Chapter four brings Jeremiah back to describing the state of Jerusalem. Gold and jewels, which were once valuable, were worthless (Lamentations 4:1). There was no food or water or shelter; cannibalism had become normal (Lamentations 4:4-5, 9-10). Disease was rampant (Lamentations 4:8), and no one was willing to help them (Lamentations 4:14-16). In a slight […]
Chapter twelve finishes the message of chapter eleven about Israelās deliverance. In the Messianic kingdom, Israelās attitude of arrogance will be turned to humility and trust in God (Isaiah 12:1-2). They will acknowledge the punishment that they were due, thank Jehovah for his deliverance, and finally show their complete reliance on him. They will draw
Chapter eleven continues the theme of Israelās restoration. Picking up on the analogy of Assyria as a great tree to be cut down, Isaiah pointed to the coming Messiah as āa shootā¦out of Jesseās root stock, a budā¦from his rootsā (Isaiah 11:1). Like his father, David, this king will have Godās Spirit on him, helping
