Join us as we roll our eyes to the heavens—will they roll back?—in another irreverent dive into the murky prophecies of Jeremiah. In this episode, we sarcastically salute Jeremiah, the possible puppet master of ancient politicking, as we navigate the confusion that is Jeremiah Chapter 42. Is he a mouthpiece of the divine or just another strategist playing the game of thrones in Babylonian sandals?In "Jeremiah Chapter 42" we strip down the so-called prophecies and divine messages to their bare political bones. Did Jeremiah have a direct line to the Almighty, or was he just fumbling with the dials of power, trying to tune into the frequency of Babylon's favor? Our dynamic duo of skepticism doesn't miss a beat, delivering biting commentary and laugh-out-loud banter as they dissect a biblical drama that might just be a well-orchestrated ploy for control.We begin by exploring the oh-so-convenient ten-day divine delay. Was Jeremiah waiting on word from the heavens, or was he just stalling for time while he crafted his next political move? And let's talk about that choice phrasing of "your God"—are the remnants of Israel playing the loyalty card, or is this a subtle jab at Jeremiah's exclusive hotline to the divine?Dive into the debate over the so-called failed prophecy, where we humorously question the fairness of a god who'd rather smite the poor survivors than give them a break. Is it divine retribution or just an ancient scare tactic? Our hosts debate whether Jeremiah was serving a higher power or just his own ambitions.We wrap up the episode by examining the curious absence of Baruch, Jeremiah's right-hand man, and theorize on his mysterious role behind the scenes. Could he be the ghostwriter pulling the strings, or just a convenient plot device? Plus, don't miss the snide remarks about prophets being the political influencers of their day—trust us, it's a take hotter than the burning of Jerusalem.Tune in to "Jeremiah Chapter 42" where we leave no stone unturned and no prophet unmocked. We promise a heretical good time, filled with all the skepticism and historical intrigue you've come to love from your favorite irreverent guides to the good book gone bad. Subscribe, blaspheme, and laugh with us—because if we're going to hell, we might as well have fun on the way down.Join us on DISCORD: https://discord.gg/8RwwMrb5zKSkip the ads by joining Patreon https://patreon.com/sacrilegiousdiscourseThank you for stopping by Sacrilegious Discourse - Bible Study BY Atheists!Check out these links for more information about our podcast and merchandise:Our Homepage: https://sacrilegiousdiscourse.com/. Join Acast+ to enjoy our podcast adfree! https://plus.acast.com/s/sacrilegiousiscourse.

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