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(Jeremiah 24:1). After further rebellion, God brought Nebuchadnezzar and the Babylonian armies back
to destroy and desolate Judah and Jerusalem (Jeremiah chapter 52). Even in this most severe judgment,
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God promises the restoration of Judah back into the land God has given them (Jeremiah 29:10).

Practical Application: The Prophet Jeremiah had a most difficult message to deliver. Jeremiah loved
Judah, but he loved God much more. As painful as it was for Jeremiah to deliver a consistent message of
judgment to his own people, Jeremiah was obedient to what God told him to do and say. Jeremiah
hoped and prayed for mercy from God for Judah, but also trusted that God was good, just, and
righteous. We too must obey God, even when it is difficult, recognize God’s will as more important than
our own desires, and trust that God, in His infinite wisdom and perfect plan, will bring about the best for
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His children (Romans 8:28).

MESSIANIC PROPHECIES IN JEREMIAH

Prophecy Jeremiah reference New Testament Fulfillment

The Church in the Messianic Age Jer 3:14-17 Mt 16:18-19; Acts 2:1-12

The death of Christ, the lamb of Jer 11:19 Jn 1:29, 36; Acts 8:32; 1 Pt
sacrifice, and the Eucharist 1:19; Rev 5:6, 12-13

Davidic "Branch" and "Yahweh-is- Jer 23:5, 6 Jn 2:19-21; Rom 1:3-4; Eph
our-Saving-Justice"/ "Lord of 2:20-21; 1 Pt 2:5
Righteousness"

Will be born a king and descendant Jer 30:9 Lk 1:32-33; Jn 18:37; Rev 1:5
of David

The massacre of infants Jer 31:15 Mt 2:17-18

The Incarnation: "something new Jer 31:22b Mt 1:20; Lk 1:35
on earth"

A New Covenant Jer 31:31-33 Mt 26:27-29; Mk 14:22-24; Lk
22:15-20; 1Cor 11:25; Heb
8:8-12; 10:15-17; 12:24; 13:20

The Gospel of salvation and the Jer 31:34 Mt 26:26-28; Heb 10:16-18; 1
forgiveness of sins Jn 2:27

The coming of the Davidic Messiah Jer 33:15-16 Mt 1:1-17; 16:18; Mk 1:1; Lk
1:31-33; Jn 1:32-33, 41

Everlasting Covenant Jer 32:40; 50:5 Heb 13:20

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