Jeremiah 28:16 · KJV
"Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will cast thee from off the face of the earth: this year thou shalt die, because thou hast taught rebellion against the LORD."
King James Version
What does Jeremiah 28:16 mean? →Passage Context
14For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; I have put a yoke of iron upon the neck of all these nations, that they may serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon; and they shall serve him: and I have given him the beasts of the field also.
15Then said the prophet Jeremiah unto Hananiah the prophet, Hear now, Hananiah; The LORD hath not sent thee; but thou makest this people to trust in a lie.
16Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will cast thee from off the face of the earth: this year thou shalt die, because thou hast taught rebellion against the LORD.
17So Hananiah the prophet died the same year in the seventh month.
Reflection Questions
1
What does it mean to you to stand firm in your beliefs?
2
How do you discern truth from falsehood in your life?
3
When have you had to confront someone about their beliefs?
Life Application
discernment
Practice discernment by reading Scripture and seeking wise counsel when faced with conflicting messages.
courage
Be willing to speak the truth in love, even when it may be unpopular or uncomfortable.
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