10 Who Should We Listen To? (Jeremiah 23:9–32)

In a world of endless headlines, hot takes, and spiritual “experts,” who do we actually trust to tell us the truth about God? This episode walks through Jeremiah 23:9–32, where the Lord exposes Israel’s false prophets and reminds His people that His Word cannot be co-opted, domesticated, or drowned out by louder voices. In this week’s episode, we explore:Jeremiah’s grief over corrupt prophets and priests whose lives are marked by hypocrisy, compromise, and hidden sinHow “polluted” spiritual leaders in Jeremiah’s day used religion to bless sexual immorality, idolatry, and injusticeThe danger of leaders who pretend to speak for God while actually pursuing their own agenda and reputationThe appeal of “peace, peace” messages that promise comfort and prosperity without repentance, obedience, or the crossWhy minimizing sin always leads to a hollow gospel—and why true hope must pass through judgment, death, and redemptionGod’s insistence that He is not a small, local deity who can be managed, manipulated, or enlisted for our favorite causesThe contrast between flimsy human dreams and the Lord’s Word, which burns like fire and shatters resistance like a hammerHow God’s sovereignty over false teaching frees us from fear: we cannot ultimately derail His purposes, even through failure and confusionPractical ways to navigate competing voices today—seeking God in Scripture, prayer, community, and humble, patient obedienceAfter listening, you’ll be better equipped to face the noise of our age without cynicism or panic. You’ll be invited to rest in a God who cannot be used, whose Word will stand when every false message crumbles, and who holds you securely as you learn—imperfectly but sincerely—to recognize and follow His voice. Series: Questions Jeremiah AnsweredMost people fail at Bible study because no one ever taught them how. Bible Study Boot Camp fixes that: one short email a day for a week, plus a worksheet you can use on any passage for the rest of your life.Sign up for Bible Study Boot Camp