Babylon
9 “Confuse the wicked, O Lord, Psalm 55: 9-11 9 “Confuse the wicked, O Lord, confound their speech, for I see violence and strife in the city. 10 Day and night they prowl about on its walls; malice and abuse are within it. 11 Destructive forces are at work in the city; threats and lies never leave its streets.”
Future Destruction of “Babylon” Revelation 14:8; 16:18-19; Chapter 18 Future Destruction of “Babylon”
Jeremiah 29: 4-14 A Letter to God’s People Going into Exile
Jeremiah 29:4 This is what the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says to all those I carried into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon:
Jeremiah 29: 5-6 5 “Build houses and settle down; plant gardens... 6 Marry and have sons and daughters; find wives for your sons and give your daughters in marriage…”
Jeremiah 29:7 “Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the LORD for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.”
Examples of Faithful Living in Exile: Daniel Hananiah/Mishael/Azariah Daniel 1 & 6 Daniel 3
they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.” 1 Peter 2: 11-12 11 “Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. 12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.”
Jeremiah 29:10 This is what the LORD says: “When seventy years are completed for Babylon, I will come to you and fulfill my gracious promise to bring you back to this place.”
Hebrews 11: 13-16 Living on Earth as “Aliens and Strangers”
Questions To Answer: 1.) Is your neighborhood a better place because you live there?
2.) What would it mean for you to “seek peace” for your city? Questions To Answer: 2.) What would it mean for you to “seek peace” for your city?
3.) Will you commit to praying for the needs of your community? Questions To Answer: 3.) Will you commit to praying for the needs of your community?