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When God called Jeremiah to warn Judah about its coming destruction, the kingdom was prosperous, free, and secure. However, Judah's situation changed when Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon gained power in the area. Judah suffered under his rule for twenty years before he destroyed Jerusalem and exiled its people to Babylon. During these events, Jeremiah warned of judgment and destruction while sharing his own experiences of the pain and conflict these messages caused. Jeremiah expressed God's heartfelt plea for his people to return to him and receive salvation. He also announced God's promise to restore Israel.
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People 132
Places 129
Key Terms 129
Themes
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The Suffering Prophet 7 In the Gospels, Jesus has many titles, such as Messiah (or Christ), Son of David, Son of Man, Son of God, and Lord. In Luke, an important title is "Prophet." Jesus is the prophet Moses predicted in Deuteronomy 18:15 .... The Written Word 6 During the prophet Jeremiah’s crisis at his public trial on the temple grounds, friends saved his life ( Jeremiah 26 ). Yet, King Jehoiakim killed the prophet Uriah and tried to arrest Jeremiah. Would this end Jeremia... God’s Covenants 6 The word "covenant" (from the Hebrew word berith ) means "bond." A covenant is a binding relationship based on a commitment that includes promises and duties. The covenant relationship requires faithfulness and enable... The Lord of Nations 5 Both the Old Testament and the New Testament state that the Lord is the one true God. God is supreme over all nations and peoples at all times. Even if rulers do not believe in or acknowledge him, God remains in contr... The New Covenant 4 A covenant is a formal agreement or promise made between two parties. In the Bible, covenants are special agreements between God and people. The old covenant refers to the agreement God made with the people of Israel... The Stone the Builders Rejected 4 Jesus continually offended the Jewish leaders and their followers. Although he was from the family line of King David, they questioned his mother's reputation ( Matthew 1:18–25 ). Jesus came from Nazareth ( Matthew 2:... Circumcision 4 Many ancient cultures practiced circumcision, the removal of the male foreskin (see Jeremiah 9:25–26 ). God chose circumcision as a sign of a covenant (special agreement) that focuses on descendants. God promised to m... Compassionate Healer 4 The New Testament often describes Jesus as someone who "had compassion." This phrase is sometimes translated as "felt sorry" or "took pity." It appears in complex situations where: Famine 4 Famine happened early in the lives of the patriarchs Abraham and Isaac ( Genesis 12:10 ; 26:1 ). When the patriarch Jacob’s family experienced famine, God had already placed his son Joseph in Egypt to help God's peopl... God’s Servant 4 In Isaiah 40–66 , God's servant is very important and appears often. The servant announces a new order of justice and righteousness to the world ( 42:3–4 ). He prepares the world for God's arrival ( 52:7 ). Who is the... Celebration 4 God welcomes happy expressions of joy and delight from those who worship and praise him ( Isaiah 30:29 ; Jeremiah 30:19 ; 31:13 ; Zephaniah 3:17 ; Ephesians 5:19 ; Colossians 3:16 ). King David tried two times to brin... Knowing God 4 To know someone meant having a close relationship with them. Knowing God involves more than just learning facts about him. It goes beyond discussing God's nature and character, though those things are important. Knowi...
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Outline
God sets Jeremiah apart as a prophet 1–1
Messages of judgement and hope about the southern kingdom 2:1–25:14
The cup of God’s anger against many nations 25:15–38
Stories about Jeremiah 26–29
Messages of hope for God’s people 30–33
Stories about Jeremiah and the southern kingdom 34–45
Messages of judgement about other nations 46–49
Messages of judgement about Babylon 50–51
A final story about the southern kingdom 52–52
Use of Jeremiah in the New Testament
Quoted 10 times across 4 New Testament books
Total quotations 10
Connected books 4
Most-connected book Hebrews 7
Most Echoed Across the New Testament
But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth— for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD.
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| Jeremiah 9:24 | 1 Corinthians 1:31 | Compare |
| Jeremiah 9:24 | 2 Corinthians 10:17 | Compare |
| Jeremiah 31:15 | Matthew 2:18 | Compare |
| Jeremiah 31:31 | Hebrews 8:8 | Compare |
| Jeremiah 31:32 | Hebrews 8:9 | Compare |
| Jeremiah 31:33 | Hebrews 8:10 | Compare |
| Jeremiah 31:33 | Hebrews 10:16 | Compare |
| Jeremiah 31:34 | Hebrews 8:11–12 | Compare |
| Jeremiah 31:34 | Hebrews 10:17 | Compare |
| Jeremiah 31:34 | Hebrews 10:17 | Compare |
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