Passage Introduction
Jeremiah was known as the weeping prophet. Many of his prophecies had to do with the destruction of Jerusalem and God's judgment against his people. Even with all of those prophecies, however, there was an element of hope. Here we see one of Jeremiah's prophecies that went beyond the temporary judgment against Israel and looked forward to their future restoration. As you read through this prophecy remember that no matter how circumstances and situations may look right now, there is always hope and a promise of future restoration. As you read through this passage, consider how Jeremiah's words might apply to you.
David Dalton
Jeremiah was known as the weeping prophet. Many of his prophecies had to do with the destruction of Jerusalem and God's judgment against his people. Even with all of those prophecies, however, there was an element of hope. Here we see one of Jeremiah's prophecies that went beyond the temporary judgment against Israel and looked forward to their future restoration. As you read through this prophecy remember that no matter how circumstances and situations may look right now, there is always hope and a promise of future restoration. As you read through this passage, consider how Jeremiah's words might apply to you.
David Dalton
Spiritual Practices: Lectio Divina
Lectio Divina, or Diving Reading, is a method of reading, reflecting on, and praying the Scripture that has been used by the church for centuries. It focuses on communing with God in Scripture rather than simply studying Scripture for intellectual understanding. Click here for more information on how to practice Lectio Divina. Here are some suggested verses in this passage that may lend themselves to conversation with God through the practice of Lectio Divina.
Suggested Verses
"I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they shall be my people. And no longer shall each one teach his neighbor and each his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the Lord. For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.”
(Jeremiah 31:33b-34)
Lectio Divina, or Diving Reading, is a method of reading, reflecting on, and praying the Scripture that has been used by the church for centuries. It focuses on communing with God in Scripture rather than simply studying Scripture for intellectual understanding. Click here for more information on how to practice Lectio Divina. Here are some suggested verses in this passage that may lend themselves to conversation with God through the practice of Lectio Divina.
Suggested Verses
"I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they shall be my people. And no longer shall each one teach his neighbor and each his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the Lord. For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.”
(Jeremiah 31:33b-34)