We are going to start a walk through Jeremiah. As a way to get started, I like to share just a touch of backstory, or context. I am referencing my Hebrew-Greek Key Word Study Bible (NASB), whose Executive Editor is Spiros Zodhiates, Th.D. This is an excellent resource and I highly recommend it. It is a very high-quality Bible that I enjoy having in a form I can hold in my hands.
Jeremiah came from a priestly family in Anathoth, a suburb of Jerusalem. He is the author of the longest prophetic book and his career lasted more than 40 years during the reign of Judah’s last five kings and continuing on after that. Jeremiah was called at an early age to confront people who chose false gods ahead of God. They refused to repent despite his warnings. Ultimately, the temple was destroyed along with Jerusalem and the people were brought to Babylon. Jeremiah had a very difficult and turbulent life. It was characterized by conflict and rejection by the people he was trying to lead back to God. His life is a great example of complete faithfulness to God despite personal desires or circumstances.
As we read and study, we will not only seek to understand the word in context of the times, but also seek the timeless principles that apply throughout time to any period, like today… and beyond.
I invite you to pray with me:
Father, please let Holy Spirit open up our minds to fully understand the depth of the knowledge you have captured in this book. Prepare us to receive, learn and grow. Help us to understand Your word in proper context and also how to apply it to our lives today. Thank You that Your word is more than just text on a page, but a history of Your relationship with man and the instructions You want us to receive to direct all aspects of our lives. In the name of Yeshua, our Messiah, we pray. Amen.
Shalom. May the grace and peace of our Lord, Yeshua, be with you. Devotion by John in service to Christ
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