REVIEW OF CHAPTER FOURTEEN I. Facts to Master 1. That which Jeremiah is told to write (Jeremiah 30:2). 2. That which God will do for Israel and Judah (Jeremiah 30:3). 3. The one the Israelites serve upon returning to their homeland (Jeremiah 30:9). 4. That which will happen to the nations w... [ Continue Reading ]
CHAPTER FOURTEEN JEREMIAH'S FAITH IN THE FUTURE Jeremiah 30:1 to Jeremiah 33:26 Chapter s 30-33, the so-called Book of Consolation, is the only consistently hopeful section of the Book of Jeremiah. It is likely that these Chapter s date to the tenth year of Zedekiah (588 B.C.). At least that is th... [ Continue Reading ]
I. THE PROMISE OF RESTORATION Jeremiah 30:4-24 In Chapter 30 the focus is upon the promise of restoration to the homeland. Running throughout the chapter are four points of emphasis: (1) The yoke is removed from Jacob; (2) the wounds of Zion are healed; (3) the restored community is blessed; and (4... [ Continue Reading ]
B. The Plight of Apostate Israel Jeremiah 30:12-17 TRANSLATION (12) For thus says the LORD: Your wound is incurable, your hurt is fatal. (13) There is no one to plead your case that you may be bound up; you have no healing medicines. (14) All of your lovers have forgotten you, and they do not inqui... [ Continue Reading ]
C. The Picture of Regenerate Israel Jeremiah 30:18-22 TRANSLATION (18) Thus says the LORD: Behold, I will reverse the fortunes of the tents of Jacob and have compassion on his dwellings. A city shall be built upon its mound and the palace shall stand in its appropriate place. (19) Thanksgiving and... [ Continue Reading ]
D. The purposes of a Sovereign God Jeremiah 30:23 to Jeremiah 31:1 TRANSLATION (23) Behold, the tempest of the LORD! Wrath has gone forth, a sweeping tempest! It will whirl upon the heads of the wicked. (24) The fierce anger of the LORD shall not turn back until He has done it, until He has accomp... [ Continue Reading ]