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Jeremiah and Lamentations: Babylonian Crisis

  1. Lesson One
    The Prophet Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1–6, 26–29, 35–38)
    19 Activities
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    4 Assessments
  2. Lesson Two
    Jeremiah: Idolatry and Anguish (Jeremiah 39–51)
    20 Activities
  3. Lesson Three
    Jeremiah: Shame and Dignity (Jeremiah 7–20)
    21 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  4. Lesson Four
    Jeremiah: A Future Hope (Jeremiah 21–25, 30–34)
    21 Activities
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    2 Assessments
  5. Lesson Five
    Lamentations
    21 Activities
  6. Course Wrap-Up
    Course Completion
    1 Activity
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    1 Assessment

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Jeremiah 3:6–4:4 provides a vivid portrayal of the two kingdoms’ disloyalty to their faithful God. See the table below outlining the parallels.

Israel (3:12–4:2)Judah (4:3-4)
DescriptionTurning, defectingBrazenly faithless, treacherous
Accusation Adultery on a hillAdultery with wood and stone 
AttitudeNo interest in turning to the LordNo fear; no turning to God; any turning was fake
God’s responsePleas for returnPleas for return

Adapted from: Elmer A. Martens, Jeremiah, 1986, p. 54.