and salvation.

Mankind naturally desires fame and the glory that comes with it. We want our life to mean something and be significant. Yet no human glory lasts forever. It all fades away. Wisdom can potentially raise up those who are lowly and despised; but in the end, we are eventually going to be forgotten, as the fickle heart of man moves on to the "next popular thing." But Jesus is the wise King whose fame endures forever! He gets all the glory forever, everywhere. He was despised and without reputation and died in humilation, yet He won the greatest victory the world has ever seen, and He is now exalted to the right hand of the Father. We get the blessing of serving and working for a glory that never fades! In every daily act of life that we do for Christ, there is eternal significance and glory laid up in heaven for eternity. Why are you doing what you're doing with your life? Is it from a spirit of pride, so that you get glory for yourself; or is it from a spirit of love, so that Jesus gets the glory?

A – About This passage shows God's judgment on King Jehoiachin (Coniah), who would not prosper, nor would his descendants sit on David's throne. Because of disobedience, exile came. Yet it points us to Jesus, the true Son of David, who perfectly obeyed and reigns forever. B – Best Verse Jeremiah 22:30 – "Thus says the Lord: 'Write this man down as childless, a man who shall not prosper in his days; for none of his descendants shall prosper, sitting on the throne of David, and ruling anymore in Judah.'" C – Call We are called to trust in Christ's perfect obedience, not our own. Out of gratitude for His finished work, we are to walk in loving obedience, guided by His Spirit.

A — About: God warns the kings of Judah that justice, mercy, and faithfulness to His covenant are non-negotiable. Righteousness brings restoration; disobedience brings destruction and disgrace before the nations. B — Best Verse: "Execute judgment and righteousness, and deliver the plundered out of the hand of the oppressor… But if you will not hear these words… this house shall become a desolation." (Jeremiah 22:3–5, NKJV) C — Call to Action: Imitate Christ, the perfect King who fulfilled God's law, by living with justice, mercy, and covenant faithfulness in every area of life.