Passage
Jeremiah 22:24-23:8 (ESV)
Dedication of the Temple
2 Chronicles 5:2-14
Key Verse: 5:13
God Shepherds His People
Date: Jun. 10, 2018
Daily Bread
Key Verse: 5
1. Stand in your relationship with God (22:24-30)
God confronted Jehoiakim for his sin. He thought he could stand firm based on his position as king. But those who stand only on their human positions would be like a signet ring pulled off and hurled away. He and his whole royal family would be thrown into exile. His royal lineage was cut off. He would die and be forgotten.
2. God would shepherd his flock (23:1-8)
The leaders should have led their people to God. But instead, they were destroying and scattering God's flock. God himself would gather his people, shepherd them and grant them peace. One day he would send the Savior, who would sit on David's throne. "The Lord our Righteousness" is Jesus. Though the leaders failed, God would succeed. We can have trust and confidence in God.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for gathering us to you, establishing good shepherds and for sending Jesus to be the "Lord our Righteousness."
One Word: God himself will gather his people
