In our last episode, we heard how Jeremiah’s words often fell on deaf ears, and how the priests in Judah were some of his biggest opponents, even trying to put him to death. But Jeremiah was not afraid, and along with his scribe Baruch, Jeremiah recorded God’s warnings on a scroll to speak truth to his generation and others to come. Sparks of revival flickered in the land, but the harshness and hard-hearted nature of King Jehoiakim kept the people from truly turning back to God. Today we’ll hear how the enemy from the north, the great nation of Babylon, finally descends upon Judah to enact God’s judgment on His people. God’s people are led away as slaves, amid the destruction and devastation of their homes. But this is not a story without hope, for we know God is ever faithful.