Jeremiah
The 'weeping prophet' Jeremiah was called by God as a youth to deliver an unwelcome message: Jerusalem would fall because of its unfaithfulness. Despite persecution and imprisonment, he faithfully proclaimed God's judgment and the promise of a New Covenant written on the heart.
Author: Jeremiah (with Baruch as scribe) · Written: c. 627-580 BC
🎯Key Themes
⭐Famous Verses
Jeremiah 1:5
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I dedicated you, a prophet to the nations I appointed you.”
Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know well the plans I have in mind for you, says the LORD, plans for your welfare and not for woe, so as to give you a future of hope.”
Jeremiah 31:33
“I will place my law within them, and write it upon their hearts; I will be their God, and they shall be my people.”
📝Summary & Overview
Jeremiah prophesied for 40 years leading up to and including the fall of Jerusalem in 586 BC. Rejected by kings, priests, and people, he was beaten, imprisoned, and thrown into a cistern. Yet he faithfully delivered God's message of repentance. His greatest prophecy is the New Covenant (31:31-34), which Jesus fulfills at the Last Supper. Jeremiah's suffering foreshadows Christ's own rejection by His people.
📚Book Details
Author
Jeremiah (with Baruch as scribe)
Written
c. 627-580 BC
Testament
Old Testament
Category
Major Prophets
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