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Pages you visit will appear hereThe weeping prophet and the new covenant
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| 1 |
God calls Jeremiah as a prophet, assuring him of His presence and giving him authority over nations to uproot and to plant.
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God accuses Israel of forsaking Him, the fountain of living waters, for worthless idols. Their unfaithfulness is exposed.
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God likens Israel’s idolatry to adultery. Yet He calls them to return, promising restoration if they repent.
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Jeremiah warns of coming judgment through invasion. Disaster from the north is imminent due to Israel’s sins.
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God condemns widespread corruption. Both poor and rich reject Him. Prophets and priests deceive the people.
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Jerusalem’s destruction is announced. Despite warnings, the people refuse correction. Their sacrifices are worthless to God.
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Jeremiah delivers the temple sermon, warning that rituals cannot replace obedience. Shiloh’s fate warns Jerusalem.
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The people persist in lies and refuse to repent. Jeremiah grieves over their incurable wound.
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Jeremiah laments deceit and idolatry. God warns that trusting in wisdom, might, or riches is worthless—boasting must be in knowing Him.
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| 10 |
Idols are worthless compared to the living God. Judgment is certain, and Jeremiah prays for correction.
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| 11 |
God recalls the covenant with Israel. Conspiracy against Jeremiah arises; God promises judgment on the people.
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| 12 |
Jeremiah questions why the wicked prosper. God challenges him to endure greater trials and foretells judgment on nations.
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| 13 |
A ruined linen belt symbolizes Judah’s pride. Drunkenness and captivity are foretold. The people are urged to repent.
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A drought devastates the land. False prophets deceive, but Jeremiah intercedes. God declares judgment unavoidable.
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| 15 |
God tells Jeremiah not to pray for the people. Jeremiah laments his calling, but God reassures him of His presence.
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Jeremiah is commanded not to marry, symbolizing coming judgment. Future restoration is promised when God gathers His people.
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Trust in man leads to curse; trust in God leads to blessing. The heart is deceitful. Jeremiah prays for deliverance.
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The potter’s house illustrates God’s sovereignty. Judah resists His shaping and plots against Jeremiah.
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| 19 |
Jeremiah breaks a clay jar at Topheth, symbolizing Jerusalem’s coming destruction.
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| 20 |
Jeremiah is beaten and mocked by Pashhur. He laments his suffering yet reaffirms God’s word burning within him.
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| 21 |
God tells King Zedekiah that Jerusalem will fall to Babylon. Only surrender ensures life.
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Jeremiah warns Judah’s kings to do justice or face ruin. Jehoiakim and Coniah are condemned.
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False prophets are condemned. God promises a righteous Branch from David’s line who will reign as king.
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Two baskets of figs symbolize exiles: good figs represent those in exile who will be restored; bad figs represent those who remain and will perish.
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Judah’s seventy years of exile are foretold. Nations will also drink God’s cup of wrath.
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Jeremiah’s temple sermon leads to threats of death, but some defend him, recalling past prophets.
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Jeremiah wears a yoke, urging submission to Babylon. False prophets contradict him.
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Hananiah falsely prophesies peace and breaks Jeremiah’s yoke. Jeremiah declares Babylon’s yoke will be iron. Hananiah dies as foretold.
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| 29 |
Jeremiah’s letter to exiles urges them to seek peace in Babylon and trust God’s promise of future restoration.
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| 30 |
God promises restoration and a new covenant. Israel’s captivity will end, and David’s line will reign.
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| 31 |
The new covenant is promised: God’s law written on hearts, forgiveness of sins, and restoration of Israel.
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| 32 |
Jeremiah buys a field while imprisoned, symbolizing future hope and restoration despite Jerusalem’s siege.
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| 33 |
God reaffirms His covenant with David and Levi. Future restoration and prosperity are promised.
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| 34 |
Judah breaks its covenant to free slaves. God announces destruction because of their unfaithfulness.
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The Rechabites’ faithfulness contrasts with Judah’s disobedience. God promises blessing to them.
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| 36 |
Jeremiah dictates God’s words to Baruch. King Jehoiakim burns the scroll. Jeremiah dictates another scroll with added words.
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| 37 |
Jeremiah warns Zedekiah of Babylon’s victory. He is arrested and imprisoned on false charges.
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| 38 |
Jeremiah is thrown into a cistern but rescued by Ebed-Melek. He tells Zedekiah to surrender or face destruction.
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| 39 |
Jerusalem falls to Babylon. Zedekiah is captured. Jeremiah is spared and released by the Babylonians.
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| 40 |
Gedaliah is appointed governor. He urges peace, but Ishmael plots against him.
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| 41 |
Ishmael assassinates Gedaliah and slaughters many, then is pursued and defeated by Johanan.
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| 42 |
Survivors ask Jeremiah for guidance but disobey God’s word, choosing to flee to Egypt.
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The people forcibly take Jeremiah to Egypt. He prophesies Babylon’s conquest of Egypt.
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| 44 |
Jeremiah condemns the Jews in Egypt for idolatry. They refuse to listen, sealing their judgment.
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| 45 |
A word to Baruch: though judgment is coming, God promises to preserve his life.
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| 46 |
Prophecies against Egypt: God will punish Egypt, but later restore it.
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Prophecy against the Philistines: they will be devastated by Babylon.
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Prophecy against Moab: its pride will bring destruction, though restoration is promised in the future.
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| 49 |
Prophecies against Ammon, Edom, Damascus, Kedar, Hazor, and Elam: they will be judged but some restored.
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| 50 |
Prophecy against Babylon: it will fall as God redeems Israel.
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| 51 |
God’s judgment on Babylon is confirmed. Babylon will sink, never to rise again.
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| 52 |
Jerusalem falls as in 2 Kings. The temple is destroyed, and the people exiled. Jehoiachin is later released in Babylon.
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