Politics and the Kingdom of God IV: The Fall of Babylon (Jer. 50)

The fractured and declining world of the Jerusalem community – a quarter of the population is in Egypt – another quarter is in Babylon – another quarter is dead – and the poorest quarter is living high off the land! (for now)

But everything that Jerusalem had stood for is gone! The Davidic King – the Temple – the City – the People. What is left?

What do you do when Babylon has destroyed or undermined all your institutions? Well, remember that all of this is part of God’s plan. Babylon was God’s agent – Nebuchadnezzar was God’s servant in bringing judgment. But Babylon’s day is near!

These two chapters – Jeremiah 50-51 – provide the not-so-surprising conclusion: Babylon will fall!