Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. This one point of obedience or disobedience would stand for all others, just as the eating of forbidden fruit would stand for all obedience or disobedience for Adam in the Garden of Eden. Prophets then I will kindle a fire in its gates, and it shall devour the palaces of Jerusalem, David Guzik :: Hechos 2 El Espritu Santo Es Derramado Sobre la Iglesia, David Guzik :: Hechos 9 La Conversin de Saulo de Tarso, David Guzik :: Mateo 4 La Tentacin de Jess y Su Primer Ministerio en Galilea, David Guzik :: Apocalipsis 20 Satans, el Pecado y la Muerte son Finalmente Eliminados, David Guzik :: Apocalipsis 12 La Mujer, el Nio, y el Dragn, David Guzik :: 2 Timoteo 3 Los Tiempos Peligrosos y la Preciosa Verdad, David Guzik :: 1 Samuel 28 Sal y la Adivina de Endor, Jehovah's Witnesses, Jesus and the Holy Trinity (Walter Martin), Revelation 7-9 (1982-85 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Revelation 2-3 (1982-85 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Genesis 1:1-8 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Revelation 10-12 (1982-85 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Psalms 71-80 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Clarke, Adam "Clarke's Commentary: The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments with a Commentary and Critical Notes" Volume 4 (Isaiah-Malachi) (New York: Eaton and Mains, 1827), Cundall, Arthur E. "Jeremiah: Daily Bible Commentary" (Psalms-Malachi) (London: Scripture Union, 1973), Feinberg, Charles L. "Jeremiah: The Expositor's Bible Commentary" Volume 6 (Isaiah-Ezekiel) (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan, 1985), Harrison, R.K. "Jeremiah and Lamentations: An Introduction and Commentary" Volume 20 (Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries) (Downers Grove, Illinois: Inter-Varsity Press, 1973), Kaiser, Walter C. Jr. "Exodus: The Expositor's Bible Commentary" Volume 2 (Genesis-Numbers) (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan, 1990), Kidner, Derek "The Message of Jeremiah" (The Bible Speaks Today Series) (Leicester, England: Inter-Varsity Press, 1987), Morgan, G. Campbell "Searchlights from the Word" (New York: Revell, 1926), Thompson, J.A. Prophets 1. i. Its hard to say if the healing Jeremiah cried out for was literal or spiritual in nature, and in the bigger picture it doesnt really matter. He will bring forth beautiful green leaves, yield much fruit, and he will not be anxious in the year of drought.". The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, I try the reins." Luke-Acts A glorious high throne: This may be described as one of the greatest words of the Old Testament. But its leaf will be green, My flesh just really enjoys that. The great malignity there is in this sin; it is the departure of the evil heart of unbelief from the living God. So I can decide what each one deserves. Thus said the LORD unto me; Go and stand in the gate of the children of the people, whereby the kings of Judah come in, and by the which they go out, and in all the gates of Jerusalem; And say unto them, Hear ye the word of the LORD, ye kings of Judah, and all Judah, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, that enter in by these gates: Thus saith the LORD; Take heed to yourselves, and bear no burden on the sabbath day, nor bring it in by the gates of Jerusalem; Neither carry forth a burden out of your houses on the sabbath day, neither do ye any work, but hallow ye the sabbath day, as I have commanded your fathers. Want the Verse of the Day sent to your inbox? I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings. Collaborative, empathetic and client-focused behavioral health professional who employs a multidisciplinary approach to provide a wide array of program development and/or training solutions for. It can happen. The Bedouin call this tree the Cursed Lemon or Sodom Apple because it grows in the desert salt lands that surround the Dead Sea where Sodom and Gomorrah once were. You know what came out of my lips; 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: In contrast to the foolish people of Judah who trusted in man, in their own heart, or in riches, Jeremiah looked to Yahweh, the covenant God of Israel. Obviously and tragically Judah and Jerusalem did not return to the Sabbath at Jeremiahs word, and they faced the severe judgment of God. Like a car that needs regular maintenance, we need regular rest or we will not wear well. Even though scholars separate these parts of the passage, one can see the connection. Which spreads out its roots by the river, O LORD, the hope of Israel, all that forsake thee shall be ashamed, and they that depart from me shall be written in the earth, because they have forsaken the LORD, the fountain of living waters ( Jeremiah 17:13 ). 9 The human mind is more deceitful than anything else. I examine peoples hearts. Salem Media Group. Trust enables the individual Christian and the church to rise above despair and cynicism. General Epistles This is true of all that is in the heart, all the thoughts of it, the quickest, and those that are most carelessly overlooked by ourselves--all the intents of it, the closest, and those that are most artfully disguised, and industriously concealed from others. