The unfolding of divine salvation throughout the centuries of human history has not taken place like the smooth rising of the sun on a clear morning, gradually but steadily dispelling the darkness and spreading its warmth. While the course of events is undoubtedly moving on towards its consummation, there have often been times of darkness which call into question whether God’s purposes will ever be achieved. It was at such a period of darkness that Jeremiah served as a prophet
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