1. The Lord's anger against Judah (1-6)

The people of Judah and Jerusalem had provoked the Lord to anger by worshiping other gods. God's judgment came in the form of the Babylonian invasion. The city was razed and the people taken captive.

2. The remnant who did not repent (7-14)

While most of the able people had been taken to Babylon, a remnant remained in Judah. They were afraid to live under Babylonian occupation, and in spite of Jeremiah's warnings, they decided to flee to Egypt. Jeremiah told them that none of them would survive to return.

3. Don't continue in idolatry (15-30)

In Egypt the people were unrepentant and persisted in burning incense to the Queen of Heaven. The women were the ones who had started this evil practice. It was the fruit of fear. The men did not stand up to their wives. God would surely punish them.

Application: Lord, help me to live by faith, not by fear. Help me to obey your word.
One Word: God's word will stand