This prophecy is not looking at Jerusalem destroyed by Babylon, it is looking at Jerusalem destroyed by Rome. What are the holy cities that are spoken of here in verse 10? Zion (greater Jerusalem) and Jerusalem. Jerusalem and Zion are holy because they are where God chose for His worship. The kings ruled there. The prophets mostly came there to […]

After the confession of sin, the people, through the prophet, say the words of verse 8. These are hopeful words of faith from those who are aware of great sin, but who are conscious of God’s mercy and grace. They look to the One Who can, Whom they trust will, forgive. This covenant God is called Father, as well. He […]

We see that people left to themselves can do nothing but that which is unclean filth. They are like dry, dead leaves, and they are blown away and scattered. These are the words of tender-hearted people. Their trust had been in commending themselves by keeping the law of God in an adequate way. They were like the Pharisees of Jesus’ […]