Jeremiah 15 · Grade 4

I Ate Your Words

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Read and Think

God told Jeremiah that even if Moses and Samuel stood before him, he would not turn toward this people. They had rejected God and gone backward. Judgment would come on Jerusalem, and few would pity the city.

Jeremiah felt the weight of being God's messenger. Everyone seemed to be against him, even though he had not harmed anyone. He reminded God that he had suffered reproach for God's sake. He had not sat in the assembly of those who make merry. He sat alone because God's hand was on him.

In the middle of his pain, Jeremiah remembered his joy. Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words were to me a joy and the rejoicing of my heart. God answered with a call and a promise. If Jeremiah would return and speak what was precious, not worthless, he would be as God's mouth. God would make him a fortified bronze wall. They will fight against you, but they will not prevail against you.

Show What You Know

Why did God mention Moses and Samuel?
Why did Jeremiah sit alone?
What does eating God's words picture?
What promise did God give if Jeremiah returned?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

Godjoywordswall

told Jeremiah that even if Moses and Samuel stood before him, he would not turn toward this people.
In the middle of his pain, Jeremiah remembered his .
Your were found, and I ate them.
God would make him a fortified bronze .

Think About It

Jeremiah was honest with God about his loneliness. How can we pray when we feel alone?
God's words were Jeremiah's joy. What part of the Bible brings you joy?

Memory Verse

“Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words were to me a joy and the rejoicing of my heart, for I am called by your name, Yahweh, God of Armies.”

Jeremiah 15:16 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for giving me Your words. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

What is precious speech?
How can God's word help when we are lonely?