06/03/2026
Welcome to the Agape Ministries midweek bible study.
Our lesson is entitled, “JEREMIAH THE WEEPING PROPHET “
Our scripture reading is from
Jeremiah 13:15-17 NLT
Listen and pay attention! Do not be arrogant, for the LORD has spoken.
16] Give glory to the LORD your God before it is too late. Acknowledge him before he brings darkness upon you, causing you to stumble and fall on the darkening mountains. For then, when you look for light, you will find only terrible darkness and gloom.
17] And if you still refuse to listen, I will weep alone because of your pride. My eyes will overflow with tears, because the LORD's flock will be led away into exile.
BACKGROUND OF THE TEXT
Jeremiah was called to ministry under the reign of the last kings of Judah: mainly Kings Josiah (627 BC), Jehoiakim (609-598 BC) and Zedekiah (587 BC). He started his prophetic work as the Assyrian Empire was collapsing and the Babylonians were gaining power. King Josiah’s attempt to intervene in this power shift, led to his untimely death and Judah becoming subject to Egypt. Jehoahaz briefly became king, only to be replaced by Jehoiakim, who switched allegiances from Egypt to Babylon. Jehoiakim’s eventual rebellion against Babylon resulted in his death and the appointment of his brother Jehoiachin, followed by Zedekiah as king. Zedekiah’s ineffective rule and failed escape from Jerusalem led to the city’s destruction and his capture by the Babylonians. This was the political status of Judah when Jeremiah performed his prophetic duties.
Like other prophets, the Lord specifically revealed a future plan to Jeremiah: “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; Before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations” (Jeremiah 1:5).
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Pastor Mike Rule
