Day 221 of the podcast, reading Jeremiah 1-3 NET, read along at:
https://netbible.org/bible/Jeremiah+1-3/
This is day 221 of our journey.
Today we are introduced to the prophet Jeremiah. In chapter 1, we read about his background and his calling as a prophet. Jeremiah lived during the time of the last kings of Judah and served as God's prophet into the period of the exile. He was called as a young man to preach both judgement and hope to the people of Judah. In chapter 2, God states his case against Judah. He recalls that Judah had once followed him faithfully as a young bride, but they had turned away from God and prostituted themselves with false gods. They had been an adulterous people. Because of this, they had no reason to think that God would accept them back, and yet, God called out to them to repent and promised deliverance if they would simply follow His will.
Remember to check out the Bible Project video linked in the description for a more complete summary of the book.
Join me in Jeremiah 1-3 for the introduction to this powerful book.
Key verses:
Jeremiah 1:7
The Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ But go to whomever I send you and say whatever I tell you.
Jeremiah 2:9
“So, once more I will state my case against you,” says the Lord. “I will also state it against your children and grandchildren.
Jeremiah 3:22
Come back to me, you wayward people.I want to cure your waywardness. Say, ‘Here we are. We come to you because you are the Lord our God.
All Scriptures are from the NET.
Check out these links for more thoughts on the topic:
The Bible Project:
https://thebibleproject.com/explore/jeremiah/
