1. Concerning the Ammonites (1-6)

The Ammonites, descendants of Lot, lived on the east side of Jordan. Their god was the blood-thirsty, passion-ridden Molech. The Ammonites occupied Gilead, a part of the tribal inheritance of Gad. Jeremiah looked forward to the time when Israel would reclaim her territory and drive the Ammonites out. However, God would someday restore the fortunes of Ammon.

2. Concerning Edom (7-22)

The Edomites, descendants of Esau, lived south of the Dead Sea. Once they had been proud and powerful, striking terror in the hearts of neighbors. But God's judgment on Edom by the hand of Babylon would be swift and sure (16).

3. Damascus, Kedar, Hazor and Elam (23-39)

Damascus was the capital of Aram; Kedar and Hazor were neighboring cities. Elam was east of Babylon. God holds the future of all nations in his hands.

Application: Lord, teach me not to be deceived by the pride of my own heart, or put my trust in powerful people or nations.
One Word: Don't be deceived by past glory