Jeremiah 14 - 17

Jeremiah sees a land filled with famine and desolation, yet God tells him not to pray for the well-being of the people, because His intention is to consume them with sword, famine and pestilence.  False prophets had been spreading words of encouragement that God would not destroy His people; but God was intent on punishing His rebellious children.  God's position is so set that not even Moses or Samuel could dissuade Him.  There would be a small preserved remnant, but none should assume they were among that number.  If the preserved remnant would return to God, He would make them strong.  Jeremiah's message to the people was for them to restore the proper observance of the Sabbath as a day set aside for the worship and studied contemplation of God.