Read Jeremiah 9:8-26 in your favorite translation of the Bible and then read the entire chapter 9 out of the Message. List or even highlight the words and phrases that grab your attention from the passage.
What did the LORD call upon the women to do and why?
What is the LORD looking for in the people of Judah at this time and then reflect on this as it applies to the people of the LORD today?
Where else in scripture can you find Jeremiah 9:23-24 quoted in and in what context is it used in?
Spend some time seeking the LORD and ask HIM how you can apply this chapter to your life right now. Then write down what the LORD tells you.
