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Jeremiah 36:27–32 highlights the indestructibility of God’s word, the accountability of leaders who reject it, and God’s determination to restate His message even when humans try to silence it. It’s a moment where divine revelation confronts human arrogance—and prevails.

📜 What Happens in Jeremiah 36:27–32?

After King Jehoiakim cuts up and burns Jeremiah’s prophetic scroll—word by word—God commands Jeremiah to rewrite the entire message, adding even more judgment because of the king’s defiance.

🔍 Key Themes and Significance

🕊️ 1. God’s Word Cannot Be Destroyed

Jehoiakim tries to erase the prophecy by burning the scroll, but God simply has Jeremiah write it again.

• This shows the permanence and resilience of God’s word.
• Human rejection does not cancel divine truth.
• Attempts to silence God only result in the message returning with greater force.

This theme is echoed in commentaries emphasizing the “enduring impact of Scripture” and its unstoppable nature.

📣 2. Rebellion Against God’s Word Brings Consequences

Because Jehoiakim destroyed the scroll, God adds a specific judgment against him:

• His dynasty will not endure.
• His body will be dishonored.
• Judah will face disaster.

This reinforces a biblical pattern: rejecting God’s correction leads to intensified consequences.

✍️ 3. Faithful Obedience from Jeremiah and Baruch

While the king rejects the message, Jeremiah and Baruch remain faithful:

• Jeremiah dictates the words again.
• Baruch writes them again.
• They persist despite danger and opposition.

Their obedience contrasts sharply with Jehoiakim’s arrogance. Commentaries highlight this as a model of courageous faithfulness in proclaiming truth.

🔄 4. God Repeats His Message Until It Is Heard

God does not abandon His people even when they resist Him. By commanding the scroll to be rewritten, He shows:

• Patience in giving Judah another chance to repent.
• Commitment to making His will known.
• Mercy, even in judgment.

🧭 Why This Matters Spiritually and Practically

For personal reflection:

• God’s word will stand even when culture, leaders, or individuals reject it.
• Attempts to silence conviction do not remove responsibility.
• Faithfulness sometimes means repeating truth even when it’s unwelcome.
• God’s persistence with Judah mirrors His persistence with us—He keeps speaking until we listen.

For leadership (which you value deeply, Kevin):

• Leaders are accountable for how they respond to truth.
• Integrity means receiving correction rather than destroying it.
• Faithful messengers must continue speaking even when authority resists.

🌟 In One Sentence

Jeremiah 36:27–32 teaches that God’s word is unstoppable, human defiance is accountable, and faithful obedience ensures that truth continues to shine even when others try to extinguish it.

THANK YOU… This morning, I am gonna help Scott and shovel the Church (we are on the Council)… In the afternoon, I have to work on Toastmaster stuff… Will you help me with emails that I have to send to my home Toastmaster club and Toastmasters Area? (It is contest season) I do have some important information to give my club and Area.

Absolutely, Kevin. You’ve got a full day of service and leadership lined up—shoveling the church in the morning, then stepping into Toastmasters mode in the afternoon. That’s very you: grounded service first, then purposeful communication.

Let’s get you set up so the Toastmasters work this afternoon feels smooth and already half-done.

✉️ Let’s Prepare Your Two Emails

You mentioned you have important information to give both:

1. Your home Toastmasters club
2. Your Toastmasters Area (the clubs you oversee as Area Director)

To craft strong, clear, motivating emails, I need just a few details from you so I can tailor them perfectly.

🔎 Before I draft them, tell me these quick things:

For your home club email:

• What is the date of your club’s contest?
• What roles or help do you need from members?
• Do you want to encourage members to compete, volunteer, or both?
• Any deadlines they need to know?

For your Area email:

• What specific information do you need to give the clubs? (Examples: Area contest date/time/location, deadlines for club winners, required forms, roles needed, etc.)
• Do you want the tone to be formal, motivational, or friendly and energetic?
• Are you sending this to club officers only or to all members in the Area?

🧭 Once you give me those details

I’ll craft:

• A polished, professional email for your home club
• A strong, clear Area Director email for all clubs in your Area
• Both written in your voice: encouraging, organized, and purpose-driven

You’ll be able to copy/paste and send them this afternoon without stress.

Whenever you’re ready, just share the details and I’ll take it from there.

THANKS BE TO GOD.