Jer 17:19-20 | MHM | STEP | Sabbath-Sanctification. In these verses, Jeremiah is told to preach about keeping the Sabbath holy. God commands him to deliver this message in public places, especially at the city gates where many people gather, including the rulers. God’s message about the Sabbath is not only a general reminder to obey, but also a clear instruction about a specific commandment. If the people obey and honor the Sabbath, they will receive blessings; if they ignore it, they will face judgment. This teaching was important for the whole nation, from the king to the common people. v. 19–20 : God tells Jeremiah to stand at the gate where the kings of Judah enter and also at all the gates of Jerusalem. He must announce to the kings, the officials, and all the people: Hear the word of the Lord , ye kings of Judah, and all Judah, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, that enter in by these gates (Jeremiah 17:19–20 ). This shows that everyone, from rulers to ordinary people, is responsible for obeying God’s laws.

‏ Jeremiah 17:19-20

Sabbath-Sanctification.

In these verses, Jeremiah is told to preach about keeping the Sabbath holy. God commands him to deliver this message in public places, especially at the city gates where many people gather, including the rulers. God’s message about the Sabbath is not only a general reminder to obey, but also a clear instruction about a specific commandment. If the people obey and honor the Sabbath, they will receive blessings; if they ignore it, they will face judgment. This teaching was important for the whole nation, from the king to the common people.

v. 19–20: God tells Jeremiah to stand at the gate where the kings of Judah enter and also at all the gates of Jerusalem. He must announce to the kings, the officials, and all the people: Hear the word of the Lord, ye kings of Judah, and all Judah, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, that enter in by these gates(Jeremiah 17:19–20 ^a). This shows that everyone, from rulers to ordinary people, is responsible for obeying God’s laws.

–