1. Jerusalem under siege (1-15)

Jerusalem, the holy city, had become a well which poured out wickedness (7). God would punish her by the sword of Babylon. But when the prophet proclaimed this message from the Lord, people did not repent. They closed their ears to the word of God. They considered God's word offensive. People did not want to repent because, from the least to the greatest, including priest and prophet, they were greedy for gain.

2. Ask for the ancient paths (16-30)

The ancient paths are found in the Bible (Ps 119:105). If people turn to God and let his word shine on their paths, they will find salvation and rest for their souls. But the people of Jerusalem decided not to listen to God's word or walk in his ways. As ore is put in a furnace to refine it, God put them in the furnace fire of suffering to purify them. But they did not repent. They became rejected silver, because the Lord rejected them.

Application: Lord, give me a humble and repentant heart before your word.
One Word: Walk in the ancient paths