Lecture on Jeremiah Chapter 23

Introduction

• Lecture from Dallas, but content from Jeremiah 23 not completed.
• Emphasis on the live nature of the event.

Main Themes

• Jeremiah 23: Focus on false prophets and the incorrect belief systems propagated in the name of God/Yah.
• Personal Anecdote: Forgetting key papers symbolizing the idea of relying on one's own understanding instead of divine guidance.

Key Points

The Role of False Prophets

• Warning against listening to false prophets and their empty promises.
• Prophets might have the title but lack true divine authority.

The Importance of True Vision

• Jeremiah's vision was true and confirmed by divine perception.
• True comprehension of Yah's word requires spiritual insight.

Deception and Obedience

• Emphasis on the personal responsibility to not be deceived and to follow Yah's word.
• Heavily criticized the act of justifying actions against the word of Yah.

The Concept of Peace and Deception

• False assurances of peace by deceitful prophets.
• The biblical definition of peace involves balance and alignment with Yah's word.

Personal Reflection and Yah's Judgment

• Personal experiences with feeling unjustly treated highlight Yah's judgment and correction.
• God's authority and judgment are supreme and not to be taken lightly.

Biblical Examples

• Old Testament References: Moses, Abraham, Jacob, and David as examples of those who truly encountered God.
• New Testament Parallels: The consistency of scripture from Old to New Testament about obedience to Yah's commandments.

Key Verses and Analysis

Jeremiah 23:16

• Yah warns against listening to empty words of false prophets.

Deuteronomy 32

• The song taught to the Israelites as a witness against them, highlighting their rebellion.

Matthew 7:21-23

• Not everyone who performs acts of faith will enter the kingdom, but only those who do the will of the Father.

Ezekiel 33:31

• The people profess to know Elohim but do not truly follow His commandments.

Conclusion

• The lecture focused on the importance of discerning true from false teachings.
• Emphasized personal accountability in one's spiritual journey and adherence to Yah's commandments.
• Urged vigilance against deception and the necessity to deeply comprehend and internalize Yah’s word.

Next Session

• Will continue with Jeremiah 23 focusing on the latter parts of the chapter and the consequences for false prophets.