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Jeremiah and Lamentations showcase a dark time in Judah’s history, before and during the exile to Babylon. Here is insightful commentary to help the modern reader and teacher understand and apply these important but often neglected portions of Scripture. Jeremiah brings God’s indictment against the people for repeated and egregious covenant violations. This is accompanied by a call to repentance...

9, 11, 12, 13), while the verb form of this word occurs three more times as well (1:6, 16, 17). The “word of the LORD” is central to Jeremiah’s call and his work as a prophet. It is not the plans or ideas of Jeremiah that drive his tumultuous ministry, but rather the plans of God—indeed, the very words of God. As God’s prophet, Jeremiah will serve as God’s spokesman, speaking the very words of God to the nation. 1:5 Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart.
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