Papua New Guinea Tok Pisin (Buk Baibel Long Tok Pisin 2008 + DC)
Olsem na mi Bikpela, mi God I Gat Olgeta Strong, mi God bilong Israel, mi tok olsem. Yupela manmeri bilong Juda na Jerusalem, harim. Bipo mi bin autim tok long yupela, tasol yupela i no bin putim yau long dispela tok. Mi bin singautim yupela, tasol yupela i no bin bekim singaut bilong mi. Olsem na bai mi mekim olgeta samting nogut i kamap long yupela, olsem mi bin tok pinis long mekim.”
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, God through Jeremiah warns the people of Judah and Jerusalem that they will face severe consequences because they have ignored God's calls and messages. God has spoken to them, but they have not listened or responded.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a friend who always asks you to clean up your toys, but you never do. One day, your friend decides that since you don't listen, you can't play with the toys anymore. This verse is like that, but God is very sad that His people didn't listen to Him.
Historical Background
Jeremiah, a prophet, wrote this around 600 BC. He was speaking to the people of Judah and Jerusalem, warning them that their disobedience to God would lead to severe consequences, which included exile and destruction.
Living It Out Today
Consider a scenario where a manager repeatedly warns their team about the importance of following safety protocols, but the team ignores these warnings. Eventually, ignoring these warnings could lead to serious accidents and the manager can no longer protect them.