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. a. Cursed is the man who trusts in man: One might say that this curse does not require the special activity of God; this curse is simply associated with trust placed on failing and fallible man. ii. d. I will cause you to serve your enemies: For all this deeply ingrained sin especially idolatry with wooden images upon the high hills God promised to bring His judgment upon Judah. 11 As a partridge that broods but does not hatch, so is he who gets riches, but not by right. I hope they see. heartkidneys. In the biblical world, the heart refers to the thoughts, not the emotions. Some of the characters in John come to believe only after a long process (9:38). The gate of the children of the people: The Benjamin Gate or the Gate of the Laity (MT sons of my people) is of uncertain location, but was apparently used by persons other than priests and Levites. (Harrison). The land of Benjamin was north of Judah. Now the Lord spoke to him concerning the gates where the king went in and went out, and He said, "Now go down to the gate and when the king comes in give him this message.". Therefore, the whole of Scripture makes it clear that under the New Covenant, no one is under obligation to observe a Sabbath day (Colossians 2:16-17 and Galatians 4:9-11). Get a 14-day FREE trial, then less than $5/mo. Shall let go of your heritage which I gave you; Email / username or password was incorrect! The terms trust, have faith, and believe reinforce each other. But I am the Lord, and I can look into a persons heart. Didn't I work miracles in Your name? Who can know it?" Do not be a terror to me; He judges on the basis of works because what we do reflects what we truly value, the condition of our hearts. 7 Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. i. That place of our sanctuary is God's glorious high throne. Jeremiah 20:12 But, O LORD of hosts, that triest the righteous, and seest the reins and the heart, let me see thy vengeance on them: for unto thee have I opened my cause. Jesus said, "You've not chosen Me, but I've chosen you, and ordained you, that you should be My disciples, that you should bring forth fruit and that your fruit should remain" ( John 15:16 ). Wash yourself that you might look cheerful and all. Let them be confounded that persecute me, but let not me be confounded: let them be dismayed, but let not me be dismayed: bring upon them the day of evil, and destroy them with double destruction ( Jeremiah 17:17-18 ). God is still holding out to them a hope. Proud member As a partridge that broods but does not hatch, God pronounces him cursed for the affront he thereby puts upon him. Empty Fruit. Though in pride others demanded an immediate revelation of God and His power, Jeremiah was willing to wait and trust in the LORD. b. b. Herein the heart is desperately wicked; it is deadly, it is desperate. The disciples believe after the miracle of water into wine at the wedding at Cana (John 2:11). It intimates what a great vexation it is to a worldly man at death that he must leave his riches behind him; and justly may it be a terror to those who got them unjustly, for, though the wealth will not follow them to another world, the guilt will, and the torment of an everlasting, Son, remember,Luke 16:25. I, the LORD, search the heart, Such knowledge," he said, "is too great for me. "The heart is deceitful, and desperately wicked. Or those who would say, "Well, if I sin I'm only proving that God is telling the truth when He said all have sinned. Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. Their sins were engraved deeply upon them, as if written with an iron pen, and with the point of a diamond. The Bible says judge righteous judgment. And much of what we have done is going to go poof! a. Those who trust will survive and bear fruit despite the poor conditions. The Word of God points to the fact that our kidneys, bowels, and belly (or womb) are part of our mental/emotional life, not "just physical organs." iii. He reminded them that this was as I commanded your fathers. He not only searches the heart with a piercing eye, but he tries the reins, to pass a judgment upon what he discovers, to give every thing its true character and due weight. Yet the kings and commoners rejected the word of the LORD and continued to treat the Sabbath as if it were any other day. 11 The Grave * and the place of destruction * are in full view of Jehovah. An examination of the Abraham cycle reveals a mixture of trust/faith and doubt/laughter (Genesis 17:3, but see verse 17; for Sarahs laughter, see 18:12). Major Prophets "I, the LORD, search the heart, I test the mind, Even to give to each man according to his ways, According to the results of his deeds. The heart is deceitful above all things: Trusting the heart is just another way of trusting in man. 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