"An Unhappy Prophet" June 1 Readings: Jeremiah 18-23
Reading the Bible Chronologically in 2026 This year, we will read the Bible chronologically, as it happened, instead of simply reading from Genesis to Revelation. The Old Testament is approximately 3/4 of the Bible, but we will give more emphasis to the New Testament, spending half the year in the Old Testament and half in the New. Bible Readings : Jeremiah 18-23 In Bible Gateway, we will link to the NIV this year, though you can choose any version you prefer. Background: Jeremiah is an unhappy prophet who continues to complain about the burden that God has placed on him. It was hard. People didn't listen, and in fact, they struck back against him. He suffered for his service. Over and over again, especially in the section that culminates in chapter 20, he goes to God to complain about how people are treating him, and God gives him an even harder assignment. Daily Devotional: An Unhappy Prophet God wants us to be happy, doesn't he? It...