⭐ Jeremiah 4

Jeremiah 4 is a real chapter from the Old Testament. It starts, ““If you will return, Israel,” says Yahweh, “if you will return to me, and if you will put away your abominations out of my sight; then you will not be removed;” That is not a motto invented for a poster. It is the first sentence a family hears when this page is opened at night.

Keep going a little further. The chapter also says, ““Tell the nations; behold, publish against Jerusalem, ‘Watchers come from a far country, and raise their voice against the cities of Judah.” Jeremiah 4 opens with these words: ““If you will return, Israel,” says Yahweh, “if you will return to me, and if you will put away your abominations out of my sight; then you…” The line to keep is Jeremiah 4:10: “Then I said, “Ah, Lord Yahweh! Surely you have greatly deceived this people and Jerusalem, saying, ‘You will have peace;’ whereas the sword reaches to the…” Carry the word “surely” from that verse into the rest of the day.

The line worth learning out loud is Jeremiah 4:10: “Then I said, “Ah, Lord Yahweh! Surely you have greatly deceived this people and Jerusalem, saying, ‘You will have peace;’ whereas the sword reaches to the heart.”” If the rest of the chapter feels crowded, hold that one sentence until the room is quiet.

What happens first in Jeremiah 4? Then try this: Read “Then I said, “Ah, Lord Yahweh! Surely you have greatly deceived this people and Jerusalem, saying, ‘You will…” once more. What does it show you about God? You do not have to finish every verse. You can close the book after the memory verse and still have read the Bible together.