Faith for Living - True Worship Fall Quarter 2014 |
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| Author:
| Wesley Freeman, Kimberly |
| Prepared for Publication by:
| Church Of God In Christ Publishing House, |
| Produced by:
| Church Of God In Christ Publishing House, |
| ISBN: | 978-1-940378-47-3 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2014 |
| Publisher: | Church Of God In Christ Publishing House
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $1.75 |
Book Description:
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The world of Jeremiah was filled with conflict - both within Israel and externally from her enemies. During Jeremiah's years as God's prophet, he witnessed terrible things. Jerusalem was destroyed. The throne of David was replaced by heathen rule. The nation slid further into spiritual decline. Though he was concerned about the people of Judah, Jeremiah was very unpopular, terribly mistreated and imprisoned several times. The Lord also forbade him to marry or father children. ...
More DescriptionThe world of Jeremiah was filled with conflict - both within Israel and externally from her enemies. During Jeremiah's years as God's prophet, he witnessed terrible things. Jerusalem was destroyed. The throne of David was replaced by heathen rule. The nation slid further into spiritual decline. Though he was concerned about the people of Judah, Jeremiah was very unpopular, terribly mistreated and imprisoned several times. The Lord also forbade him to marry or father children. So, in Jeremiah, we see a faithful servant whose calling included a life of loneliness and suffering. Why would God put His servant in such a difficult situation?