Reading for September 4th

Read Jeremiah 13.1-11. In 13.1-27: The nation's pride. In this chapter Jeremiah performs a symbolic act ( vv. 1-11), interprets a symbolic event (vv. 12-14), and in poetry again announces Exlie (15-27). The theme of the nation's false pride runs throughout the chapter. In verses 1-11: Jeremiah receives a divine command to purchase a loincloth and hide it in a cleft of the rock (v. 4). The results of his action symbolize his prophetic message. The loincloth is ruined by the exposure to the elements. In Verse 8-11: Jeremiah's words explain the action. Judah is suppose to cling to God but instead has been full of pride and has refused to listen, hence, the nation will come to ruin. Comments or Questions..