The Brothers Berkley - A Bible Study Podcast

“Jeremiah challenges YHWH’s righteous judgement and receives a not-altogether encouraging response. In the midst of this exchange, we discover what being a faithful person in YHWH’s service truly means.” Commentaries/Books used for this study: Like Fire in the Bones - Walter Brueggemann New Beacon Commentary: Jeremiah 1-25 - Alex Varughese Jeremiah Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching - R.E. Clements

“Jeremiah proclaims the word of YHWH, the King of nations. As the King judges Judah, Jeremiah prays covenantal justice will be YHWH’s measure, rather than his wrath.” Commentaries/Books used for this study: Like Fire in the Bones - Walter Brueggemann New Beacon Commentary: Jeremiah 1-25 - Alex Varughese Jeremiah Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching - R.E. Clements

When does society break down? Is it when the market crashes or thousands upon thousands die? Does society crumble without a government or the arts? Or maybe society is lost when neighbors, even family, act in bad faith.  Commentaries/Books used for this study: Like Fire in the Bones - Walter Brueggemann New Beacon Commentary: Jeremiah 1-25 - Alex Varughese Jeremiah Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching - R.E. Clements

When we think we know everything, but lack the sense of a bird flying south for the winter, our teacher is typically a hard, humiliating taste of reality; unless we listen to the repetitive warnings from those who love us. Commentaries/Books used for this study: Like Fire in the Bones - Walter Brueggemann New Beacon Commentary: Jeremiah 1-25 - Alex Varughese Jeremiah Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching - R.E. Clements

The hardhearted hear but never listen; speak but never communicate; and look but never see. Before the consequences of their actions crash upon them and worlds fall apart, the hardhearted repose as cold silence falls. Commentaries/Books used for this study: Like Fire in the Bones - Walter Brueggemann New Beacon Commentary: Jeremiah 1-25 - Alex Varughese Jeremiah Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching - R.E. Clements

Jerusalem is filled with false people young and old, rich and poor alike. As the Babylonian army approaches, YHWH is at the front.  Commentaries/Books used for this study: Like Fire in the Bones - Walter Brueggemann New Beacon Commentary: Jeremiah 1-25 - Alex Varughese Jeremiah Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching - R.E. Clements

What does it mean for YHWH to take vengeance? Is this the end? Commentaries/Books used for this study: Like Fire in the Bones - Walter Brueggemann New Beacon Commentary: Jeremiah 1-25 - Alex Varughese Jeremiah Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching - R.E. Clements

What will YHWH do as the world crumbles around Judah? We take the view YHWH weeps rather than justifies.  Commentaries/Books used for this study: Like Fire in the Bones - Walter Brueggemann New Beacon Commentary: Jeremiah 1-25 - Alex Varughese Jeremiah Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching - R.E. Clements

What's the difference between breaking a relationship and knowingly breaking one? YHWH has an answer as he compares and contrasts Israel and Judah. Commentaries/Books used for this study: Like Fire in the Bones - Walter Brueggemann New Beacon Commentary: Jeremiah 1-25 - Alex Varughese Jeremiah Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching - R.E. Clements

YHWH wages a case against Israel and Judah both in love and the law. Commentaries/Books used for this study: Like Fire in the Bones - Walter Brueggemann New Beacon Commentary: Jeremiah 1-25 - Alex Varughese Jeremiah Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching - R.E. Clements