The Brothers Berkley - A Bible Study Podcast

Jeremiah 11 and 12 : The Wicked Plot and Prosper

“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 10 : The King of Nations

“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

Jeremiah 9 : The Foolish Wise

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

Jeremiah 8 : Common Sense and a Broken Record

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

Jeremiah 7: Cold Silence

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