Jeremiah 35:16

“The words of Jonadab son of Rekab, which he ordered his descendants not to drink wine, have been kept. To this day they do not drink wine, because they obey their forefather’s command. But I have spoken to you again and again, yet you have not obeyed me.'”

Contextual: highlights the obedience of the Rekabites compared to the disobedience of Judah.

“Again and again I sent all my servants the prophets to you. They said, “Each of you must turn from your wicked ways and reform your actions; do not follow other gods to serve them. Then you will live in the land I have given to you and your ancestors.” But you have not paid attention or listened to me.”

Contextual: emphasizes God's repeated warnings and Judah's refusal to listen.

“Therefore this is what the LORD God Almighty, the God of Israel, says: “Listen! I am going to bring on Judah and on everyone living in Jerusalem every disaster I pronounced against them. I spoke to them, but they did not listen; I called to them, but they did not answer.””

Contextual: describes the consequences of Judah's disobedience.

“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.”

Shares the theme of faithfulness and obedience even in small things.

“Son though he was, he learned obedience from what he suffered”

Illustrates the importance of obedience, even for Jesus.

“You are my friends if you do what I command.”

Connects obedience with being a follower of God.