JEREMIAH 7

JEREMIAH’S TEMPLE SPEECH

God instructed Jeremiah to stand at the temple gates and proclaim God’s Word, calling the people of Judah to repent and worship God alone. God’s personal dwelling place had become like a den of thieves, filled with people who only cared about themselves and ignored those in need. Jesus later quotes this phrase in Matthew 21:13 after overturning tables at the temple courts.

God warns Jeremiah that his prayers for Jerusalem will not be heard. The people have not returned to God or acknowledged their sins. They have no shame in their rebellion against God or breaking their promise to abide by His Word. Because of this, the once prosperous city will become nothing but a pile of corpses.