Notes on Jeremiah 27-29

These chapters focus on the message of judgment, and especially in contrast to the reassuring messages the false prophets were giving the people. Jeremiah already had a tough job – such false prophets only made it more difficult!

Notes on Jeremiah 21-24

Prophecies Against the Kings of Judah (Jer. 21:1-23:8)

This section contains a series of prophecies against the latter kings of Judah. For the historical background of this section, see 2 Kings 23:31-25:21.

Notes on Jeremiah 18-20

The Potter and the Clay (Jeremiah 18)

This chapter contains another object lesson for the prophet (cf. 13:1-11).

Notes on Jeremiah 14-17

The Drought – Jeremiah 14

-The land of Judah has been plagued by a drought (14:1-6), prompting the people to ask God for forgiveness (14:7-9). The Lord refuses, and orders Jeremiah not to pray for them (14:1-12; cf. 7:16-20; 11:14-17).  There is no specific episode in 2 Kings that reflects this drought, but it is certainly consistent with what the Lord warned about in Deut. 28:22-24.

Notes on Jeremiah 11-13

The Broken Covenant (11:1-17)

As we discussed in 2:9, prophets were preachers of the covenant, serving as prosecutors on behalf of the Lord. In 11:1-8, the Lord tells Jeremiah to remind them of the words of the covenant (11:2, 6), as well as the curse that would come upon the one who does not obey (11:3, reflecting Deut. 28).

Notes on Jeremiah 7-10

This section of Jeremiah delves further into the reasons for the nation’s unfaithfulness, and also gives us more insight into Jeremiah’s feelings about the doom awaiting his people.

Notes on Jeremiah 3:6-6:30

Israel’s Sinfulness

·      The most common imagery of Israel’s sinfulness is that of spiritual adultery/harlotry (3:6-10 [cf. Ezek. 16:46; 23:1-11]; 3:20; 4:30-31; 5:7-9).

·      Another common theme in this section is the prideful rebellion and stubbornness of the people (4:3-4; 4:19-22; 5:11-13; 5:19-29; 6:10; 6:16-21; 6:27-30).

Introduction to Jeremiah

 Author

-Jeremiah, son of a priest, from Anathoth (1:1), a Levitical city in the territory of Benjamin (Josh. 21:18; 1 Chr. 6:60).

-Assisted by Baruch (36:4, 32; 45:1-2).

Notes on Jeremiah 1:1-3:5

The opening chapters of Jeremiah set the tone for the mission and message of the prophet.

Jeremiah’s Commission (1:4-19)

 Many of the prophets in Scripture recount a formal calling or commission (such as Moses in Ex. 3-4; Isaiah in Isa. 6; Paul in Acts 9). Jeremiah’s call is reminiscent of these other prophetic commissions.