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  1. It\u2019s a matter of time<\/em>. The big difference between the the false prophets and the prophecy of Jeremiah, is the question of time. The false prophets speak of an immediate victory over Babylonia, and a quick return to Jerusalem, from exile. Jeremiah prophecies the victory and return over the span of seventy years.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Repentance and prayer<\/em>. There are plans \u201cto give you a hopeful future\u201d but there is also an expectation that the people too will take steps to become closer and strengthen the connection with God: \u201cWhen you call Me, and come and pray to Me, I will give heed to you. You will search for Me and find Me, if only you seek Me wholeheartedly.\u201d (verses 11-13).<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. The end of the fig season<\/em>. In verse 17 there\u2019s a reference to the prophecy in chapter 24, that represented the exilic population in Babylonia as good figs, while the ones who were left in Jerusalem were \u201cloathsome figs, so bad that they cannot be eaten.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. How to deal with public disturbances<\/em>. From the complaint that Shemaiah sends, we learn what the priestly officials did to meddlesome prophets: \u201cThe LORD appointed you priest…to exercise authority in the House of the LORD over every madman who wants to play the prophet, to put him into the stocks and into the pillory\u201d (verse 26). That\u2019s what Pashhur did to Jeremiah 9 chapters ago (Jer 20).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Prayer for the government<\/em>. 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