We have been covering the Bible
by time sequence, phase by phase
OT1: Five Books of Laws incl Job.
OT2: History Up to King David
from Joshua to 1 Chron + Psalms
as well as Reign of King Solomon
in 2nd Chron & Wisdom Poetry.
In OT Phase 3, we see decline of the two nations & Israel dispersed.
OT3A: 1 Kings, Obadiah & Joel
OT3B: 2K1-17: Israel Dispersion
as well as Jonah, Amos, Hosea,
Micah and Isaiah & Jeremiah.
Continuing, God’s warning had
come thro Prophet Jeremiah, but
the people of Judah refused to
listen. In 586BC as the Babylonian
army attacked, judgment was
poured out on the city and the
people were carried into exile.
Jerusalem lay ruined and empty.
For days Jeremiah lamented over
the city and its future. As he cries
out in the darkness of destruction,
Jeremiah is given a spark of hope.
God promises forgiveness & grace.
The period of judgment is limited
and in His mercy God will Restore
the city and Return the captives.
We’ll cover book of Lamentations
in one session. Lookout for it!
Shalom/chris