Category Archives: The Earthly Realm

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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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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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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Muddy Cistern

Posted on February 20, 2016 by wamplerp

Shephatiah son of Mattan, Gedaliah son of Pashhur, Jehukal son of Shelemiah, and Pashhur son of Malkijah heard what Jeremiah was telling all the people when he said, “This is what the Lord says: ‘Whoever stays in this city will … Continue reading →

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Sand on the Seashore

Posted on February 7, 2016 by wamplerp

The days are coming,’ declares the Lord , ‘when I will fulfill the good promise I made to the people of Israel and Judah.   “ ‘In those days and at that time I will make a righteous Branch sprout from … Continue reading →

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They Will All Know Me

Posted on February 5, 2016 by wamplerp

“This is the covenant I will make with the people of Israel after that time,” declares the Lord . “I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they … Continue reading →

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Spreading Ungodliness

Posted on February 1, 2016 by wamplerp

Among the prophets of Samaria I saw this repulsive thing: They prophesied by Baal and led my people Israel astray. And among the prophets of Jerusalem I have seen something horrible: They commit adultery and live a lie. They strengthen … Continue reading →

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Cool Waters from Distant Sources

Posted on January 29, 2016 by wamplerp

Therefore this is what the Lord says: “Inquire among the nations: Who has ever heard anything like this? A most horrible thing has been done by Virgin Israel.   Does the snow of Lebanon ever vanish from its rocky slopes? Do … Continue reading →

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Roots by the Stream

Posted on January 25, 2016 by wamplerp

This is what the Lord says: “Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who draws strength from mere flesh and whose heart turns away from the Lord . That person will be like a bush in the wastelands; they … Continue reading →

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