Joe: Alright, so Jeremiah 22. That's a big one. What's the deal?

Bible Expert: Well, the Lord speaks to Jeremiah, condemning the king of Judah for his disregard for justice and for the people, and for living a luxurious life at the expense of the poor. He then proceeds to condemn his sons and his palace, saying that none of them will succeed him as kings.

Joe: That's a pretty harsh judgement. What does he say about his sons specifically?

Bible Expert: He says that his sons will not be buried in the tombs of the kings of Judah, but instead will be thrown out and treated like garbage. He also says that the palace will be destroyed and will not be rebuilt.

Joe: Wow, that's pretty heavy. What else?

Bible Expert: The Lord then speaks to the people of Judah, saying that the people are to obey his commands or face the consequences. He says that if they do not obey, they will be exiled and their land will become desolate.

Joe: Yikes. So, what's the lesson here?

Bible Expert: The lesson here is that if you do not obey God's commands, then you will suffer the consequences. God is a just God and will not tolerate injustice or oppression of the poor and helpless.