1. The fall of Jerusalem (1-21)

The kings who presided over the last days of Judah were weak and evil. Defeat and failure had led some kings to repent and turn to God, but these men were stiff-necked and proud. Religious leaders, with the exception of Jeremiah, were also corrupt. God sent many prophets to call the people to return to God, but they mocked God's messengers and despised his word, so finally, God sent his people into captivity in Babylon. The Babylonians burned the temple and broke down the walls of Jerusalem.

2. God used Cyrus of Persia (22,23)

Jeremiah did not live to see the return from exile, but he prophesied about it. God controls history. After 70 years, he brought about the defeat of Babylon by Persia, and he moved the heart of Cyrus king of Persia to send the people of Israel home to rebuild the temple.

Application: Lord, turn the hearts of your people to study your word and return to you. Help me to be one of your faithful remnant.
One Word: God controls history.