Jeremiah 15-16
Chapter 15: Jerusalem shall be destroyed
The sword, famine
and captivity are promised, as punishment for the sins of Manasseh, son of
Hezekiah (Jews). Widows shall mourn and languish. Jeremiah complains about
being made to deliver such un-welcomed messages, for which too he is un-welcomed.
Jeremiah pleads his sincerity, and asks pardon. God promises to protect him.
Jerusalem will be destroyed.
Chapter 16: The Restoration
Due to the evils which threaten,
Jeremiah is forbidden to marry or have a family, or to share in the joys and
sorrow of his neighbors, which will be forgotten in the calamities that their
sins will bring on them. The utter ruin of the Jews is foreseen and Israel will
be rejected for serving false gods. Fishers and hunters will appear to bring
them back to the truth of the gospel (missionaries) and the Gospel of Jesus
Christ will be Restored for the last time.
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