Jeremiah
Jeremiah is the prophet called to speak hard truth to a rebellious nation, and his ministry reveals both the sorrow of judgment and the hope of God’s covenant mercy.
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Old Testament
Divided Kingdom
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Why Study This Person?
The ministry of Jeremiah unfolds during a time of national decline in Judah, as recorded in the book that bears his name. Called as a young man (Jeremiah 1), he was tasked with delivering messages of warning, judgment, and hope to a resistant people.
His life was marked by rejection, sorrow, and deep personal struggle, yet he remained faithful to his calling. Jeremiah’s words also include promises of a new covenant (Jeremiah 31). Studying him supports reflection on perseverance, faithfulness in hardship, and speaking truth in difficult circumstances.
Trace the Life of
Jeremiah
in Scripture
First Appearance
Jeremiah 1:4-5
Key Passage
Jeremiah 1:9-10
God commissions Jeremiah as a prophet to the nations, placing His words in Jeremiah's mouth and appointing him to declare both judgment and restoration.
Christ Connection
Jeremiah foretells a coming new covenant in which God would transform hearts, a promise the New Testament identifies as fulfilled through Christ.
Final Appearance
Jeremiah 44:30
Jeremiah 7:1-7; Jeremiah 20:7-9; Jeremiah 31:31-34; Matthew 2:17-18
Jeremiah repeatedly calls Judah to repentance while enduring rejection and suffering. His prophecies include warnings of judgment as well as promises of a future new covenant that God will establish with His people.
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Jeremiah
How to Study
This Person
As you read the passages connected to this person, look for patterns in how they respond to God and how their life fits into the larger story of Scripture.
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What does this person reveal about faith or unbelief?
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How does he or she respond to God’s word or God’s actions?
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What strengths or weaknesses become visible in this person's life?
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How does he or she fit into the larger biblical storyline?
Key Themes from the Life of
Jeremiah
Prophecy and Lament
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Isaiah
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