1. This is what the Lord says...(1-10)

The word God spoke through Jeremiah was very unpopular. No one wanted to hear that Babylon was going to conquer Jerusalem. Egypt was on the march, but Jeremiah knew that Egypt could not save them. King Zedekiah closed his ears to God's word. In his heart he knew that Jeremiah was right. He asked his prayer, and he asked about future prospects. In spite of pressure, Jeremiah did not change his message. Only repentance and faith in God could save them.

2. Jeremiah arrested (11-21)

When the Babylonians temporarily retreated in the face of an advancing Egyptian army, it looked as if Jeremiah were wrong. But he continued to insist that surrender to Babylon was God's way and their hope. This was God's word. He was arrested and accused of deserting to the Babylonians. Those who do not accept God's word as God's word cannot understand it. But the man of God must continue to speak God's word, regardless of the consequences.

Application: Lord, help me to be faithful to accept your word and teach it truthfully.
One Word: Stand on God's side