Robin: Batman, Jeremiah 21 starts out with a message from the Lord to King Zedekiah of Judah.

Batman: The Lord tells Zedekiah to submit himself and his people to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon and surrender Jerusalem.

Joker: Ha ha ha, I just love it when a plan comes together.

Robin: But the Lord promises that if the people of Jerusalem obey him and surrender, they will live.

Catwoman: If they don't, then they will be destroyed by the Babylonian army.

Riddler: Riddle me this: why is the Lord so angry with the people of Jerusalem?

Batman: Because of their sin and rebellion against him. He is promising judgment and destruction for their wickedness.

Penguin: Oh, I say, what a bummer!

Robin: But the Lord also promises that if the people of Jerusalem repent and turn back to him, he will restore them.

Batman: So the Lord is giving them a choice: obey him and live, or rebel and be destroyed.