Jer 25:1 | MHM | STEP | God's Remonstrances with the People This chapter brings a message from God to all the people of Judah. Jeremiah delivers God’s warning to everyone, showing that God’s word is for all, not just a few. The prophecy is given during the fourth year of King Jehoiakim, which is also the first year of King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon (Jeremiah 25:1 ). At this time, Babylon is becoming very powerful, but God wants everyone to know that He is still in control. God will use Nebuchadnezzar for His own purposes, even though he seems like a threat to the nations. This chapter also reminds the people that they have received many warnings, but they have ignored them. Now, God is just in bringing judgment because of their continued refusal to listen. v. 1–2 : Jeremiah gives a message from God to all the people of Judah. He speaks to them when they are gathered together in Jerusalem, probably at a religious festival. This is important because when a message concerns everyone, it should be shared openly with all. Jeremiah is brave to speak to the king’s house and to the whole nation (Jeremiah 22:1 ).

‏ Jeremiah 25:1

God's Remonstrances with the People

This chapter brings a message from God to all the people of Judah. Jeremiah delivers God’s warning to everyone, showing that God’s word is for all, not just a few. The prophecy is given during the fourth year of King Jehoiakim, which is also the first year of King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon (Jeremiah 25:1 ^a). At this time, Babylon is becoming very powerful, but God wants everyone to know that He is still in control. God will use Nebuchadnezzar for His own purposes, even though he seems like a threat to the nations. This chapter also reminds the people that they have received many warnings, but they have ignored them. Now, God is just in bringing judgment because of their continued refusal to listen.

v. 1–2: Jeremiah gives a message from God to all the people of Judah. He speaks to them when they are gathered together in Jerusalem, probably at a religious festival. This is important because when a message concerns everyone, it should be shared openly with all. Jeremiah is brave to speak to the king’s house and to the whole nation (Jeremiah 22:1 ^b).