Jeremiah was a prophet to the southern kingdom of Judah who wrote the book of Jeremiah. His name means “exaltation of the Lord.” Below is a basic chronology of his 40+ year ministry.
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Prophecy: how to understanding OT prophets
Studying biblical prophecy is an often overwhelming task. Much of it is written in Hebrew poetry. The names and places are foreign, and the metaphors don’t always resonate with our modern ears. Yet we can usually understand the main point. If studying an Old Testament prophet overwhelms you, here are some tips to get you started.
Ken Elzinga Collection
The talks in this collection were given by one of my role models Ken Elzinga to various audiences over several years. Professor Elzinga is a famous economist and the Robert C. Taylor Professor of Economics at the University of Virginia. He is also a very wise man.
04 Meeting God in the Psalms
Lecture notes for Meeting God in the psalms: application and deriving doctrine.
Psalm 107 The Lord delivers us from manifold troubles
Lecture notes for Psalm 107 The Lord delivers us from manifold troubles
Psalm 109 Vengeance invoked upon adversaries
Lecture notes for Psalm 109 which is used by Peter to describe Judas in Acts 2:16-20: “the Scriptures had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit foretold by the mouth of David concerning Judas”
Psalm 49 The Folly of Trusting in Riches
Lecture Notes for Psalm 49
Psalm 73: The wicked contrasted with the righteous
Psalm 73 The end of the wicked contrasted with the end of the righteous.
02 Living the Psalms
The audio recording of this presentation was lost. Below is a compilation of notes from those who attended.
Psalms
How to study and understand the psalms plus examples of specific psalms.
05 Sharing the Psalms
Lecture notes for Sharing the Psalms by Ed Scully. Tips for polishing your presentation.
How to prepare teaching notes
Ultimately, how you handle your speaking notes will depend on personal preference. As you experiment, here are some ideas that may help you find your style and prepare like a pro.