Israel Forgot Jehovah

Jeremiah was given a challenging assignment that would illustrate Jehovah’s determination to bring to ruin the stubborn pride of Judah and Jerusalem.

Jeremiah bought a linen belt

13:1, 2

• The belt clinging to the waist symbolized the close relationship that was possible between Jehovah and the nation

Jeremiah took the belt to the Euphrates River

13:3-5

• He hid it in the cleft of a crag, and he then returned to Jerusalem

Jeremiah returned to the Euphrates River to retrieve the belt

13:6, 7

• The belt was ruined

Jehovah explained the matter after Jeremiah carried out the assignment

13:8-11

• Jeremiah’s heartfelt obedience in what may have seemed trivial played a role in Jehovah’s efforts to reach the hearts of the people