Jeremiah
Author: Jeremiah
The 'weeping prophet' warns Judah of coming judgment while promising a future new covenant.
Old Testament52 chapters
Chapters
1Divine Calling, God's Sovereignty: “"But the Lord said to me, 'Do not say, ‘I am only a youth’;…”2Unfaithfulness, Idolatry: “"Be appalled, O heavens, at this; be shocked, be utterly…”3Repentance, Divine Mercy: “"Return, faithless Israel, declares the Lord. I will not…”4repentance, judgment: “"If you return, O Israel, declares the Lord, to me you…”5Judgment, Rebellion: “"But this people has a stubborn and rebellious heart; they…”6Judgment, Repentance: “"Thus says the Lord: 'Stand by the roads, and look, and ask…”7call to repentance, false security in religious rituals: “"For if you truly amend your ways and your deeds, if you…”8judgment, repentance: “They have healed the wound of my people lightly, saying,…”9lament, deceit: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty…”10Idolatry, Divine Sovereignty: “"But the LORD is the true God; he is the living God and the…”11covenant faithfulness, divine justice: “"Yet they did not obey or incline their ear, but everyone…”12Divine Justice, Human Suffering: “"If you have raced with men on foot, and they have wearied…”13pride, disobedience: “This is the word of the LORD to me: “Take the loincloth that…”14Judgment, Intercession: “"Do not spurn us, for Your name's sake; do not dishonor Your…”15Judgment, Intercession: “Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet my heart would…”16judgment, restoration: “"Therefore, behold, I will make them know, this once I will…”17Human Depravity, Trust in God: “"The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately…”18Divine Sovereignty, Repentance: “"But the vessel that he was making of clay was spoiled in…”19Judgment, Idolatry: “"Thus will I do to this place, declares the Lord, and to its…”20persecution, faith: “"But the Lord is with me as a dread warrior; therefore my…”21Judgment, Divine Sovereignty: “And to this people you shall say: ‘Thus says the Lord:…”22justice, righteousness: “"Thus says the Lord: Do justice and righteousness, and…”23Leadership accountability, Messianic hope: “"Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will…”24God's Sovereignty, Judgment and Restoration: “"Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel: Like these good…”25judgment, prophecy: “"This whole land shall become a ruin and a waste, and these…”26prophetic warning, repentance: “"But as for me, behold, I am in your hands. Do with me as…”27submission to divine will, judgment and mercy: “But if any nation or kingdom will not serve this…”28True vs. False Prophecy, Divine Judgment: “"Listen, Hananiah, the Lord has not sent you, and you have…”29Hope in exile, God's sovereignty: “"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord,…”30Restoration, Hope: “"For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will…”31Restoration, New Covenant: “"For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of…”32Faith and Obedience, Hope in Restoration: “"Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is anything…”33Restoration, Hope: “Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great…”34Judgment, Covenant faithfulness: “"Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel: I myself made a…”35Obedience, Faithfulness: “"Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: Because you…”36repentance, God's sovereignty: “"Take a scroll and write on it all the words that I have…”37Unfaithfulness of Leadership, Trust in God vs. Political Alliances: “"Thus says the Lord, Do not deceive yourselves, saying, ‘The…”38Persecution for faithfulness, Courage and advocacy: “"Then King Zedekiah swore secretly to Jeremiah, 'As the Lord…”39judgment, prophecy fulfillment: “"But I will deliver you on that day, declares the Lord, and…”40Restoration, Leadership: “"As for me, behold, I will dwell at Mizpah, to serve the…”41betrayal, leadership: “"But when Johanan the son of Kareah and all the leaders of…”42faithfulness, divine guidance: “"Do not fear the king of Babylon, of whom you are afraid. Do…”43Disobedience, Divine Judgment: “He said to all the people and to the women, 'Hear the word…”44disobedience, idolatry: “"Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: You have…”45Divine sovereignty, Personal struggle: “"And do you seek great things for yourself? Seek them not,…”46Divine sovereignty, Judgment against nations: “"Fear not, O Jacob my servant, declares the Lord, for I am…”47Judgment, Divine Sovereignty: “"Ah, sword of the Lord! How long till you are quiet? Put…”48Judgment against pride, Divine justice: “"We have heard of the pride of Moab—he is very proud—of his…”49God's sovereignty, Divine judgment: “"For I have sworn by myself, declares the LORD, that Bozrah…”50Divine Judgment, Deliverance and Redemption: “"Therefore, thus says the Lord of hosts: Behold, I am…”51Judgment against Babylon, God's sovereignty: “"For the LORD is a God of recompense; he will surely repay."”52divine judgment, prophetic fulfillment: “"He burned the house of the Lord, and the king's house and…”