About this episode

Pastor James Demmel explores the conflict between Jeremiah and Hananiah, highlighting the importance of discernment and the truth of God's promises amidst suffering.

Pastor James Demmel unpacks Jeremiah 28, recounting the dramatic clash between Jeremiah and Hananiah and the danger of prophets who promise easy peace. He contrasts false consolation with the truth of the cross, showing how God’s will often comes through suffering and patient trust. The sermon emphasizes discernment in hearing Scripture, the call to submit to God’s timing, and the hope found in God’s promise to restore — even after hardship and exile.

People in this episode

Host: Pastor James Demmel

Topics covered

• prophecy
• discernment
• suffering
• faith
• restoration

Keywords

• Jeremiah
• prophets
• false consolation
• cross
• God's will
• suffering
• trust
• restoration

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Jeremiah 28

Places: God

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