Monthly Archives: March 2016

River Crossings

Posted on March 22, 2016 by wamplerp

Lift up a banner in the land! Blow the trumpet among the nations! Prepare the nations for battle against her; summon against her these kingdoms: Ararat, Minni and Ashkenaz. Appoint a commander against her; send up horses like a swarm … Continue reading →

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By Many Waters

Posted on March 21, 2016 by wamplerp

Sharpen the arrows, take up the shields! The Lord has stirred up the kings of the Medes, because his purpose is to destroy Babylon. The Lord will take vengeance, vengeance for his temple.   Lift up a banner against the walls … Continue reading →

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Stirred Up

Posted on March 20, 2016 by wamplerp

Look! An army is coming from the north; a great nation and many kings are being stirred up from the ends of the earth.   They are armed with bows and spears; they are cruel and without mercy. They sound like … Continue reading →

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A Strong Redeemer

Posted on March 7, 2016 by wamplerp

This is what the Lord Almighty says: “The people of Israel are oppressed, and the people of Judah as well. All their captors hold them fast, refusing to let them go.   Yet their Redeemer is strong; the Lord Almighty is … Continue reading →

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A Resting Place for Lost Sheep

Posted on March 6, 2016 by wamplerp

In those days, at that time,” declares the Lord , “the people of Israel and the people of Judah together will go in tears to seek the Lord their God. They will ask the way to Zion and turn their … Continue reading →

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A Restless Sea

Posted on March 5, 2016 by wamplerp

Edom will become an object of horror; all who pass by will be appalled and will scoff because of all its wounds. As Sodom and Gomorrah were overthrown, along with their neighboring towns,” says the Lord , “so no one … Continue reading →

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A Jar No One Wants

Posted on March 4, 2016 by wamplerp

“We have heard of Moab’s pride— how great is her arrogance!— of her insolence, her pride, her conceit and the haughtiness of her heart.   I know her insolence but it is futile,” declares the Lord , “and her boasts accomplish … Continue reading →

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Like a Bush in the Desert

Posted on March 3, 2016 by wamplerp

Concerning Moab: This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says: “Woe to Nebo, for it will be ruined. Kiriathaim will be disgraced and captured; the stronghold will be disgraced and shattered.   Moab will be praised no more; … Continue reading →

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Like Carmel by the Sea

Posted on March 2, 2016 by wamplerp

As surely as I live,” declares the King, whose name is the Lord Almighty, “one will come who is like Tabor among the mountains, like Carmel by the sea.   Pack your belongings for exile, you who live in Egypt, for … Continue reading →

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Terror on Every Side

Posted on March 1, 2016 by wamplerp

This is the word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah the prophet concerning the nations:   Concerning Egypt: This is the message against the army of Pharaoh Necho king of Egypt, which was defeated at Carchemish on the Euphrates River … Continue reading →

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