Aim: To learn to comply with Christ, not sin—in life's difficult circumstances.
Doctrine: Interludes of peace sometimes portend more trouble (ahead). This fact reminds us not to trust in man, and this reality should not discourage our faith in God.
Exegesis: Characteristics of ''false'' peace: unsound people are joined to it (vv. 7-9); good counsel is not always followed (vv. 9-10); shaky motivation accompanies it (vv. 11-12).
Further application: Healthy perspectives on dealing with people (sinners): always give authorities the ''benefit of the doubt;'' never give rebels the ''time of day.''
Key verse: v. 9 ''And Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, took an oath before them and their men, saying, 'Do not be afraid to serve the Chaldeans. Dwell in the land and serve the king of Babylon, and it shall be well with you.'''
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Rev. Mark Henninger is a retired, ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). He graduated from the University of Northern Iowa (B.A.) and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (M.Div). He is married to his wife, Lesley, and together they have one daughter and...
