In this lesson, Stephen Davey explains how Jeremiah delivers four sobering prophecies of judgment against Judah’s final kings, false prophets, and rebellious nation. God declares that surrender to Babylon is the only path to survival, proving that even pagan empires can serve as instruments of divine discipline. While condemning corrupt shepherds and deceptive prophets, God promises a future righteous Branch—the Messiah—who will reign as the true Shepherd and bring lasting security. Through vivid images like two baskets of figs and the cup of wrath, Jeremiah reveals that judgment is certain but not final, as exile will last seventy years before restoration. Davey concludes that God’s judgment may be delayed but never denied, and the only refuge from His coming wrath is repentance and faith in Jesus Christ.
Four Prophecies of Judgment
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