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    TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD | JEREMIAH 25-28

    Be Courageous Like Jeremiah

    The prophet Jeremiah warns that Jerusalem will be devastated

    Jeremiah warned that Jerusalem would become devastated like Shiloh

    26:6

    • The ark of the covenant, which represented Jehovah’s presence, was once kept in Shiloh

    • Jehovah allowed the Philistines to capture the Ark, and it was never returned to Shiloh

    The priests, the prophets, and the people seize the prophet Jeremiah

    The priests, the prophets, and all the people threatened to kill Jeremiah

    26:8, 9, 12, 13

    • The people seized Jeremiah because of his prophesying against Jerusalem and the temple

    • Jeremiah did not give up and run away

    Jeremiah the prophet

    Jehovah protected Jeremiah

    26:16, 24

    • Jeremiah maintained his courage, and Jehovah did not abandon him

    • God moved courageous Ahikam to protect Jeremiah

    With Jehovah’s backing and encouragement, Jeremiah was able to declare an unpopular message for 40 years