What does it mean in Jeremiah 2 13?

The prophet Jeremiah was told by God, “For my people have committed two evils; they have forsaken me the fountain of living waters, and hewed them out cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water” (Jeremiah 2:13). Sins of omission are sins wherein one omits or leaves out the doing of something that God commanded.

Is sin more powerful than grace?

God’s Grace is bigger, deeper, wider and more powerful than all the world’s sins put together. Sin is something you do. Guilt is something you feel. Shame, Disappointment or Humiliation are things you carry.

What does it mean to drink water from your own cistern?

The phrase “you will drink water from your own cistern” in 2 Kgs 18:31 is an expression of stability and wealth. In this sense, water scarcity during wars had a more disastrous impact on the poor than on the wealthy.

What city did Jeremiah live?

Jeremiah was born and grew up in the village of Anathoth, a few miles northeast of Jerusalem, in a priestly family. In his childhood he must have learned some of the traditions of his people, particularly the prophecies of Hosea, whose influence can be seen in his early messages.

How did Jeremiah get out of the cistern?

They lowered Jeremiah by ropes into the cistern; it had no water in it, only mud, and Jeremiah sank down into the mud. “My lord the king, these men have acted wickedly in all they have done to Jeremiah the prophet. and they pulled him up with the ropes and lifted him out of the cistern.

What were cisterns used for?

Cisterns are large tanks that store rainwater collected from impervious surfaces for domestic uses or for consumption.

Is Jeremiah’s message relevant today?

John Job explains the great modern relevance of Jeremiah’s message and notes strong links with the life and teaching of Jesus. Jeremiah’s message was inextricably linked with the history of Israel in his day.

What is the Book of Jeremiah about?

Most people haven’t read the book of Jeremiah, so I need to explain what he was talking about. Jeremiah was a prophet. That means that he was God’s spokesman. He begins by recounting the faithfulness of the Israelites to God during their forty years in the wilderness after the Exodus.

What did Jeremiah reveal about the sins of the Israelites?

They had forsaken God by worshipping the false gods called Baals ( Jeremiah 2:8; 7:9; 11:13) and even went as far as building altars to Baal in order to burn their children as offerings ( Jeremiah 19:4-5 ). Jeremiah exposed some of the persistent sins of the people, including pride and ingratitude toward God’s lovingkindness.

What did Jeremiah say about being foolish in the Bible?

Jeremiah reminded them of God’s faithfulness. God said: and made my heritage an abomination” (2:7). Then Jeremiah told them how foolish they had been. He said, “Has a nation changed its gods, which really are no gods?” (2:11).