Spiritual and Moral Decline: Expository Notes on Jeremiah 6:10-19

Reflecting on the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost: One Day after Sunday (Year C)

Scripture

For information on semicontinuous and complementary readings in the season after Pentecost or Ordinary Time, click here.

Semicontinuous: Psalm 6; 2 Kings 5:15-19a; Acts 19:21-27

Complementary: Psalm 119:73-80; Jeremiah 6:10-19; Acts 19:21-27

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Prayer

Beckoning God, as you moved in the lives of Elijah and Elisha, move in our lives, inviting us to journey to unknown territory, to listen for your voice, and to speak your prophetic word in a world that does not want to hear. empowered by your Spirit, grant us the courage we need to journey, trust, listen, speak, and accept your commission to be your faithful servant people. Amen. (Revised Common Lectionary)

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Reflection

Jeremiah 6:10-19

Jeremiah 6 captures God’s deep frustration with Judah’s spiritual deafness, their rejection of his word, and the impending judgment as a result.